Women's Business Enterprise
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 522023392 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, Women's Business Enterprise has awarded $13.8M across 84 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Great Lakes Women's Business Council. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Women's Business Enterprise funds
Women's Business Enterprise's giving carries a documented focus on workforce & vocational training.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Women's Business Council TO COMPENSATE FOR COSTS INCURRED RELATED TO WORK ON BEHALF OF THE WBENC CERTIFICATION PROCESS. | Livonia, MI | $506K | 2018 |
| Women's Business Development Center Midwest TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | Chicago, IL | $320K | 2024 |
| Women's Business Development Center Midwest TO SUBSIDIZE WBENC CERTIFICATION WORK. | Chicago, IL | $316K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Women's Business Enterprise
Women's Business Enterprise's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at wbenc.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Women's Business Enterprise
- Does Women's Business Enterprise accept grant applications?
- Women's Business Enterprise's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Women's Business Enterprise fund?
- Women's Business Enterprise's grants focus on workforce & vocational training. Example recipients include Great Lakes Women's Business Council, Women's Business Development Center Midwest. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Women's Business Enterprise give in grants?
- Women's Business Enterprise reported $2.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $13.8M over 84 grants.
- Where is Women's Business Enterprise located?
- Women's Business Enterprise is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 522023392.
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