Nonprofit · EIN 13-3481515
WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC
Also known as GREATER NY CHAPTER
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · NEW YORK, NY 10016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $289,243 | $257,442 | $31,801 | $321,913 | $0 | $321,913 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $216,690 | $256,666 | -$39,976 | $310,914 | $0 | $310,914 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $81,234
- Membership dues
- $19,274
- Program service revenue
- $207,913
- Investment income
- $96
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $15,083
- Program services (functional)
- $256,564
- Management and general (functional)
- $878
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $310,914
- Total assets, end of year
- $321,913
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $321,913
- Gross receipts
- $289,243
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1980
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ece Koch | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Erica Swansen | Vice President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Desiree Gazzo | Secretary Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Colleen Leahy | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Chantel Cabrera | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Donnett Cox | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lian Farhi | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cathy Li | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Nathalie Martinez-Vega | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Megan Young | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ece Koch | President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Erica Swansen | Vice President Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Desiree Gazzo | Secretary Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Colleen Leahy | Treasurer Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Chantel Cabrera | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Donnett Cox | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Lian Farhi | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Cathy Li | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Nathalie Martinez-Vega | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Megan Young | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 105 E 34TH STREET 244, NEW YORK, NY 10016-4601
- In care of
- % COLLEEN LEAHY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Colleen Leahy, 90 Spruce Street, Stratford, CT 06615
- Signed the 990
- Colleen Leahy, Treasurer 2024_2025
- Phone
- (203) 400-1106
Mission
The mission of the organization is to to attract sustain connect and advance womens careers to strengthen the transportation industry. All activities are conducted by volunteers who are members of the organization. The primary activities of the organization are providing professional development industry education events mentoring to students and young professionals and networking opportunities for members within their local business community.
Program accomplishments
- The Programs committee provided a variety of programs for professional development industry education and networking. In 2025 we recognized leaders in the transportation industry with our chapter recognition awards and heard an inspiring speech from MTA Board member Midori Valdivia. In April the committee hosted the Spring Dinner Pathways to Progress: Women Shaping Accessible Transportation. Moderator Emily Gallo of HNTB led a discussion with panelists: Rachel Cohen of the MTA Rachel Frumin of ACTA at MTA Linda Tonn of MTA and Becky Yurek of NYCDDC. Our Fall Dinner panel Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Women Leading Change featured the release of our Glass Ceiling report and a discussion with panelists: Karen Franz of AKRF Sarah Kaufman of NYU Chitra Radin of Radin Consulting and Ziona Rubin of the MTA.Expenses $65,755 · revenue $49,405
- The Special Events committee organized and hosted our Annual Gala. This annual event honors women who are leaders in the transportation industry and who have reached the highest levels in their chosen field. In addition scholarships are presented to students who intend to pursue a career in transportation. In 2025 we honored Amanda Rogers Director of Construction of Major Capital Projects PANYNJ recognizing her outstanding contributions to advancing women in transportation and her leadership within the field. The award was introduced by Catherine Sheridan President of the Tri-borough Bridge & Tunnel Authority who commended Rogers dedication and impact on the industry. Scholarships were awarded to nine exceptional young women pursuing education in the field of transportation.Expenses $78,180 · revenue $75,515
- The Mentoring committee provides a year long program empowering women to succeed in their professional and personal lives. Proteges are paired with experienced leaders from the transportation industry building strong inspiring relationships. Monthly meetings help them set and achieve goals while sessions provide valuable insights on self-care confidence presentation skills and leadership.Expenses $9,580
- Board initiated events and oversight; Appointments Committee; Business Diversity Committee; College Outreach; Communications; Glass Ceiling Committee; Membership Committee; Scholarship Committee; Transportation You High School STEM program; Young Professionals Committee; Committee chair appreciation; Chapter paid Memberships and Contributions to the WTSI Foundation.Expenses $103,927 · revenue $164,322
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-3481515
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $321,913
- Income (IRS master file)
- $289,243
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- April 25, 2025
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $289,243 | $257,442 | $321,913 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $216,690 | $256,666 | $310,914 | XML |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-3481515).
Questions about WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC
- What is the EIN of WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC is 13-3481515.
- Is WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
- Which annual return does WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Colleen Leahy.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WOMENS TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR OF NEW YORK INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $289,243, expenses of $257,442 and total assets of $321,913 at year end.
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