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Womens Education Project

To empower young women, within a spirited sisterhood of peers, to transend entrenched social pressures and become economically independent community leaders

Education New York, NY EIN: 223862361 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About Womens Education Project

Women's Education Project enables women and girls with limited access to opportunities to choose how they live, learn, lead and earn. In India and around the world, social and economic barriers prevent women from under-resourced communities from entering formal employment. Only 19% of working-age women in India and 39% globally participate in the formal labor force, and even fewer hold decision-making positions. Their exclusion from the economy, their voices missing from decision making on today's most urgent problems has far-reaching consequences - for themselves, their families, communities and the world. At WEP's Leadership Academy, young women (ages 15+) in India overcome debilitating issues of poverty to become leaders, prepared to earn in careers of their own choosing and make lasting …

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B82
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small
Operating in
India

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2003

Mission

To empower young women, within a spirited sisterhood of peers, to transend entrenched social pressures and become economically independent community leaders

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B82
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (1)
India

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 71%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 27.75%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.6% of total expenses ($80,000 of $354,562).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.71
Program$0.71

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Womens Education Project has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 85% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Womens Education Project draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Womens Education Project is a registered education nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 223862361. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $288K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Womens Education Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 223862361. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Womens Education Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Womens Education Project is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.

Based on official tax filings, Womens Education Project has $288K in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Womens Education Project is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $288K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Womens Education Project. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Womens Education Project holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Women's Education Project enables women and girls with limited access to opportunities to choose how they live, learn, lead and earn. In India and around the world, social and economic barriers prevent women from under-resourced communities from entering formal employment. Only 19% of working-age women in India and 39% globally participate in the formal labor force, and even fewer hold decision-making positions. Their exclusion from the economy, their voices missing from decision making on today's most urgent problems has far-reaching consequences - for themselves, their families, communities and the world. At WEP's Leadership Academy, young women (ages 15+) in India overcome debilitating issues of poverty to become leaders, prepared to... Womens Education Project is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $288K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Womens Education Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Womens Education Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 223862361, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
71% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

ZO
Zoe T••••
President

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2003
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Womens Education Project

What is Womens Education Project?
Womens Education Project is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. Women's Education Project enables women and girls with limited access to opportunities to choose how they live, learn, lead and earn. In India and around the world, social and economic barriers prevent women from under-resourced communities from entering formal employment. Only 19% of working-age women in India and 39% globally participate in the formal labor force, and even fewer hold decision-making positions. Their exclusion from the economy, their voices missing from decision making on today's most urgent problems has far-reaching consequences - for themselves, their families, communities and the world. At WEP's Leadership Academy, young women (ages 15+) in India overcome debilitating issues of poverty to become leaders, prepared to earn in careers of their own choosing and make lasting change in their own lives, families and communities. Since 2002, WEP has recognized the unlimited potential in each of its over 4,500 graduates. As part of its strategic plan to first scale across India, WEP is exploring expansion to organizations globally.
When was Womens Education Project founded?
Womens Education Project was founded in 2003.
Who leads Womens Education Project?
Zoe Timms serves as President.
Where is Womens Education Project located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
What is Womens Education Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
Is Womens Education Project trustworthy?
Womens Education Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Womens Education Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 223862361.
What is Womens Education Project's website?
https://womenseducationproject.org/