General Federation of Womens Clubs

Washington, DC · Founded 1985

Supporting business and community development in DC

Primary audience
Business Members
Work area
Regional Advocacy
Topic
Economic Development
Contact
Patricia Budka
Website Contact

About Organization

General Federation of Womens Clubs serves the business community in Washington, DC through advocacy and leadership development. The organization manages $2.6M in annual revenue, $8.7M in assets. Recent financial data shows organizational stability over the past three years.

What They Focus On

Workforce Development

Supports talent pipeline development through education partnerships and workforce readiness programming initiatives

Community Leadership

Develops business leadership capacity and facilitates collaboration on community priorities and regional challenges

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, professional development resources, and support services for member organizations

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$2.6M

-3.6% vs 2021

Assets (2021)

$8.7M

+9.6% vs 2021

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 — — — —
2021 $2,655,277 $2,475,482 $7,977,659 16
2020 — — — —
2020 $1,833,517 $1,803,169 $8,418,542 16
2019 $1,819,022 $1,716,659 $7,278,364 17
2018 $2,127,116 $2,026,977 $7,417,238 22
2017 $2,329,852 $2,097,439 $7,155,097 18

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Identifies priority issues through stakeholder consultation and analysis of business community needs

  • 02

    Strategic Planning

    Develops targeted initiatives based on member input and regional economic development priorities

  • 03

    Program Implementation

    Executes programs through partnerships with member organizations and community stakeholders

  • 04

    Impact Assessment

    Evaluates outcomes through member feedback and tracks progress toward organizational objectives

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by General Federation of Womens Clubs

GLOBAL HLTH

Coordinates global hlth efforts through strategic planning and implementation support

Member Services

Provides networking opportunities, resources, and support to member organizations across the region

Business Advocacy

Represents business interests in policy development and legislative initiatives at state and local levels

Leadership Programs

Develops business leadership capacity through training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities

Community Engagement

Facilitates collaboration between business and community stakeholders on shared priorities

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind General Federation of Womens Clubs.

Cheri Meyer

Cheri Meyer

Chief of Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $13,788
Suellen Brazil

Suellen Brazil

GFWC International President
Full-time
Wendy Carriker

Wendy Carriker

GFWC President-elect
Full-time
GFWC Alabama

GFWC Alabama

Member since 1973
GFWC North Carolina

GFWC North Carolina

Member since 2002
Jolie Frankfurth

Jolie Frankfurth

GFWC First Vice President
GFWC Florida

GFWC Florida

Member since 1997
Mary Beth Williams

Mary Beth Williams

GFWC Second Vice President
GFWC Colorado

GFWC Colorado

Member since 2007
Dr. Susan Gettys

Dr. Susan Gettys

GFWC Secretary
GFWC Missouri

GFWC Missouri

Member since 2009
Juliet Casper

Juliet Casper

GFWC Treasurer
Shannon Bailey

Shannon Bailey

GFWC Director of Junior Clubs
Carol Habgood

Carol Habgood

GFWC Parliamentarian
GFWC Texas

GFWC Texas

Member since 2003
Nishu Raina

Nishu Raina

Events Manager
Melanie Gisler

Melanie Gisler

Membership Director
Stacy Mayuga

Stacy Mayuga

Communications Director
Bella Tokushiro

Bella Tokushiro

Programs & Public Policy Specialist
Candice Gill

Candice Gill

Design & Publications Manager
Olivia Higgins

Olivia Higgins

Executive & Finance Associate
Position Available

Position Available

Office & Membership Coordinator
PB

Patricia Budka

COO
Full-time
Compensation: $85,308
MS

Marian StClair

President
Full-time
Compensation: $24,000
DS

Debra Strahanoski

President
Full-time
DA

Debra A Strahanoski

President
MS

Marylou Shaw

Chairman
1 hrs/week

Milestones

2024

Program Enhancement

2024

Launched enhanced member services and expanded advocacy initiatives for business community

2026

Continued Impact

2026

Maintains active programming serving member organizations and regional economic development priorities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AL
Abby Lorenz Director 10.00 hrs/week
AV
Amy Vicioso Director 0.50 hrs/week
AL
Andrea Lily Director 16.90 hrs/week
AC
Angela Cutrera Director 6.70 hrs/week
AM
Angela Moss Director 5.80 hrs/week
BC
Babs Condon Director 0.50 hrs/week
BA
Becky Adkins Director 0.50 hrs/week
BW
Becky Wright Director 2.80 hrs/week
BS
Beth Smith Director 0.50 hrs/week
BK
Bette Kuboushek Director 5.80 hrs/week
BP
Beverley Pallmerine Director 1.60 hrs/week
BH
Brooke Huddleston Director 0.50 hrs/week
CP
Candice Postel Director 0.50 hrs/week
CG
Carlene Garner Director 0.50 hrs/week
CH
Carol Habgood Director 28.90 hrs/week
CJ
Carol Jarvais Director 7.30 hrs/week
CZ
Carrie Zimmerman Director 0.50 hrs/week
CC
Carroll Craun Director 11.90 hrs/week
CR
Cathie Ryan Director 2.60 hrs/week
CP
Celene Post Director 7.90 hrs/week
CL
Cherie Lee Williams-Dewitt Director 37.50 hrs/week
CS
Cindy Simmons Director 7.00 hrs/week
CC
Connie Coinger Director 18.70 hrs/week
CO
Crystal O'Neal Director 6.70 hrs/week
CG
Cynthia Geis Director 23.10 hrs/week
DF
Dale Fisher Director 27.50 hrs/week
DC
Dana Charles Clark Director 0.50 hrs/week
DS
Dana Skelton Director 0.50 hrs/week
DB
Deb Brossard Director 2.80 hrs/week
DG
Deb Greer Director 0.50 hrs/week
DF
Debbie Fiore Director 23.60 hrs/week
DB
Debra Borstelmann Director 2.90 hrs/week
DC
Debra Capuano Director 5.10 hrs/week
DG
Diana Glaze Director 4.00 hrs/week
DF
Dianne Foerster Director 0.50 hrs/week
DS
Donna Shibley Director 37.50 hrs/week
DS
Dusty Smith Director 0.50 hrs/week
EL
Elizabeth Lynch Director 15.40 hrs/week
ES
Emily Smith Director 1.90 hrs/week
ES
Ernestine Shriner Director 0.50 hrs/week
EG
Esther Gartland Director 2.90 hrs/week
FD
Faye Dissinger Director 0.50 hrs/week
FD
Florence Diede Director 0.50 hrs/week
GW
Gay Warren Director 1.60 hrs/week
HM
Helen Moren Director 53.60 hrs/week
HB
Henrietta Belcher-Stack Director 21.60 hrs/week
HR
Hope Royer Director 3.20 hrs/week
IP
Ingeborg Peter Director 19.10 hrs/week
JA
Jan Allen Director 31.00 hrs/week
JH
Jan Hanson Director 5.80 hrs/week
JM
Janet Moore Director 5.80 hrs/week
JH
Jean Hogin Director 0.50 hrs/week
JO
Jeanne O'Sullivan Director 15.00 hrs/week
JF
Jeannine Faubion Director 0.50 hrs/week
JJ
Jennell Jorgenson-Johnson Director 0.50 hrs/week
JH
Jennifer Hinegardner Director 0.50 hrs/week
JN
Jennifer Nowak Director 8.70 hrs/week
JR
Jessica Rigouard Director 2.90 hrs/week
JC
JoAnn Calnen Director 3.30 hrs/week
JF
Jolie Frankfurth Secretary 57.20 hrs/week
JD
Joyce DeCunzo Director 1.23 hrs/week
JB
Juanita Bryant Director 2.30 hrs/week
JG
Judy Gustafson Director 2.00 hrs/week
KC
Karen Crandall Director 11.20 hrs/week
KL
Karen LaVoie Director 5.30 hrs/week
KM
Karen Martinek Director 6.50 hrs/week
KR
Karen Retzlaff Director 0.50 hrs/week
KW
Karen Wasik Director 0.50 hrs/week
KC
Karyn Charvat Director 0.50 hrs/week
KL
Kate LeMere Director 2.50 hrs/week
KR
Kathleen Robey Director 4.80 hrs/week
KH
Kathy Huggins Director 9.90 hrs/week
KM
Katie Moydell Director 6.70 hrs/week
KL
Kelly Lane Director 0.50 hrs/week
KI
Kim Ickler Director 0.50 hrs/week
KM
Kimberly Meyer Director 12.50 hrs/week
KF
Kristin Fields Director 5.40 hrs/week
KH
Kristina Higbee Director 0.50 hrs/week
LO
Laurie O'Kelly Director 3.60 hrs/week
LT
Lela Taylor Director 3.30 hrs/week
LW
Lin Wilkin Director 0.50 hrs/week
LB
Linda Beatty Director 7.10 hrs/week
LC
Linda Crish Director 0.50 hrs/week
LK
Linda Kruessling Director 0.50 hrs/week
LK
Linda Kuwana Director 2.40 hrs/week
LH
Lisa Hedrick Director 20.00 hrs/week
LR
Lois Richards Director 2.40 hrs/week
LC
Loretta Caron Director 0.50 hrs/week
LD
Luanne Davis Director 15.60 hrs/week
MS
Marjean Sizemore Director 1.80 hrs/week
MB
Mary Beth Williams Treasurer 29.40 hrs/week
ME
Mary Ellen Brock Director 10.20 hrs/week
ME
Mary Ellen Laister Director 0.50 hrs/week
MJ
Mary Jo Jarecke Director 0.50 hrs/week
MJ
Mary Jo Thomas Director 0.50 hrs/week
MK
Mary Kaye Ernest Director 36.90 hrs/week
ML
Mary Lee Dixon Director 0.90 hrs/week
MP
Mary Pat Marcello Director 1.00 hrs/week
MP
Mary Powell Director 1.90 hrs/week
MW
Mary Witkowski Director 0.50 hrs/week
NA
Nancy Ames Director 6.00 hrs/week
NG
Nancy Greenberg Director 0.50 hrs/week
NJ
Nancy Jones Director 0.50 hrs/week
NK
Nancy Kaufman Director 13.00 hrs/week
PA
Pam Ament Director 0.50 hrs/week
PH
Patricia Heitman Director 0.50 hrs/week
PK
Patti Kuchar Director 0.50 hrs/week
PP
Patti Poe Director 2.50 hrs/week
PB
Patty Benskin Director 0.50 hrs/week
PB
Peggy Barnes Director 1.70 hrs/week
PS
Phyllis Skubic Director 0.50 hrs/week
PH
Preshus Howard Director 9.90 hrs/week
RM
Randy Matthews Director 0.50 hrs/week
RW
Rebecca Weber Director 0.50 hrs/week
RH
Rita Hollada Director 12.00 hrs/week
RD
Rose Ditto Director 0.60 hrs/week
RA
Ruth Ann Northon Director 28.90 hrs/week
SC
Sabra Clarke Director 80.00 hrs/week
SH
Sally Harper Director 12.50 hrs/week
SR
Sandra Roberts Director 6.90 hrs/week
SH
Sandy Hauenstein Director 20.00 hrs/week
SP
Sandy Phillips Director 7.70 hrs/week
SB
Shannon Bailey Director 19.00 hrs/week
SJ
Shannon Jones Director 7.30 hrs/week
SC
Sharon Carter Director 1.90 hrs/week
SO
Sharon Oliphant Director 7.70 hrs/week
SH
Shelby Hamlett Director 0.50 hrs/week
SH
Shelby Holland Director 6.80 hrs/week
SE
Shelia E Shea Director 9.00 hrs/week
SF
Shelli Fehr Director 0.50 hrs/week
SP
Shelli Pue Director 0.50 hrs/week
SR
Sherri Reid Director 0.50 hrs/week
SH
Shirley Holly Director 0.50 hrs/week
SC
Socorro Cooper Director 2.90 hrs/week
SG
Susan Gettys Director 6.80 hrs/week
SR
Susette Redwine Director 7.00 hrs/week
SS
Suzanne Simons Director 0.50 hrs/week
TM
Tammie McCoy Director 4.80 hrs/week
TG
Tammy Garland Director 12.00 hrs/week
TW
Tammy Welter Director 3.70 hrs/week
TS
Teresa Sanford-Shipplett Director 23.10 hrs/week
TS
Teresa Schmidt Director 5.40 hrs/week
TN
Tina Neese Director 5.90 hrs/week
TB
Trina Behbahani Director 0.50 hrs/week
VB
Vicki Bechet Director 11.90 hrs/week
VA
Vicky Ann Trimmer Director 3.10 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$153K

Highest Paid

$111K

Patricia Budka

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Patricia Budka COO $85,308 $25,628 $110,936 40
Marian Stclair President $24,000 — $24,000 70
Cheri Meyer COO $13,788 $4,386 $18,174 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$38K Grants Received
2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total
UN
United Nations Foundation Inc.
$30K
PC
PAYPAL Charitable Giving Fund
$8K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

General Federation Of Women's Clubs
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with General Federation of Womens Clubs

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 347-2938 (202) 347-3168

Social

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1734 N Street NW Washington, DC 20036