Sew Powerful is located in Yuba City, CA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sew Powerful 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, Sew Powerful generated $954.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 42.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 44.0% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ASSIST INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING NECESSITIES OF LIFE AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PURSE PROGRAM - THE SEW POWERFUL PURSE PROGRAM IS A WOMEN AND GIRLS' EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. THE TEAM MEMBERS ARE TRAINED TO SEW AND TO MAKE SOAP, AND ARE PAID FOR THEIR WORK. THESE ITEMS ARE PACKED IN PURSES MADE BY DONORS AROUND THE WORLD, AND DELIVERED TO LOCAL GIRLS VIA HEALTH CLASS. THEY ARE CHALLENGED TO STAY IN SCHOOL ALL MONTH, EVEN ON THEIR PERIOD. DURING 2022, THE ORGANIZATION FILLED AND DISTRIBUTED 26,250 PURSES AND HAD OVER 14,000 ON-HAND TO FILL AND DISTRIBUTE IN 2023.
BUILDING PROGRAM - PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A NEW STRUCTURE WHICH HOUSES AN EXPANDED SEWING CO-OP, OFFICE SPACE, AND SPACE FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF SEAMSTRESSES AND TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE COMMUNITY.
FEEDING & TRAINING PROGRAM - ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED IN THREE PROGRAM METHODS. FIRST, THE "3 ESTHERS FARM" FOCUSES ON PROVIDING FRESH FOOD TO OUR PARTNER SCHOOLS. SECOND, THE TIKONDANE GARDENS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON TEEN EMPOWERMENT BY HAVING TEENS MANAGE BACKYARD GARDENS FOR THE WIDOWS AND VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS IN OUR SERVICE AREA. THIRD, THE SCHOOL FEEDING INITIATIVE, CONDUCTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CONVOY OF HOPE, ALLOWS US TO SERVE HOT LUNCHES AT LOCAL SCHOOLS.IN TOTAL, WE SERVED ROUGHLY 6,500 LOCAL BENEFICIARIES THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WHILE PROVIDING FUNDING FOR VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND GOOD PAYING JOBS TO OUR TEAM MEMBERS.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS NEEDY STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS AND HELPS FUND VOCATIONAL TRAINING INSTRUCTORS AND TEACHERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jason Miles President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Cinnamon Miles Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dana Buck Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Grace Buck Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Toby Capps Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Janarie Capps Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $938,967 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $588,625 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $938,967 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $14,239 |
Investment income | $1 |
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 | $953,976 |
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 | $940,912 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $24,185 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,756 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,378 |
Office expenses | $3,797 |
Information technology | $4,338 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $411 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,002,936 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,671 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $351,475 |
Total assets | $464,146 |
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 | $652 |
Total liabilities | $652 |
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 | $463,494 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $464,146 |