irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $92KGIVEN Network - The GIVEN Institute provides ongoing formation to members of the GIVEN Network through online content and regional events. The regional gatherings are hosted to continue to connect Catholic women, to provide faith formation and leadership training, and to encourage participants to take action and use their gifts for the good of their local communities.
- #2 $39KMentoring Program - The GIVEN Institute recruits and trains a network of Catholic women mentors who want to accompany young women to activate their gifts for the Gospel. Particular attention is paid to the ways that women integrate faith, interpersonal relationships, professional aspirations, and vocational responsibilities. The mentoring program has three distinct but related components: Mentoring at the Forum; Digital Webinars; and One-on-One Accompaniment.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Art of Accompaniment Mentoring Program
A yearlong mentoring initiative where trained Catholic women (36+) provide one-on-one guidance to participants as they implement their Action Plans and grow in leadership and faith.
GIVEN Leadership Forum
A weeklong formative event at The Catholic University of America that includes leadership sessions, prayer, spiritual direction, and community building to help young women discern their gifts and develop an Action Plan.
GIVEN Network
An ongoing community for alumnae and mentors to connect, collaborate, and continue growing in faith and leadership through local events, virtual gatherings, and mutual support.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 2 activities
- Leadership formation and mentorship program for Catholic young womenOffers a year-long leadership program for Catholic women ages 21–35 that includes a weeklong forum, one-on-one mentoring, and structured support to develop and implement personal Action Plans for evangelization and service in the Church. The program serves 100–200 participants and mentors annually.
- Leadership training and faith formation for Catholic young adult womenProvides leadership training, faith formation, and mentoring to Catholic young adult women through online content, regional events, and structured programs to form the next generation of Catholic women leaders.
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Regular Religious Worship Services 1 activity
- Ongoing faith formation and regional engagement for Catholic womenProvides ongoing faith formation and leadership development through online content, regional events, local GIVEN Gatherings, weekend retreats, and livestreamed prayer with religious sisters to support members of the GIVEN Network.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Structured one-year mentoring program for emerging Catholic women leadersOperates the Art of Accompaniment Mentoring Program, a year-long initiative pairing emerging leaders aged 21–35 with established Catholic women mentors. Mentors and mentees engage in monthly meetings, monthly check-ins, quarterly virtual gatherings, and mid-year and final evaluations to support leadership development and implementation of individual Action Plans.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.04M
Contributions & grants$852K82%
Program service revenue$187K18%
Investment income$2040%
Other revenue$849
expenses
Total expenses$849K
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$417K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$436K
Cash$434K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9K
Net assets$426K
Liquid reserves6.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +69.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Hillaert | Executive Dir. thru 10/25/24 | 40 | $92K |
board members · 14
- Ana Cecilia Fieler — Director
- Fr Aquinas Guilbeau — Director
- Linda Ruf — Director
- Luanne Zurlo — Director
- Mary Devlin Capizzi — Secretary
- Maryanne Means — Director
- Marylee MacDougall — Treasuer
- Molly Perry — Director
- Rhodora Marie Donahue — Director
- Sister Mary Elizabeth Albers — Director
- Sister Mary Elizabeth Endee — Director
- Sister Mary Gabriel Devlin — Board Chair & President
- Sister Mary Madeline Todd — Vice Chair
- Sr Caridad Sandoval — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Catholic Church Network — Organization is dedicated to activating the gifts of young adult women for the Catholic Church.
- Catholic University of America Partner — Hosts the GIVEN Leadership Forum on its campus.
- Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious Partner — Founded GIVEN as an initiative during the Year of Consecrated Life; sisters continue to serve as mentors.
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Government — Patroness of the GIVEN Institute, recognized for her intercession and symbolic presence in the organization's mission and identity.
- Stellar Web Systems Partner — Uses Stellar Web Systems for application processing and online forms.
- The Catholic University of America Partner — Hosts the GIVEN Forum on its campus in Washington, DC.
- Twitter Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- YouTube Partner — Social media platform used for outreach and engagement
- religious sisters Partner — Collaborates with religious sisters to lead livestreamed prayer events.
- religious sisters Partner — Religious sisters serve as mentors in the Art of Accompaniment Mentoring Program, including as Small Group Leaders and Spiritual Directors during the Leadership Forum.
strategies · 4
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.
- Network-Based Sustained Engagement Model 174 orgsmethodology: network_based_formationBy combining online content with regional in-person events, the organization maintains long-term engagement and formation of young adult Catholic women, because a distributed network model increases accessibility and community continuity beyond isolated programs.shared approach: Community-Centered Engagement →
- Integrated Faith and Leadership Formation 10 orgsmethodology: integrated_faith_leadership_formationBy combining faith formation, leadership training, and mentorship, the organization develops Catholic women as missionary disciples and leaders, because integrating spiritual and practical development strengthens vocational discernment and sustained engagement in service to the Church and society.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Empowerment →
- Mentorship as Spiritual and Vocational Modeling 10 orgsmethodology: holistic_mentorshipBy pairing young Catholic women with trained mentors—especially women religious—who model integrated lives of faith, relationships, career, and vocation, the organization fosters holistic formation because lived witness and personalized accompaniment enable deeper spiritual and vocational discernment.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Empowerment →
- Vocational Discernment Through Personalized Action Planning 10 orgsmethodology: vocational_discernmentBy guiding women to discern their unique call through the Holy Spirit and supporting them with personalized Action Plans, the organization activates leadership because structured, individualized pathways translate spiritual insight into concrete community impact.shared approach: Faith-Integrated Empowerment →