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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by FORE WOMEN.

Totals

Total revenue
$14,075,151
Total expenses
$13,162,809
Contributions and grants received
$13,700,396
Grants paid
$2,236,441
Program service revenue
$6,921
Investment income
$263,998
Other revenue
$103,836
Total assets, end of year
$22,637,993
Total liabilities, end of year
$10,634,217
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$12,003,776
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$12,499,942
Management and general expenses
$320,731
Fundraising expenses
$342,136
Program service expenses (Part III)
$12,499,942

Program services were 95.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $2,301,621

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $11,398,775

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $8,923,514

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE

    total $6,921 · related or exempt $6,921

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $263,998 · excluded $263,998

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $8,937,357

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $8,940,944

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total -$3,587 · related or exempt -$3,587

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $107,423 · excluded $107,423

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $107,423

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $2,236,441 · program services $2,236,441

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $405,819 · program services $382,176 · management and general $5,080 · fundraising $18,563

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $4,381,807 · program services $4,121,558 · management and general $55,996 · fundraising $204,253

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $813,218 · program services $783,425 · management and general $5,927 · fundraising $23,866

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $389,598 · program services $369,397 · management and general $4,501 · fundraising $15,700

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $72,853 · management and general $72,853

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $32,393 · program services $32,393

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $26,250 · fundraising $26,250

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $71,373 · management and general $71,373

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $439,579 · program services $432,275 · management and general $2,958 · fundraising $4,346

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $9,798 · program services $9,246 · fundraising $552

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $160,941 · program services $146,480 · management and general $1,310 · fundraising $13,151

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $135,690 · program services $132,634 · management and general $2,866 · fundraising $190

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $2,511,871 · program services $2,497,042 · management and general $10,806 · fundraising $4,023

  • 17 · Travel

    total $39,821 · program services $38,098 · management and general $199 · fundraising $1,524

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $50,000 · management and general $50,000

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $88,152 · program services $74,199 · management and general $13,248 · fundraising $705

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $701,014 · program services $685,455 · management and general $10,720 · fundraising $4,839

  • 24a · Other expenses: OTHER EXPENSES

    total $466,588 · program services $433,574 · management and general $11,587 · fundraising $21,427

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM EXPENSES

    total $65,832 · program services $65,643 · fundraising $189

  • 24c · Other expenses: DONATED GOODS

    total $32,108 · program services $32,108

  • 24d · Other expenses: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN

    total $31,663 · program services $27,798 · management and general $1,307 · fundraising $2,558

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,542,979 · end of year $586,207

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $819,420 · end of year $3,007,159

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $664,486 · end of year $618,867

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $433,319 · end of year $18,092

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,871,981

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,557,416

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $402,717 · end of year $314,565

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $8,407,476 · end of year $10,116,463

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $9,546,006 · end of year $7,976,640

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $1,256,021 · end of year $1,851,968

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $539,639 · end of year $539,639

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $9,719,219 · end of year $8,242,610

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $10,121,798 · end of year $11,663,850

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $179,726 · end of year $339,926

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

NCJW|LA ENSURES ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND EQUITY FOR WOMEN IN LOS ANGELES THROUGH DIRECT CASH ASSISTANCE, SKILL BUILDING, AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES THAT SAFEGUARD WOMEN'S FINANCIAL STABILITY AND PROSPERITY. WE WORK IN COMMUNITY WITH WOMEN TO CREATE A LOS ANGELES WHEREIN ALL WOMEN SUCCEED FINANCIALLY, PHYSICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. WE BELIEVE WHEN WOMEN ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND STABILITY, WE WILL DISRUPT SYSTEMS THAT PERPETUATE POVERTY AND BUILD A LOS ANGELES WHERE EVERYONE THRIVES.WHEN WOMEN THRIVE, WE ALL BENEFIT.

Activities or mission (Part I)

ADVANCING ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND EQUITY FOR WORKING WOMEN IN LOS ANGELES.

  • COUNCIL THRIFT SHOPS:OPERATED BY NCJW | LA FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS, THE COUNCIL SHOPS GENERATE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF NCJW | LA'S UNRESTRICTED OPERATING BUDGET. AS A DIRECT COMMUNITY SERVICE, THE COUNCIL SHOPS SUPPORT THE CLOTHING GIFT CARDS PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES CLOTHING AND HOME GOODS TO PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOS ANGELES-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES, INCLUDING SHELTERS AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS, AMONG OTHERS.

    Expenses $8,378,332 · Revenue -$3,587

  • THE CRITICAL RESPONSE PROGRAM: IN 2023-24, THIS PROGRAM INCLUDED RENTAL ASSISTANCE, GUARANTEED INCOME PILOTS, AND CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD ASSISTANCE.

    Expenses $3,043,638 · Grants $2,166,566

  • ENRICHMENT SERVICES:MOMS WELLNESS NETWORK - MONTHLY FACILITATED MEETINGS FOR MOMS PARTICIPATING IN OTHER NCJW|LA SERVICES. IN 2023-24, PARTICIPANTS MET MONTHLY FOR FACILITATED CONVERSATION AND WORKSHOPS WITH DINNER AND CHILDCARE PROVIDED TO ALL PARTICIPANTS (22 PARTICIPANTS PER YEAR).SCHOLARSHIPS - FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA STUDENTS, INCLUDING AWARDS SPECIFICALLY FOR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS AND STUDENTS PURSUING VOCATIONAL DEGREES, TEACHING CREDENTIALS, NURSING DEGREES AND FOR FEMALE STUDENTS WHO ARE RETURNING TO SCHOOL AFTER AN EXTENDED TIME OFF (25 RECIPIENTS PER YEAR).

    Expenses $669,089 · Grants $60,554

  • ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (ACE):ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT (ACE) AT NCJW | LA IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING A JUST SOCIETY AND ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES THROUGH EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING. MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN AN ANNUAL LOBBY DAY, FOCUSING ON PROGRESSIVE POLICIES THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND EQUITY FOR WOMEN IN LOS ANGELES. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE ADVOCATING FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY, A FAIR ECONOMY, TAX REFORMS, AND ROBUST WORK PROTECTIONS. NCJW | LA PRIORITIZES COMPREHENSIVE REFORMS ACROSS LOCAL TO NATIONAL PLATFORMS TO TACKLE WAGE DISPARITIES, HOUSING INEQUITIES, CHILDCARE ACCESSIBILITY, HEALTHCARE ACCESS, AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE. THROUGH ADVOCACY FOR INCLUSIVE FINANCIAL SYSTEMS AND PROGRESSIVE TAXATION, NCJW | LA TIRELESSLY WORK TOWARDS FOSTERING A MORE JUST SOCIETY WHERE ALL WOMEN CAN THRIVE ECONOMICALLY, SOCIALLY, AND EMOTIONALLY. NCJW | LA'S ADVOCACY WORK RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THESE ISSUES THROUGH CAMPAIGNS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS. A KEY COMPONENT OF THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM IS THE ADVOCACY TRAINING PROJECT (ATP), A HANDS-ON, INTERACTIVE, MULTI-LEVEL COURSE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS AND HELP THEM TRANSLATE THEIR PASSION FOR A CAUSE INTO TANGIBLE ACTION AND ADVOCACY. EACH YEAR, ATP EMPOWERS 75-100 PARTICIPANTS TO BECOME EFFECTIVE ADVOCATES FOR CHANGE.

    Expenses $408,883 · Grants $9,321 · Revenue $6,921

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • PAMELA BROWN

    BOARD PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

  • SANDRA FLUKE

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • LINDSEY BERMAN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • HELEN DAVIDOV

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • TILLEY FINE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • NANCY ANTONIOU

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • SUSAN ISAACS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • KIYOMI KOWALSKI

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • MARSHA MITCHELL

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • NANCY SCHER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • PATTY TOVAR

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • FANYA WERNICKE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • JULIE FRIEDMAN

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • MARJORIE GILBERG

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $228,176
    From this org
    $214,585
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,591
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $214,585
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,591
    Filer's total
    $228,176

  • SOFIYA DUBINSKY

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $170,515
    From this org
    $156,924
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,591
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $156,924
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,591
    Filer's total
    $170,515

  • RACHEL RESNICK

    CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $143,330
    From this org
    $129,739
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,591
    Hours/week
    40

  • JILL SAGER

    DIRECTOR OF RETAIL OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $159,836
    From this org
    $151,328
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,508
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $151,328
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,508
    Filer's total
    $159,836

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
15 May 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202521359349315377

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