Beautywell Project is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (V33) the organization is classified as: Ethnic Studies, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Beautywell Project 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, Beautywell Project generated $128.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $145.6k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BEAUTYWELL PROJECT IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FOUNDED TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF SKIN-LIGHTENING PRACTICES AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURES IN THE IMMIGRANT AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, EMPOWERMENT, POLICY AND SYSTEMS CHANGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YOUNG WOMEN'S WELLNESS AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVETHE YOUNG WOMEN'S WELLNESS AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE (YWWLI) TRAINS YOUNG 14-18 YEAR OLD SOMALI WOMEN TO TAKE LEAD OF THEIR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, GAIN POLICY AND ADVOCACY SKILLS, AND CREATE SOCIAL MEDIA ADVOCACY CAMPAIGN TO ADDRESS SKIN-LIGHTENING PRACTICE, SELF-ESTEEM AND PROMOTE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH. YWWLI WILL GIVE THEM A SAFE SPACE TO FLOURISH, RE-DISCOVER, AND EXPLORE PARTS OF THEIR HEALTH AND WELLNESS THAT THEY HAVE NOT YET TAPPED INTO DUE TO SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LIMITATIONS. EACH COHORT MEET WEEKLY FOR 18 WEEKS AND CONCLUDE WITH A RETREAT. YWWLI WILL ALSO INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP FOR THE YOUNG WOMEN AND WILL PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE MENTORSHIP ONCE THEY COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. SO FAR IN THIS PROGRAM WE HAVE TRAINED 6 COHORTS.
SKIN-LIGHTENING AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURE AWARENESS GRANTTHIS WAS A LEGISLATION THAT MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE PASSED IN 2019 TO USE FOR FISCAL YEARS OF 2020-2022. THE FUNDING PASSED THROUGH MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (MDH) AND WAS AWARDED 55,000 TO THE BEAUTYWELL PROJECT FOR TWO YEARS (2020-2022).WE HAVE DONE SEVERAL ACTIVITIES USING THIS MONEY FOR 2021:1) WE HAVE BEEN CONTINUOUSLY CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH ABOUT SKIN-LIGHTENING PRACTICES AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURES IN ALL OUR PROGRAMS. WE HAVE BEEN SHARING THE EDUCATIONAL MESSAGES THROUGH OUR TEXT PROGRAM, WHATSAPP, IN ALL OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS INCLUDING FACEBOOK, TWITTER, LINKEDIN, INSTAGRAM AND CLUBHOUSE AS WELL AS OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. WE HAVE BEEN SHARING THE SKIN-LIGHTENING AND CHEMICAL EXPOSURE EDUCATION THROUGH PRESENTING AT WEBINAR SESSIONS, PRESENTING TO COMMUNITY LEADERS AND MEMBERS. HOSTING SESSIONS FOR YOUTH AND PARENT GROUPS.2) SOME OF THE FUNDING USED FOR OUR YOUNG WOMEN'S WELLNESS AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE.3) CONDUCTING REGULAR EVALUATION FOR THE PROJECT.4) WE HAVE CONDUCTED YOUTH HEALTH SUMMIT5) CONTINUES EDUCATION THROUGH BEAUTY-WELLNESS TALK PODCAST
COVID-19 VACCINE AWARENESS PROJECTFOR THIS PROJECT FOCUSED ON RAISING AWARENESS ON COVID-19 VACCINE, THE IMPORTANCE OF VACCINE UPTAKE AND OVERALL HEALTH EDUCATION FOCUSING COVID-19 PREVENTION. WE CONDUCTED YOUTH RESEARCH FOCUSING ON COVID-19 AND LOOKING AT THE HEALTH ISSUES THAT IMPACT YOUTH. WE HAVE DONE BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. OUTREACH THROUGH THE RADIO AND BEAUTY-WELLNESS TALK PODCAST. WE HAVE USED SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND ALSO USED TEXT PROGRAM TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ORGANIZED THE COMMUNITY LEADERS AND TRAINED THEM TO TRAIN OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE ON COVID-19 VACCINE UPDATE AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY MEMBER WHO ARE VACCINATED
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Amira Adawe Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $82,068 |
James Koppel Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Lois Harrison Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Arpita Appannagari Secretary | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
David Orren Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $45,035 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $83,005 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $128,040 |
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 | $128,040 |
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. | $82,068 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,620 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,076 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,854 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,574 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $546 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,990 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $618 |
All other expenses | $817 |
Total functional expenses | $145,583 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,249 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $78,249 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $412 |
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 | $378 |
Total liabilities | $790 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $77,459 |
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 | $78,249 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Beautywell Project has recieved totaling $96,266.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Minnesota Council On Foundations Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: COVID Grant | $46,266 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $20,000 |
North Star Prosperity St Paul, MN PURPOSE: ASSIST IN ENDING SKIN-LIGHTENING PRACTICES AND TEACH TO EMBRACE IDENTITY. | $20,000 |
Youthprise Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: General Operating Grant | $10,000 |
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Divine Savior Healthcare Inc Portage, WI | $146,404,206 | $99,548,163 |
Jackson Park Hospital Foundation Chicago, IL | $132,629,667 | $107,987,360 |
Avera St Marys Pierre, SD | $117,040,382 | $106,933,224 |
St Margarets Health Spring Valley Spring Valley, IL | $107,727,640 | $91,881,221 |
Providence Health Alliance Inc St Louis, MO | $27,745,143 | $62,779,739 |
Alexian Brothers Ambulatory Group St Louis, MO | $321,335,814 | $68,677,417 |
Samaritas Detroit, MI | $92,322,257 | $101,009,415 |
Columbia College Columbia, MO | $267,475,036 | $84,570,180 |
Benefis Health System Inc Great Falls, MT | $1,511,234,520 | $121,846,801 |
University Of Dubuque Dubuque, IA | $403,203,443 | $110,402,473 |
Concordia University Chicago River Forest, IL | $86,542,696 | $102,736,797 |
Sauk Prairie Healthcare Inc Prairie Du Sac, WI | $167,630,839 | $104,363,502 |