Womens Economic Ventures is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (W70) the organization is classified as: Leadership Development, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Womens Economic Ventures employed 50 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Economic Ventures 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, Womens Economic Ventures generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% 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.
Since 2018, Womens Economic Ventures has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $263,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WOMENS ECONOMIC VENTURES (WEV) IS DEDICATED TO CREATING AN EQUITABLE AND JUST SOCIETY THROUGH THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WOMEN'S ECONOMIC VENTURES (WEV) PROVIDES SMALL BUSINESS LOANS, BUSINESS TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME WOMEN START OR EXPAND A SMALL BUSINESS. WEV IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI) AND PROVIDES MICRO ENTERPRISE LOANS OF UP TO $25,000 TO STARTUPS AND BUSINESS EXPANSION LOANS OF UP TO $150,000 TO PRE-BANKABLE BUSINESSES. WEV SERVES BOTH MEN AND WOMEN IN ALL PROGRAMS. IN 2021 WEV PROVIDED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING 2,038 SESSIONS OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING TO 698 CLIENTS AND PROVIDED 21 BUSINESS LOANS TOTALING $500,500.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathy Odell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $174,764 |
Marni Brook Director Of Lending | 40 | $106,515 | |
Barbara Macnaughton Director Of Development | 40 | $100,990 | |
Deborah Rivas Controller | Officer | 40 | $87,000 |
Melissa Livingston Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andy Winchester Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,323,581 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,288,564 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,612,145 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $208,495 |
Investment income | $96,532 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $247,517 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,164,689 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,000 |
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. | $266,612 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,463 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,845,745 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $41,907 |
Other employee benefits | $102,571 |
Payroll taxes | $172,497 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,216 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $31,029 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,478 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $146,219 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,938 |
Interest | $23,233 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,115 |
Insurance | $51,548 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,222,549 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,553,529 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $335,918 |
Accounts receivable, net | $436,167 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,195,121 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $42,973 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,020 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,318,002 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $14,268 |
Total assets | $6,923,998 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $444,689 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $138,623 |
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 | $205,655 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,470,239 |
Total liabilities | $2,259,206 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,244,704 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,420,088 |
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 | $6,923,998 |
Over the last fiscal year, Womens Economic Ventures has awarded $16,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Oxnard, CA PURPOSE: TRAINING PROGRAMS | $13,500 |
Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENT AWARDS | $2,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Womens Economic Ventures has recieved totaling $207,428.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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William And Charlene Glikbarg Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $44,500 |
Mufg Union Bank Foundation Ag Phoenix, AZ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Equity In Entrepreneurship Initiative: Tackling So | $20,000 |
Volentine Family Foundation Santa Barbara, CA PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES | $19,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
Beg. Balance | $3,052,362 |
Earnings | $369,430 |
Net Contributions | -$104,000 |
Ending Balance | $3,317,792 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group San Jose, CA | $2,543,917 | $5,464,821 |
Womens Economic Ventures Santa Barbara, CA | $6,923,998 | $3,164,689 |
Servant Partners Inc Pomona, CA | $2,786,122 | $3,584,340 |
Coro Northern California Inc San Francisco, CA | $5,285,629 | $5,565,870 |
Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute San Francisco, CA | $1,133,010 | $2,916,098 |
Greater Phoenix Leadership Inc Phoenix, AZ | $3,109,193 | $2,958,052 |
Great Minds In Stem Los Angeles, CA | $3,658,406 | $2,728,420 |
Capaces Leadership Institute Woodburn, OR | $1,447,498 | $2,526,401 |
Be A Leader Foundation Phoenix, AZ | $3,748,674 | $2,907,092 |
Arizona Trail Association Tucson, AZ | $690,016 | $1,173,659 |
Coro Southern California Inc Los Angeles, CA | $3,377,482 | $1,821,827 |
Southern Arizona Leadership Council Inc Tucson, AZ | $1,637,001 | $981,675 |