SOWHOPE ORG

EIN: 141946849 501(c)(3) Human Services

Rockford, MI

Total Revenue
$564,467
Total Expenses
$462,246
Total Assets
$557,495
Net Assets
$552,039
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Mary Dailey Brown
Phone
6164331575
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SOWHOPE ORG, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $564K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $102K, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

To inspire women around the world by promoting Wellness, (i.e. women and maternal healthcare, fistula repair, prolapsed uterus repair, emotional care for abuse and rape, and female genital mutilation and trafficking prevention) Education, (i.e. literacy and vocational training) and Economic (i.e. micro enterprise and small business training) opportunities for impoverished women making less than $2.70 per day. In 2024, 4302 women were empowered as SowHope funded 30 projects in 12 developing world countries.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $110,599 Revenue: $0

The Wellness Program serves the physical and emotional needs of women whose health is at risk. The projects in 2024 included maternal healthcare, AIDS care and prevention, fistula repair, escape and...

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The Wellness Program serves the physical and emotional needs of women whose health is at risk. The projects in 2024 included maternal healthcare, AIDS care and prevention, fistula repair, escape and recovery from forced prostitution, rape, armed violence and other severe abusive situations. 668 women were impacted through 10 projects in 6 developing countries.

Program 2
Expenses: $165,265 Revenue: $0

The Education Program serves the Literacy needs of illiterate women. Additionally, we funded vocational and technical training projects that provide practical needed skills, which are utilized by...

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The Education Program serves the Literacy needs of illiterate women. Additionally, we funded vocational and technical training projects that provide practical needed skills, which are utilized by women to procure gainful employment and/or to start small income-generating businesses. 2453 women were served through the SowHope Education Program of 2024. This includes 11 projects in 8 developing nations.

Program 3
Expenses: $121,175 Revenue: $0

The Economic Program serves to provide economic empowerment thorough microfinance and small business training. 1181 women were served through the SowHope Economic Program in 2024 including funding 9...

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The Economic Program serves to provide economic empowerment thorough microfinance and small business training. 1181 women were served through the SowHope Economic Program in 2024 including funding 9 projects in 5 developing nations.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $550,837
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $13,630
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $564,467

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $200,000
Salaries & Benefits $149,857
Fundraising Expenses $26,401
Program Expenses $397,039
Other Expenses $112,389
TOTAL EXPENSES $462,246

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $564,467 $479,496 +0.2%
Expenses $462,246 $666,807 -0.3%
Net Income $102,221 $-187,311 -1.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
3
Volunteers
87

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$85,000
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Mary Dailey Brown Corp President and CEO 50
Officer Highest
$85,000 $0 $85,000
Lisbeth Leeson Corp Vice President/Secretary, Board Vice Chair 3
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mita Fitzjohn Board Chairperson 3
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lauren Spangler Board Secretary 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alfred Longtin Board Treasurer 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leecie Patton Brown Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fridah Kanini Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doreen Mangrum Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael McDonnell Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Radmacher Board Member 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
Arnaldo Rodriguez Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kim Rowsome Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christie Unakalamba Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $564,467 $462,246 $557,495 $102,221
2023 $479,496 $666,807 $476,865 $-187,311
2022 $573,959 $593,613 $651,585 $-19,654
2021 $550,423 $412,039 $680,066 $138,384
2020 $462,640 $356,239 $566,086 $106,401
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