Women Partnering

“THE ORGANIZATION HIRED JENNIFER TAYLOR, OF SISTER'S OF SAINT FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, FOR CONTRACTED executive director SERVICES, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023. SISTER'S OF SAINT FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS WAS PAID $117,343 DURING THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR FOR THE SERVICES PROVIDED. JENNIFER TAYLOR RECEIVED COMPENSATION THROUGH SISTERS OF SAINT FRANCIS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE FILING ORGANIZATION, FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023, FOR THE AMOUNT OF $52,838. THE COST OF THE CONTRACTED SERVICES FOR THE calendar YEAR ARE REFLECTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11A.”

“the sole member OF WOMEN PARTNERING, INC. IS THE SISTERS OF SAINT FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS, INC., A COLORADO NONPROFIT CORPORATION.”

“The Sisters of Saint Francis of Colorado Springs, Inc. may elect one or more members of the governing body.”

“Decisions of the governing body are subject to approval by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Colorado Springs, Inc. The decisions that are subject to approval are as follows: approval of the corporation's annual budget, appointment and removal of members of the board of directors and officers, approval of the articles of incorporation and bylaws (and amendments), approval of a change of purpose, approval of the sale or transfer of real or personal property, and approval of the merger, consolidation, or dissolution of the corporation.”

“Members of the Women Partnering finance committee present the final draft of the tax form 990 to the Women Partnering board who then approves the final draft. The president of the Women Partnering Corporation then authorizes the accounting firm to electronically file the return.”

“Annually, the chairperson of the Women Partnering board reviews the conflict of interest policy with the board members, which requires that: Each board member and officer of the corporation provide the board periodically with knowledge of any situation which is or appears to be in conflict with his or her responsibilities to the corporation, or association with (a) any agency associated with the corporation, or (b) the corporate office(s) of the system of which the agencies or corporations are members. The Secretary of the Corporation circulates the Conflict of Interest Policy Document to each board member and officer of the Corporation with the direction that any such board member and officer report and disclose to the Board in writing, as soon as practical, but no less frequently than annually, anything involving a conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest with his or her duties to the Corporation. Each board member and officer also agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the information that is gained during the course of my service to Women Partnering and to use that information only to fulfill her/his fiduciary duty to the corporation. In addition, during the board orientation for each new board member, this policy is reviewed and each board member is required to sign the Conflict of Interest Statement.”

“In all of Women Partnering's presentations to the public, they communicate that their Form 990 is available for review. Upon request, they provide this document in printed form. This document is also available on Guide Star. In all of their presentations to the public, they communicate that their articles bylaws governing policies (including Conflict of Interest policy), and financial statements are available for review. Should potential grantors and/or donors request copies, we do provide these in printed or electronic form.”

“THE PRIOR YEAR RETURN (2022 FORM 990) WAS FILED REPORTING WAGES PAID TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER EMPLOYEES, AS PAID UNDER A COMMON PAYMASTER WITH ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION, THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS. THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS WAS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD, FILING ALL PERTINENT TAX DOCUMENTS ON A QUARTERLY AND ANNUAL BASIS AS NEEDED INCLUDING MAKING REQUIRED TAX DEPOSITS. HOWEVER, AS THE INDIVIDUALS MET THE DEFINITION OF COMMON LAW EMPLOYEES, THEIR SALARIES/WAGES WERE REFLECTED ON WOMEN PARTNERING'S 2022 FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1, AND FORM 990 PART IX, LINES 5 TO LINE 10, AS INSTRUCTED PER IRS GUIDELINES. THE TOTAL REPORTED ON 2023 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 15, PRIOR YEAR column REFLECTS THIS PRIOR YEAR COMMON PAYMASTER REPORTING. FOR THE 2023 REPORTING YEAR, IT WAS DETERMINED WOMEN PARTNERING OPERATED UNDER A CONTRACTED SERVICE AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE CONTRACTED EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION, WITH ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS. THE FEES PAID TO THE SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS OF COLORADO SPRINGS HAVE BEEN REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11A AS CONTRACTED MANAGEMENT FEES. THE TOTAL REPORTED ON 2023 FORM 990, PART I, LINE 15, CURRENT YEAR COLUMN REFLECTS THIS CONTRACTED SERVICE ARRANGEMENT, WHEREBY WOMEN PARTNERING DID NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR AND PAID NO SALARIES, BENEFITS, or PAYROLL TAXES.”

“Organization's Mission (Continuation) This network works with others to provide services to those financially vulnerable women and children, raise awareness of their plight, and, where appropriate and subject to applicable IRS limits, advocate policy change on their behalf.”

“Program Service (Continuation) Assistance is given in order to prevent occupancy eviction or utilities turn off and assist with other basic needs. The women are engaged in an individual development plan through which Women Partnering links them with critical resources in the community while assisting them with basic needs. Through Women Partnering's connections with the broader community, they can facilitate a collateral match process in which their financial assistance is matched on average by a 1-1 ratio by community resources (money and durable medical and basic goods).”

“Program Service (Continuation) It is two dimensional: a) Woman's Story Gathering at Mount St. Francis which invites women to share their spiritual journey through scripture prayer, ritual, and reflection. All of the programs encourage participants of various faith traditions to find the sacred in themselves and in all of life. The vision of Woman's Story is spiritual renewal through connecting more deeply with God and with one another. This group is planned and led by members of the Woman's Story Core Group and volunteers; b). Woman's Story Retreat which is a day retreat held annually at Mount St. Francis for women. It is designed as a time for women to come together and through sharing and reflecting, experience connectedness and spiritual renewal. limits, advocate policy change and implementation on their BEHALF.”

“Program Service (Continuation) Women Partnering integrates life-skill development through 1-1 mentoring, drop-in centers, enrichment days, and Children's Life Skill, Literacy classes and JOOI Club-- Junior Optimist Octagon International Club - "Kidz Partnering". Through Women Partnering's spiritual networking, they provide group opportunities that advance spiritual well-being. Through community networking, Women Partnering grows relationships with organizations in the community to ensure better service, increased collaboration, and less duplication. Through policy networking, Women Partnering partners with groups in the community and beyond to raise awareness of the plight of financially vulnerable women and children, and where appropriate and subject to IRS limits, advocate policy change and implementation on their BEHALF.”

“WP provided financially vulnerable women with support, community resources and education/tools to increase their overall health. WP also implemented processes that narrowed the health equity gap and allowed every women to achieve the opportunity to attain holistic health. WP ensured transportation to and from WP appointments and other community programs were available by providing information about free transportation, providing bus vouchers, or a transportation stipend. WP scheduled appointments with members that worked within job schedules and other commitments. WP provided education to our partners on how to prepare for doctor appointments. WP assisted with Medicaid applications and ensured their updated information was in the Medicaid Portal. The Enrichment / Drop-in Series focused on the topic of wellness, communication, and information that was partner driven. Women that lived outside of Colorado Springs were served by conducting meetings by zoom or phone. WP is always mindful of our partners and kids with disabilities. WP always made appropriate accommodation to ensure all can participate in activities provided that they wish to attend. By providing support, the tools and education financially vulnerable women become economically sustainable and strong members of the community.”

“Column (a) beginning year balance: line 17, accounts payable, was adjusted to reclassify the related party payable balance to other liabilities, line 25.”

“There has been no change in the selection of a financial statement auditor or in the review of the financial statement audit, from prior years.”