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International We Love U Foundation East Coast Region Inc
New Windsor, NY · EIN 814201854 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S20 · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$849K
net assets
$1.7M
employees
2
volunteers
5,000
program ratio
86%
mission · from form 990

For a happier and healthier society the International WeLoveU Foundat ion carries out impactful environmental and social welfare initiatives

profile · synthesized from sources

The International We Love U Foundation East Coast Region Inc promotes community well-being through health, education, and youth development initiatives. The organization addresses blood shortages via blood drives, supports students with backpacks and school supplies, and provides mental health resources through calming rooms in schools. It also delivers humanitarian aid to vulnerable communities globally, with a focus on climate-vulnerable regions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $169K
    The International WeLoveU Foundation promotes healthy living and the well-being of all people through blood drives. Since 2004, WeLoveU has combat blood shortages. In 2023, WeLoveU hosted numerous blood drives to provide patients with life-saving resources.
  2. #2 $144K
    The International WeLoveU Foundation is dedicated to delivering hope and practical support to communities in need around the world. With a mission to reach even the most remote and vulnerable regions, WeLoveU addresses urgent global challenges that transcend borders. This includes providing humanitarian aid to Small Island Developing States (SIDS), where communities often face heightened risks from climate change, limited resources, and geographic isolation. Through volunteerism, health initiatives, and infrastructure support, the Foundation strives to create lasting impact and build a more united, resilient global family.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Blood Drives
Organizes blood donation events to combat blood shortages and support patients in need; active since 2004
Calming Rooms in Schools
Transforms unused classrooms into mental health support spaces where students can regulate emotions and receive counseling
Closing the Homework Gap: Bridging the Digital Divide
Provides laptops, tablets, and Chromebooks to students in need to support remote learning and digital equity
Humanitarian Aid for SIDS
Delivers aid to Small Island Developing States affected by climate change, geographic isolation, and resource scarcity
Packs on Backs and Tools for Schools
Provides new backpacks and school supplies to students in marginalized communities to reduce family financial burden
We Love Our Schools
Volunteer-led facility improvement projects, including painting school doors in Philadelphia
WeLo's Winter Weather Clothing Drive
Distributes new winter coats and accessories to children ages 5–10 in underserved neighborhoods
activities · 9 groups

What they do

  • Blood and Marrow Donation Drives 1 activity
    • Blood donation drives and life-saving blood collection
      Hosts blood drives globally, including 80 drives in 2026 resulting in 5,505 successful donations and Mega Blood Drive events in 2024 that saved over 2,000 lives; conducted numerous blood drives in 2023 to address shortages and support patients.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Community events and social welfare programs
      Implements programs including walkathons, benefit concerts, device donations to schools, senior home visits, and forums such as the Women’s History Month Forum in NYC; organized the Pledge for Peace: Youth Empowerment Forum at the UN General Assembly Hall on February 11, 2026.
  • Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distribution of educational materials and technology
      Donates books to children's hospitals, provides students with backpacks and school supplies through the Packs on Backs and Tools for Schools program, and distributed tablets and Chromebooks in 2021 to support remote learning in New Jersey, Illinois, and California.
  • Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 1 activity
    • Environmental and community development projects
      Implements environmental cleanups, establishes pollinator gardens (e.g., in East Hartford, CT), restores vacant lots (e.g., resulting in a 37% decrease in crime in Philadelphia), and installs water pumps to support community well-being and biodiversity.
  • Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
    • Global volunteer mobilization and community service
      Engages nearly 300,000 participants in volunteer activities, acts of kindness, and social welfare projects across more than 67 countries since 2001, supporting community initiatives through grassroots efforts.
  • School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • School and community facility improvement projects
      Conducts school beautification and facility upgrades—including painting, mural creation, landscaping, cleaning, and classroom renovations—in low-income communities; transformed an empty classroom into a calming room for student emotional regulation and upgraded school doors in Philadelphia.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Seasonal and emergency relief supply drives
      Organized a winter clothing drive in 2022, donating new coats and accessories to children ages 5–10 in underserved neighborhoods; delivered PPE including masks and gloves to frontline health workers during the pandemic.
  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • United Nations and international advocacy engagement
      Participates in UN-related conferences and events, including the 68th UN Civil Society Conference in 2019 (hosting exhibits and a youth empowerment workshop), the Fourth International Conference for SIDS4 in 2024, and achieved formal association with the UN Department of Global Communications in 2018.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Public awareness and symbolic advocacy initiatives
      Engages in public advocacy through symbolic actions such as joining Women in Nasdaq (WIN) to ring the Nasdaq opening bell on March 10, 2025, in honor of Women’s History Month and presenting cultural performances like the WeLoveU Orchestra at international events.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.19M
Contributions & grants$1.03M87%
Program service revenue$154K13%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$849K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$103K
Grants paid out$375K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.02M
Cash$1.30M
Investments$0
Liabilities$336K
Net assets$1.68M
Liquid reserves18.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +36.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 7
  • DONG IL LEE — President
  • IVEN RODRIGUEZ — Vice President
  • JOHN CASAS — VP of Community Engage
  • JOHN POWER — VP Global Partnership
  • PAUL CHA — Treasurer
  • REBECCA PARKER — Secretary
  • VICTOR LOZADA — VP of Compliance
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Columbia University’s School of Public Health Partner — Referenced research on the impact of revitalization projects on neighborhood crime reduction.
  • Company or Organization Partner — Collaborates with companies or organizations on sponsorships, employee engagement, and service initiatives.
  • Corporate Partners Partner — Supports programs through sponsorships, partnerships, volunteer efforts, and joint initiatives.
  • Humanitarian & Nonprofit Partners Partner — Collaborates on programs and projects such as blood drives, cleanups, device donations, and walkathons.
  • Illinois State Senator Linda Holmes Government — Presented a proclamation to The WeLoveU Foundation
  • Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital Partner — Recipient of book donations from the International WeLoveU Foundation.
  • Sports & Cultural Partners Partner — Engages in joint initiatives, sponsorships, and volunteer efforts to support community programs.
  • United Nations Partner — Participated in the 68th UN Civil Society Conference by hosting exhibits and a workshop on youth empowerment.
  • United Nations Department of Global Communications Government — Formally associated with the International WeLoveU Foundation since 2018.
  • United Nations Department of Global Communications Government — NGO associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications
  • Women in Nasdaq Partner — Collaborated to ring the Nasdaq opening bell in honor of Women’s History Month on March 10, 2025.
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.

  • Environmental Transformation for Mental Wellbeing
    methodology: environmental_transformation
    By transforming underutilized spaces into calming rooms for youth, the organization supports mental health and emotional regulation, because physical environments shaped for safety and tranquility directly reduce stress and increase access to care in educational settings.
  • Mother's Love as a Theory of Change
    methodology: motherly_love_model
    By applying the principle of a mother's love — characterized by compassion, selflessness, and nurturing care — the organization seeks to foster global peace, unity, and social change, because this emotional framework inspires individuals to act across national, racial, and socioeconomic divides with empathy and sustained commitment.
  • Needs-Based Community Empowerment
    methodology: needs_based_service
    By identifying and responding to community needs through the guiding question "Where can I help?", the organization develops targeted programs that are locally relevant and inclusive, because this approach ensures responsiveness to actual conditions rather than assumptions, increasing engagement and impact.
  • Volunteer-Driven Collective Impact
    methodology: collective_impact_model
    By mobilizing individual volunteers and coordinating local and global participation, the organization amplifies social impact through widespread, decentralized action, because collective volunteerism fosters cultural shifts toward kindness and enables scalable humanitarian outreach regardless of identity or background.