Program areas at SowHope
The Wellness Program serves the physical and emotional needs of women whose health is at risk. 5,842 women were impacted through 6 projects in 5 developing countries. the projects in 2023 included maternal healthcare, AIDS care and prevention, fistula repair, cataract surgery, escape and recovery from forced prostitution, rape, armed violence and other severe abusive situations.
The Economic Program serves to provide economic empowerment thorough microfinance and small business training. 2,333 women were serve through the SowHope Economic Program in 2023 including funding 21 projects in 10 developing nations.
The Education Program serves the Literacy needs of illiterate women. Additionally, we funded vocational and technical training. 782 women were served through the SowHope Education Program of 2023. This includes 10 projects in 7 developing nations.
Grants made by SowHope
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Harvest Bridge | Wellness, Education, and Economic | 2023-12 | $51,500 |
| Hagar USA | Economic | 2023-12 | $16,284 |
Who funds SowHope
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at SowHope
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Mary Brown | President | $85,000 | 2023-05-09 |
| Mary Served | Founding Executive Director | | 2023-01-05 |
| Lizbeth Leeson, M.p.a | Vice Chairperson | $0 | 2023-01-05 |
| Doreen Mangrum, M.a., M.ed. | Board Secretary | $0 | 2023-01-05 |
| David Crawford | Corporate Treasurer | $5,720 | 2022-12-31 |
| ...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for SowHope
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $475,701 | $572,227 | -16.9% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,795 | $1,732 | 119.1% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $479,496 | $573,959 | -16.5% |
Organizations like SowHope
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Womens Empowerment international | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $359,281 |
| Healthy Ninos Honduras | 501(c)(3) | East Greenville, PA | $429,866 |
| ReachAnother Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Bend, OR | $282,424 |
| Zimele USA A NJ Nonprofit Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Englewood, NJ | $226,526 |
| Yamba Malawi | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $1,667,943 |
| Austin Samaritans | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $248,523 |
| Friends of Ruwenzori Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Orinda, CA | $342,496 |
| One Day's Wages | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $1,574,347 |
| Professionals International | 501(c)(3) | Marana, AZ | $542,276 |
| Haiti Outreach | 501(c)(3) | Golden Valley, MN | $706,913 |
Data update history
December 23, 2023
Received grants
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 19, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesWomen and girlsForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Provides grantsFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 234
- Rockford, MI 49341
- Metro area
- Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
- County
- Kent County, MI
- Website URL
- sowhope.org/Â
- Phone
- (616) 433-1575
IRS details
- EIN
- 14-1946849
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2006
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- Q33: International Relief
- NAICS code, primary
- 624190: Individual and Family Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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