Nonprofit · EIN 20-3891493
WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · NEW YORK, NY 10018
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,529,084 | $1,899,881 | $1,629,203 | $2,464,950 | $209,737 | $2,255,213 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,738,406 | $1,604,373 | $134,033 | $809,632 | $183,622 | $626,010 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,748,163 | $2,005,847 | -$257,684 | $724,185 | $232,208 | $491,977 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,190,745
- of which government grants
- $400,805
- Program service revenue
- $319,055
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $19,284
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $273,333
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $203,045
- Other salaries and wages
- $705,881
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,134,842
- Professional fundraising fees
- $65,500
- Accounting fees
- $91,575
- Occupancy
- $22,011
- Travel
- $14,598
- Depreciation
- $2,004
- Program services (functional)
- $1,345,946
- Management and general (functional)
- $380,395
- Fundraising (functional)
- $173,540
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $809,632
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,464,950
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $209,737
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,255,213
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $9,067
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $803,230
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,451,983
- Gross receipts
- $3,529,084
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 2004
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERAZADE LANGLADE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $188,056 | $18,151 |
| ANDREA VAGHY BENYOLA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,198 | $17,673 |
| SABEEN PIRANI | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,073 | $15,037 |
| MAYA WASHINGTON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN GRAY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN D ROSENTHAL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA J JENNY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEILA RADIN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE FOOTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY CAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY GIVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOWELL HERSCHBERGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBEKKAH HORGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLIN MINCY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINA NILSSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESTER PHUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRAVIS REID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRACI R SCOTT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SPARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA VAGHY BENYOLA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,612 | $27,433 |
| SABEEN PIRANI | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,110 | $18,809 |
| MICHAEL GRANT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (THRU 10/23) Officer | 40 | $80,382 | $29,850 |
| SHERAZADE LANGLADE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $62,576 | $13,797 |
| COLIN MINCY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN D ROSENTHAL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYA WASHINGTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA J JENNY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE FOOTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PLINIO AYALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY CAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEILA RADIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS REID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER SPARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON SEWELL-FAIRMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $182,180 | $26,669 |
| ANDREA VAGHY BENYOLA | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,077 | $12,439 |
| SABEEN L PIRANI | CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,250 | $10,098 |
| DANIEL SALEMSON | MANAGING DIR. OF DIGITAL LEARNING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,171 | $1,026 |
| MICHAEL GRANT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $103,000 | $119 |
| COLIN MINCY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOAN D ROSENTHAL | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYA WASHINGTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA J JENNY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE FOOTE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENIFFER SPARROW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NEILA RADIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY CAGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PLINIO AYALA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS REID | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 218 WEST 40TH STREET 12TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10018-1758
- In care of
- % SHARON SEWELL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 11 Park Place, New York NY 10007
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- SHERAZADE LANGLADE, 218 WEST 40TH STREET 12TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10018
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Sharon Sewell, 11 Park Place, New York NY 10007
- Signed the 990
- SHERAZADE LANGLADE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (646) 278-5686
- Return prepared by
- LUTZ AND CARR CPAS LLP
Mission
WPTI STRENGTHENS THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM BY BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS AND PROFESSIONALS WHO PREPARE AND CONNECT JOB SEEKERS TO MEANINGFUL CAREERS.
Program accomplishments
- WPTI SUPPORTS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR CAREERS, PROVIDING THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO MEET THE EVOLVING DEMANDS OF THEIR ROLES. IN 2025, WPTI DELIVERED A COMPREHENSIVE SUITE OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, COMBINING IN-PERSON TRAININGS, ONLINE COURSES, AND CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS TO MAXIMIZE REACH AND EFFECTIVENESS. WPTI'S "FOUNDATIONS IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT," A NINE-COURSE ONLINE SERIES, WAS APPROVED FOR ONE ELECTIVE CREDIT IN YOUTH STUDIES AT THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (CUNY SPS). LAUNCHED ELEVATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, DESIGNED FOR EARLY-MID CAREER WORKFORCE PRACTITIONER FOCUSED ON TEAM AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, DATA DRIVEN PROGRAM DESIGN, AND PEER COLLABORATIONS.WPTI DEVELOPED EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS AND FRAMEWORKS THAT STRENGTHEN WORKFORCE ORGANIZATIONS AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR JOBSEEKERS AND YOUNG ADULTS ACROSS NEW YORK CITY.BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT LEARNING LAB (BELL): IN ITS 12TH CYCLE, BELL CONTINUED TO BE ONE OF WPTI'S MOST IN-DEMAND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, EQUIPPING WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS WITH THE TOOLS AND STRATEGIES TO BUILD SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYER PARTNERSHIPS. THIS YEAR ALSO MARKED THE LAUNCH OF BELL ESSENTIALS, EXPANDING ACCESS TO FOUNDATIONAL EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT SKILLS.WORKFORCE SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (WSLP): NOW IN ITS FIFTH CYCLE, WSLP WELCOMED 24 PARTICIPANTS-ITS MOST DIVERSE COHORT TO DATE-PROVIDING AN INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP LAUNCHPAD AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORK. WSLP GRADUATES JOIN A GROWING ALUMNI COMMUNITY OF 142 WORKFORCE LEADERS DRIVING CHANGE ACROSS THE FIELD.MENTORED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (MIP): NOW IN ITS SEVENTH CYCLE, MIP SERVED 186 YOUNG PEOPLE THIS YEAR. MORE THAN 50% SECURED EMPLOYMENT-THROUGH SYEP, AGENCY PLACEMENTS, OR OTHER OPPORTUNITIES-AND/OR ENROLLED IN HIGHER EDUCATION, DEMONSTRATING THE PROGRAM'S STRONG OUTCOMES AND CAREER PATHWAYS IMPACT.WPTI IS AT THE FOREFRONT OF HELPING THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FIELD UNDERSTAND AND RESPONSIBLY APPLY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS, IMPROVE OUTCOMES, AND PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK. WPTI IS CREATING AI RESOURCES, TOOLS, AND LEARNING PROGRAMS ON THE TECHNOLOGY'S BENEFITS AND RISKS AS THEY PERTAIN TO THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SECTOR. AS AI TRANSFORMS EVERY ASPECT OF WORK, WPTI WILL ASSURE THAT BOTH THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SECTOR AND WORKERS ARE PREPARED AND READY.CONTRIBUTED TO NATIONAL STANDARDS: SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AI ALLIANCE'S GUIDE TO ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES FOR AI, SHAPING THE SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR EQUITABLE AI ADOPTION IN THE WORKFORCE FIELD.CREATED PRACTICAL TOOLS AND GUIDANCE: DEVELOPED TWO CORNERSTONE RESOURCES-USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WITH WORKFORCE AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPANTS AND HARNESSING AI RESPONSIBLY IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: AN 18-POINT GUIDE FOR NONPROFITS-TO HELP ORGANIZATIONS INTEGRATE AI ETHICALLY AND EFFECTIVELY.LAUNCHED THE AI LEARNING LAB: INTRODUCED THE AI LEARNING LAB, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEET THE MOMENT, ENGAGING 15 ORGANIZATIONS IN HANDS-ON EXPLORATION OF AI APPLICATIONS IN WORKFORCE AND CAREER SERVICES.EXPANDED ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE: HOSTED FOUR FREE PUBLIC SESSIONS ON AI TO DEMOCRATIZE UNDERSTANDING AND BUILD CONFIDENCE ACROSS THE FIELD.EMBEDDED AI ACROSS PROGRAMS: UPDATED ALL WPTI CURRICULA TO INCLUDE REAL-WORLD AI USE CASES AND APPLICATIONS RELEVANT TO WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS.BUILT A COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: ESTABLISHED AN AI ADVISORY GROUP TO CONVENE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION EXPERTS AND LEADERS, ADVISE ON ETHICAL INTEGRATION AND ADOPTION, AND SHAPE THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF AI IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.BY SHARING LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE FIELD AND ELEVATING THE REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCES OF PRACTITIONERS, WPTI SEEKS TO GROW A BROAD COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO GENERATING GREATER EQUITY THROUGH ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. WHEN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS SEEK EXPERTISE, THEY TURN TO WPTI. IN 2025, WPTI CONTINUED TO ELEVATE AND REPRESENT THE VOICE OF NEW YORK CITY'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY THROUGH ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT, THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, AND STRATEGIC COLLABORATION.STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY ENGAGEMENT: INVITED BY THE NYC OFFICE OF TALENT AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN FIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS SHAPING THE CITY'S WORKFORCE AGENDA.COALITION BUILDING: ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO TWO YOUTH WORKFORCE COALITIONS ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG NEW YORKERS.STAKEHOLDER CONVENINGS: CONVENED FOUR FOCUS GROUPS WITH KEY WORKFORCE LEADERS, INCLUDING REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE NYC MAYOR'S OFFICE OF TALENT, NYS DEPARTMENT OF SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES, AND THE CENTER FOR FAIR FUTURES.THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ON EMERGING ISSUES: PARTICIPATED IN THREE EXCLUSIVE DISCUSSIONS FOCUSED ON AI, SKILLS-FIRST HIRING, AND THE FUTURE OF WORK, HOSTED BY THE NYC MAYOR'S OFFICE, JOBS FOR THE FUTURE'S SKILLS SUMMIT, AND THE AI WORKFORCE BREAKFAST.PROMOTING WORKFORCE WELLBEING: HOSTED THREE WORKFORCE WELLNESS SESSIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR SOCIAL WEALTH (CSW) AND THE NYC EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COALITION (NYCETC).PARTNERSHIP EXPANSION: STRENGTHENED OR FORMALIZED 30 CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE OUR MISSION.SPOTLIGHTING IMPACT: FEATURED 20 CLIENTS, PARTNERS, AND FUNDERS THROUGH OUR 20X20: WHY WPTI STORYTELLING SERIES.CELEBRATING COMMUNITY: WELCOMED 120 GUESTS TO OUR 20X20 CELEBRATION, MARKING TWO DECADES OF WORKFORCE IMPACT.FIELD EXPERTISE AND RECOGNITION: DELIVERED 14 PRESENTATIONS AT MAJOR WORKFORCE EVENTS, INCLUDING THE NAWDP YOUTH SYMPOSIUM (2 SESSIONS), THE NETWORK, JOBSFIRSTNYC, NEXT GEN, GRACE INSTITUTE, NJH/1199, YOUTH FUNDERS, NYCETC CONFERENCE (3 SESSIONS), EOC, THE CORPS NETWORK, AND NYATEP.Expenses $1,345,946 · grants $273,333 · revenue $327,555
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3891493
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J990)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,464,950
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,529,084
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $3,529,084 | $1,899,881 | $2,464,950 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,738,406 | $1,604,373 | $809,632 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,748,163 | $2,005,847 | $724,185 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $2,019,321 | $2,000,186 | $1,155,045 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Sharon Sewell | September 30, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 20-3891493).
Questions about WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE is 20-3891493.
- Is WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE 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 WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names SHERAZADE LANGLADE.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $188,056 (SHERAZADE LANGLADE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does WORKFORCE PROFESSIONALS TRAININGINSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,529,084, expenses of $1,899,881 and total assets of $2,464,950 at year end.
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