Program areas at Women in Government Relations
Pwia conference and eia awards: wgr's annual conference provides gr professionals personal and professional development education to successfully represent their organization or cause. in 2023, there were 250 attendees at an in-person conference.
Congressional reception: celebrate the accomplishments of our congressional reception. It was created to show bipartisan support for the growing number of exemplary Women in office. During this special event, wgr reflects and has opportunities for attendees to connect and hear from our awardees and honorary congressional members who have spent their lives devoted to public service through their leadership. There were 225 in person attendees.
Dei summit: the diversity, equity & inclusion (dei) virtual summit, is a single event with content spread across 2 days that provides personal and professional development for Government Relations professionals allowing them to engage in critical conversations and exercises around relevant topics that will equip them with the tools to improve their congressional reception: celebrate the accomplishments of our personal relationships and workplaces. There were 115+ in attendance virtually.
Governors reception: this reception brings together over 250 state Government Relations professionals in dc. This event honors both a governor and a female staff leader and includes opportunities to network and build relationships.
Who funds Women in Government Relations
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Aarp | 2022-12 | Sponsorship of Conference and Summit | $20,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | 2022-12 | WGR Empowerment Network Sponsorship | $20,000 |
Personnel at Women in Government Relations
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jen Brydges | Executive Director | $0 | 2023-10-26 |
| Kathleen Coulombe | President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Liz Westbrook | Treasurer | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Apiyo Oloya | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| Kate Shenk | Immediate Past President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 11 more key personnel |
Financials for Women in Government Relations
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,395 | $530 | 351.9% |
| Program services | $586,503 | $915,532 | -35.9% |
| Investment income and dividends | $11,767 | $11,096 | 6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-3,769 | $2,422 | -255.6% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $3,655 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $600,551 | $929,580 | -35.4% |
Organizations like Women in Government Relations
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| National Black Professional Lobbyists Association | 501(c)(6) | Montgomery, AL | $207,544 |
| Hawaii Association for Justice | 501(c)(6) | Honolulu, HI | $260,348 |
| American Association for Access Equity and Diversity | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $297,324 |
| Wisconsin Association for Justice | 501(c)(6) | Madison, WI | $703,721 |
| National Association of Women Judges | 501(c)(3) | Warrenton, VA | $805,239 |
| Tom Homann LGBTQ Law Association | 501(c)(6) | San Diego, CA | $150,820 |
| National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) | 501(c)(3) | Lexington, KY | $2,434,972 |
| Association of Women in Water Energy and Environment | 501(c)(3) | Sacramento, CA | $230,513 |
| National Lawyers Guild - SFBA Chapter | 501(c)(6) | San Francisco, CA | $295,967 |
| American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education | 501(c)(3) | Fort Lauderdale, FL | $502,531 |
Data update history
December 1, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 30, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 7, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Civil rights and social justice organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizations
Issues
Women and girlsHuman rightsCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyNo full-time employees
General information
- Address
- 908 King St 320
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- Alexandria city, VA
- Website URL
- wgr.org/default.aspxÂ
- Phone
- (202) 868-6797
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-1081459
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1977
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- R03: Civil Rights, Social Action and Advocacy Professional Societies and Associations
- NAICS code, primary
- 813920: Professional Associations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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