Helping Women Period Inc is located in East Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Helping Women Period Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Helping Women Period 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 12/2022, Helping Women Period Inc generated $383.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $205.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 33.1% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE NO-COST MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO AT-RISK PEOPLE IN LOWER MICHIGAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022, WE DISTRIBUTED 1,140,615 ITEMS, ENOUGH PRODUCT TO COVER THE MENSTRUAL NEEDS FOR 4,370 INDIVIDUALS FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR, OR 52,440 PERIODS.
WE ADVOCATE FOR MENSTRUAL EQUITY THE PROVISION OF FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS IN PUBLIC PLACES. WE ALSO WORK TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND OUR PUBLIC OFFICIALS ON MENSTRUATION AND RELATED ISSUES. IN 2022, OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDED TESTIMONY AND SERVED AS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT FOR THE MICHIGAN LEGISLATURE. WE ORGANIZED A LEGISLATIVE ACTION DAY TO INTRODUCE TEENS TO LEGISLATORS AND THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS SO THAT THEY CAN ADVOCATE FOR THEIR NEEDS. IN CONJUNCTION WITH SEVERAL OTHER ADVOCACY GROUPS, WE HELD A MICHIGAN PERIOD ACTION DAY EVENT TO EDUCATE AND INFORM ABOUT MENSTRUAL EQUITY. WE WORKED WITH STUDENT GROUPS (BOTH HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE) TO EDUCATE SCHOOLS, COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES, AND GOVERNMENTAL UNITS ON THE NEED FOR FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS IN PUBLIC SPACES AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO PROVIDE PRODUCTS. WE ALSO WORKED WITH NUMEROUS COALITIONS ON NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL MENSTRUAL EQUITY EDUCATION.
IN 2022, WE PROVIDED 1 VENDING MACHINE WHICH DISTRIBUTES FREE MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO A LIBRARY. IT JOINS 12 OTHERS PLACED IN PUBLIC SPACES (2 COMMUNITY CENTERS, 4 LIBRARIES, 2 CITY HALLS, AND 2 SCHOOLS) IN LOW INCOME AREAS. IN 2022, WE PROVIDED OVER 37,506 VENDING ITEMS TO CHARITY PARTNERS WITH VENDING MACHINES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lysne Tait Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $29,946 |
Michelle Adams Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barb Byrum Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrea Calabrese Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Laycock Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Adriana K Flores Secretary (ended 7/22) | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $25,435 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $358,112 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $255,345 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $383,547 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $78 |
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 | $383,625 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $126,908 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,946 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,982 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,445 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $333 |
Payroll taxes | $2,708 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,188 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,623 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,677 |
Office expenses | $7,354 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,012 |
Travel | $1,076 |
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 | $606 |
Insurance | $1,176 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $204,994 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,046 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $163,832 |
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 | $189,079 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,683 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,775 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $370,415 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $369,344 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,071 |
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 | $370,415 |
Over the last fiscal year, Helping Women Period Inc has awarded $62,432 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CENTRAL MICHIGAN HEALTH DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO HOMELESS, LOW-INCOME, AND AT-RISK PEOPLE | $6,771 |
CITY OF LANSING MOBILE FOOD BANK PURPOSE: MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO HOMELESS, LOW-INCOME, AND AT-RISK PEOPLE | $11,577 |
CRISTO REY COMMUNITY CENTER PURPOSE: MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO HOMELESS, LOW-INCOME, AND AT-RISK PEOPLE | $6,597 |
GREATER LANSING FOOD BANK - OLIVET PURPOSE: MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO HOMELESS, LOW-INCOME, AND AT-RISK PEOPLE | $10,459 |
UNITED WAY - MONTCALMIONIA COUNTIES PURPOSE: MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO HOMELESS, LOW-INCOME, AND AT-RISK PEOPLE | $9,720 |
STOREHOUSE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES PURPOSE: MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS TO HOMELESS, LOW-INCOME, AND AT-RISK PEOPLE | $17,308 |