African Women Rising
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $840.4k
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Santa Barbara, CA
- Founding
- 09/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0140533
Organization Overview
African Women Rising is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, African Women Rising employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. African Women Rising 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, African Women Rising generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $936.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.7% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRLS AFFECTED BY WAR WITH THE TOOLS TO RISE OUT OF EXTREME POVERTY.VISIONBUILD SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL EQUITY FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS IN AFRICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDING TRAININGS TO 2,254 PARTICIPANTS IN PERMA GARDENS AND FIELD CROP PRODUCTION. THE PERMA GARDEN PROGRAM HELPS PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP A "KITCHEN GARDEN" TO PROVIDE FOOD SECURITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. 90% OF PARTICIPANTS CREATED A GARDEN AND ARE FOOD SECURE, HAVE INCREASED DISPOSABLE INCOME AND ARE ABLE TO SHARE FOOD WITH NEIGHBORS. 1,280 PARTICIPANTS ARE REFUGEES FROM SOUTH SUDAN LIVING IN CAMPS IN UGANDA. THE FIELD CROP PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SOIL FERTILITY AND WATER CONSERVATION TO INCREASE YIELDS. BOTH PROGRAMS PROVIDE MONTHLY SUPPORT THROUGH COMMUNITY EXTENSION WORKERS. AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS PROVIDE FOOD AND INCOME TO OVER 15,000 DEPENDENTS.
WORKING WITH 8,700 WOMEN PROVIDING ACCESS TO MICRO FINANCE AND TRAININGS IN BASIC RECORD KEEPING AND BUSINESS SKILLS. MEMBERS RECEIVE BI-WEEKLY SUPPORT FROM COMMUNITY EXTENSION WORKERS AS THEY BUILD THEIR BUSINESSES. THE MICRO FINANCE PROGRAM HELPS SUPPORT OVER 50,000 CHILDREN.
PROVIDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SCHOLASTIC MATERIALS TO 1,500 GIRLS AND 12 SCHOOLS, INCREASING COMPLETION OF PRIMARY SCHOOL AND CONTINUATION TO A SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION. DUE TO COVID-19 THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON DISTRIBUTION OF HOME STUDY PACKAGES. AWR MENTORS CONDUCTED REGULAR HOME VISITS TO ALL STUDENTS. THE UGANDAN GOVERNMENT ESTIMATES 30% OF GIRLS ARE NOT RESUMING THEIR EDUCATION DUE TO COVID-19. IN AWR SUPPORTED SCHOOLS LESS THAN 1% ARE NOT RETURNING.
COSTS SHARED BY ALL PROGRAMS SUCH AS OFFICE SPACE, PHONE AND INTERNET, BANK FEES, TRANSPORT, STAFF EDUCATION, REPAIRS ETC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Cole Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $7,177 |
Carrie Randolph Board Member And President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Joy Margolis Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brook Eiler Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Karla Mora Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kristin Mcwilliams Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $1,499,418 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,499,418 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,719 |
| 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 | $1,504,137 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $7,177 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $302,576 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,917 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,299 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,355 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $31,969 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,618 |
| Office expenses | $37,803 |
| Information technology | $4,077 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,997 |
| Travel | $17,336 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $693 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $38,465 |
| Insurance | $8,310 |
| All other expenses | $29,129 |
| Total functional expenses | $936,430 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $352,910 |
| 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 | $7,850 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,750 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $846 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,510 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $840,438 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,254,304 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,815 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $9,815 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,244,489 |
| 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 | $1,254,304 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that African Women Rising has recieved totaling $500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Asis Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $500 |
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