Womens Justice Initiative Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Womens Justice Initiative Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Justice Initiative Inc 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 12/2021, Womens Justice Initiative Inc generated $777.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $622.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WOMENS JUSTICE INITIATIVE IMPROVES THE LIVES OF INDIGENOUS GUATEMALAN WOMEN AND GIRLS THROUGH EDUCATION, ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES, AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM - PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIGENOUS GUATEMALAN WOMEN WHO HAVE LITTLE OR NO ACCSS TO THE LEGAL SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A RANGE OF LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING CASES ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, CHILD SUPPORT, CUSTODY, PATERNITY, PROPERTY REGISTRATION AND TITLING. DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, THE PROGRAM SERVED OVER 575 WOMEN.
WOMENS RIGHTS EDUCATION PROGRAM - PROVIDES INDIGENOUS GUATEMALAN WOMEN WITH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON WOMENS RIGHTS AND LEGAL LITERACY. DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, OVER 959 WOMEN GRADUATED FROM THE RIGHTS EDUCATION COURSE.
COMMUNITY ADVOCATES PROGRAM - TRAINS WOMEN TO BE LEADERS, WOMENS RIGHTS EDUCATORS, AND PEER MENTORS. ADVOCATES ASSIST WJI WITH WORKSHOP FACILITATION, PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT, AND HOME VISITS TO WOMEN IN NEED OF LEGAL AID. WJI HAS TRAINED 106 COMMUNITY ADVOCATES.
ADOLESCENT GIRLS PROGRAM - WORKS WITH GIRLS, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO IMPROVE GIRLS OPPORTUNITIES AND COMBAT AND PREVENT CHILD MARRIAGE. DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR, THE PROGRAM BENEFITED629 GIRLS, BOYS, WOMEN AND MEN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alejandra C Bickford Secretary & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thea Handelman Treasurer & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Clara Ferraro President & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abigail Winkel Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gabriela Roca Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katie Newman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $774,940 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $774,940 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $2,104 |
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 | $777,044 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $277,930 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $82,014 |
Payroll taxes | $13,534 |
Fees for services: Management | $56,430 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $2,790 |
Information technology | $28,756 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $24,402 |
Travel | $6,227 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $73,118 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $389 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $622,522 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $955,313 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $98,836 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,156 |
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 | $29,011 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,084,316 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,723 |
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 | $65,825 |
Total liabilities | $70,548 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $831,022 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $182,746 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,084,316 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Womens Justice Initiative Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Niner Foundation Inc Jackson, WY PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $2,000 |
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