Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment 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 12/2022, Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment generated $526.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $533.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND GIRLS TO SUCEEED. WISE ENVISIONS A FUTURE WHERE IMMIGRANT WOMEN AND GIRLS WILL BE HONORED FOR THEIR WISDOM, CELEBRATED FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP, AND EMPOWERED TO CREATE CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. WISE IS A VEHICLE FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN AND GIRLS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OVW - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE OFFICE OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN TO PROVIDE PREVENTION THROUGH INTERVENTION SERVICES IN RELATION TO DATING VIOLENCE/STALKING/SEXUAL ASSAULT/SEX TRAFFICKING/CYBERBULLYING FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY MAGNET SCHOOL IN ST. PAUL, MN. IT IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE SCHOOL, WISE AND TRANSFORMING GENERATIONS, A HMONG-COMMUNITY BASED VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. PROJECT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TRAINING STUDENTS AND SCHOOL STAFF ON ACTIVE BYSTANDER INTERVENTION STRATEGIES, REVIEWING AND REVISING SCHOOL POLICIES AND PROTOCOLS IN RESPONSE TO INTERPERSONAL VIOLENCE, GENERAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES TO YOUTH VICTIMS/SURVIVORS, AND TRAINING OF LAW ENFORCEMENT/JUDICIARY/PROBATION/SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS ON TRAUMA-INFORMED VICTIM-CENTERED RESPONSES TO YOUTH VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF THESE CRIMES.
GIRLS GETTING AHEAD IN LEADERSHIP (GGAL) WORKS WITH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE GIRLS ON COLLEGE PREP, TUTORING, CAREER EXPLORATION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND LIFE SKILLS
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WHICH FOCUSES ON EDUCATING GGAL AND WELEAD PARTICIPANTS ON THE ASPECTS OF BUILDING A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP AND COMMUNICATION BUILT ON MUTUAL RESPECT/SUPPORT - THIS PROGRAM'S RESOURCES ARE DIRECTED TOWARD PREVENTION OF DATING VIOLENCE, STALKING/CYBERSTALKING AND TRAFFICKING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Pamela Zeller Executive Dir. | Trustee | 40 | $67,702 |
Choua Yang Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Lee Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Javiera Monardez Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melany Guzman Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anahita Champion Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $274,167 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $251,840 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $526,007 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
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 | $526,008 |
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. | $562 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,703 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,393 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $239,139 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $18,446 |
Payroll taxes | $24,622 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,130 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $96,923 |
Advertising and promotion | $837 |
Office expenses | $9,416 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,372 |
Travel | $3,863 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,090 |
Interest | $2,697 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,274 |
Insurance | $2,770 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $533,830 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,302 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $67,354 |
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 | $15,385 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $93,041 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,143 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $8,600 |
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 | $67,620 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $89,363 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,678 |
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 | $93,041 |