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WECAUSE
GLENDALE, AZ · EIN 844122778 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE E60 · Health Care · Small ($100K-$1M) · wecause.org
revenue
$106K
expenses
$110K
net assets
$933
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

The Organization supports similar organizations with the recovery and distribution of foods to suffering children and families. The Organization distributes medical aid to poverty stricken regions worldwide.

profile · synthesized from sources

WECAUSE, also known as Feed Children Everywhere, is a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to ending child hunger and food insecurity. It distributes free produce through agency partners and volunteers, and also engages in medical supply rescue and distribution. The organization operates in Arizona, other parts of the United States, and various developing countries.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $15K
    The Organization provided for a shipment of medical equipment and supplies to Espiranza De Vida in Guatemala who provide ongoing medical care to the most needy and disadvantaged children and people of their areas. The regions they serve are targeted by the World Health Organization to combat famine and various degenerative diseases. The lack of properly stocked medical facilities contributes to the ongoing challences of saving lives.
named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Agency Distribution
Identifies and partners with local agencies to provide free produce for distribution to those at risk of hunger, offering training and support for effective food distribution plans.
Arizona Hunger Relief Fund
A fundraising initiative to help hungry children and families in Arizona, particularly in response to COVID-19.
COVID-19 Hunger Relief
A fundraising initiative focused on feeding hungry children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disaster Relief Program
Provides relief and aid in response to natural disasters and other difficult circumstances.
Keeping Teachers Teaching
A fundraising initiative dedicated to meeting the needs of teachers in Arizona and abroad to ensure a higher quality education for children.
Medical Rescue
Obtains excess medical supplies and medicines from hospitals, urgent care centers, and doctor offices for shipment to developing countries.
Volunteer Distribution
Engages volunteers to process and distribute food, including preservation activities like dehydrating and canning, with products sent to developing countries.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Dehydrating and Canning Food for International Aid 2 activities
    • Food processing and preservation for international distribution
      Processes food through dehydrating, canning, and other preservation methods for distribution to developing regions and countries.
    • Food processing and preservation for international distribution
      Processes food through dehydrating, canning, and other preservation methods for distribution to developing regions and countries.
  • Medical Supply Redistribution for Youth 2 activities
    • Medical supply recovery and distribution
      Obtains excess medical supplies and medicines from hospitals and clinics that would otherwise be discarded, sorts and repackages them, and distributes them to qualified agencies serving individuals in need, including in developing countries.
    • Medical supply recovery and distribution
      Obtains excess medical supplies and medicines from hospitals and clinics that would otherwise be discarded, sorts and repackages them, and distributes them to qualified agencies serving individuals in need, including in developing countries; these activities occur daily.
  • Surplus Food Rescue and Redistribution 2 activities
    • Rescue and redistribution of surplus food
      Intercepts surplus food from community sources, rescues over 2.4 million pounds of fresh produce annually from landfills, and redistributes it to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
    • Rescue and redistribution of surplus food
      Intercepts surplus food from community sources, rescues over 2.4 million pounds of fresh produce annually from landfills, and redistributes it to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • Disaster and emergency hunger relief programs
      Operates disaster relief programs to support communities affected by crises, including a fund established to address hunger caused by the coronavirus in Arizona and using excess funds to rescue additional produce during emergencies.
  • Passive School Fundraising via Corporate Partnerships 1 activity
    • Youth and education initiatives
      Organizes fundraisers to provide food for children and support their health, and runs the Keeping Teachers Teaching initiative, which includes training for high school students interested in teaching careers.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Capacity building for local agencies and youth
      Supports hundreds of local agencies in food distribution efforts and provides training for high school students interested in teaching careers.
    • Hunger relief and disaster response programs
      Operates disaster relief programs and hunger relief initiatives, including a dedicated fund to address hunger caused by the coronavirus in Arizona and the use of excess funds to rescue additional produce; has provided over 2 million meals to more than 240,000 children.
    • Support for local agencies and community programs
      Supports hundreds of local agencies in food distribution efforts and runs giving programs focused on Arizona communities, including support for Black-owned and frontline businesses impacted by the pandemic.
    • Support for vulnerable populations and local businesses
      Runs programs to provide food and support to children, frontline businesses, and Black-owned businesses impacted by the pandemic, including organizing fundraisers to provide food for children and support community resilience in Arizona.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$106K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$110K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$109K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$933
Cash$933
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$933
Liquid reserves0.1 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

board members · 3
  • DERRICK MARTIN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • ENRIQUE ANGLADE — SECRETARY
  • PATRICK GILDER — PRESIDENT
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Amazon Smiles Partner — Partnered with Amazon Smiles to enable donors to support the organization through eligible purchases.
  • Doctor Offices Partner — Partner with doctor offices to collect excess medical supplies and medicines.
  • Feed Children Everywhere Partner — Organizing partner for the Arizona Hunger Relief Fund fundraiser.
  • Feed Children Everywhere Partner — Organizing the Keeping Teachers Teaching fundraiser
  • Feeding Hungry Children Partner — Collaborates with Feeding Hungry Children (FHC) to deliver food in conflict zones and support disaster relief.
  • Hospitals Partner — Partner with hospitals to collect excess medical supplies and medicines.
  • Reach Cause Network — Monthly giving community supporting hunger relief efforts.
  • Urgent Care Centers Partner — Partner with urgent care centers to collect excess medical supplies and medicines.
  • WECAUSE Network — Linked through shared social media handles and program participation under the WECAUSE network.
  • Wild Animal Sanctuary Partner — Shares office/warehouse space in Phoenix, AZ.
  • local food bank Partner — Partners with a local food bank to distribute free produce through its network of community partners.