EIN 06-1493737

Womens Business Development Council (WBDC)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
33
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
To increase opportunities for economic independence through comprehensive entrepreneurial and financial training, business assistance, networking, professional development and access to financial resources.
Total revenues
$7,391,783
2023
Total expenses
$7,322,220
2023
Total assets
$7,651,236
2023
Num. employees
33
2023

Program areas at WBDC

The mission of the Women's Business Development Council (wbdc) is to strengthen and support economic success for women through entrepreneurial services that launch and grow businesses across Connecticut. Wbdc serves clients from Connecticut's 169 cities and towns from its three regional offices across the state: new haven, stamford, waterbury and new london. Since 1997 wbdc has been providing the training necessary to guide aspiring, emerging, and established entrepreneurs along their growth journey. Services offered include the following:educational opportunities: 1:1 Business advising, classes (in-person and virtual), on-demand learning, mentoring.in addition to training, wbdc believes in connecting our clients, donors, and other stakeholders, fostering Business growth through collaboration and team support.community engagements: wbdc connect membership, courageous conversations podcast, annual gala & fundraising events, virtual marketplace, public speaking & media opportunities.financial resources: wbdc helps its clients identify sources of capital which align with their unique Business needs and provides guidance through the application and compliance process. Resources include wbdc's opportunity fund grants, bank and non-bank loans, private investments, federal and state covid-19 relief, other non-traditional loans and grants.business support program for ct child care providers: wbdc offers a comprehensive suite of Business Development services supporting ct child care providers, home and center-based, to help them launch, sustain, and grow their businesses. The child care Business Development program caters exclusively to the Business needs of the childcare industry: customized entrepreneurial training & technical assistance, personal financial training & coaching, mentoring, fiscal and technology incentives, advocacy, train the trainer.

Grants made by WBDC

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Bear Hugs Childcare CenterChild Care Grants$25,000
Little Blessings Christian Childcare CenterChild Care Grants$25,000
Young Mens Christian Association of NaugatuckChild Care Grants$25,000
...and 5 more grants made

Who funds Womens Business Development Council (WBDC)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Webster Bank Charitable FoundationEquity Match Grant Program Support$150,000
Fairfield County's Community FoundationFor General Support.$50,000
Anne S Richardson Fund XXXXX3004General$40,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $465,481

Personnel at WBDC

NameTitleCompensation
Fran PastoreChief Executive Officer$268,739
Brenda ThickettChief Operating Officer$177,557
Dorothy BratchellChief Advisory Officer$160,131
Tasha JacksonChief Financial Officer$28,762
Tracy GibbonsComptroller$80,971
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for WBDC

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,998,494
Program services$31,661
Investment income and dividends$19,493
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$339,334
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,801
Total revenues$7,391,783

Form 990s for WBDC

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-23990View PDF
2022-122023-06-27990View PDF
2021-122022-07-21990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Pricewaterhousecoopers Charitable Foundation (PCCF)
August 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Fairfield County's Community Foundation
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Webster Bank Charitable Foundation
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Cla Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsTrade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesWomen and girlsBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsFundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
184 Bedford St
Stamford, CT 06901
Metro area
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT
County
Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT
Website URL
ctwbdc.org/ 
Phone
(203) 353-1750
Facebook page
Womens-Business-Development-Council-WBDC 
Twitter profile
@ctwbdc 
IRS details
EIN
06-1493737
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S43: Management Services for Small Business, Entrepreneurs
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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