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← YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED.

Totals

Total revenue
$2,469,110
Total expenses
$2,371,221
Contributions and grants received
$2,469,110
Grants paid
$14,200
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$2,598,985
Total liabilities, end of year
$294,252
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$2,304,733
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,806,062
Management and general expenses
$194,945
Fundraising expenses
$370,214
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,806,062

Program services were 76.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $222,971

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $422,267

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,823,872

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $177,469

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $14,200 · program services $14,200

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,227,088 · program services $932,830 · management and general $88,866 · fundraising $205,392

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $545,668 · program services $411,790 · management and general $86,513 · fundraising $47,365

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $26,670 · program services $14,040 · management and general $526 · fundraising $12,104

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $9,526 · program services $7,420 · management and general $725 · fundraising $1,381

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $194,554 · program services $148,871 · management and general $12,187 · fundraising $33,496

  • 17 · Travel

    total $23,984 · program services $20,416 · management and general $202 · fundraising $3,366

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $20,334 · program services $20,334

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $15,993 · program services $11,740 · management and general $1,599 · fundraising $2,654

  • 24a · Other expenses: Food and other goods, supplies

    total $176,385 · program services $136,853 · management and general $1,038 · fundraising $38,494

  • 24b · Other expenses: Membership, fees, dues, bank fees, misc

    total $38,687 · program services $19,681 · management and general $2,489 · fundraising $16,517

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $78,132 · program services $67,887 · management and general $800 · fundraising $9,445

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,765,053 · end of year $1,782,462

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $465,165 · end of year $585,777

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $49,896 · end of year $19,605

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $118,147

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $58,863

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $79,618 · end of year $59,284

  • 15 · Other assets

    end of year $151,857

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $52,546 · end of year $61,942

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $100,342 · end of year $232,310

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,721,294 · end of year $1,705,655

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $485,550 · end of year $599,078

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

Y-WE cultivates the power of diverse young women* to be creative leaders and courageous changemakers through transformative programs within a collaborative community of belonging. We envision a society rooted in social justice, where all young women* live their truths, achieve their dreams, and change our world.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Young Women Empowered cultivates the power of diverse young women* to be creative leaders and courageous changemakers through transformative programs within a collaborative community of belonging. *those who identify as women or girls or were assigned female at birth

  • In 2022-2023, Y-WE served 171+ young women and gender expansive youth, and 1,412+ community members, through 190 program days and community events held online and in- person. 36 adult volunteer mentors supported youth enrolled in 15 distinct programs, and 55 other active volunteers supported Y-WE in a variety of ways throughout the year. These programs and events kept us connected; working in solidarity toward racial, gender, and social justice; and fueling each other's creativity and resilience. We also continued to adapt programs, provide basic needs support, and facilitate mutual aid in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 38 families received social work services, and over $14,000 of emergency funds were redistributed to families impacted by the intersecting pandemics of Covid-19, racism, sexism, classism, and xenophobia. We continued to center young women and gender expansive youth from marginalized and underrepresented communities, particularly young women of color. Of 2022-2023 youth participants, 83% were of color, approximately 70% were low income, and a high percentage came from first- or second- generation immigrant families. Programs offered included: Youth Leadership Council, Y-WE Tech, Y-WE Grow, Black Girls Matter Mentorship program, Y-WE Writing, and Y-WE Speak . Participants reported increased self confidence, leadership skills, connection to the natural world, and commitment to taking action for change in their communities. Averaged across all Y-WE programs, 90%+ of participants reported increases in their sense of belonging in a diverse community and feeling like they have adults in their lives who care about their well-being, along with other metrics specific to program content, such as feeling more confident in their leadership abilities or more excited to make positive changes in their communities.

    Expenses $1,461,150 · Grants $14,000 · Revenue $696,736

  • Y-WE's educational events included Health Day, Career Day, Day of Wellness, and STEM Day, as well as a variety of smaller events such as Muslim Girls Day of Wellness, and Self- Defense/Healthy Boundaries day, and in-school workshops on topics like healthy boundaries and intro to advocacy. Collectively these programs were attended by 1,000+ youth and community members. These events featured: STEM education and skill development; and a holistic approach to gaining knowledge, skills and resource access that support young women's mental, emotional, social and physical well-being. When asked what they liked best about STEM Day, one participant wrote, "It was nice to see people getting ready to attend college and see possibilities and hear real life experiences." Another wrote, "[I liked] meeting people and learning about careers in fields I like that I didn't know about before."

    Expenses $178,017 · Revenue $301

  • Multi-day camps focused on creativity and engagement with the natural world provided transformative and healing experiences to 77+ youth and 28 adult volunteer mentors. Camp offerings included Y-WE Create, Y-WE Write, Black Girls Matter Summer programs, and an internship at Marra Farm. Young women worked directly with renowned writers and artists, community leaders, and professionals across diverse career fields. Through these experiences, participants developed their voices and creative visions, gained professional skills, and developed stronger relationships with land, all the while being a part of diverse communities that honored their identities, experiences, and perspectives. In a set of 11 'yes/no' questions in the post-program survey for the Marra Farm Internship, 131 out of 132 responses were a positive 'yes'. The questions asked about topics such as sense of belonging in a diverse community, increases in knowledge, and interest in pursuing careers in environmental justice. In an optional post-program survey for parents and caregivers of youth participating in summer programs, one wrote, "[my daughter] enjoyed making new friends, having fun, and it was educational. It also helped build her self confidence." Another said, "[my child has] developed more confidence in their talents and are more willing to explore new things."

    Expenses $166,895 · Revenue $18,248

As filed on the 2022 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Silvia Giannattasio

    Co-Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $92,809
    From this org
    $92,809
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Reagan Jackson

    Co-Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $89,063
    From this org
    $89,063
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Ami Njadoe

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $3,000
    From this org
    $3,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Sangeeta Gupte

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Susan Heikkala

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Sally Goodwin

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Annette Anderson

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Nafasi Ferrell

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Karan Nigam

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Manika Bhagra

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Rahwa Ghebremichael

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Nasreen Hassan

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
3 July 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202431859349301143

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