Governance
Founded in 1972, the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. (NACOPRW) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting the full participation of Puerto Rican and other Hispanic women in the economic, social, and political life of the United States and Puerto Rico.
NACOPRW is governed by a National Board of Directors, which is responsible for establishing organizational policies, overseeing the affairs of the corporation, and safeguarding its mission and resources. The Board is composed of the National Executive Committee, the presidents of chartered chapters in good standing, and the Immediate Past National President.
The National Executive Committee consists of the elected national officers: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, and Assistant Treasurer. The Executive Committee conducts the business of the organization between meetings of the National Board of Directors and implements policies and initiatives approved by the Board.
NACOPRW operates in accordance with its Articles of Incorporation, National Bylaws, and Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised. As a national membership organization, NACOPRW supports leadership development, educational programming, scholarships, advocacy, and community engagement through its national organization and local chapters.
Federal Tax Identification Number (EIN): 52-1638128