League of Women Voters of the City of New York Education Fund Inc.
League of Women Voters of the City of New York Education Fund Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The League of Women Voters of the City of New York Education Fund ("the League") is a nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote informed and active citizen participation in government and its electoral process. It neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties. Membership is open to all women and men who subscribe to its purpose. The League is supported by contributions from public-spirited individuals, businesses, and organizations.
About
The League of Women Voters of the City of New York Education Fund is as a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. IT IS A NONPARTISAN ORGANISATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE INFORMED AND ACTIVE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN GOVERNMENT AND ITS ELECTORAL PROCESS. It conducts the educational programs and the fund raising activities of the League of Women Voters of the City of New York. THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE MADE IN FISCAL YEAR 2018:Major programmatic efforts were made through the Voter and Telephone Information Services Committee that conducts voter registration events in public venues, and at the invitation of corporations, and high schools, and training sessions to train other voter registrars. Volunteers AND OFFICERS staff the Telephones to provide information to those calling about polling site locations, absentee ballots and contact information for their elected representatives. September;Participated in the National Voter Registration Day celebration in collaboration with the Bronx based organization Dominicanos USA to achieve greater outreach to the Spanish speaking population in the Bronx.Established a new LWVNYC committee: Voting Reform Initiative to advocate for election reform in New York State. The formation of the new committee grew out of a "meet and greet" at the Genesis Bar on the Upper East Side.Participated in debates:* The Bronx on Bronxnet*Brooklyn City Council*CC#40 district in Ditmas Park, Flatbush, Prospect-Lefferts Gardens and part of Kensington,*CC #43 district in Bay Ridge*CC #4th district covering the East Side of Manhattan and Midtown in partnership with NYC Votes, CBS News and Hunter College. The debate was televised on a CBS channel.October:Helped plan and attended free public lecture series entitled: Towards a More Perfect Union: Making Your Voice Heard in October and November at the Forest Hills Library, Queens. This basic Civics 101 for adults had 7 meeting with a total attendance of over 525. It was a collaboration with Queens College's TAFT Institute for Government and neighborhood organization "It's Who We Are".Partnered with the Museum of the City of New York for their celebration of "Beyond Suffrage: A Century of NY Women in Politics".November:Commemorated the 100th anniversary, on November 6th, of Women Voting in NYS at Borough of Manhattan Community College. Several past and the current League Presidents attended.. Commissioner Pauline Toole of the NYC Department of Records and Information Services presented the League with a proclamation from the Mayor of the City of New York. Mike Ryan, Executive Director of NYC Board of Elections, gave a humorous and touching speech on how the right to vote for his daughters is so important to him.January:Marched in the Women's' MarchDeveloped a most wonderful partnership with the New York Society for Ethical Culture, holding our monthly Luncheon, Cocktails and other events with the League in their beautiful Ceremonial Hall.February;Held a Consensus on the the topic of Death with Dignity.Hosted Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochu/ who spoke on the importance of "Women in Politics: Elected Office, Voting Booth and on the Streets"Met with the new Ed Fund Advisory Board members at Alston & Bird Law Firm to discuss future plans for LWVNYCContinued the work for a fundraising event: Honoree; Committee to Protect Journalist, Event Chair Catherine Herkovic, SVP, Client Services, Nielsen, sponsors AppNexus, CiT and MNN(Manhattan Neighborhood Network) etc, etcMarch:Marched in the "March for Our Lives"April:Marched in the "March for Science" Rally May:Completed the designing and editing of What Makes New York City Run by the team of Adrienne Kivelson (writer), Judy Tashi (designed, Tiana Leonard (editor). With the Help of Reshma Patel the Ebook is going to be available soon.Participated in Student Voter Registration Day for the students of Aviation High School located in Long Island City June:March for "Gay Pride"Celebrate the 99th Year Annual Meeting with Jennifer Rodgers as the Guest Speaker. She is the Executive Director of CAPI {The Center for the Advancement of Public Integrity) and a Professor at Columbia Law school.Held the first fundraising Breakfast honoring the Committee to Protect Journalists on Thursday, June 21.We marched and marched and ... we are looking to the future with optimism. Always remember "Democracy is not a spectator sport"
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The league of women voters of the city of new york education fund, a tax-exempt organization, is classed as a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. it conducts the educational programs of the league of women voters of the city of new york.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “The league of women voters of the city of new york education fund ("the league") is a nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote informed and active citizen participation in government and its electoral process. it neither supports nor opposes candidates or political parties. membership is open to all women and men who subscribe to its purpose. the league is supported by contributions from public-spirited individuals, businesses, and organizations.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is NY, as per legal records.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 3 employees on their payroll as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$16,619.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is not based on a review and approval from an impartial entity.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1981.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $68,561 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $7,838 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
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