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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1238773

WOMENS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO

Tax-exempt · BROOKLYN, NY 11201

Financials

$3.5M$3.7M2023$3.2M$3M2024$5M$3.8M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WOMENS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$4,974,387$3,823,634$1,150,753$3,392,742$95,735$3,297,007
December 31, 2024990$3,183,116$2,970,034$213,082$2,431,577$288,015$2,143,562
December 31, 2023990$3,484,595$3,661,917-$177,322$2,372,266$545,481$1,826,785
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,949,203
of which government grants
$1,900,662
Program service revenue
$11,067
Investment income
$106
Other revenue
$14,011

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$675,109
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$206,315
Other salaries and wages
$912,151
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,341,595
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$29,740
Travel
$508,240
Program services (functional)
$3,489,867
Management and general (functional)
$182,056
Fundraising (functional)
$151,711

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,431,577
Total assets, end of year
$3,392,742
Total liabilities, end of year
$95,735
Net assets, end of year
$3,297,007
Net assets without donor restrictions
$195,873
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,101,134
Gross receipts
$4,974,387
Employees
10
Volunteers
7
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BRIDGET BURNSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$198,315$8,000
KATHRYN TOBINSENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$122,165$38,993
TARA DANIELSENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$126,678$15,391
ANABELLA ROSEMBERGCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.44$0$0
KRISTIN HETLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.38$0$0
ED HARRINGTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.44$0$0
BRENDA MOFYADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.38$0$0
BARBARA PHILIPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.38$0$0
SAYIDA VANENBURGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.06$0$0
ALEJANDRA MARTINDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BRIDGET BURNSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$194,621$16,367
TARA DANIELSENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$120,809$26,843
KATHRYN TOBINSENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$116,792$9,769
ANABELLA ROSEMBERGCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.44$0$0
KRISTIN HETLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.38$0$0
ED HARRINGTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.44$0$0
BRENDA MOFYADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.38$0$0
BARBARA PHILIPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.38$0$0
SAYIDA VANENBURGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.06$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
BRIDGET BURNSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
48$144,302$9,527
TARA DANIELSENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
48$100,261$34,831
ANABELLA ROSEMBERGCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1.44$0$0
KRISTIN HETLESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.38$0$0
ED HARRINGTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1.44$0$0
BRENDA MOFYADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.38$0$0
BARBARA PHILIPSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.38$0$0
CATALINA ORTIZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.38$0$0
SAYIDA VANENBURGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1.06$0$0
SOOM-YOUNG YOONCHAIR THRU 5/23
Trustee or director, Officer
1.44$0$0
CARMEN CHIONGTREASURER THRU 5/23
Trustee or director, Officer
1.44$0$0
KATHERINE MCDONALDDIRECTOR THRU 5/23
Trustee or director
0.38$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
147 PRINCE ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11201-3022
In care of
% ELEANOR BLOMSTROM
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BRIDGET BURNS, 147 PRINCE STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11201
Signed the 990
BRIDGET BURNS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(212) 973-0325
Return prepared by
SAX ADVISORS LLC

Mission

THE MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS; SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE; AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES-AS WELL AS THE LINKAGES BETWEEN THEM ARE AT THE HEART OF GLOBAL AND NATIONAL POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE WOMEN'S ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (WEDO) ADVANCES GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN GLOBAL CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY. IN 2025, WEDO INFLUENCED INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE NEGOTIATIONS, INCLUDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNFCCC GENDER ACTION PLAN, AND SUPPORTED WOMEN NEGOTIATORS FROM DEVELOPING COUNTRIES THROUGH THE WOMEN DELEGATES FUND. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PRODUCED RESEARCH AND DATA TOOLS TO STRENGTHEN ACCOUNTABILITY AND CONVENED GLOBAL PARTNERS TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE CLIMATE FINANCE AND GENDER-JUST TRANSITIONS.
    Expenses $3,489,867 · grants $675,109 · revenue $11,067

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1238773
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
1982
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,392,742
Income (IRS master file)
$4,974,387

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$4,974,387$3,823,634$3,392,742XML
990December 2024$3,183,116$2,970,034$2,431,577XML
990December 2023$3,484,595$3,661,917$2,372,266XML
990December 2022$2,724,511$2,882,152$3,265,300IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

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 52-1238773).

Questions about WOMENS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO

What is the EIN of WOMENS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMENS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO is 52-1238773.
Is WOMENS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
Are donations to WOMENS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WOMENS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO 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 ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO 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 ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO 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 ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIDGET BURNS.
Who are the officers and directors of WOMENS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $198,315 (BRIDGET BURNS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WOMENS ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WEDO have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,974,387, expenses of $3,823,634 and total assets of $3,392,742 at year end.

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