Women With A Vision

Organization Overview

Women With A Vision is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (G81) the organization is classified as: AIDS, under the broad grouping of Voluntary Health Associations & Medical Disciplines and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Women With A Vision employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Women With A Vision 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 12/2021, Women With A Vision generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 21.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WOMEN WITH A VISION IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT FOUNDED IN 1989 BY A GRASSROOTS COLLECTIVE OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN IN RESPONSE TO THE SPREAD OF HIV/AIDS IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. WWAV IS A SOCIAL JUSTICE NON-PROFIT THAT ADDRESSES ISSUES FACED BY WOMEN WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND REGION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WWAV WORKS TO ENSURE THAT THE LATEST HIV PREVENTION INFORMATION IS IN THE HANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO NEED IT MOST. WWAV PROVIDES PEER DIRECTED GROUPS THAT GIVE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV/ AIDS, THEIR FAMILIES AND SOCIAL NETWORKS. WWAV FIGHTS FOR DRUG POLICY GROUNDED IN SCIENCE, COMPASSION, HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS.OUR RESEARCH DELVES INTO THE LEGALITY OF SYRINGE POSSESSION AS A MEANS OF PREVENTION OF BLOOD BORN DISEASES AND THE NECESSITY OF THE SYRINGE ACCESS PROGRAMS IN COMBATING HIV/AIDS WWAV LAUNCHED A NEW PROGRAM ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND STALKING FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN AND LBTQ WOMEN IN NEW ORLEANS. RAISE AWARENESS AND ADDRESS STIGMA SURROUNDING VIOLENCE AGAINST AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN, PROVIDE TWICE MONTHLY SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS, AND ADVOCATE FOR CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES ACROSS THE HOST OF VIOLENCE INTERVENTION PROGRAMS ALREADY AVAILABLE IN NEW ORLEANS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shaquita Borden
Director Research And Development
$259,530
Deon Haywood
Executive Director
$235,815
Melody Robinson
Chair
$0
Laura Mctighe
Member
$0
Danita Muse
Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$4,082,015
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,082,015
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 $4,255,083

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Women With A Vision has recieved totaling $2,916,393.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
David And Lucile Packard Foundation

Los Altos, CA

PURPOSE: REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

$450,000
Marguerite Casey Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$375,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$300,000
Ford Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$285,000
Groundswell Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: Program Support

$195,000
Marguerite Casey Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.

$187,500
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