Marys Pence

Organization Overview

Marys Pence is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (R24) the organization is classified as: Womens Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Marys Pence employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Marys Pence 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 06/2024, Marys Pence generated $863.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $906.9k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 9 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.

Since 2019, Marys Pence has awarded 81 individual grants totaling $560,128. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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MARY'S PENCE INVESTS IN WOMEN ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA BY FUNDING COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND FOSTERING COLLABORATIONS TO CREATE SOCIAL CHANGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ESPERA PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS IN CENTRAL AMERICA AND MEXICO ON ECONOMIC AUTONOMY AND EMPOWERMENT. A KEY FOCUS IS ECONOMIC SECURITY THOUGH DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES. WE PROVIDE FUNDING FOR LOCALLY OWNED LENDING POOLS, TRAINING ON BUSINESS SKILLS, AND COACHING OF SMALL BUSINESSES. WE WORK WITH EXISTING LOCAL WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS, AND WE PARTNER WITH THEM ON STRENGTHENING THEIR LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS. EMOTIONAL WELLNESS HAS BEEN A RECENT FOCUS, AND WE HAVE SPONSORED LOCAL GROUP WORKSHOPS, AS WELL AS ONLINE EMOTIONAL WELLNESS TOOLS. THE ESPERA PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH 14 GROUPS IN 5 COUNTRIES. OVER $160,000 IS IN CIRCULATION IN THE LOCAL LENDING POOLS, AND OVER 1,400 WOMEN HAVE BENEFITED FROM LOANS OVER TIME.


MARY'S PENCE FUNDS WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS IN THE US THAT ARE WORKING WITHIN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY TO CREATE LONG-TERM SYSTEMIC CHANGE. THE ORGANIZATIONS WE FUND ARE ALL SMALL, WITH BUDGETS UNDER $250,000. EACH ORGANIZATION ORGANIZES AND CREATES HEALTHY COMMUNITIES, ADVOCATES TO CHANGE UNJUST POLICIES, AND EDUCATES TO BUILD SKILLS AND INCREASE CAPACITY. OUR GRANTS ACT AS SEED MONEY FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE NEWLY CREATED, AND AS SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE BEEN WORKING ON THE GRASSROOTS LEVEL FOR YEARS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT, MARY'S PENCE CONNECTS OUR GRANTEES WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS AND HELPFUL RESOURCES. THIS YEAR WE GAVE GRANTS TO 20 ORGANIZATIONS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE HOSTED A 3 DAY WORKSHOP FOR OUR GRANTEES WHERE THEY CONNECTED AND CREATED COMMUNITY, AND PARTICIPATED IN WORKSHOPS CRITICAL TO SMALL NONPROFIT SUCCESS.


OUR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS ARE BASED ON CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING PRINCIPLES. MARY'S PENCE SHARES INFORMATION ON THE ISSUES OF JUSTICE, WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND HUMAN RIGHTS AND OTHER ISSUES FACED BY WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN POVERTY - HERE IN THE U.S. AS WELL AS IN LATIN AMERICA. OUR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDE OUR NEWSLETTERS, EMAILS, AND LETTERS TO DONORS AND INTERESTED PARTIES, PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS, OUR CALENDAR OF WOMEN AND OTHER WAYS WE INTERACT WITH OUR COMMUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nancy Silva
Chair
$0
Mary Zerjav
Treasurer
$0
Sister Lakesha Church
Secretary
$0
Nathasa Pineiros
Board Member
$0
Emma Tacke
Board Member
$0
Amy Parker
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$844,629
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,058
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$844,629
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $18,596
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 $863,225

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Marys Pence has awarded $150,376 in support to 18 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SEEDS WORTH SOWING

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING

$9,188

SOCIAL GOOD FUND

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING

$17,438

SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING

$7,500

WORKING GROUP ON GIRLS OF SCHENECTADY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING

$7,500

NATIONAL EQUAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING

$8,250

GERMANTOWN RESIDENTS FOR ECONOMIC ALTERNATIVES TOGETHER

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING

$8,250
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