Women Organizing For Change In Agriculture & Natural Resource Man
- Assets
- $702.3k
- Revenue
- $802.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Kailua Kona, HI
- Founding
- 03/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 30-0306056
Organization Overview
Women Organizing For Change In Agriculture & Natural Resource Man, operating under the name Wocan, is located in Kailua Kona, HI. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wocan 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 12/2022, Wocan generated $802.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $287.1k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT AND GENDER EQUALITY TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE, FOOD INSECURITY AND POVERTY WITHIN ENABLING ENVIRONMENTS. WOCAN STRENGTHENS CAPACITIES OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR GENDER INTEGRATION AND LEADERSHIP. IT OWNS AND MAINTAINS THE W+ STANDARD TO MEASURE, QUANTIFY, CERTIFY AND MONETIZE WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT BENEFITS WITHIN PROJECTS, GENERATING REVENUE FOR WOMEN'S GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
W+ STANDARD TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: WOCAN PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROJECTS APPLYING THE W+ STANDARD IN KENYA, BRAZIL AND CAMBODIA. EXPENSES WERE FOR CONSULTANTS' FEES AND TRAVEL TO PROJECT SITES. IT INITIATED WORK WITH THE BILL AND MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION TO APPLY THE W+ STANDARD TO TWO PROJECTS IN SOUTH ASIA AND EAST AFRICA.
WOCAN HELD VARIOUS EVENTS TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE W+ STANDARD, BUILD THE MARKET DEMAND FOR W+ CREDITS AND SPEAK ON GENDER AND CLIMATE TO INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES.
TRAINING: WOCAN CONSULTANTS PROVIDED TRAINING IN GENDER INTEGRATION TO THE FAO FOR MEMBER OF THEIR FAMILY FARMERS NETWORK IN KENYA AND TO THE AERC (AFRICAN ECONOMIC RESEARCH CONSORTIUM). IT ALSO PROVIDED TRAINING FOR THE WORLD BANK'S PROGREEN PROGRAM FOR COUNTRY LEVEL PARTNERS ON THE W+ STANDARD.
RESEARCH: WOCAN COMPLETED ITS WORK WITH THE PAKISTAN GOVERNMENT TO PREPARE THE COUNTRY'S GENDER ACTION PLAN FOR REDD+. IT ALSO CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON GENDER AND CLIMATE FINANCE FOR AN IFAD REPORT AND RESEARCH FOR FAO TO DESIGN IT GENDER AND WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP TRAINING CURRICULUM FOR ITS FAMILY FARMING PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeannette Gurung Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $60,000 |
Mary Ngjenga Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sue Phillips Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kaylene Alvarez Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Evelyn Bata Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $989 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $648,550 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $649,539 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $152,787 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $802,326 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,198 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,733 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $18,385 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,800 |
| Other employee benefits | $5,505 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,418 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,921 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $6,214 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $15,594 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,025 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $1,000 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $665 |
| All other expenses | $158,423 |
| Total functional expenses | $287,148 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $496,429 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $205,899 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $702,328 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $702,328 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $702,328 |