Nonprofit · EIN 20-8822616
WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80206
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $221,979 | $237,704 | -$15,725 | $17,340 | $15,080 | $2,260 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $206,957 | $192,239 | $14,718 | $32,838 | $14,853 | $17,985 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $221,687
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $292
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $36,766
- Other salaries and wages
- $24,943
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $30,936
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,310
- Occupancy
- $44,008
- Travel
- $46,412
- Program services (functional)
- $216,540
- Management and general (functional)
- $19,617
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,547
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $32,838
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,340
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $15,080
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,260
- Gross receipts
- $221,979
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Powl | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Louise Martorano | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Charlotte Seymour | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Dugdale | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Flarity | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Huiting | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Hott | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anna Zesbaugh | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Denise Burnett | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Powl | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Louise Martorano | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Charlotte Seymour | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Dugdale | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Flarity | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Erin Huiting | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Hott | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katie Edwards | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 6283, DENVER, CO 80206-0283
- In care of
- % KAREN SUGAR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Karen Sugar, PO Box 6283, Denver, CO 80206
- Signed the 990
- Michael Powl, Chair Board of Directors
- Phone
- (303) 520-7656
- Website
- wgefund.org
- Return prepared by
- Nonprofit Technical Assistance Center
Mission
The mission of Women's Global Empowerment Fund is to empower women through economic, social and political programs; creating opportunities while addressing inequality, strengthening families and communities. Our strategy is to provide women with the framework necessary to create viable opportunities for themselves and their families. Through grassroots strategies, marginalized women are given the tools necessary to alleviate poverty thus facilitating sustainable development and empowerment. Our goal is to work for social justice, increased human security and women's empowerment.
Program accomplishments
- As of December 2024, our Credit Plus program has given over 43,562 microcredit loans, 2,800 + new loans in 2024, (298 borrowing groups), basic business training and opportunities to participants in development programs. We made our first loan in October, 2007 and since April, 2008, have experienced rapid growth. We continue to add funds to our loan portfolio, creating and building capacity in our programs. Our reputation in the community is positive; we have a good, solid, fair program, resulting in new groups applying weekly. Several indicators highlight the success of this program and where we are at this point in time. One, we have had no defaults; two, groups continue to expand and grow their businesses, many women are hiring assistants and employees from their villages; three, we have created a complete and vibrant local food economy by supporting women farmers; also, Gulu Women's Resource Centre (GWRC) and Leadership Development continued in 2024, providing support and resources for women and girls experiencing gender based violence, forced marriage and other challenges. Program Highlights: * Peer Counseling ongoing training and support - 198 women leaders * Access to Justice for Women - This Program is fully functioning in the community providing women support and information about the justice system, navigating breakages in the justice chain and referrals. We have 22 trained counselors who have helped navigate support women in over 700 cases in 2024 and a toll-free nationwide number has been secured and is fully operational. * GWRC supported over 468 women facing gender-based violence by providing support and resources. * 87 girls prevented from forced/early marriage through the Access to Justice Family Mediation Initiative. * The Healthy Periods Initiative has distributed nearly 8.5M sanitary products to women and schoolgirls, including monthly deliveries and education to women, girls across the regions. In 2023, 150,000 sanitary products were delivered to 27 schools across the region. * Agro Loan Program - in 2024 500+ women were given ag loans to support/create small/medium scale farm projects: including ongoing trainings and support. * 572+ serving in leadership positions across the region. 17 Women are running for political office in 2026.Expenses $216,540 · grants $36,766
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8822616
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q320)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,340
- Income (IRS master file)
- $221,979
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $221,979 | $237,704 | $17,340 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $206,957 | $192,239 | $32,838 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $185,140 | $183,885 | $17,764 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 20-8822616).
Questions about WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND
- What is the EIN of WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND is 20-8822616.
- Is WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND 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 WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Karen Sugar.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WOMENS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $221,979, expenses of $237,704 and total assets of $17,340 at year end.
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