Womens Empowerment International is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (Q12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Womens Empowerment International employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Empowerment International 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 12/2023, Womens Empowerment International generated $338.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $407.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.0% per year over the past 6 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 2020, Womens Empowerment International has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $319,400. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WOMENS EMPOWERMENT WE FUNDS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING SMALL BUSINESS LOANS, TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND OTHER VITAL POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING POVERTY. MORE ON SCHED. O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BUSINESS SERVICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING FOR REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS AND LOW-INCOME WOMEN IN SAN DIEGO ENROLLED IN THE WE STAR PROGRAM THROUGH GRANTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE IN SAN DIEGO. IN 2023 THE PROGRAM ENROLLED 256 WOMEN CLIENTS AND PROVIDED TRAINING SESSIONS TO 183 WOMEN. 69 NEW WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES WERE STARTED OR STRENGTHENED AND EXPANDED. AN ESTIMATED 75 JOBS WERE CREATED OR SUSTAINED FROM THESE ACTIVITIES.
GRANTS TO NYAKA GLOBAL PROVIDED FUNDS FOR LOANS FOR POOR GRANDMOTHERS WHO ARE EACH RAISING AND SUPPORTING AN AVERAGE OF 4 GRANDCHILDREN IN CONDITIONS OF DIRE POVERTY. IN 2023, NYAKA GREW THE PROGRAM TO 23,037 GRANDMOTHERS ORGANIZED INTO 254 GROUPS, WHO TOGETHER TOOK CARE OF 92,145 ORPHAN AND VULNERABLE CHILDREN. TRAINING AND CAPACITY-BUILDING INITIATIVES EQUIPPED GRANDMOTHERS WITH ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS, CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR WELL-BEING AND THAT OF THE CHILDREN THEY CARE FOR.
WE FUNDING ALLOWED NEW COMMUNITY HEALTH ENTREPRENEURS CHES TO BE TRAINED AND START THEIR COMMUNITY HEALTH STORE AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION. CHES RECEIVE TRAINING TO SCREEN CHILDREN FOR MALNUTRITION, AND ADULTS FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. WES GRANTS SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING CHES AND FONKOZE NURSES HAVE SCREENED 30,857 CHILDREN UNDER AGE 5 FOR MALNUTRITION IN 16 COMMUNES. IN ADDITION, 3,613 PREGNANT AND BREASTFEEDING WOMEN WERE EVALUATED FOR MALNUTRITION. 3,036 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON HYGIENE, BREASTFEEDING, COMPLEMENTARY FEEDING, AND NUTRITIONAL CARE FOR MALNOURISHED CHILDREN. 31 CHES IN 7 BRANCHES PROVIDED HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING SERVICES, BENEFITING 4,540 PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Sarah Adams Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
Debbie Mcgraw President Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Teresa Jacques Vice President Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bridget Burns Secretary Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Hocking Assistant Treasurer / Interim Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jan Hamilton Assistant Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $60,970 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $288,201 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $349,171 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $376 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,347 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $338,200 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $54,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $175,230 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $124,830 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,966 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $6,000 |
Payroll taxes | $9,802 |
Fees for services: Management | $17,358 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,042 |
Office expenses | $1,449 |
Information technology | $2,828 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $405 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,948 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $407,393 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,324 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $56,553 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $154,877 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $80 |
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 | $80 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $85,597 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $69,200 |
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 | $154,877 |
Over the last fiscal year, Womens Empowerment International has awarded $54,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE SAN DIEGO PURPOSE: Grant for Progams | $50,000 |
URBAN CORPS PURPOSE: Grant for Programs | $4,000 |