WE Charity
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
WE Charity meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to empower youth around the world to make a positive change in their communities."
Year, State Incorporated:
1996, NY
WE Charity reports that it partners with communities internationally to implement a holistic, five-pillar international development model designed to achieve sustainable change in education, health, water, security, and alternative income opportunities. The organization states that its We Schools offer a year-long service-learning program to increase academic engagement and university and workplace readiness.
For the year ended August 31, 2022, WE Charity's program expenses were:
| International projects | $2,035,171 |
| Domestic projects | $3,597,159 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,632,330 |
Chief Executive
Scott Baker, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Gerry Connelly
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Former Director, Toronto District School Board
Board Size
5
Paid Staff Size
5
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: WE Charity reports that Scott Baker does not receive compensation from the organization.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $8,718,701, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on WE Charity's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Miscellaneous income | $55 |
| Realized gain on sale of securities | $53,039 |
| Interest and dividends | $156,914 |
| Contributions and bequests | $1,716,236 |
| Grants | $7,002,465 |
| Total Income | $8,928,709 |
Programs: 93% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $8,928,709 |
| Total expenses: | $6,065,995 |
| Program expenses | $5,632,330 |
| Fundraising expenses | $78,239 |
| Administrative expenses | $355,426 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $2,862,714 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $15,384,621 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-1,831,927 |
| Ending Net Assets | $16,415,408 |
| Total Liabilities | $1,267,332 |
| Total Assets | $17,682,740 |
Note: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to unrealized loss on securities.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance