2024-07-27T17:01:55-07:00 2023-12-31 611432100 Nonprofit Technical Assistance Center PO Box 22700 Denver CO 80222 990 2023-01-01 208822616 WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND WOME 3035207656 PO Box 6283 Denver CO 80206 Karen Sugar Executive Director 3035207656 2024-07-27 1 1 Stuart Halpern P01425302 3033218496 2024-07-27 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Michael Powl PO Box 6283 Denver CO 80206 206957 0 X wgefund.org X 2007 CO To empower women through economic, social and political programs; creating opportunities while addressing inequality, strengthening families and communities. 8 8 1 50 0 0 185140 206956 0 0 0 1 0 0 185140 206957 38510 38870 0 0 16570 20395 0 0 0 128805 132974 183885 192239 1255 14718 17764 32838 14496 14853 3268 17985 The mission of Women's Global Empowerment Fund is to empower women through economic, social and political programs; creating opportunities while addressing inequality, strengthening families and communities. Our strategy is to provide women with the framework necessary to create viable opportunities for themselves and their families. Through grassroots strategies, marginalized women are given the tools necessary to alleviate poverty thus facilitating sustainable development and empowerment. Our goal is to work for social justice, increased human security and women's empowerment. 0 0 169416 38870 0 As of December 2023, our Credit Plus program has given over 40,562 microcredit loans, 3629+ new loans in 2023, (498 borrowing groups), basic business training and opportunities to participants in development programs. We made our first loan in October, 2007 and since April, 2008, have experienced rapid growth. We continue to add funds to our loan portfolio, creating and building capacity in our programs. Our reputation in the community is positive; we have a good, solid, fair program, resulting in new groups applying weekly. Several indicators highlight the success of this program and where we are at this point in time. One, we have had no defaults; two, groups continue to expand and grow their businesses, many women are hiring assistants and employees from their villages; three, we have created a complete and vibrant local food economy by supporting women farmers; also, Gulu Women's Resource Centre (GWRC) and Leadership Development continued in 2023, providing support and resources for women and girls experiencing gender based violence, forced marriage and other challenges. Program Highlights: * Peer Counseling ongoing training and support - 238 women leaders * Access to Justice for Women - This Program is fully functioning in the community providing women support and information about the justice system, navigating breakages in the justice chain and referrals. We have 22 trained counselors who have helped navigate support women in over 1500 cases in 2023 and a toll free nationwide number has been secured and is fully operational. * GWRC supported over 2000 women facing gender based violence by providing support and resources. * 108 girls prevented from forced/early marriage through the Access to Justice Family Mediation Initiative. * The Healthy Periods Initiative has distributed nearly 8.5m sanitary products to women and school girls, including monthly deliveries and education to women, girls across the regions. In 2023, 450,000 sanitary products were delivered to 26 schools across the region. * Agro Loan Program - in 2023 900+ women were given ag loans to support/create small/medium scale farm projects; including ongoing trainings and support. * 572+ serving in leadership positions across the region. 0 0 0 169416 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X Karen Sugar 3035207656 PO Box 6283 Denver CO 80206 X Michael Powl Board Chair 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Louise Martorano Board Treasurer 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Charlotte Seymour Board Secretary 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Julie Dugdale Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Erin Flarity Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Erin Huiting Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Megan Hott Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Katie Edwards Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 206956 0 206956 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 206957 0 0 1 38870 38870 17851 15174 2677 2544 2162 382 1710 1710 6237 5685 552 11622 9510 2112 39165 35250 3915 25435 25435 6033 4682 1351 3108 2798 310 Program Activities - Gulu Uganda 25124 25124 0 0 Board, Staff and Volunteer Development 6426 0 6426 0 Bank and credit card fees 3388 0 3388 0 Automobile transportation costs 4196 4196 0 0 530 530 192239 169416 22823 0 17764 32838 20695 20695 0 0 17764 32838 14496 14853 14496 14853 X 0 0 0 0 3268 17985 3268 17985 17764 32838 X 14718 0 0 0 0 -1 X 0 0 0 X 328974 220492 183523 185140 206956 1125085 328974 220492 183523 185140 206956 1125085 421295 703790 1 326 0 1 328 1125413 0 0.62536 0.67268 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20695 20695 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 9 Program Services As of December 2023, our Credit Plus program has given over 40,562 microcredit loans, 3629+ new loans in 2023, (498 borrowing groups), basic business training and opportunities to participants in development programs. We made our first loan in October, 2007 and since April, 2008, have experienced rapid growth. We continue to add funds to our loan portfolio, creating and building capacity in our programs. Our reputation in the community is positive; we have a good, solid, fair program, resulting in new groups applying weekly. Several indicators highlight the success of this program and where we are at this point in time. One, we have had no defaults; two, groups continue to expand and grow their businesses, many women are hiring assistants and employees from their villages; three, we have created a complete and vibrant local food economy by supporting women farmers; also, Gulu Women's Resource Centre (GWRC) and Leadership Development continued in 2023, providing support and resources fo 38870 1 9 38870 Sub-Saharan Africa As of December 2023, our Credit Plus program has given over 40,562 microcredit loans, 3629+ new loans in 2023, (498 borrowing groups), basic business training and opportunities to participants in development programs. We made our first loan in October, 2007 and since April, 2008, have experienced rapid growth. We continue to add funds to our loan portfolio, creating and building capacity in our programs. Our reputation in the community is positive; we have a good, solid, fair program, resulting in new groups applying weekly. Several indicators highlight the success of this program and where we are at this point in time. One, we have had no defaults; two, groups continue to expand and grow their businesses, many women are hiring assistants and employees from their villages; three, we have created a complete and vibrant local food economy by supporting women farmers; also, Gulu Women's Resource Centre (GWRC) and Leadership Development continued in 2023, providing support and resources fo 38870 Bank Wire transfer 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 WGEF has partnered with Volunteer Action Committee (VAC Net) to operate and provide program services in the northern region of Uganda based in the City of Gulu. WGEF created the business and operating model for infra-structure and safety net programs implemented by VAC Net. Gulu is the largest and most populous city in the region. It was a conflict area up until 2007. There are currently seven (7) full time and two (2) part time staff members. WGEF executive director and Gulu program director have been working together since the pilot program was started in 2007. They are in ongoing continuous discussion on all programmatic, operational and financial issues. WGEF executive director and various board members periodically travel to Gulu, Uganda. There are quarterly reporting requirements with a focus on impact and outcomes to demonstrate the accountability and efficacy of the various programs and their adherence to their budget allocations. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Organization's Executive Director meets with the financial consultant and reviews the 990 and all supporting schedules. The 990 is shared with the Board of Directors for their review, comments and questions. Once all questions are reviewed and resolved and the 990 is approved by the entire Board, the forms are filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Organization has a conflict of interest policy. The President of the Board works closely with the Executive Committee to ensure their are no conflicts of interest in the organization's operations or between any Board members and the Organization's operations. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Organization Executive Director and support staff work together to secure nonprofit salary survey information from a variety of sources. This information forms the basis for compensation updates and adjustments. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization will make its public documents and forms available upon written request to any party making a proper written request, generally within ten (10) business days of receiving the request. The organization does not share its internal financial statements. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Rounding discrepancy.