NonprofitsNadias Initiative Inc

International, Foreign Affairs & National Security

Nadias Initiative Inc

HIXSON, TN

Total revenue

$6.0M

Total expenses

$2.5M

Net assets

$7.8M

Grants received

$670K

17 grants

EIN

823855510

Tax year

2024

Mission

Rebuilding communities in crisis and advocating for survivors of sexual violence.

Programs

2 programs

Advocacythe organization advocates- at the local, national, and international levels - for resources and policy changes needed to protect and support survivors of sexual violence and rebuild communities in crisis. The organization collaborates with global leaders, governments, and international organizations to raise awareness and direct critical funding necessary to making positive, meaningful change.raising global awareness and fighting for the elimination of conflict related sexual violence (crsv) - the organization advocates for stronger international accountability mechanisms, amplifying survivor voices, and ensuring that crsv is recognized and eradicated as a weapon of war.justice and accountability - the organization advocates for the prosecution of isis members and other perpetrators of mass atrocities, supporting survivors in accessing justice, and advocating for the rescue and reintegration of missing yazidis.women's empowerment and gender equality - the organization advocates for women's empowerment, global gender equality, an end to violence against women, and the provision of reparations to survivors of sexual violence.locally-led, sustainable development for post-conflict communities - the organization advocates for empowering local actors to lead recovery efforts by strengthening grassroots capacity, supporting community-driven development, and promoting long-term sustainability in post-conflict settings.genocide prevention - the organization advocates for genocide awareness and prevention, including the formal recognition of the yazidi genocide by nation states and international bodies.

Expenses: $844KGrants: $30K

Women's centerone of the organization's flagship initiatives, opened in 2024, the women's center serves as a hub for women's empowerment in sinjar. Designed to address the unique and intersectional challenges of women and girls in the region, including survivors of isis captivity, the center provides a safe, accessible, and inclusive space where they can recover from trauma, access vital services, and lead transformative change within their communities. Guided by the organization's survivor-centric and community-driven approach, the center will offer a comprehensive array of services, including livelihood support, education, healthcare, mental health and psychosocial support (mhpss), legal aid, shelter, and capacity building in leadership and advocacy. Over the next three years, the organization will strengthen the center's capacity, expand its programming, and ensure it is accessible to all women and girls in sinjar.

Expenses: $344KGrants: $216K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$6.0M
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$1K
Total revenue$6.0M

Expenses

Grants paid$434K
Salaries & benefits$1.1M
Fundraising$135K
Other expenses$987K
Total expenses$2.5M
Total assets$7.8M
Net assets$7.8M

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

NADIA MURAD

PRESIDENT

Board

$248K

30 hrs/wk

ABID SHAMDEEN

CO-FOUNDER & STRATEGIC ADVISOR

Board

$156K

40 hrs/wk

BRANDON LEIGH JACOBSEN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$150K

40 hrs/wk

KASH GHASHGHAI

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

AMANDA NGUYEN

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

GREGOIRE THERY

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

AMBASSADOR PHILIPPE ETIENNE

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

ELIZABETH BOHART

DIRECTOR

Board

2 hrs/wk

KERRY PROPPER

SECRETARY AND TREASURER

Board

5 hrs/wk

KIRBY NEUNER

DIR. OF DEVELOPMENT & IMPACT

Staff

$125K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

SINJAR UNITED CIVILIZATION COMPANY

CONSTRUCTION

$360K

NADIA MURAD

ADVOCACY & CONSULTING SERVICES

$248K

MOSTAQBALSHAMAL

CONSTRUCTION

$232K

LOVELETTE CONSULTING BV

FINANCE & OPERATIONS CONSULTING

$102K

ASTREA COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

COMMUNICATIONS & CONSULTING SERVICES

$102K

Grants received

Showing 17 of 17

FromAmountPurposeYear
$100K
EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS
2024
$43K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$40K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$2K
establishment of the Women's Centre, specifically for the provision of mental health and psychosocial support, to include hiring and training of trauma counselors in the community, in partnership with the Center for Victims of Torture
2023
$88K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
$99K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$147K
Unrestricted
2020
$50K
MEDICAL CLINIC
2020
$11K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$5K
general support
2020
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2018
$20K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018

Funded by

$670K from 9 funders · 17 grants · 2018–2024

Network For Good

$417K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Gates Foundation

$100K · 1 grant · 2024

Mercury One Inc

$50K · 1 grant · 2020

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$31K · 2 grants · 2018–2020

The Catherine B Reynolds

$25K · 1 grant · 2018

American Online Giving Foundation Inc

$25K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

The Antelope Foundation Inc

$5K · 1 grant · 2020

Details

EIN823855510
NTEE codeQ33
Subsection03
Ruling date2019-01
Formed2018
Employees5
Volunteers10
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