We Encourage
- Assets
- $15.9k
- Revenue
- $250.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Altadena, CA
- Founding
- 09/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-5038501
Organization Overview
We Encourage is located in Altadena, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P60) the organization is classified as: Emergency Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. We Encourage 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, We Encourage generated $250.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $285.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 29.0% 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
THE PURPOSE OF WE ENCOURAGE, INC. IS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE THAT ALLOWS A RECIPIENT TO ESTABLISH A FOOTHOLD IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT AND TO MAKE PROGRESS AWAY FROM DEPENDENCE TO INDEPENDENCE, FROM STRUGGLING TO SELF-SUSTAINABILITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DONATIONS TO PROVIDE CARETAKING SUPPORT TO RETIRED FULLER SEMINARY PROFESSOR.
DONATIONS TO BITRUS AND SANATU SARMA:1) IN SUPPORT OF THE FISTULA MINISTRY. 2) TO PROVIDE RELIEF AND SUPPORT TO WARKAN VILLAGE AND VICTIMS OF TERRORISM.3) TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TOWARDS THE RECONSTRUCTION OF ROOFS IN THE GORA GAN VILLAGE.
DONATIONS TO CHRIST MISSIONARY OUTREACH: 1)IN SUPPORT OF THE MISSIONARY WORK OF BITRUS AND MONICA AUDU AS THEY MINISTER TO PEOPLE LIVING IN RURAL NORTHERN NIGERIA. THEY PROVIDE EDUCATION AND ESTABLISH CHURCHES IN THIS AREA.2)IN SUPPORT OF ABBA BELLO MISAL IN PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. 3)IN SUPPORT OF BELLO MISAL IN PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS. 4)IN SUPPORT OF LAND ACQUISITIONS TO BE UTILIZED BY CHRIST MISSIONARY OUTREACH.5)IN SUPPORT OF A CHRIST MISSIONARY OUTREACH SOLAR PROJECT6)IN SUPPORT OF PROVIDING COVID-19 RELIEF TO THE COMMUNITY7)IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL MINISTRY (RELIGIOUS/EDUCATIONAL) TO COMMUNITIES IN RURAL NE NIGERIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Tyberg President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jean Campbell Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
John Wipf Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Judy Wipf Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $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 | $250,298 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $250,298 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| 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 | $250,301 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $28,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $87,371 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $165,250 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $750 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $75 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| 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 | $1,088 |
| All other expenses | $197 |
| Total functional expenses | $285,451 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,901 |
| 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 | $15,901 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,901 |
| 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 | $15,901 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that We Encourage has recieved totaling $21,616.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $21,000 |
Modglin Family Foundation Fountain Valley, CA PURPOSE: MINISTRY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | $600 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $16 |
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|---|---|---|
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Las Vegas Rescue Mission Las Vegas, NV | $10,258,184 | $5,827,768 |
Community Sharing Program Cottage Grove, OR | $1,172,872 | $4,294,366 |
Valley Foundation San Jose, CA | $75,319,298 | $7,719,370 |