National Womens Health Network Inc

Organization Overview

National Womens Health Network Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (E99) the organization is classified as: Health Care N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Womens Health Network Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Womens Health Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, National Womens Health Network Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, National Womens Health Network Inc has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $162,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS SUPPORT THE NWHN'S FOCUS ON LONG-TERM GOALS: ESTABLISHING HEALTH CARE THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF DIVERSE WOMEN; PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF ALL WOMEN BY OPPOSING THE OVER MEDICALIZATION OF WOMEN'S NORMAL EXPERIENCE, SUCH AS MENOPAUSE AND CHILDBIRTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MEMBER SERVICES - NWHN MEMBERS RECEIVE NEWSLETTERS, FACT SHEETS, ELECTRONIC UPDATES, INVITATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS TO IMPROVE HEALTH POLICY AND PERIODIC MAILINGS WITH INFORMATION ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES IN WOMEN'S HEALTH. MEMBER ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS HAVE SUCCESSFULLY INFLUENCED FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATORY AND FUNDING DECISIONS, INCLUDING THE RECENT DECISION BY THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO REQUIRE INSURERS TO COVER WOMEN'S PREVENTIVE SERVICES WITH NO EXTRA FEES. MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE RENEWAL NOTICES THROUGH THE MAIL.


RAISING WOMEN'S VOICES FOR THE HEALTH CARE WE NEED - A NATIONAL PROJECT WORKING TO MAKE SURE WOMEN'S VOICES ARE HEARD IN THE HEALTH REFORM DEBATE AND WOMEN'S CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED BY POLICYMAKERS DEVELOPING NATIONAL AND STATE HEALTH REFORM PLANS. RAISING WOMEN'S VOICS IS A COLLABORATIVE PROJECT CREATED BY THE NATIONAL WOMEN'S HEALTH NETWORK, THE WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM OF COMMUNITY CATALYST AND THE BLACK WOMEN'S HEALTH IMPERATIVE.


HEALTH POLICY ACTIVITIES: THE NWHN INFLUENCES POLICY BY DEVELOPING RECOMMENDATIONS AND CATALYZING GRASSROOTS ACTION. OUR MAIN ISSUES ARE THE SAFETY OF DRUGS, DEVICES AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES; REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH; AND ACCESS TO CARE THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF WOMEN IN ALL THEIR DIVERSITIES. RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE 63 MILLION WOMEN OBTAINING CONTRACEPTIVE COVERAGE WITH NO EXTRA FEES; SAVING THE FDA OFFICE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH FROM THREATENED DEFUNDING; AND THE DROP IN THE NUMBER OF WOMEN WHO DEVELOP HEART ATTACKS AND BREAST CANCER. IN ADDITION, THE NWHN SPONSORS PROJECTS ON ISSUES IN KEEPING WITH ITS MISSION. SPONSORED PROJECT (EXPENSES $534,881) PROVIDED ON-LINE INFORMATION TO 25,000 PEOPLE/MONTH ABOUT THE SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF MEDICAL ABORTIONS AND ANSWERED THOUSANDS OF HOTLINE CALLERS' QUESTIONS ABOUT MISCARRIAGE AND ABORTION.


HELEN RODRIGUEZ-TRIAS WOMEN'S HEALTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM: THE NWHN SEEKS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN'S HEALTH ACTIVISTS BY PROVIDING HANDS ON EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF WOMEN'S HEALTH POLICY AND ADVOCACY. SIX TO EIGHT INTERNS ARE SELECTED EACH YEAR TO SPEND A SEMESTER AT NWHN WHERE THEY DEVELOP HEALTH RESEARCH SKILLS WHILE EXPLORING THE WORLDS OF PUBLIC POLICY, HEALTH EDUCATION AND FEMINIST ORGANIZING.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$176
Membership dues$300,692
Fundraising events$20,705
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,572,286
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $57,072
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,893,859
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $639
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $10,240
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$2,778
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,903,544

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National Womens Health Network Inc has awarded $13,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: Program

$7,000

THE SEXED LLC

PURPOSE: Program

$6,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Womens Health Network Inc has recieved totaling $500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Bccat Family Foundation Inc

Reeds Spring, MO

PURPOSE: WOMENS RIGHTS

$500
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