2024-11-11T15:59:41-06:00 2023-12-31 STOCKMAN KAST RYAN & CO LLP 102 N CASCADE AVENUE SUITE 400 COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80903 990 2023-01-01 204830124 Women Partnering % JENNIFER TAYLOR WOME 7195779404 961 East Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903 Jennifer Taylor Executive Director 7195779404 2024-05-15 true true Kimberly N Coleman P00967133 7196301186 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Jennifer Taylor 961 East Colorado Ave Colorado Springs CO 80903 235202 false 0928 X womenpartnering.org X 2006 CO WOMEN PARTNERING IS A NETWORK OF WOMEN RESPONDING TO THE UNMET NEEDS OF FINANCIALLY VULNERABLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN COLORADO SPRINGS. 6 6 0 19 0 145916 195090 4310 4205 490 3410 50 7748 150766 210453 12868 17908 0 0 129644 0 0 0 2123 19781 139746 162293 157654 -11527 52799 371411 441276 21776 34495 349635 406781 WOMEN PARTNERING IS A NETWORK OF WOMEN FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS WHO RESPOND TO THE UNMET NEEDS OF FINANCIALLY VULNERABLE WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE COLORADO SPRINGS AREA. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION. false false 129263 17908 General program services: Women who are keeping their appointments and working their Individual Development Plan can participate in a number of enhancement programs. These programs are designed to enhance each woman's specific work on her own Individual Development Plan and provide support systems, helping her move toward economic sustainability. See Schedule O for continuation. 536 4205 Woman's Story: Woman's Story is a program which is open to all women regardless of income. See Schedule O for continuation. 129799 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 1 0 0 false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 6 6 false true false false true true true true true false false true true true true false false false false false CO X JENNIFER TAYLOR 7195779404 961 EAST COLORADO AVE COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80903 X Jennifer Trujillo Taylor President/ Executive Director 40.0 0.0 X 0 52838 0 Sr Frances Sedlacek Vice President 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Sharon King Director (From 09/2023) 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Sandra D'Angelo Board Chair 2.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Micah Sutton Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Carol Booth Treasurer 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Dora Gonzales Secretary 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Valkyrie Belt Director (to 08/2023) 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 0 52838 0 0 false false false THE SISTERS OF ST FRANCIS OF COLO 7665 ASSISI HEIGHTS COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80919 contracted services 117343 1 53772 141318 6047 195090 WOMAN'S STORY 624200 4205 4205 4205 2855 2855 0 0 0 0 0 22206 21651 555 555 555 10683 2906 7777 7777 163 192 -29 -29 0 0 0 0 210453 4205 11158 0 17908 17908 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 117343 101338 15192 813 0 8810 8810 0 0 0 1649 1214 235 200 1571 445 111 1015 6190 5059 1036 95 0 0 866 736 130 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 220 198 22 0 FOOD 776 698 78 0 MISCELLANEOUS 2321 2203 118 0 157654 129799 25732 2123 X 61929 61832 273159 324919 1780 3430 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34543 51095 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 371411 441276 5475 6427 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16301 28068 21776 34495 X 349635 406781 0 0 349635 406781 371411 441276 52799 4347 X X false true X true false X 154876 198282 187404 145916 195090 881568 0 0 154876 198282 187404 145916 195090 881568 70273 811295 881 338 129 490 2855 4693 7748 7748 18159 -56 18103 912112 26080 0.88947 0.85649 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 RELATED ORGANIZATION PAYABLE 28068 28068 X 286425 4347 68527 3098 75972 210453 210453 229279 68527 3098 71625 157654 157654 Schedule D, PART X, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHICH IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2d other: $3,098, Fundraising Event Expenses of $2,906 and gaming expenses of $ 192, reclassified from expense in the audited financial statements, to revenue for tax return reporting. schedule d, Part XII, Line 2d other: $3,098, Fundraising Event Expenses of $2,906 and gaming expenses of $ 192, reclassified from expense in the audited financial statements, to revenue for tax return reporting. true THERAPY CO-PAYS 5 2230 PARTNER NEEDS 17 4288 TRANSPORTATION 150 1497 WALMART GIFT CARDS 89 2221 HEALTH NEEDS 4 812 IN-KIND GOODS 450 6047 FMV Household/Food Items schedule i, Part I, line 2 The woman must show up for her appointment, complete the application, budget and her current development plan. She should provide current income validation for all in the household and proof of financial need (i.e. rent, utility, medical, mental health or phone bill, etc.). The landlord, utilities, health, mental health service is contacted (with signed consent to share this info faxed if required) to let the appropriate party know that a woman is working with Women Partnering. (When possible, we also help the woman receive assistance from other organizations). The general maximum amount of financial assistance from Women Partnering is $250. Staff have the option of an additional $250 for exceptional circumstances/good cause. Any amount over $500 should be approved by the Board. The case must be documented thoroughly and the outcome must be positive & predictable. The assistance must have a good risk-ration & should not exceed the given threshold. The funds are paid directly to the provider group/person, never directly to the woman. Receipts are expected. All transactions are logged in Quickbooks & each woman's file. Transportation stipends ($5) and childcare stipends ($10) are given each time a woman participates in most enhancement programs, after she completes a measure tied to growth in knowledge, skill and behavior. Each woman must date, sign, and identify amount received and program attended. schedule i, Part III, Column B, Line 1-3 The number of recipients was estimated based on the number of fulfilled assistance applications, and the number of individuals counted during the distribution of goods or services. FORM 990, PART I, LINE 15, prior year AND current year THE PRIOR YEAR RETURN (2022 FORM 990) WAS FILED REPORTING WAGES PAID TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES, AS PAID UNDER A COMMON PAYMASTER WITH ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION, THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS. THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS WAS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD, FILING ALL PERTINENT TAX DOCUMENTS ON A QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL BASIS AS NEEDED INCLUDING MAKING REQUIRED TAX DEPOSITS. HOWEVER, AS THE INDIVIDUALS MET THE DEFINITION OF COMMON LAW EMPLOYEES, THEIR SALARIES/WAGES WERE REFLECTED ON WOMEN PARTNERING'S 2022 FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1, AND FORM 990 PART IX, LINES 5 TO LINE 10, AS INSTRUCTED PER IRS GUIDELINES. THE TOTAL REPORTED ON 2023 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 15, PRIOR YEAR column REFLECTS THIS PRIOR YEAR COMMON PAYMASTER REPORTING. FOR THE 2023 REPORTING YEAR, IT WAS DETERMINED WOMEN PARTNERING OPERATED UNDER A CONTRACTED SERVICE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE CONTRACTED EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION, WITH ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS. THE FEES PAID TO THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11A AS CONTRACTED MANAGEMENT FEES. THE TOTAL REPORTED ON 2023 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 15, CURRENT YEAR COLUMN REFLECTS THIS CONTRACTED SERVICE ARRANGEMENT, WHEREBY WOMEN PARTNERING DID NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR AND PAID NO SALARIES, BENEFITS, or PAYROLL TAXES. Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Organization's Mission (Continuation) This network works with others to provide services to those financially vulnerable women and children, raise awareness of their plight, and, where appropriate and subject to applicable IRS limits, advocate policy change on their behalf. Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Program Service (Continuation) Assistance is given in order to prevent occupancy eviction or utilities turn off and assist with other basic needs. The women are engaged in an individual development plan through which Women Partnering links them with critical resources in the community while assisting them with basic needs. Through Women Partnering's connections with the broader community, they can facilitate a collateral match process in which their financial assistance is matched on average by a 1-1 ratio by community resources (money and durable medical and basic goods). Form 990, Part III, Line 4b Program Service (Continuation) It is two dimensional: a) Woman's Story Gathering at Mount St. Francis which invites women to share their spiritual journey through scripture prayer, ritual, and reflection. All of the programs encourage participants of various faith traditions to find the sacred in themselves and in all of life. The vision of Woman's Story is spiritual renewal through connecting more deeply with God and with one another. This group is planned and led by members of the Woman's Story Core Group and volunteers; b). Woman's Story Retreat which is a day retreat held annually at Mount St. Francis for women. It is designed as a time for women to come together and through sharing and reflecting, experience connectedness and spiritual renewal. limits, advocate policy change and implementation on their BEHALF. Form 990, Part III, Line 4c Program Service (Continuation) Women Partnering integrates life-skill development through 1-1 mentoring, drop-in centers, enrichment days, and Children's Life Skill, Literacy classes and JOOI Club-- Junior Optimist Octagon International Club - "Kidz Partnering". Through Women Partnering's spiritual networking, they provide group opportunities that advance spiritual well-being. Through community networking, Women Partnering grows relationships with organizations in the community to ensure better service, increased collaboration, and less duplication. Through policy networking, Women Partnering partners with groups in the community and beyond to raise awareness of the plight of financially vulnerable women and children, and where appropriate and subject to IRS limits, advocate policy change and implementation on their BEHALF. Form 990, part III, line 4 c continued WP provided financially vulnerable women with support, community resources and education/tools to increase their overall health. WP also implemented processes that narrowed the health equity gap and allowed every women to achieve the opportunity to attain holistic health. WP ensured transportation to and from WP appointments and other community programs were available by providing information about free transportation, providing bus vouchers, or a transportation stipend. WP scheduled appointments with members that worked within job schedules and other commitments. WP provided education to our partners on how to prepare for doctor appointments. WP assisted with Medicaid applications and ensured their updated information was in the Medicaid Portal. The Enrichment / Drop-in Series focused on the topic of wellness, communication, and information that was partner driven. Women that lived outside of Colorado Springs were served by conducting meetings by zoom or phone. WP is always mindful of our partners and kids with disabilities. WP always made appropriate accommodation to ensure all can participate in activities provided that they wish to attend. By providing support, the tools and education financially vulnerable women become economically sustainable and strong members of the community. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 THE ORGANIZATION HIRED JENNIFER TAYLOR, OF SISTER'S OF SAINT FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, FOR CONTRACTED executive director SERVICES, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023. SISTER'S OF SAINT FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS WAS PAID $117,343 DURING THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED. JENNIFER TAYLOR RECEIVED COMPENSATION THROUGH SISTERS OF SAINT FRANCIS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023, FOR THE AMOUNT OF $52,838. THE COST OF THE CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR THE calendar YEAR ARE REFLECTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11A. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 the sole member OF WOMEN PARTNERING, INC. IS THE SISTERS OF SAINT FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC., A COLORADO NONPROFIT CORPORATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The Sisters of Saint Francis of Colorado Springs, Inc. may elect one or more members of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b Decisions of the governing body are subject to approval by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Colorado Springs, Inc. The decisions that are subject to approval are as follows: approval of the corporation's annual budget, appointment and removal of members of the board of directors and officers, approval of the articles of incorporation and bylaws (and amendments), approval of a change of purpose, approval of the sale or transfer of real or personal property, and approval of the merger, consolidation, or dissolution of the corporation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Members of the Women Partnering finance committee present the final draft of the tax form 990 to the Women Partnering board who then approves the final draft. The president of the Women Partnering Corporation then authorizes the accounting firm to electronically file the return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Annually, the chairperson of the Women Partnering board reviews the conflict of interest policy with the board members, which requires that: Each board member and officer of the corporation provide the board periodically with knowledge of any situation which is or appears to be in conflict with his or her responsibilities to the corporation, or association with (a) any agency associated with the corporation, or (b) the corporate office(s) of the system of which the agencies or corporations are members. The Secretary of the Corporation circulates the Conflict of Interest Policy Document to each board member and officer of the Corporation with the direction that any such board member and officer report and disclose to the Board in writing, as soon as practical, but no less frequently than annually, anything involving a conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest with his or her duties to the Corporation. Each board member and officer also agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the information that is gained during the course of my service to Women Partnering and to use that information only to fulfill her/his fiduciary duty to the corporation. In addition, during the board orientation for each new board member, this policy is reviewed and each board member is required to sign the Conflict of Interest Statement. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 In all of Women Partnering's presentations to the public, they communicate that their Form 990 is available for review. Upon request, they provide this document in printed form. This document is also available on Guide Star. In all of their presentations to the public, they communicate that their articles bylaws governing policies (including Conflict of Interest policy), and financial statements are available for review. Should potential grantors and/or donors request copies, we do provide these in printed or electronic form. Form 990, Part x, line 17 and 25 COLUMN (A) BEGINNING YEAR BALANCE: LINE 17, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, WAS ADJUSTED TO RECLASSIFY THE RELATED PARTY PAYABLE BALANCE TO OTHER LIABILITIES, LINE 25. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THE SELECTION OF A FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDITOR OR IN THE REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT, FROM PRIOR YEARS. The Sisters of St Francis of Colo SPGS 7665 Assisi Heights Colorado Springs CO 80919 840405261 SERVING POOR CO 501(c)(3) 1 na false false false true false true false false false false true false true true false true false false false The Sisters of St Francis of Colo Spgs C 53772 cash The Sisters of St Francis of Colo Spgs e 28068 ending balance The sisters of St Francis of Colo Spgs m 117343 service fees schedule r, part v, line 2(1) THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS (SISTERS) GAVE WOMEN PARTNERING (WP) $53,772 OF CASH GRANTS AND PROVIDED $67,438 OF INKIND RENT DURING THE 2023 YEAR. THE COMBINATION OF CASH ($53,772) GRANTED, AND INKIND RENT ($67,438) TOTALS $121,210. FOLLOWING IRS INSTRUCTIONS, THE VALUE OF INKIND RENT IS NOT REPORTED WITH THE TAX RETURN'S REVENUE OR WITHIN THE TAX RETURN'S EXPENSE.