2026-06-24T14:37:10-07:00 2025-08-31 990 2024-09-01 472230647 YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED YOUN 2065192426 5623 Rainier Ave S Seattle WA 98118 Silvia Giannattasio Executive Director 2065192426 2026-06-24 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Silvia Giannattasi 5623 Rainier Ave S Seattle WA 98118 2267928 0 X www.youngwomenempowered.org X 2013 WA 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 8 8 27 0 2423585 2096016 0 0 43034 171912 0 0 2466619 2267928 223988 247252 0 0 1506995 1383394 0 0 560163 1090928 972693 2821911 2603339 -355292 -335411 2203632 1974200 254191 360170 1949441 1614030 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. 0 0 1516241 293155 688520 School Year Programs: In 2024-2025, Y-WE served 120+ youth, primarily young women, and 525+ community members, through 164 program days and community events. 36 adult volunteer mentors supported youth enrolled in 19 distinct programs, and 50+ other volunteers supported Y-WE in a variety of ways throughout the year. 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, a majority of participants reported they believe they can take on leadership roles in their community, now or in the future; and that they feel motivated to take action to make positive changes in their community. 166126 0 0 Educational Events: Collectively these programs were attended by 525+ youth and community members. Career Day was one featured event, where participants learned about possible career paths and developed skills such as resume writing. When asked what they liked best about Career Day, one participant wrote, "I liked the personal stories about [the speakers'] experiences. This helps us not make the same mistake nor to give up. That we should believe in ourselves." Another wrote, "I really liked hearing about each speaker's career journeys and learning about different programs and opportunities available." 179361 0 0 Summer Programs: Multi-day camps focused on creativity and engagement with the natural world provided transformative and healing experiences to 75+ youth and 11 adult volunteer mentors. Young women worked directly with renowned writers and artists, community leaders, and professionals across diverse career fields. Across all Y-WE summer camps, 100% of participants surveyed agreed that as a result of Y-WE programming: "I am part of a community where I feel like I belong," as well as "I have the knowledge, skills, and resources I need to take care of my physical, mental, and emotional health." 0 0 0 1861728 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 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 0 0 0 0 0 1 35 1 1 27 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Franklin Pierce Northwest 2068011530 1600 2nd Ave 3808 Seattle WA 981013351 Silvia Giannattasio Co-Executive Director 40 0 X 129600 0 0 Reagan Jackson Co-Executive Director 40 0 X 85070 0 0 Anusha Rangaswamy Co-Chair 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Ami Njadoe Co-Chair 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Jessica Partnow Treasurer 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Tynisha Walker Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Titi Denloye Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Minnu Kotha Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Joyce Ferry Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Catherine Satava Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 214670 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 626841 1469175 0 2096016 0 171912 171912 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2267928 171912 0 0 X 247252 247252 0 214671 162457 10215 41999 1168723 884460 55611 228652 0 553755 284418 92065 177272 7689 1327 179 6183 9515 7164 908 1443 166768 110248 11661 44859 8884 7917 229 738 18899 18899 23603 18644 2360 2599 Food, supplies, and other goods 142035 111106 1498 29431 Staff development 43999 28420 0 15579 Membership, bank fees and dues 34464 18862 4351 11251 Misc 6318 3790 2371 157 -43236 -43236 2603339 1861728 181448 560163 1664844 1590859 398668 75000 7893 48246 0 67145 48246 65082 260095 2203632 1974200 103298 191870 150893 168300 254191 360170 X 1754486 1456815 194955 157215 1949441 1614030 2203632 1974200 -335411 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 1 0 0 X 2131638 2631326 2423608 2423585 2096016 11706173 2131638 2631326 2423608 2423585 2096016 11706173 11706173 63 0 0 43034 110395 153492 0 0 0 0 0 11859665 0.98706 0.99595 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48246 0 0 48246 0 0 0 0 48246 Right of Use Asset - Operating Lease 260095 260095 Operating lease liability 168300 168300 Y-WE Bloom 133451 0 133451 0 0 11576 23006 0 85738 0 0 133451 0 133451 0 0 11576 23006 0 85738 120320 13131 1 Ayeko Farms 1 139777 To provide fiscal sponsorship support for the community organization to receive funding from various grantors to create space for communities to reconnect with the land and to our cultures through food and farming. Golden Brick Events 73655 Various 15 1250 Direct Aid grant to various single recipients varying from $1,250.00 to $6,000.00 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 All grantees listed were non-501(c)(3) organizations or individuals who received assistance through our Direct Aid program. Y-WE provided assistance and guidance to each grantee on maintaining records and tracking work completed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The 990 shall be reviewed by the Executive Director and the Finance Committee and approved bylawyers, staff, and board. Legal updates are made if needed.conflicts of interest. They must sign the policy before joining the board. The policy is reviewed for legal compliance annually by YWE's board of directors before submission to the IRS. The E approved Form 990approved Form 990 will be filed no later than July each year, as long as the proper extension has been filed. YWES 990 is available on Guidestar and when requested. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g - Professional services such as graphic and web designers, teachers and facilitators, photographers and videographers.