irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $105KFAMILY HOMELESSNESS RESEARCH PROGRAM PROMOTES THE CONCERNS OF THE IMPROVERISHED WOMEN AND CHILDREN, IMMIGRANTS, AND REFUGEES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Environmental Advocacy
Promotes ecological justice, sustainable development, and care for creation through policy engagement and awareness campaigns
Family Homelessness Research Program
Promotes concerns of impoverished women and children, immigrants, and refugees through research and advocacy at global policy levels
Justice and Peace Networks
Collaborative initiatives across member congregations focused on human rights, trafficking, and systemic change
Migration and Refugee Support
Advocates for the rights of migrants and refugees through legal services, policy work, and international representation
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Human Rights Advocacy & Accountability 2 activities
- Advocates at the United Nations on issues affecting women and children in poverty and displacementEngages in sustained advocacy at the UN to influence global policymakers on issues including extreme poverty, homelessness, migration, refugee rights, human trafficking, and environmental justice, with a focus on amplifying marginalized voices.
- Conducts research on family homelessness, human trafficking, and displacementProduces research reports and resources examining family homelessness, human trafficking, and trauma, with a focus on women, children, migrants, and refugees, including connections to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Hosts annual Woman of Courage AwardHonors women demonstrating exceptional leadership and courage in improving the lives of women and children globally through an annual award ceremony.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Participates in NGO committees and working groups on social development and migrationEngages in specialized subcommittees and working groups, including the NGO Committee on Social Development, NGO Committee on Migration, and the Working Group to End Homelessness, to advance policy action on xenophobia, climate-induced displacement, and social inclusion.
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Women's Leadership & Peace Network Building 1 activity
- Represents global congregations of Women Religious in international forumsRepresents 23–25 congregations of women religious, totaling over 25,000 members across 100 countries, providing a collective voice for faith-based advocacy and capacity-building at the UN and other global institutions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$325K
Contributions & grants$325K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$310%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$295K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$126K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$95K
Cash$72K
Investments$0
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$91K
Liquid reserves2.9 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEAN QUINN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $50K |
board members · 23
- BARBARA JEAN HEAD — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA LINEN — BOARD MEMBER
- BARBARA SPEARS — VICE PRESIDENT
- CATHY SHEEHAN — TREASURER
- CECELIA MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
- EILEEN DAVEY — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLEN SINCLAIR — BOARD MEMBER
- FRAN GORSUCH — BOARD MEMBER
- GLORIA CAIXETA — BOARD MEMBER
- HORTENSE DEMIA — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET PETERWORTH — BOARD MEMBER
- JANICE BELANGER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEE THERRIEN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARGARET FYFE — SECRETARY
- MARGARET SCOTT — PRESIDENT
- MAUREEN FOLTZ — MEMBER AT LARGE
- NOELENE SIMMON — BOARD MEMBER
- NONATA DE AGUIAR BEZERRA — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICIA FLATTERY — BOARD MEMBER
- PEREKA NYIRENDA — BOARD MEMBER
- RENAUDE GREGOIRE — BOARD MEMBER
- SHARON SULLIVAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SUSAN SEEBY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Brigidine Sisters Coalition — Member community committed to social justice, solidarity with the oppressed, and ecological stewardship inspired by Brigid of Kildare.
- Caritas Partner — Provided support for Sister Juanita to open a homeless shelter in Elche, Spain.
- Carmelite Sisters of Charity Vedruna Coalition — Member community present in over 20 countries, working for peace, ecological awareness, and spiritual proclamation in marginalized areas.
- Coalition Partners Coalition — Elect Directors to the Board and collaborate with UNANIMA International's New York City office.
- Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes Coalition — Member community promoting systemic change, economic justice, and the role of women in church and society.
- Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame Coalition — Member community serving people in poverty through education and faith-based ministries with an Ignatian spiritual orientation.
- Congrégation de Notre-Dame Coalition — Member community engaged in liberating education and social transformation, particularly for the poor and marginalized.
- Daughters of Wisdom Coalition — Member community responding to 21st-century challenges through holistic, creative action with a priority for those on the margins.
- Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Coalition — Member community living Eucharistic spirituality and Ignatian values to serve others with tenderness and redemptive love.
- Holy Union Sisters Coalition — Member community advancing unity, reconciliation, and justice through education, healthcare, and environmental and human rights advocacy.
- Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) Coalition — Member of a coalition of 18 Catholic religious organizations united to address root causes of poverty and advance sustainable development goals at the UN.
- MMMs Coalition — Member community of women religious focused on maternal and child health, anti-trafficking, and community empowerment in underserved areas.
- Marist Sisters Coalition — Member community inspired by Mary’s spirit, dedicated to mercy, healing, reconciliation, and compassion in 14 countries.
- Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Coalition — Member community founded by St. Frances Cabrini, active in education, healthcare, immigration services, and eldercare across six continents.
- NGO Committee on Migration Coalition — Member organization engaged in subcommittees addressing xenophobia, social inclusion, and climate-induced displacement.
- NGO Committee on Social Development Coalition — Member organization participating in subcommittees focused on grassroots engagement and advocacy.
- NGO Committee on the Status of Women/NY (NGO CSW/NY) Network — Active member organization advocating for gender equality and women's empowerment in alignment with international frameworks.
- NGO Mining Working Group Coalition — Coalition member advocating for human and environmental rights related to extractive industries in partnership with affected communities.
- Religious of Jesus and Mary Coalition — Member community engaged in education, anti-trafficking, HIV/AIDS care, and ministries with the poor across 28 countries.
- Sion Sisters Coalition — Member community rooted in Scripture, promoting interfaith dialogue, justice, peace, and care for creation.
- Sisters of Bon Secours Coalition — Member community focused on healthcare, education, and social services with a mission to bring compassion, healing, and liberation to those in need.
- Sisters of Providence Coalition — Member community committed to compassionate service for the poor, sick, and marginalized, promoting social and ecological justice.
- US Leadership Conference of Women Religious Network — Originated from an initiative launched at the LCWR conference in 2000.
- United Nations Government — Engages with the United Nations to advocate for women and children affected by poverty, homelessness, and human trafficking.
- United Nations Government — Located at United Nations Plaza, indicating an institutional affiliation or proximity to the United Nations.
- United Nations Government — UNANIMA International is based at the United Nations Plaza and engages in advocacy aligned with UN frameworks.
- United Nations Economic and Social Council Government — Has special consultative status with UN ECOSOC.
- United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Government — Holds Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC to engage in UN policy processes.
- United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Government — Holds Special Consultative Status with ECOSOC, enabling engagement in UN policy processes.
- Working Group on Girls Partner — Collaborates with a committee dedicated to promoting the human rights and full participation of girls in global forums.
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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.
- Faith-Based Coalition Advocacymethodology: faith-based_coalition_advocacyBy uniting women religious across national and cultural boundaries through a shared moral and spiritual framework, collective action is amplified at global institutions like the UN, producing sustained advocacy for peace, human dignity, and planetary welfare because coalition strength enhances political access and legitimacy.
- Grassroots-to-Global Advocacymethodology: grassroots-to-global-advocacyBy channeling lived experiences from grassroots communities—particularly women, children, and displaced persons—into international policy forums like the United Nations, systemic advocacy is grounded in real-world realities, leading to more effective and equitable policy change because it centers those most affected by injustice.
- Intersectional Systems Analysismethodology: intersectional_analysisBy analyzing interconnected systems of oppression—such as the relationship between family homelessness and human trafficking—advocacy can target root causes rather than symptoms, leading to more effective prevention and systemic reform because solutions are informed by structural complexity.
- Participatory Voice-Centered Advocacymethodology: participatory-advocacyBy directly involving marginalized individuals—especially girls and women—in advocacy and decision-making processes, policies become more responsive and transformative because inclusion fosters ownership, dignity, and accurate representation of needs.