Womens Refugee Commission Inc

Organization Overview

Womens Refugee Commission Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Womens Refugee Commission Inc employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Refugee Commission 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 09/2021, Womens Refugee Commission Inc generated $8.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.8m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.6% 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 2015, Womens Refugee Commission Inc has awarded 17 individual grants totaling $856,841. 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

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN, CHILDREN AND YOUTH DISPLACED BY CONFLICT AND CRISIS. WRC ENVISIONS A WORLD IN WHICH REFUGEES ARE SAFE, HEALTHY AND RELIANT AND SEEKS TO DRIVE CHANGE IN HUMANITARIAN PRACTICE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MIGRANT RIGHT AND JUSTICE (MRJ): THE MIGRANTS RIGHTS AND JUSTICE (MRJ) PROGRAM WORKS TO ENSURE FAIR ACCESS TO ASYLUM IN THE U.S. FOR THOSE FLEEING PERSECUTION AND VIOLENCE, PROMOTES THE USE OF ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION ESPECIALLY OF ASYLUM SEEKING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, HUMANE CONDITIONS IN DETENTION FACILITIES WHEN THEY ARE USED, AND ACCESS TO LEGAL SERVICES FOR THEIR ASYLUM CLAIMS. THE MRJ PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED AGAINST THE FAMILY SEPARATION POLICY, FOR BETTER PROTECTIONS FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS ARRIVING IN THE U.S., AND FOR RELEASE OF FAMILIES WHEN FEASIBLE. WRC, WORKING WITH PARTNERS, ASSISTED IN THE REUNIFICATION OF THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN WHO HAD BEEN SEPARATED FROM THEIR FAMILIES AND HAS DRAFTED A MORE HUMANE ASYLUM POLICY FOR THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION.


THE INTER-AGENCY WORKING GROUP ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH IN CRISES (IAWG) IS A GLOBAL COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING SEXUAL AND PRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS IN HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS. IAWG'S MISSION IS TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN ACCESS TO QUALITY SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CONFLICT AND NATURAL DISASTER. ITS MEMBERS FORM A HIGHLY COLLABORATIVE AND DIVERSE NETWORK OF MORE THAN 2,500 EXPERTS FROM OVER 120 COUNTRIES AND TERRITORIES. THE IAWG SECRETARIAT IS BASED AT THE WOMEN'S REFUGEE COMMISSION, WHICH SERVES AS ITS ORGANIZATIONAL HOST.


ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT & SELF RELIANCE: MOST REFUGEES DEEPLY WANT TO PROVIDE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO WORK, TO USE THEIR SKILLS, AND TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR FINANCES, THEIR LIVES, AND THEIR FUTURES. THE WOMEN'S REFUGEE COMMISSION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS PROVIDE REFUGEE WOMEN AND YOUTH ACCESS TO CASH ASSISTANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND TO HELP THEM SAFELY EARN A LIVING. THIS, IN TURN, INCREASES REFUGEES' SELF-RELIANCE AND RESILIENCE. OUR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE WORK INVOLVES DEVELOPING GUIDANCE ON CASH ASSISTANCE AND LIVELIHOODS OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFUGEE WOMEN, AS WELL AS BUILDING REFUGEES' SELF-RELIANCE AND RESILIENCE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Katherine A Mahoney
Research Plan. And Adv. On Sexual Viol.p
$117,725
Sarah Chynoweth
Research Plan. And Adv. On Sexual Viol.p
$122,800
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$36,260
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $2,431,211
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$5,811,714
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,279,185
Total Program Service Revenue$0
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 $8,279,185

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Womens Refugee Commission Inc has awarded $35,034 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

Atlanta, GA

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND SELF-RELIANCE

$23,172

LATIN AMERICA WORKING GROUP EDUCATION FUND

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: MIGRANT RIGHTS & JUSTICE

$11,862
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Womens Refugee Commission Inc has recieved totaling $25,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sanguinity Foundation

Setauket, NY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$15,000
Csp Charitable Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$7,500
Alchemy Foundation

Cambridge, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$2,500
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