Wonder Of Women International Pc, operating under the name Wonder of Women, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wonder of Women 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, Wonder of Women generated $651.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $827.7k during the year ending 09/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF WONDER OF WOMEN IS TO BUILD A STATE-OF-THE-ART BLACK LOVE ART SANCTUARY AND CULTURAL INSTITUTE THAT PROVIDES SPACE FOR RENEWAL, HOLISTIC HEALING, HOSPITALITY, AGRICULTURAL AND LIFELONG LEARNING THAT CENTERS BLACK STORIES AND CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WOW GALLERY - WOW GALLERY HAS BECOME A CULTURAL DESTINATION EXPERIENCE ATTRACTING COMMUNITY, ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, CORPORATIONS, AND TOURISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. VISITORS CANNOT HELP SAYING "WOW" REPEATEDLY AFTER WALKING THROUGH THE GALLERY DOORS. WOW HAS THE MISSION TO TRAVEL THE EXHIBITION INTERNATIONALLY SO THAT COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE FROM THE DIASPORA TO THE CONTINENT CAN EXPERIENCE THIS POWERFULLY INSPIRING BODY OF WORK. WOW INTERNATIONAL OFFERS, A PLACE OF REFLECTION AND RELEASE WHERE YOU CAN FEEL SEEN AND LIBERATED TO LEARN IN A SPACE THAT UNAPOLOGETICALLY CENTERS BLACKNESS.
SOUTH AFRICA PROGRAM - THE VISION FOR WOW INTERNATIONAL CAME TO FOUNDER AND VISIONARY VERONICA VERY DURING A VISIT TO SOUTH AFRICA IN 2014. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A BRIDGE OF HEALING, EDUCATION AND LIBERATION BETWEEN OUR COUNTRIES THROUGH STORY TIME AND ART. WE HAVE CULTIVATED STRONG RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH HEALING CIRCLES, RETREATS AND EVENTS. WE NOW HAVE A LOCATION IN SANDHURST WHERE WE HAVE CREATED A HEALING VILLA FOR REST, RENEWAL, RESTORATION, REFLECTION AND REJUVENATION FOR BLACK WOMEN AND COUPLES.
DEAR SISTA, I SEE YOU HEALING ARTS EXHIBITION - THE DEAR SISTA, I SEE YOU. EXHIBIT HELPS TO FULFILL WOW'S MISSION BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY CENTERED HEALING ART EVENTS, RETREATS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICATIONS, CURRICULUM, AND PRODUCTS THAT EMPOWERS COMMUNITY WITH AFROCENTRIC EXPERIENCES, PRACTICES, AND CULTURAL HEALING PATHWAYS TO HELP DISRUPT EMOTIONAL, RACIAL, AND GRIEF TRAUMAS.
HEALING SUITES COLLECTION - CREATED HEALING SUITES COLLECTION TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY WITH SELF CARE TOOLS THAT DISRUPT THE ROTATION OF TRAUMA AND GRIEF WITH SIMPLE YET POWERFUL THERAPEUTIC TOOLS CENTERED IN AFRICAN ANCESTRY. THE SUITE CREATE SPACE FOR RESPITE, LEARNING, INSPIRATION, AND REFLECTION. WE PURCHASED OUR FIRST COLLECTION OF ART TO ACCOMPANY THE SUITES FROM SOUTH AFRICAN ARTIST ANJO ENTITLED 'DEAR LITTLE SISTA' TO CREATE A HEALING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG BLACK GIRLS. THE HEALING SUITES COLLECTION ALSO FEATURES OUR ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM TO PROMOTE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MARGINALIZED BLACK WOMEN ARTISTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lorraine Matthews Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $16,200 |
Hiawatha Davis Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $15,750 |
Veronica Very President | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $0 |
Shanell Powell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,854 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $217,497 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $220,351 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $369,955 |
Investment income | $3,285 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,879 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $55,493 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $650,963 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,337 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,637 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $46,444 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $737 |
Payroll taxes | $4,906 |
Fees for services: Management | $141,336 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,354 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,597 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $270,356 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,332 |
Office expenses | $36,623 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,141 |
Travel | $50,296 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $14,824 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,806 |
Insurance | $2,619 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $827,667 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,994 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $89 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $750 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $203,843 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $209,676 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $111,977 |
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 | $23,000 |
Other liabilities | $1,490 |
Total liabilities | $136,467 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $73,209 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $209,676 |