We Are Her

What it reported doing in 2025

Grief is a profoundly personal and challenging journey, particularly when it comes to the loss of a child or the death of a parent or sibling for a young person. Our program Why ME? recognizes the unique needs and experiences of mothers grieving the loss of a child and youth who have lost a parent or a sibling. Our program is structured to provide a holistic approach to grief support, encompassing various elements that cater to the emotional, psychological, and social needs of participants. Our program includes psychoeducational workshops and seminars that focus on understanding grief, managing emotions, enhancing resilience, and promoting self-care. These educational sessions equip participants with knowledge and skills to navigate their grief journey more effectively. We engage with the community through outreach programs, awareness campaigns, and partnerships with local organizations to raise awareness about grief, mental health, and the importance of supportive resources for individuals and families facing loss. Central to our program is a strong focus on mental health, recognizing that grief can significantly impact one's emotional well-being and psychological resilience. We collaborate with mental health professionals, psychiatrists, and counselors to provide comprehensive mental health assessments, screenings, and interventions as needed. Our goal is to address underlying mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and complicated grief, and ensure that participants receive appropriate treatment and support. We have assisted over 412 participants who have experienced positive changes in various aspects of their lives, including emotional healing, improved coping skills, and improved mental help. Our commitment to addressing mental health alongside grief ensures that participants receive holistic care that honors their emotional well-being and fosters long-term recovery and growth.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 75.1%; rating input score 75
• Program expense ratio: 80.2%; rating input score 80
• Fundraising efficiency: $41.36 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 71; 71st percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 90.9%; rating input score 91; 15th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 4 of 7 controls in place; rating input score 57
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 6.3%; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.18; rating input score 11; 11th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 77; 77th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 0%; rating input score 67; 67th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 0.1% per year; rating input score 100; 29th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 2.6% per year; rating input score 100; 34th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 42.5% per year; rating input score 100; 94th percentile among comparable filings