Mission
World Encounter is a nonprofit organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota, dedicated to creating sustainable economic growth for women entrepreneurs globally. By offering microloans, peer support, and business coaching, we empower women in rural Tanzania to build their businesses and enhance their communities.
Basic Information
Founded in
1996
EIN
41-1847206
Total Assets
$135.4 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance
Success Circles
Each woman receiving a microloan participates in a Success Circle for mentorship and support.
Meet Our Entrepreneurs
Learn about personal stories of women like Rehema and Grace who have transformed their lives.
Join Our Community
Become part of the growing community of volunteers and investors who support World Encounter.
Impact Stats
Total Number
Women Served
Over 4,000 women have been served through our programs.
Total Number of Villages
Villages Transformed
Our impact has reached and transformed 14 villages.
Total Lives Impacted
Lives Impacted
Over 30,000 lives have been significantly impacted by our initiatives.
Our Programs
Microloan and Mentoring Program
Our flagship program that provides women with microloans and business coaching.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Inner-Circle Leaders
Lead a group of volunteers in our ambassador program to advocate for our mission.
Learn MoreMIP Score (Beta)
The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.
The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.
Overall Score
43
34
/100
Program Expense Ratio
81.96%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.4372
10
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.4051
6
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 244.8K | 99.66% |
| Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
| Investment Income | 834 | 0.34% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Revenue | 245.6K | 100.00% |