2026-06-10T12:52:55-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 933221522 WOMEN AND YOUTH ADVANCEMENT INC WOME 6319109944 305 Broadway New York NY 10007 Judi Snell Executive Director 6319109944 2026-05-28 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X woyacentral.org X X Non-Profit Public Charity 195588 X 195588 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 195588 0 0 0 407 50000 3673 141508 195588 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 WOYA aids in providing empowerment opportunities, capacity building workshops and seminars free to women and youth of low economic status. It carries out its mandate through creating talking/compassion support circles (non-clinical mental wellness), small business and workforce development training and AI literacy. SECTION B - PART III: PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS Women and Youth Advancement Inc. (WOYA) delivered the following programs during the 2025 tax year in furtherance of its exempt purpose: women and youth empowerment, AI literacy and adoption, small business training and career dev, non-clinical mental wellness support through compassionate circle tech- a space for non-violence and non-judgmental communication for motivation and personal evolution. All programs were free of charge to participants. Program space was provided in-kind through WOYA's partnership with Pier 57, New York City (20 sessions valued at $2,500/session FMV). Program 1 - Monthly Pathways to Empowerment Labs (Recurring) WOYA hosted monthly in-person community empowerment events throughout 2025 at Pier 57, New York City, using WOYA's proprietary WOYA Y-Method framework - an AI-integrated curriculum focused on agency building, decision-making, opportunity identification, mental wellness, and practical business skills. All sessions were free and open to the public. Pier 57 space was provided in-kind (20 sessions documented via venue booking records). Note: WOYA conducted additional monthly community programming throughout 2025 via Pier 57 venue bookings and ongoing WhatsApp/online community engagement not individually itemized here. Some documented 2025 sessions include: * AI & Inclusion Workshop - January 2025 | Pier 57, NYC | Hybrid (in-person + Zoom) | Co-presented with Sidonie Kangnama, Margo James Funds Inc. | Focus: Artificial Intelligence and disability inclusion, accessible AI tools for marginalized communities * 111 Intention Setting - January 11, 2025 | Pier 57, NYC | Focus: Holistic health, sustainable wellness practices, principles-based intention setting | Sponsored by WOYA | Collaborating partner: Hyphae Princess (Scientist & Wellness Educator) * Brain Power & The Smart Evolution - January 25, 2025 | Pier 57, NYC | Focus: AI empowerment, brain health, productivity, holistic wellness | Collaborating partners: Hyphae Princess, Subconscious Express (Holistic Health Specialist) * Collaborative AI & Transformation Lab - August 16, 2025 | Pier 57, NYC | Focus: Business strategy, AI literacy, financial planning, mindset transformation | Collaborating partners: Sovereign Life Consulting Inc., Moneyroot/MoneyTact.AI * Year-End Wellness & Empowerment Session - October 31, 2025 | Pier 57, NYC (Oyster Classroom) | Co-led by Te-Hsing Niu (MoneyTact.AI) - Financial Literacy for Young Adults; Shazia Shamaun - Mental Wellness & Compassion | Theme: Heart + Impact, year-end reflection * Year-End Pathways to Empowerment Lab - December 6, 2025 | Pier 57, NYC | Theme: Money. Mindset. Momentum. | Focus: Business clarity, financial growth tools, mindset reset, WOYA S.M.A.R.T. Evolution Pass framework | Collaborating partners: MoneyTact.AI, Sovereign Life Consulting Inc. * Additional monthly sessions delivered throughout 2025 (20 total sessions documented via Pier 57 venue booking records) Program 2 - International Women's Day Celebration & Film Screening On March 8, 2025, WOYA hosted an International Women's Day Celebration at Pier 57, New York City (Oyster Space), themed "Beijing +30: Our Legacy, Progress & Collaboration." The event included a film screening of the award-winning documentary "In Our Right Minds" by filmmaker Dale Allen, who granted WOYA special screening rights for the event. The program featured community dialogue, resource sharing, and networking. Partners/Collaborators: * Dale Allen - Award-winning filmmaker, "In Our Right Minds" (screening rights granted directly to WOYA) * Community attendees from WOYA's women's empowerment network Program 3 - UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 69) Parallel Events WOYA served as a co-organizing partner for the UN CSW 69 "Ever Widening Circles" parallel events, held March 12-15, 2025, at the UN Church Center and Pier 57, New York City. The events brought together thought leaders, activists, and change-makers from around the world to address global challenges with a focus on sustainability, leadership, and collaboration, in recognition of the Beijing +30 milestone. Institutional Partners: * Seattle University - Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (provided in-kind banner/signage support and financial contribution toward event materials) * Parliament of the World's Religions * Earth Child Institute * Green Tent Circle * Additional NGO and interfaith partners In-kind support received: Banner printing and signage from Seattle University; book donation - "Ever Widening Circles" by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen, distributed to attendees. Estimated beneficiaries: 100+ per day attendees across multi-day parallel event series. Program 4 - RMSC Women's Day Conference (AI & Small Business Workshop) On March 31, 2025, WOYA delivered a workshop at the RMSC (Rose M. Singer Center) Women's Day Conference, themed "You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup." WOYA's session focused on leveraging AI to roadmap small business ventures as a form of self-investment and economic empowerment. The conference served both staff and persons in custody (PICs), representing WOYA's commitment to reaching underserved and justice-involved women. Topics covered: * Introduction to AI tools for small business planning * Self-investment as a wellness and economic strategy Program 5 -United Nations X WOYA: FfD4 Seville & WSSD2 Doha ( with Special Accreditations) WOYA received Special Accreditation from the United Nations, enabling the organization to bring marginalized voices to two landmark global conferences during the 2025 tax year. WOYA hosted official side events at both conferences. A. UN 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) - Seville, Spain | June 30-July 3, 2025 WOYA attended FfD4 under its UN Special Accreditation. 12 delegates were selected, nominated, and approved by the UN to participate under WOYA's special accreditation. Delegates also participated in the International Business Forum running alongside FfD4. The conference concluded with the adoption of the Sevilla Commitment - the first inter-governmental financing for development framework since 2015, addressing a $4 trillion annual SDG financing gap. WOYA's participation centered on amplifying marginalized and Global South voices in global financing architecture reform. Delegation & expense arrangement: * 12 delegates approved by the UN under WOYA Special Accreditation * Delegates from the Global North and Global South. WOYA covered accommodation costs for delegates from Global South. * All delegate flight costs: covered by delegates themselves - recognized but NOT claimed by WOYA * Note: Delegate flight costs are documented for internal accounting purposes to establish a baseline for future event budget planning should WOYA need to sponsor delegate travel * WOYA hosted an official virtual side event at FfD4 (recorded: https://youtu.be/raZGW36eAq4) B. UN 2nd World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) - Doha, Qatar | November 2025 WOYA attended WSSD2 under its UN Special Accreditation and brought 10 delegates nominated by WOYA and approved by the UN to participate. The event theme aligned directly with WOYA's mission: Resilient Economies, Inclusive Justice -Gender-Aligned Collaborative AI and Systemic Solutions. WOYA hosted an official UN side event at WSSD2 (woyacentral.com/event). Delegation summary: * 10 delegates nominated under WOYA Special Accreditation, approved by the UN * WOYA hosted an official Solutions Session(side event) focused on advancing Collaborative AI, financial equity, mental health, small business development, and systemic development. Significance: WOYA's UN Special Accreditation and multi-year global conference participation represents institutional recognition of the organization's mission at the highest international level. These engagements directly advance WOYA's exempt purpose of empowering marginalized women and communities through AI literacy, financial equity, and human-centered development. Program 6 - Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Partnership In January 2025, WOYA established a collaboration with the NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) for tabling opportunities at community events and Know Your Rights (KYR) programming for immigrant New Yorkers. Program 7 - Sanctuary for Families Sponsored Intern Program WOYA hosted an externally sponsored intern, Shazia Shamaun (Empowerment Strategist), placed and compensated by Sanctuary for Families. The Intern's placement was 195588 195588 195588 Judith Snell Executive Director/ CEO 40 0 0 0 Joseph Stanley Board Member 1 0 0 0 Marilyn Nyborg Board Member 1 0 0 0 Joyce Brown-West Board Member 1 0 0 0 Sabrina Pattavina Tech Strategist 60 0 Sofia Hussen Accounting and Finance 100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NY Judi Snell 305 Broadway New York NY 10007 6319109944 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 0 0 110067 195588 305655 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110067 195588 305655 305655 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 305655 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Volunteer/Donated Services Disclosure + Part III Program Service Accomplishments MISSION & FOUR PILLARS Women and Youth Advancement Inc. (WOYA) advances women and youth empowerment toward a society free of disparities where marginalized communities help build the future, through four pillars: (1) Small Business Startup & Entrepreneurship - practical, AI-integrated training built on the "Built to Fish" self-reliance strategy; (2) Mental Wellness & Empowerment Circles - non-clinical, non-judgmental, non-violent compassionate talking spaces, including the Beautiful Wings Project (BWP) for women re-entering society after health programs, veterans, and survivors of domestic violence, trauma, or extreme economic hardship; (3) AI Literacy & Adoption - democratizing AI for women, marginalized communities, and small business owners; (4) Impact, Advocacy & Collaborative AI Group(CAiG) - UN-level engagement rooted in the Global Digital Compact, ensuring marginalized women co-create AI outcomes and that dotcom-era wealth concentration does not repeat in the AI era (caig.woyacentral.com). SECTION A - VOLUNTEER & DONATED SERVICES DISCLOSURE Per IRS guidance, donated volunteer services are disclosed for transparency only; they are NOT included in gross receipts, revenue, or expenses on Form 990-EZ and do not affect filing-threshold determination. A1. Skilled Volunteer Donated Services (2025; fully voluntary, no compensation paid; valued at NYC fair market rates): - Judi Snell, Executive Director: leadership, program development, community engagement, AI strategy, UN delegation, training delivery. 160 hrs/month at $46.00/hr = $7,360.00/month; $88,320.00/year. - Sabrina Pattavina, Tech Strategist: website oversight, digital infrastructure, technology planning. 60 hrs/month at $35.00/hr = $2,100.00/month; $25,200.00/year. - Sofia Hussen, Accounting & Finance: revenue/expenditure tracking, recordkeeping, financial summaries. 100 hrs/month at $35.00/hr = $3,500.00/month; $17,500.00 (5 months in 2025, approx.). TOTALS: $12,960.00/month; $131,020.00 annual FMV. Valuation: ED rate reflects BLS median for nonprofit executive directors, NY metro; $35.00/hr reflects mid-level NYC professional rates; hours are actual monthly averages. A2. Sponsored Intern - External Placement. WOYA hosted one externally sponsored intern (Empowerment Strategist) placed by Sanctuary for Families. Wages were paid entirely by Sanctuary for Families; WOYA incurred no compensation expense and the services are not claimed as donated. Placement renewed twice. A3. In-Kind Technology Grants (2025): Canva Pro; Google Ad Grants ($10,000/month advertising credits); Microsoft Nonprofit Social Impact Grants (Business Premium); Google Workspace for Nonprofits; Monday.com Nonprofit Plan. SECTION B - PART III: PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS All 2025 programs were free of charge, furthering WOYA's exempt purpose: women and youth empowerment, AI literacy, small business training, non-clinical mental wellness support, and human-centered community building. Program space provided in-kind by Pier 57, NYC (20 sessions at $2,500/session FMV). Program 1 - Monthly Pathway to Empowerment Labs. Monthly in-person business empowerment trainings at Pier 57 using WOYA's proprietary Y-Method framework (AI-integrated: agency building, decision-making, opportunity identification, mental wellness, business skills). Free and open to the public; 20 sessions documented via venue records, plus ongoing online/WhatsApp community engagement. Including: AI & Inclusion Workshop (Jan, hybrid, with Sidonie Kangnama, Margo James Funds Inc.); 111 Intention Setting (Jan 11, with Subconscious Express and Hyphae Princess); Brain Power & The Smart Evolution (Jan 25); Collaborative AI & Transformation Lab (Aug 16, with Sovereign Life Consulting Inc. and MoneyTact.AI); Year-End Wellness & Empowerment Session (Oct 31, with Te-Hsing Niu/MoneyTact.AI and Shazia Shamaun); Year-End Pathways Lab (Dec 6, "Money. Mindset. Momentum.", S.M.A.R.T. Evolution Pass framework). Program 2 - International Women's Day Celebration & Film Screening (Mar 8, Pier 57). Theme: "Beijing +30: Our Legacy, Progress & Collaboration." Screening of the award-winning documentary "In Our Right Minds" (rights granted by filmmaker Dale Allen), with community dialogue and networking. Program 3 - UN CSW 69 Parallel Events (Mar 12-15, UN Church Center & Pier 57). Co-organizing partner for the "Ever Widening Circles" parallel events marking Beijing+30, with Seattle University (in-kind signage and materials contribution), Parliament of the World's Religions, Earth Child Institute, Green Tent Circle, and other NGO/interfaith partners. Book donation by Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen distributed to attendees. Estimated 100+ attendees/day. Program 4 - RMSC Women's Day Conference (Mar 31). Workshop at Rose M. Singer Center, "You Cannot Pour from an Empty Cup": leveraging AI to roadmap small business ventures as self-investment; served staff and persons in custody, reaching justice-involved women. Program 5 - UN x WOYA: FfD4 Seville & WSSD2 Doha (Special Accreditations). A. UN FfD4, Seville, Spain (June 30-July 3): 12 UN-approved delegates (Global North and South) under WOYA's Special Accreditation; also joined the International Business Forum. WOYA covered Global South delegates' accommodations; all flights paid by delegates themselves (not claimed by WOYA). WOYA hosted an official virtual side event (https://youtu.be/raZGW36eAq4). B. UN WSSD2, Doha, Qatar (Nov): 10 UN-approved delegates. Theme: Resilient Economies, Inclusive Justice - Gender-Aligned Collaborative AI and Systemic Solutions. WOYA hosted an official Solutions Session side event (woyacentral.com/event). Program 6 - NYC Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Partnership (est. Jan 2025). Program 7 - Sanctuary for Families Sponsored Intern Program. Externally sponsored Empowerment Strategist intern, placed and compensated by Sanctuary for Families; renewed twice. No compensation expense to WOYA. Program 8 - Immigrant Community Economic Empowerment Training (Bronx, Q1). Training via the Burkina Faso immigrant community general assembly, designed as a universal curriculum for all NYC immigrant communities. Co-presenter: Sidonie Kangnama, Margo James Funds Inc. The 16-module proprietary curriculum covers economic empowerment, small business launch basics, AI for automation and planning, NYC resources, and disability inclusion. WOYA and Margo James Funds Inc. maintain a signed partnership agreement on disability-empowerment programming. Program 9 - Beautiful Wings Project. Recurring women's empowerment series (mental wellness, resilience, stress mastery, purposeful living) at Pier 57 since 2024. In 2025: curriculum refinement and development of "Wings of Power," a disability-focused derivative co-developed with Sidonie Kangnama; launch planned for 2026. Program 10 - UN Beijing+30 High-Level Meeting (Sept 22, UN HQ; Special Accreditation). UN General Assembly meeting marking the Beijing Declaration's 30th anniversary; delegate TeHsing Niu represented WOYA in person. Program 11 - UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Launch (Sept 25, UN HQ; Named Seat). WOYA submitted an intervention at the Secretary-General's High-Level Multi-Stakeholder Informal Meeting launching the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, convened by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres; Executive Director Judi Snell held a named seat. Program 12 - AI for Good Global Summit 2025 (ITU/UN, Geneva, July). Executive Director attended in person; ITU's flagship responsible-AI platform with 40+ UN agencies. Program 13 - Civil Society FfD Mechanism & Global Social Economy List (Jan 2025). WOYA formally added to the GSE List and the Civil Society Financing for Development Mechanism (coordinated by the Addis Ababa Coordination Group), enabling participation in FfD workstreams and civil-society input into intergovernmental negotiations. Program 14 - ITU U4SSC Working Group 6: Digital Development Goals. WOYA is an Expert participant in this ITU/UN-Habitat/UNECE initiative on digital transformation for people-centred cities. Program 15 - NGO Townhall with the President of the UN General Assembly (UN HQ). Direct engagement with GA leadership on grassroots-level impact. Program 16 - UN STI Forum 2025 (UN HQ). Participated in the ECOSOC-convened Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs. PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE: WOYA advances women and youth empowerment through non-clinical mental wellness circles, AI-integrated training, small business development, and compassionate community building, in pursuit of a society free of disparities. All programs were free of charge; no program service revenue was generated in 2025. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 141.507.52 SECTION A - VOLUNTEER & DONATED SERVICES DISCLOSURE Note: Pursuant to IRS guidance, the value of donated volunteer services is disclosed here for transparency purposes only. These amounts are NOT included in gross receipts, revenue totals, or expense totals on Form 990-EZ, and do not affect the organization's filing threshold determination. A1. Skilled Volunteer Donated Services The following individuals contributed skilled professional services to WOYA during the 2025 tax year on a fully voluntary basis, receiving no compensation from the organization. Services are valued at fair market rates for comparable professional services in the New York City market. Volunteer Name Role / Service Hrs/Mo nth Rate/Hr Monthly FMV Annual FMV Judi Snell Executive Director - organizational leadership, program development, community engagement, AI strategy, UN delegation, training delivery 160 hrs $46.00 $7,360.00 $88,320.00 Sabrina Pattavina Tech Strategist - website oversight, digital infrastructure, technology planning and implementation 60 hrs $35.00 $2,100.00 $25,200.00 Sofia Hussen Accounting & Finance - revenue and expenditure tracking, financial recordkeeping, preparation of financial summaries for tax and reporting purposes 100 hrs $35.00 $3,500.00 $17,500.00 (approx.) TOTALS $12,960.00/mo $131,020.00 Valuation Methodology: Judi Snell's hourly rate of $46.00 reflects the Bureau of Labor Statistics median for nonprofit executive directors in the New York metropolitan area. Tech Strategist and Accounting & Finance rates of $35.00/hour reflect comparable mid-level professional service rates in New York City. All hours reflect actual monthly averages for services performed during the 2025 tax year. A2. Sponsored Intern - External Placement (Sanctuary for Families) WOYA hosted one externally sponsored intern during the 2025 tax year under a placement arrangement with Sanctuary for Families, a nonprofit organization that supports survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. Name Role Placement Organization Compensation Arrangement Intern( name kept private for protection) Empowerment Strategist -Sanctuary for Families Wages paid directly by Sanctuary for Families. WOYA incurred no compensation expense. Intern placement renewed twice, reflecting ongoing mission alignment. Note: Because the intern's compensation was paid entirely by Sanctuary for Families, her services are not claimed as a donated service contribution by WOYA. This arrangement is disclosed here for full transparency. WOYA's partnership with Sanctuary for Families reflects the organization's mission alignment with survivor empowerment and economic development for women overcoming domestic violence. An extention was filed. This filing is not late.