NonprofitsGiving Words Inc

Public & Societal Benefit

Giving Words Inc

GORDONSVILLE, VA

Total revenue

$216K

Total expenses

$194K

Net assets

$95K

Grants received

$172K

15 grants

EIN

823581429

Tax year

2024

Mission

Assisting young or single mothers as well as the elderly

Programs

3 programs

Car gifting program 2024: also, we repair donated cars to give away. As of january 2024 until december 2024, giving words has given away 10 cars to mothers in need. Currently, we accept private donations of cars, but we have created a partnership with carter myers automotive, a business that houses over 28 virginia dealerships. Not only have they repaired cars for us when a certain dealership, such as subaru, was necessary, but they also have assisted our mothers with wise purchases and plan to help us in the acquisition of affordable, but reliable used cars for our increased demand. Every car that we give away is inspected, detailed, and thoroughly checked over by an auto mechanic. This year, a cma subaru dealership, in richmond chose to sponsor giving words in their "subaru share the love" event in december 2024. For every subaru sold that dealership, they will donate 300 to giving words.

Expenses: $28K

Financial resource program 2024: we recognize that all families incur irregular expenses that demand additional resources; single mothers often do not have that cushion. We strive to make connections with community businesses, local churches, and other non-profits so the mothers do not have to figure out where to go next. If we can connect them to a resource that is already available, like a local food bank or social services, we do so. If that service is unavailable or underrepresented, we find a method to meet that need. This past year, we gave away school supplies, diapers, and wipes, hosted a cookie and craft party, provided free lay and professional counseling, and offered free clothing, furniture, and household items to mothers and their children through local consignment shops and private donations. For all these services, we pay for them or receive them free of charge.

Expenses: $23K

Student give back program 2024: since this program started, we have been able to give back to the school systems that serve our single mothers. We have had the opportunity to give 5 cars to students as well as gift 10 craftsman tool kits to students as well. Responses from our mothers 1.these times are very hard. I'm eternally grateful for giving words and all they do to help single mothers like me thrive and bounce back. Just knowing i'm not alone & that i have a great group of people praying for me and pushing me through has meant so much to me. 2.i want everyone to know how giving words helped me and my 10 year old daughter at the time of need. I only have one vehicle and it needed a lot of work done to it. I couldn't afford to fix it because i am a single mother taking care of everything. I called them for help and they put my car in the shop and had it fixed for me. I was so blessed i want to thank giving words for being there for me and my daughter. They are awesome. 3.giving words has meant so much to me. Being a newly single mom has been so scary and hard for me. Giving words came and brought back more confidence and gave me more courage to simply believe. Importantly it's caused me just to have a little more faith and not to panic. And to truly trust god with my whole life. Today i have more courage that rebuilding from the ground up isn't so bad. Everything takes time." 4.i was a single homeless mother struggling with making ends meet after coming out of a very toxic violent domestic relationship. I ran to the shelter for help, i had hit rock bottom and lost my job, my car, my place and struggling with addiction. I decided that enough was enough. I'm in 90 days of recovery, and i ended up reaching out to local churches for help. Giving words ended up donating me and my son a car and it changed my whole life. I got my life back and in order and got a new place and a new job. I have ever since been even stronger in my sobriety and giving my life to christ. I am proof that no matter how hard life may get for any mothers out here, you can pull yourself out. God carried me through so much and i guess the reason why i only saw my footprints in the sand was because he was carrying me the whole time trust god, trust the process and trust that his workers like giving words will be there to help thank you so much giving words, you guys are truly his workers of faith may you be blessed tenfold 5.i reached out to giving words because i was in a situation where my vehicle was practically deemed unsafe. After losing my husband tragically in october of 2024 i was out of work and had no way of getting to a job to be able to pay for my mortgage, bills and necessary items for my children and myself. Allison and eddie helped me through the process and gave me hope now that i have received such a blessing from giving words, i am able to have reliable transportation to care for myself and my children. If not for this program i wouldn't have been able to get to work to pay my mortgage and i would still be in foreclosure of my home. My children and i would like to thank everyone who helped in this process we are eternally grateful.

Expenses: $2K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$216K
Program service revenue
Investment income$768
Other revenue
Total revenue$216K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$75K
Fundraising$39K
Other expenses$119K
Total expenses$194K
Total assets$97K
Net assets$95K

People

4 listed

NameRoleCompensation

SAMUEL E BROWN III

EXECUTIVE DI

Board

$70K

40 hrs/wk

SARA AMICK

ASSISTANT SE

Board

3 hrs/wk

VIRGINIA BROWN

SECRETARY

Board

5 hrs/wk

BYRAN MOBLEY

ASSISTANT DI

Board

3 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 15 of 15

FromAmountPurposeYear
$33K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$7K
CHARITABLE GRANT
2024
$27K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$10K
GIVING WORDS TRANSPORTATION EXPANSION PROGRAM
2023
$22K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$15K
EMPLOYEE SURVEY YEAR END GIFT
2022
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$8K
LOUISA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION NEEDS
2020
$8K
GENERAL PURPOSES
2020
$2K
PROVIDE A WEEKEND SUMMER GO MOM TEAM FAMILY RETREAT FOR SINGLE PARENTS, AND THEIR CHILDREN
2020
$1K
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND RESOURCES TO SINGLE AND YOUNG MOTHERS HELPING RAISE CHILDREN IN A HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT
2019
$1K
PROVIDE SINGLE MOTHERS WITH VARIOUS NEEDS
2019

Funded by

$172K from 7 funders · 15 grants · 2019–2024

Washington Forrest Foundation

$92K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Sentara Health

$25K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$19K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Charlottesville Area Community

$16K · 2 grants · 2020

Changex United States Inc

$7K · 1 grant · 2024

American Woodmark Foundation Inc

$4K · 3 grants · 2019–2020

Details

EIN823581429
NTEE codeW12
Subsection03
Ruling date2018-02
Formed2017
Employees1
Volunteers20
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