2022-10-20T10:00:28-07:00 2021-08-31 990 2020-09-01 472230647 YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED YOUN 2065192426 2524 16th Ave S Seattle WA 98144 Silvia Lugo Co Executive Director 2065192426 2022-04-07 1 11 1 AAL2 X 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X Silvia Lugo 2524 16th Ave S Seattle WA 98144 2131702 0 X www.youngwomenempowered.org X 2013 WA 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. *Those who identify as women or girls or who were assigned female at birth. 14 14 17 43 0 0 1558947 2131639 50 0 80 63 314 0 1559391 2131702 0 45179 0 0 735358 1033156 15300 0 232441 341392 379881 1092050 1458216 467341 673486 1418896 1998755 113340 92353 1305556 1906402 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. *Those who identify as women or girls or were assigned female at birth. 0 0 790226 45179 0 In 2020-2021, Y-WE served 378+ young women and gender expansive youth, and 1,924+ community members, through 178 program days and community events held online and in-person. 40+ adult volunteer mentors supported youth enrolled in 18 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. 27 families received social work services , 20 laptops were loaned out to youth to support online learning, and over $40,000 of emergency funds were redistributed to families impacted by the intersecting pandemics of Covid-19, racism, sexism, classism, and xenophobia. We also increased paid internship opportunities for youth and gave over 20 scholarships to alums and seniors through the Dream Fund, totaling $45,000. We also offered racial justice healing spaces for our community in response to collective challenges. We continued to center young women and gender expansive youth from marginalized and underrepresented communities, particularly young women of color. Of 2020-2021 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 at Marra Farm, and Y-WE Lead (encompassing specialty programs like Career Camp, Nature Art and Journaling, and DIY Healing). Participants reported increased self confidence, leadership skills, connection to the natural world, and commitment to taking action for change in their communities. In over half of Y-WE's enrolled programs, 100% of participants reported an increase of their sense of belonging in a diverse community. Of Y-WE Grow participants, over 95% gave the highest possible positive response to every single metric assessed. Of all metrics assessed across all programs, the positive response rate averaged to over 90%. 199786 0 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 the Water Justice Panel and the Black Voices in Climate Justice Panel. Collectively these programs were attended or viewed online by 1000+ youth and community members. These events featured: two panels of diverse and inspiring women professionals; 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. Y-WE also offered educational workshops for schools and community groups which are seeking to improve their equity and social justice frameworks through creative community-building. 100% of STEM Exploration Day participants reported an increased awareness of local jobs and careers and increased confidence in their ability to learn about STEM. 122611 0 0 Multi-day camps focused on creativity and engagement with the natural world provided transformative and healing experiences to 65+ youth and 20+ adult volunteer mentors. Camp offerings included Y-WE Create, Y-WE Write, Water Justice Leadership Camp, and internships 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. 100% of Marra Farm interns reported an increased sense of connection to the land, interest in environmental justice issues, and feeling of confidence in who they are in the world. 92% of participants in the Water Justice Leadership camp reported an increased sense of nature as a place of healing, awareness of water-related career paths, and an increase in leadership skills. 97% of Y-WE Write participants reported that they felt safe and felt a sense of belonging. 93% of Y-WE Create participants reported that they learned to trust in themselves and in what they believe, and gained ideas for building a healthier, better world. 0 0 0 1112623 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 14 17 1 17 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Franklin Pierce Northwest 2066390585 1641 Nagle Pl P19 Seattle WA 98122 Rose Waterstone Co Executive Director 40 0 X 94535 0 0 Victoria Santos Co Exectutive Director 40 0 X 88799 0 0 Madeliene Hernandez Vice Chair of Operations 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Susan Heikkala Treasurer 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Sangeeta Gupte Chair 5.0 0 X X 0 0 0 Nahil Sharkasi Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Sally Goodwin Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Rahwa Ghebremichael Board Member 2.0 0 X 0 0 0 Annette Anderson Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Karen Wong Duncan Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Karan Nigam Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Manika Bhagra Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Paulina Deschamps-Ramirez Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Nafasi Ferrell Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Ami Njadoe Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Nasreen Hassan Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 183334 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 412315 1719324 0 2131639 0 63 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2131702 63 0 0 45179 45179 865155 662870 34247 168038 86674 50136 26438 10100 81327 53427 14359 13541 32663 7579 25084 127216 121290 0 5926 57555 37250 206 20099 0 13816 10700 637 2479 7175 7096 79 12150 12150 11265 9021 2244 Direct program expenses for scholarships/grants, supplies, and tickets 118041 108075 31 9935 1458216 1112623 113152 232441 733063 1493734 639724 465185 5877 61718 27759 46109 33959 1418896 1998755 1200 20203 112140 72150 113340 92353 X 1100556 971375 205000 935027 1305556 1906402 1418896 1998755 X 673486 0 0 0 0 -72640 X X 1 X 0 1 0 X 643424 1146188 1206845 1096017 2131638 6224112 643424 1146188 1206845 1096017 2131638 6224112 1930489 4293623 34 38 44 80 63 259 0 450 653 314 0 1417 6225788 0.68965 0.64045 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Reimbursements and misc income from previous years however none for this year. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61718 0 27759 33959 33959 PTO accrual, accrued wages and accrued payroll taxes 72150 72150 1 Mutual aid grant to Yasira Njadoe 1 5000 0 Mutual aid grant to Douinya Ahmed 1 5800 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 People in the community identify a need for support, and the follow-up with them are on a case-by-case basis. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b YWE's Steering Committee which includes Board Chair, Treasurer, and Vice Chair of Board Operations, will review the draft 990 before it is filed. The Steering Committee will recommend changes if needed to YWE's preparer. Once the 990 is finalized and ready to be filed, a copy of the official 990 will be sent to every member of YWE's governing board. In addition, a copy of the 990 will be available to any board member, donor, or partner upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All board members review the conflict of interest policy annually and sign a form authorizing that they are in compliance with the policy. All new board members are introduced to the policy by the board chair and Co Exec Directors and are not brought onboard if there are known conflicts of interest. They must sign the policy before joining the board. The policy is reviewed for legal compliance annually by YWE's lawyers, board and staff. Legal updates are made if needed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Co Exec Directors and Board Steering Committee consult with outside HR consultant about comparable salaries for similar positions at organizations of similar size and budget prior to setting salary rates. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 PTO and wage accrual was implemented this year and for the prior year to establish a beginning balance. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c This is the first year that a financial review has been conducted. This note has been prepared by the organization's contract accountants. Young Women Empowered filed for an electronic extension via form990online.org for this return however it was declined as form 8868 was received after the original due date of the return. The guidance found online suggested mailing a copy of the return into the IRS with a letter outlining the reasonable cause for abatement. This was mailed with an accompanying letter on March 29th, 2022. The return and the letter were returned to Young Women Empowered in October of 2022 with an instruction to e-file. We are submitting this return again through the form990online.org system which they have unlocked in order to facilitate that. Several factors contributed to the delay between the original extension due date which was January 15th and the first submission via paper copy on March 29th. We believe these are in accordance with reasonable cause which is an allowable criteria for abatement and are outlined as follows; Young Women Empowered conducted their first independent financial review the year of this return following the close of their fiscal year which led to extended closing periods from prior years. The person who conducts the filings was out on medical leave at the time the extension was to be filed and as a result, the January 15th deadline for extension was missed and she discovered this error upon her return to office. Increased volume of government filings during this time period due to factors arising from the coronavirus pandemic led to increased workload and shifts in organizational due date logistics for accountants and nonprofits. We are hopeful the IRS will grant abatement as the organization has not been delinquent in this filing before from our knowledge. The steps that have been implemented to safeguard this type of error in the future are as follows; Implementation of a collaborative tax calendar and schedule in partnership with the organization's external auditors and accountants as well as peer review of compliance tasks in accordance with the IRS's guidelines.