2026-06-16T21:42:34-06:00 2025-09-30 990 2025-01-01 113369566 SEPA MUJER INC % Martha Maffei SEPA 6319802555 110 N OCEAN AVE PATCHOGUE NY 11772 MARTHA MAFFEI Chief Executive Officer 6319802555 2026-06-11 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 3827977 false X WWW.SEPAMUJER.ORG X 1996 NY SEPA MUJER HAS BEEN SERVING IMMIGRANT WOMEN IN LONG ISLAND, NY SINCE 1993. WE BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ADVOCATES. TOGETHER WE SPEAK OUT AGAINST INJUSTICE, PROVIDE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES. WE STAND AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PUSH FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. 6 6 43 75 0 0 5305062 3827484 1000 0 687 493 25684 0 5332433 3827977 2732237 1703706 0 1778615 1243388 0 76816 347324 262289 4858176 3209383 474257 618594 2807755 2523888 2058596 1176635 749159 1347253 SEPA MUJER HAS BEEN SERVING IMMIGRANT WOMEN IN LONG ISLAND, NY SINCE 1993. WE BRING TOGETHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ADVOCATES. TOGETHER WE SPEAK OUT AGAINST INJUSTICE, PROVIDE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES. WE STAND AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PUSH FOR SOCIAL CHANGE. false false 1906694 The Migrant Relocation and Assistance Program (MRAP) is designed to support migrant families by providing essential resources and services tailored to their unique needs.Through MRAP, we offer a variety of services, including case management, emergency assistance, and payment support for rent and utilities. Our dedicated staff works diligently to connect families with available resources, such as job placement, school registration for their children, social benefits, and legal representation. The Welcoming NY Campaign is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for immigrants throughout Suffolk County and New York. We offered resources, provide legal consultations and representation, organize Know Your Rights presentations, and conduct community outreach to advocate for immigrant rights. The campaign aims to create a New York where all residentsregardless of background can access essential resources. 585621 VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS PROGRAM: V.I.D.A (Viviendo Independiente con Dignidad y Aspiracion) The Victims and Survivors Program supports Latina immigrant victims of crime, addressing issues such as gender-based violence (domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking), hate crimes, gang violence, and wage theft. Launched in 2019 with funding from the New York State Office of Victim Services, the program has since expanded through additional support from the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) for the Thriving Latinas, S.A.N.A.R.programs, CASITA transitional housing, the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) for the Freedom Plan program to assist victims of human trafficking. Our 24/7 Ayuda Latina Hotline is the only 24/7 Spanish-English hotline for victims of gender-based violence, hate crimes, and wage theft, staffed by trained volunteers. 273044 LEGAL SERVICES: Access to high-quality and culturally sensitive legal services is essential for adults and children escaping abuse and violence. SEPA MUJER is dedicated to providing immigration legal services to immigrant victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse. Legal assistance is available for those eligible for U visas, T visas, VAWA protections, gender-based asylum, and more, often at little or no cost. We understands the daily challenges immigrant victims face in Suffolk County, including workers rights violations, immigration raids, and lack of language accessan issue that can significantly impact the reporting of crimes. Together with community advocates, we fiercely support interpretation and translation services for crime victims, as mandated by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. 198622 EQUITY AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM (ECEP): SEPA Mujers Equity and Community Empowerment Program (ECEP) serves the immigrant community on Long Island through education, leadership development, and essential resources for migrant families. Our Education and Outreach initiatives focus on building collective power by addressing critical social justice issues such as gender violenceencompassing domestic violence, sexual assault, and human traffickingas well as workers rights, including wage theft prevention and health equity. Our GIRLS A.C.T. (Activist. Creating. Transforming) Program provides Latina youth aged 14-20 in Suffolk County with a supportive space for mentorship and leadership. Participants engaged in activities such as college tours and hands-on experiences with our staff, fostering their creativity and commitment to social justice. The Uplift NY program provided job readiness,vocational training and employment support. 3250 Emergency Cash Assistance Program: SEPA Mujer Inc. continued to support immigrant families on Long Island through funds from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP). This program provided financial relief for rent, mortgage, and food expenses to individuals in need, with a focus on single mothers, immigrant women survivors of gender violence, and immigrant women who lost their jobs and were ineligible for other forms of government assistance. 201872 2967231 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false true false true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 7 0 true 43 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false true true true true true true true true true true false NY X X MARTHA MAFFEI 6319802555 110 N OCEAN AVE PATCHOGUE NY 11772 MARTHA MAFFEI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 130376 0 0 MARTHA REYES CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00 0.00 X 88750 0 0 JOHANNA ROTTA-GENNA SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RON FISHER PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EUNICE MOURATO TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 VANESSA GONZALEZ VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIDGET MANTELLO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 EDGAR CERNA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 219126 0 0 1 false false false 48798 2959339 819347 3827484 493 493 48798 0 3827977 493 0 0 1703706 1703706 1092516 941647 100273 50596 49434 44808 3193 1433 101438 86891 9960 4587 63432 38898 21500 3034 9302 6791 1697 814 15176 8842 3850 2484 20524 13049 6530 945 35741 31321 2938 1482 31308 28283 3025 1006 130 613 263 22201 17761 2220 2220 9035 7788 829 418 6610 2484 3042 1084 Equipment and Furniture 19185 19185 Materials and Supplies 13027 11815 827 385 Communications 7982 3582 4400 Memberships and Subscription 877 250 439 188 6883 6883 3209383 2967231 165336 76816 1208435 1418442 772668 392076 581 136947 33282 738370 58282 689124 680088 2807755 2523888 90925 100867 1098630 226209 860677 841188 8364 8371 2058596 1176635 X 729159 1347253 20000 749159 1347253 2807755 2523888 618594 -20500 0 X false true X true false X 1023887 1221579 1270986 5298375 3778402 12593229 1023887 1221579 1270986 5298375 3778402 12593229 991472 11601757 724 540 715 687 493 3159 60931 38286 121637 25684 49082 295620 12892008 0.89990 0.42760 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true true false false false false true true 4399 false 4399 false Activities to Influence Legislation (Part II-B, lines 1a-1h) Our paid staff and volunteers engaged in direct contact with legislators and participated in rallies in Albany. This lobbying was to advocate for legal service funding to help promote safety and security and provide legal representation for victims of crime. 219996 219996 518374 58282 460092 680088 CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT 8371 8371 3827977 3827977 3827977 3209383 3209383 3209383 Annual Gala true Housingfoodutilitesand transportation 147 1703706 Cost Ron Fisher President of the Board 6317 Printing services at a discount false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 THIS FORM WAS SENT FOR REVIEW TO THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c THE CHARITY HAS A CONFLIT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT ADDRESSES THE CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES AND THEIR RELATIVES. DISCLOSURES MUST BE MADE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AS A SMALL NON-PROFIT COMPENSATION IS BASED ON AVAILABILTY OF FUNDING. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. AS A SMALL NON-PROFIT COMPENSATION IS BASED ON AVAILABILTY OF FUNDING. Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18 THE 990 IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ANY ONE INTERESTED CAN CONTACT SEPA MUJER INC. THE CONTACT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WWW.SEPAMUJER.ORG. THE 990 WILL ALSO BE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE CHARITY WEBSITE OF THE NY STATE DEPARTMENT. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS CAN BE REQUESTED BY CONTACTING SEPA MUJER INC. THE CONTACT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE WWW.SEPAMUJER.ORG. Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2 As part of the Equity and Community Empowerment program (ECEP), a new program called Cultural Bridges for Health Equity (Puentes culturales para la equidad de salud) was implemented to strive to empower underserved and low-income Latinx immigrants to pursue health justice for themselves and their families. We aim to equip community members with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the healthcare system effectively and assert their rights as patients. The initiative addresses critical barriers by focusing on digital health literacy, access to coverage, provider advocacy and systemic equity.