Helping Women Period Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lysne Tait
Executive Director
$29,946
Michelle Adams
Member
$0
Barb Byrum
Member
$0
Andrea Calabrese
Member
$0
Jane Laycock
Treasurer
$0
Adriana K Flores
Secretary (ended 7/22)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Helping Women Period Inc has awarded $62,432 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

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
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