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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2230647

YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED

Also known as Y-WE

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98118

Financials

$2.5M$2.4M2022$2.5M$2.8M2023$2.3M$2.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$2,267,928$2,603,339-$335,411$1,974,200$360,170$1,614,030
August 31, 2024990$2,466,619$2,821,911-$355,292$2,203,632$254,191$1,949,441
August 31, 2023990$2,469,110$2,371,221$97,889$2,598,985$294,252$2,304,733
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,096,016
of which government grants
$626,841
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$171,912
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$247,252
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$214,671
Other salaries and wages
$1,168,723
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,383,394
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$166,768
Travel
$8,884
Depreciation
$18,899
Program services (functional)
$1,861,728
Management and general (functional)
$181,448
Fundraising (functional)
$560,163

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,203,632
Total assets, end of year
$1,974,200
Total liabilities, end of year
$360,170
Net assets, end of year
$1,614,030
Land, buildings and equipment
$48,246
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,456,815
Net assets with donor restrictions
$157,215
Gross receipts
$2,267,928
Employees
27
Year formed
2013
State of legal domicile
WA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Silvia GiannattasioCo-Executive Director
Trustee or director
40$129,600
Reagan JacksonCo-Executive Director
Trustee or director
40$85,070
Anusha RangaswamyCo-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Ami NjadoeCo-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Jessica PartnowTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Tynisha WalkerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Titi DenloyeBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Minnu KothaBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Joyce FerryBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Catherine SatavaBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Reagan JacksonCo-Executive Director
Trustee or director
40$113,209
Silvia GiannattasioCo-Executive Director
Trustee or director
40$113,208
Anusha RangaswamyCo-Chair
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee
5$0
Ami NjadoeCo-Chair
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee
5$0
Jessica PartnowTreasurer
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee
5$0
Tynisha WalkerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Titi DenloyeBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Minnu KothaBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Sally GoodwinBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Annette AndersenBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Silvia GiannattasioCo-Executive Director
Trustee or director
40$92,809
Reagan JacksonCo-Executive Director
Trustee or director
40$89,063
Ami NjadoeBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$3,000
Sangeeta GupteChair
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee
5$0
Susan HeikkalaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Institutional trustee
5$0
Sally GoodwinBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Annette AndersonBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Nafasi FerrellBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Karan NigamBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Manika BhagraBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Rahwa GhebremichaelBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Nasreen HassanBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5623 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2442
In care of
% Y-WE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Silvia Giannattasi, 5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Signed the 990
Silvia Giannattasio, Executive Director
Phone
(206) 519-2426

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $1,516,241 · grants $293,155 · revenue $688,520
  • 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."
    Expenses $166,126
  • 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."
    Expenses $179,361

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2230647
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,974,200
Income (IRS master file)
$2,267,928

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$2,267,928$2,603,339$1,974,200XML
990August 2024$2,466,619$2,821,911$2,203,632XML
990August 2023$2,469,110$2,371,221$2,598,985XML
990August 2022$2,631,326$2,330,884$2,359,732IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-2230647).

Questions about YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED

What is the EIN of YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED is 47-2230647.
Is YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Silvia Giannattasi.
Who are the officers and directors of YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $129,600 (Silvia Giannattasio, Co-Executive Director).
How much revenue does YOUNG WOMEN EMPOWERED have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,267,928, expenses of $2,603,339 and total assets of $1,974,200 at year end.

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