Womens Refugee Commission Inc
- Assets
- $10.9m
- Revenue
- $11.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 48
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 04/2014
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 46-3668128
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 09/2023, Womens Refugee Commission Inc employed 48 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 09/2023, Womens Refugee Commission Inc generated $11.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 8 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 21 individual grants totaling $919,341. 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH: WRC'S SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAM WORKS TO IMPROVE SERVICES FOR DISPLACED WOMEN AND GIRLS IN MATERNAL & NEWBORN HEALTH, FAMILY PLANNING, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS, INCLUDING HIV/AIDS, AND FOR NEEDED HEALTH SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. WRC ADVOCATES TO UN AGENCIES, GOVERNMENTS, AND DONORS ON ALL COMPONENTS OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, INCLUDING THE PRIORITY SERVICES OF THE MINIMUM INITIAL SERVICE PACKAGE (MISP) IN THE EARLY DAYS OF NEW EMERGENCIES.CURRENTLY, WRC IS WORKING ON ENSURING ACCESS TO FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES IN HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS, PARTNERING WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN SUDAN AND PAKISTAN ON ACCESS TO EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION, AND DEVELOPING MODELS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED CARE FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alex Arriage Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Analisa Allen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Leila Milani Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Catherine Cook Lacour Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carrie Welch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Daniels Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bernuth & Williamson Strategic Planning Consultant | 9/29/23 | $130,000 |
Marie Noanne Laida Consultant For Cash & Livelihoods Prog. | 9/29/23 | $112,946 |
Diane Eikenberry Cons. For Migrant Rights & Justice | 9/29/23 | $110,163 |
Kairos Nonprofit Solutions Consultant For Ind. Giving Unit | 9/29/23 | $106,125 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $35,517 |
| Fundraising events | $198,448 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,273,582 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,049,612 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,557,159 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $100,655 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $17,634 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$28,530 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,646,918 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $548,641 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $477,687 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $230,204 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,548,600 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $133,954 |
| Other employee benefits | $476,165 |
| Payroll taxes | $327,254 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $102,496 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $36,375 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,122 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,836,412 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,340 |
| Office expenses | $209,653 |
| Information technology | $144,490 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $515,030 |
| Travel | $226,716 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,451 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,560 |
| Insurance | $68,614 |
| All other expenses | $1,510 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,960,873 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,888,089 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,751,036 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $787,657 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $60,904 |
| 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 | $94,248 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,115 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,886,562 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,418,326 |
| Total assets | $10,921,937 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $411,913 |
| 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 | $2,246,266 |
| Total liabilities | $2,658,179 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,029,880 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $233,878 |
| 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 | $10,921,937 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Womens Refugee Commission Inc has awarded $62,500 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ASYLUM SEEKER ADVOCACY PROJECT PURPOSE: MIGRANT RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $6,250 |
UC HASTINGS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: MIGRANT RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $25,000 |
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE PURPOSE: MIGRANT RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $6,250 |
HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST PURPOSE: MIGRANT RIGHTS & JUSTICE | $25,000 |