Direct Women

Organization Overview

Direct Women, operating under the name Directwomen, is located in La Grange, IL. The organization was established in 2019. As of 12/2021, Directwomen employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Directwomen 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, Directwomen generated $715.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (35.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $426.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DIRECTWOMEN IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS ON CORPORATE BOARDS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN 2021, DIRECT WOMEN PRODUCED A SERIES OF WEBINARS FOR WOMEN LAWYERS TO INSPIRE AN INTEREST IN CORPORATE BOARD SERIES. THE ORGANIZATION HELD THE BOARD INSTITUTE, ITS FLAGSHIP PROGRAM, AS AN ONLINE EVENT IN 2021. EACH YEAR, DIRECTWOMEN IDENTIFIES A SMALL GROUP OF LEADING WOMEN LAWYERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOARD INSTITUTE BASED ON AN ASSESSMENT OF THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE THE EXPERIENCE, INDEPENDENCE, AND BUSINESS JUDGMENT REQUIRED FOR BOARD EFFECTIVENESS. THE BOARD INSTITUTE PROVIDES WORKING SESSIONS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP THEIR VALUE PROPOSITION AND PERSONAL BOARD-SEARCH STRATEGIES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO RAN PROGRAMS AND VIRTUAL NETWORKING EVENTS FOR THE BOARD INSTITUTE ALUMNAE TO ASSIST THEM WITH THEIR BOARD SEARCH. THIRTY-TWO DIRECTWOMEN BOARD INSTITUTE ALUMNAE WERE ELECTED TO THIRTY-SIX BOARD SEATS IN 2021. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, DIRECTWOMEN ALUMNAE HAVE SERVED ON 154 CORPORATE BOARDS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shawn Taylor Kaminski
Executive Director
$122,984
Maria C Green
Secretary
$0
Mark Gentile
Treasurer
$0
Catharine Arrowood
Chair
$0
Elisa Garcia
Vice Chair
$0
Denise Keane
Immediate Past Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $61,100
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$562,935
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$624,035
Total Program Service Revenue$87,750
Investment income $2,904
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $715,397

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Direct Women has recieved totaling $86,512.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50,000
Ayco Charitable Foundation

Cohoes, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$11,000
Jewish Communal Fund

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$5,500
The Douglas & Angela Braly Family Foundation

Indianapolis, IN

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$5,000
Eqt Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT

$5,000
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