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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$7,133,833
Total expenses
$6,555,137
Contributions and grants received
$6,931,927
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$117,075
Investment income
$132,025
Other revenue
-$47,194
Total assets, end of year
$10,939,146
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,145,086
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$8,794,060
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$5,270,532
Management and general expenses
$414,594
Fundraising expenses
$870,011
Program service expenses (Part III)
$5,270,532

Program services were 80.4% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $698,280

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $995,693

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $5,237,954

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $584,817

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE

    total $117,075 · related or exempt $117,075

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $100,682 · excluded $100,682

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $375,162

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $343,819

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $31,343

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $31,343 · excluded $31,343

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $156,479

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $698,280

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $203,673

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$47,194 · excluded -$47,194

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $553,243 · program services $426,309 · management and general $39,040 · fundraising $87,894

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,534,330 · program services $1,992,205 · management and general $179,586 · fundraising $362,539

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $99,949 · program services $82,598 · management and general $977 · fundraising $16,374

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $229,364 · program services $198,476 · management and general $9,631 · fundraising $21,257

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $258,919 · program services $205,578 · management and general $17,207 · fundraising $36,134

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $73,858 · management and general $73,858

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $8,949 · management and general $8,949

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $612,797 · program services $551,083 · management and general $34,313 · fundraising $27,401

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,856 · management and general $1,856

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $79,105 · program services $40,118 · management and general $13,550 · fundraising $25,437

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $58,457 · program services $24,489 · management and general $2,915 · fundraising $31,053

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $440,220 · program services $390,085 · management and general $13,104 · fundraising $37,031

  • 17 · Travel

    total $24,714 · program services $23,205 · management and general $603 · fundraising $906

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $144,350 · program services $139,333 · management and general $3,583 · fundraising $1,434

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $14,053 · program services $11,484 · management and general $29 · fundraising $2,540

  • 24a · Other expenses: FOOD

    total $449,569 · program services $449,569

  • 24b · Other expenses: GUEST ASSISTANCE

    total $328,439 · program services $328,308 · management and general $98 · fundraising $33

  • 24c · Other expenses: PROGRAM SUPPLIES

    total $196,814 · program services $134,205 · management and general $2,001 · fundraising $60,608

  • 24d · Other expenses: PERSONAL CARE

    total $133,691 · program services $133,691

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $312,460 · program services $139,796 · management and general $13,294 · fundraising $159,370

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $4,132,494 · end of year $4,193,923

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $501,750 · end of year $516,563

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $614,708

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $6,870 · end of year $2,408

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

    $3,360,687

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

    $1,668,646

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $1,673,461 · end of year $1,692,041

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $2,091,491 · end of year $2,387,655

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,654,878 · end of year $1,531,848

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $394,350 · end of year $547,945

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $27,500 · end of year $48,500

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,647,603 · end of year $1,548,641

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,891,491 · end of year $8,694,060

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $100,000 · end of year $100,000

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE (WLP) INSPIRES HOPE AND SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-SUSTAINING SKILLS FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, AND POVERTY. WE CREATE A SAFE, WELCOMING DAY SHELTER COMMUNITY IN WHICH WE RESPECT THE DIGNITY OF OUR GUESTS. WE BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, INTEGRATED SERVICES FOCUSED ON NUTRITION, HEALTH, HOUSING, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. IN THE EFFORT TO ERADICATE HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, AND POVERTY AMONG WOMEN, WLP IS A VISIONARY, COLLABORATIVE LEADER, AND PARTNER IN GREATER BOSTON. WITH A UNIQUE, RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN SERVICE MODEL, WE PROVIDE WOMEN WITH A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IMPROVED HEALTH, HOUSING, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE IS A LOW-THRESHOLD DAY SHELTER AND ADVOCACY CENTER FOR ANYONE WHO IDENTIFIES AS A WOMAN REGARDLESS OF HER RACE, IMMIGRATION STATUS, RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, OR SOBRIETY. WE HAVE NO INTAKE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY, SO VULNERABLE WOMEN WITH TRAUMA HISTORIES AND SEVERE MENT

Activities or mission (Part I)

SAFE, LOW BARRIER DAY SHELTER AND ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDING MEALS AND CRITICAL SERVICES TO WOMEN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, HUNGER, OR POVERTY.

  • MEALS: HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY ARE THE PRIMARY REASONS WOMEN COME TO EAT THE HEARTY, HEALTY, AND DELICIOUS FOOD THAT RELIEVES THEIR PANGS OF HUNGER AND MEETS THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR WOMEN WITH LITTLE OR NO OTHER ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD. EACH DAY STARTS WITH FRESH FRUIT AND HOT CEREAL THAT GIVES WOMEN ENERGY AND DETERMINATION TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES IN OTHER WAYS. LUNCHES ARE SERVED RESTAURANT-STYLE AND ALWAYS INCLUDE A LEAN PROTEIN ENTRE, A VEGETARIAN OPTION, WHOLE GRAINS, VEGETABLES, SALAD, FRUIT, AND DESSERT. MEALS ARE ENJOYED IN A WARM, WELCOMING DINING COMMUNITY WHERE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TAKE TIME TO ENGAGE WITH GUESTS TO HELP SOLVE PROBLEMS AND DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS.

    Expenses $1,430,682

  • GUEST SERVICES: ALL SERVICES AND CARE ARE GIVEN IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED MANNER. THE SHELTER IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM. WE PROVIDE HOT SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, TOILETRIES AND EMERGENCY CLOTHING, BASIC NEEDS ALL WHILE COORDINATING AND DELIVERING EFFECTIVE SERVICES THAT HELP WOMEN ACHIEVE GREATER STABILITY. FREE ON-SITE MEDICAL CARE IS PROVIDED BY BOSTON HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS. WE OFFER HELATH & WELLNESS WORKSHOPS, GROUP OUTINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS, ART CLASSES, MEDITATION, LITERACY & WRITING CLASSES, AND MUCH MORE TO EMPOWER WOMEN. MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTIES & HOLIDAYS ARE CELEBRATED WITH FESTIVE MEALS AND GIFTS.

    Expenses $1,047,156

  • ADVOCACY: ADVOCATES MEET INDIVIDUALLY GIVING EXPERT ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE ON HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCES, AND OTHER CRITICAL CONCERNS. WE VISIT WOMEN HOSPITALIZED OR HOMEBOUNT, AND ACCOMPANY WOMEN TO MEDICAL, HOUSING, AND LEGAL APPOINTMNETS. EMERGENCY FUNDS PAY FOR URGENT UTILITY BILLS, BACK RENT, PRESCRIPTIONS, TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS, AND MORE. PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS IS A PRIORITY SO WE WORK WITH EVERY WOMAN RECENTLY HOUSED TO LIVE ON A BUDGET, HELP THOSE AT RISK OF EVICTION, OR NEED TO MOVE FROM UNSAFE OR SUBSTANDARD HOUSING, AND THOSE WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE. AN ADVOCATE HELPS HOMELESS GUESTS COMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND HANDLE THE COMPLICATED AND LENGTHY PROCESS TO OBTAIN LOW INCOME HOUSING.

    Expenses $1,569,529

  • WELLNESS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OFFER GUESTS FREE, ON-SITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR URGENT AND CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. WE OFFER DUAL RECOVERY PROGRAMMING FOR GUESTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS--AT LEAST ONE RECOVERY CLASS IS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY, SIX DAYS A WEEK. A PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN, AND CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST ASSIST OUR GUESTS BY BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS, CONDUCTING SOFT ASSESSMENTS, AND CRAFTING INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS. WLP ALSO PROVIDES REFERRALS AND DIRECT ENTRY TO HOSPITALS AND OUTSIDE PROGRAMS. WLP'S INTEGRATED WELLNESS PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDES THERAPEUTIC ART AND MOVEMENT CLASSES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BOOST OUR GUESTS' MIND-BODY CONNECTION, IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, AND DEVELOP THEIR EMOTIONAL REGULATION.

    Expenses $1,223,165 · Revenue $117,075

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

Listed in Part VII

  • JENNIFER HANLON-WIGON

    CHIEF EXEC.

    Total calculated
    $292,883
    From this org
    $278,027
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,856
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $278,027
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,856
    Filer's total
    $292,883

  • NANCY ARMSTRONG

    CHIEF PROG.

    Total calculated
    $200,408
    From this org
    $190,476
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,932
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $190,476
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,932
    Filer's total
    $200,408

  • PAULA WHITE

    CHIEF DEV. O

    Total calculated
    $165,104
    From this org
    $159,201
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,903
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $159,201
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $5,903
    Filer's total
    $165,104

  • ANNE RICKARD JACKOWITZ

    CHIEF STRAT.

    Total calculated
    $137,983
    From this org
    $128,976
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,007
    Hours/week
    40

  • CLEMIA C BRITTENUM

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • KATE GALLIVAN

    VICE PRESIDE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • JULIE HAASE

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • MARIANN YOUNISS

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • CASEY BAINES

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MELISSA BERRY-WOODS PHD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ELIZABETH BURKS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MARY CARTY

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JENNIFER CULHANE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JANINE DANIELSON

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • RACHEL FELIX

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • EILEEN HSU-BALZER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CHRISTINE LETTS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CAROLYN PELZEL

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GLENN QUIRION

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • AUDREY SHELTO

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DERRI SHTASEL MD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

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 · 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
22 January 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202520259349300207

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