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ITS A SHE THING INC

Brooklyn, NY · EIN 833708722 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · shethingnyc.com
revenue
$35K
expenses
$31K
net assets
$15K
employees
mission · from form 990

Provide Women and children support and emergency resources

profile · synthesized from sources

It's a She Thing, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in New York that supports women and girls through crisis intervention, emergency resources, and empowerment programs. Founded in 2012 as a grassroots initiative, it offers services such as the Empowerment Camp for girls, grocery delivery assistance, and scholarship opportunities. The organization also provides transitional housing and community outreach across New York's five boroughs.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

COVID-19 Relief Fund
Emergency fund established to provide financial support to families impacted by the pandemic.
Empowerment Camp for Girls
Two-week program for girls aged 10–15 that builds confidence, leadership, and life skills through workshops and mentorship.
Monthly Grocery Plan
Initiative that packs and delivers groceries to families in need across the five boroughs of New York since June 2021.
She Talks
Monthly discussion forums for women and girls focused on personal development, resilience, and community connection.
SheMatters Resource Fund
Emergency financial assistance program helping women and families overcome immediate economic hardships.
Willie Mae Loomis Scholarship
Scholarship program recognizing academic achievement among high school and college students in the community.
Willie Mae Loomis Transitional Home
Transitional housing under development to support women and their children during times of crisis.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to young women in the community
      Administers the Willie Mae Loomis Scholarship, providing financial awards to high school and college graduates from the community to support their educational advancement.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Constructs and operates transitional housing for women and children in crisis
      Is developing the Willie Mae Loomis Transitional Home in New York to provide safe housing for women and their children experiencing crisis, expanding its direct service model to include long-term shelter solutions.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Facilitates community outreach and support through volunteer engagement
      Engages volunteers to deliver community service activities and support outreach efforts, including monthly "She Talks" events that contribute to reaching hundreds of women and girls annually.
  • Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
    • Offers direct support services via request-based system
      Provides targeted support services to individuals in need through a formal request process, enabling personalized assistance aligned with community needs.
  • Girls' Mentorship and Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Operates Empowerment Camp for Girls
      Runs a two-week annual empowerment camp for girls aged 10 to 15 as part of its programming to support youth development and leadership. The camp is one component of broader outreach efforts reaching hundreds of women and girls each year.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Provides emergency and ongoing support resources to women and families
      Offers emergency and sustained support to women and children through multiple initiatives, including a monthly grocery delivery program that has distributed thousands of dollars worth of food across New York City's five boroughs since 2021, and financial assistance via the SheMatters Resource Fund and the COVID-19 Relief Fund.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$53K152%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$31K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$23K
balance sheet
Total assets$15K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$15K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +41.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • Anissa Graham — Board Member
  • Cheryl Walls — Board Member
  • Christina Woods — Board Member
  • Dale Johnson — Board Member
  • Mikayla Barnett — Trustee
  • Mona Williams — Board Member
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • Goldman Sachs Partner — Chief Financial Officer and Chief Marketing Officer is affiliated with Goldman Sachs, indicating a professional connection.
  • Hebrew Free Loan Society Partner — Board member is affiliated with the Hebrew Free Loan Society, indicating a professional partnership.
  • Interpublic Group Partner — Board member is employed by Interpublic Group, indicating a professional partnership.
  • Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Partner — Co-Chair of the Board is affiliated with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, indicating a professional connection.
  • NYC Department of Education Government — Board member is employed by the NYC Department of Education, indicating a government affiliation.
  • National Urban League Partner — Board member is affiliated with the National Urban League, indicating an organizational partnership.
  • P10, Inc. Partner — Board member is affiliated with P10, Inc., indicating a professional connection.
  • The New School Partner — Collaborated on the Let’s Talk Impact! Podcast through its Impact Entrepreneurship Initiative.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Home-Away-From-Home Shelter Model
    methodology: home_away_from_home
    By providing temporary shelter and crisis intervention in a supportive environment, the organization stabilizes vulnerable women, because a safe and nurturing space enables recovery, decision-making, and access to further resources.
  • Request-Based Support Model
    methodology: request_based_model
    By allowing individuals to request specific support, the organization ensures services are aligned with actual needs, increasing relevance and utilization, because client-initiated requests reflect immediate priorities and reduce barriers to access.
  • Women-Led Empowerment Model
    methodology: women_led_model
    By centering leadership and service delivery among women, the organization fosters trust, cultural relevance, and empowerment, which increases engagement and effectiveness in supporting women and girls, because lived experience strengthens advocacy and service responsiveness.