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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2024 Expires: February 2026

WHEDco - Women's Housing And Economic Development Corporation

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

Accreditation seal
50 East 168th Street
Bronx, NY, 10452-7929

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

WHEDco - Women's Housing And Economic Development Corporation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"To create and bridge access in the South Bronx to the resources that support thriving neighborhoods - from high-quality early education and after-school programs, to fresh, healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity."

Year, State Incorporated:
1992, NY

The Women's Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a community development organization founded on the radically simple idea that all people deserve healthy, vibrant communities. It builds award winning, sustainable, affordable homes - but its work is not over when its buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud.  

For the year ended June 30, 2022, WHEDco - Women's Housing And Economic Development Corporation's program expenses were:

Programs $32,748,808
Total Program Expenses $32,748,808

Chief Executive
Davon Russell, President

Compensation*
$335,386

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Not disclosed

Board Size
13

Paid Staff Size
320

* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Grant proposals, Internet

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 7.93%

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on WHEDco - Women's Housing And Economic Development Corporation's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.

Source of Funds
Contracts and Grants $26,030,883
Rental Revenue $8,100,383
Foundations $7,945,263
Equity Contributions $4,253,181
Individuals/Special Events $567,388
Gain on Interest Rate Swap $327,882
Other Income $297,910
Donated Services $177,117
Investment and Interest Income $20,256
Equity Distributions $-70,500
Total Income $47,649,763

Programs: 87% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 11%

Total Income $47,649,763
Total expenses: $37,441,772
  Program expenses $32,748,808
  Fundraising expenses $629,803
  Administrative expenses $4,063,161
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $10,207,991
Beginning Net Assets $53,953,448
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $64,161,439
Total Liabilities $152,527,144
Total Assets $216,688,583

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