Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, registered in 1995, with $862,646 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
570 Asbury St Ste 110, Saint Paul, MN, 55104 EIN 41-1791358 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$863K
▲ 57.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$837K
Net assets
$13K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment: 0 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 570 Asbury St Ste 110, Saint Paul, MN, 55104
- City
- Saint Paul
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $343K (FY2013) to $863K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $151KNet assets $13K
Operating margin
3.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$164K
Total liabilities
$151K
Net assets
$13K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $862,646▲57.4% | $836,955▲48.4% | $12,705▲198% | $164,003▲90.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $547,918▲4.2% | $564,046▲5.7% | -$12,986▼453% | $86,144▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $526,008▲11.4% | $533,830▲11.4% | $3,678▼68.0% | $93,041▲86.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $472,018▲38.5% | $479,058▲40.3% | $11,500▼35.2% | $49,946▼66.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $340,862▲42.8% | $341,375▲43.1% | $17,758▼2.8% | $148,111▲37.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $238,753▼28.4% | $238,526▼28.1% | $18,271▲1.3% | $108,016▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $333,242▼3.9% | $331,968▼4.6% | $18,044▲7.6% | $112,319▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $346,758▼4.9% | $348,153▲12.3% | $16,770▼77.6% | $100,617▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $364,453▲2.8% | $310,050▼24.3% | $74,864▲264% | $108,696▲76.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $354,582▼10.5% | $409,703▲4.9% | $20,563▼72.8% | $61,738▼71.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $396,145▲15.3% | $390,743▲16.2% | $75,684▼22.2% | $218,228▲51.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $343,442 | $336,182▼15.0% | $97,244▲0.7% | $144,235▼48.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $395,627▼2.8% | $96,530▲10.4% | $281,563▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $406,835▲22.9% | $87,437▼15.1% | $251,956▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $331,078 | $102,928 | $283,350 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $206K total
8 grants to Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment totaling $206K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | General operating | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Human services | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2021 | $27,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | General operating | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple purposes | 2020 | $35,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants | 2019 | $80,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2018 | $12,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1791358, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment's EIN?
- Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1791358.
- How much revenue does Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment report?
- Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment reported $862,646 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment have?
- CharityIndex grades Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Womens Initiative For Self- Empowerment (EIN 41-1791358) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.