Boston Womens Health Book Collective Inc
- Assets
- $256.4k
- Revenue
- $143.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Newton Center, MA
- Founding
- 08/1973
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 23-7274169
Organization Overview
Boston Womens Health Book Collective Inc, operating under the name BWHBC Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS), is located in Newton Center, MA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (E86) the organization is classified as: Patient & Family Support, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. BWHBC Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS) is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, BWHBC Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS) generated $143.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $101.9k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (16.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BOSTON WOMEN'S HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE, INC. IS A GLOBAL FEMINIST ORGANIZATION THAT DISTILLS AND DISSEMINATES HEALTH INFORMATION FROM THE BEST SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AVAILABLE AS WELL AS WOMEN'S LIFE EXPERIENCES SO THAT INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES CAN MAKE INFORMED HEALTH, REPRODUCTION AND SEXUALITY DECISIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OBOS GLOBAL INITIATIVE (OBOGI): THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRANSLATION/ADAPTATION GROUPS WORLDWIDE. RESOURCES BASED ON "OUR BODIES, OURSELVES" (OBOS) ARE AVAILABLE IN 33 LANGUAGES, INCLUDING BRAILLE. TRANSLATIONS/CULTURAL ADAPTATIONS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED BY WOMEN FROM A BROAD SPECTRUM OF CULTURES AND LANGUAGES AND ARE PRODUCED IN A WIDE RANGE OF FORMATS FOR OUTREACH TO DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. THE MOST RECENT ADAPTATION WAS PRODUCED IN BRAZIL (VOLUME ONE APPEARED IN THE FALL OF 2021 AND TWO MORE VOLUMES ARE EXPECTED IN 2022). OBOGI COLLABORATED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A DIGITAL PLATFORM ("SURROGACY360.ORG") THAT IS NOW MANAGED BY THE CENTER FOR GENETICS AND SOCIETY. THE WEBSITE BRINGS RELIABLE INFORMATION TO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF AUDIENCES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS THAT SEEK INTERNATIONAL SURROGACY ARRANGEMENTS BUT HAVE LITTLE TO NO AWARENESS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS CONSIDERATIONS AND RISK TO GESTATIONAL MOTHERS OR SURROGATES.
PUBLIC VOICE AND ACTION (PVA): THIS PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE WOMEN'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, ONLINE CONTENT, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS, BWHBC CRITIQUES THE EXCESSIVE MEDICALIZATION OF WOMEN'S LIVES AS WELL AS THE UNETHICAL PURSUIT OF PROFIT AT THE EXPENSE OF THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH. BWHBC JOINS THE PERSONAL WITH THE POLITICAL AS A MEANS OF CHALLENGING THE INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS THAT SOMETIMES DEVALUE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND PREVENT THEM FROM FULL CONTROL OVER THEIR BODIES. ACTIVISTS, POLICY MAKERS, MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA, AND OTHERS APPROACH BWHBC EACH YEAR TO SEEK INPUT INTO PUBLIC POLICY MATTERS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED 9/30/21, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS EMPHASIS ON SURROGACY, EGG DONATION, MIDWIFERY ADVOCACY, ABORTION, AND BREAST IMPLANT SAFETY CONCERNS. IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHERS, SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE IN DEVELOPING CONTENT FOR THE WOMEN LIVING BETTER WEBSITE.
OBOS GLOBAL INITIATIVE (OBOGI): THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO TRANSLATION/ADAPTATION GROUPS WORLDWIDE. RESOURCES BASED ON "OUR BODIES, OURSELVES" (OBOS) ARE AVAILABLE IN 33 LANGUAGES, INCLUDING BRAILLE. TRANSLATIONS/CULTURAL ADAPTATIONS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED BY WOMEN FROM A BROAD SPECTRUM OF CULTURES AND LANGUAGES AND ARE PRODUCED IN A WIDE RANGE OF FORMATS FOR OUTREACH TO DIVERSE COMMUNITIES. THE MOST RECENT ADAPTATION WAS PRODUCED IN BRAZIL (VOLUME ONE APPEARED IN THE FALL OF 2021 AND TWO MORE VOLUMES ARE EXPECTED IN 2022). OBOGI COLLABORATED WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP A DIGITAL PLATFORM ("SURROGACY360.ORG") THAT IS NOW MANAGED BY THE CENTER FOR GENETICS AND SOCIETY. THE WEBSITE BRINGS RELIABLE INFORMATION TO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF AUDIENCES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS THAT SEEK INTERNATIONAL SURROGACY ARRANGEMENTS BUT HAVE LITTLE TO NO AWARENESS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS CONSIDERATIONS AND RISK TO GESTATIONAL MOTHERS OR SURROGATES.
PUBLIC VOICE AND ACTION (PVA): THIS PROGRAM ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROMOTE WOMEN'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THROUGH PUBLICATIONS, ONLINE CONTENT, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS, BWHBC CRITIQUES THE EXCESSIVE MEDICALIZATION OF WOMEN'S LIVES AS WELL AS THE UNETHICAL PURSUIT OF PROFIT AT THE EXPENSE OF THE PUBLIC'S HEALTH. BWHBC JOINS THE PERSONAL WITH THE POLITICAL AS A MEANS OF CHALLENGING THE INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS THAT SOMETIMES DEVALUE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND PREVENT THEM FROM FULL CONTROL OVER THEIR BODIES. ACTIVISTS, POLICY MAKERS, MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA, AND OTHERS APPROACH BWHBC EACH YEAR TO SEEK INPUT INTO PUBLIC POLICY MATTERS. DURING THE YEAR ENDED 9/30/21, THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS EMPHASIS ON SURROGACY, EGG DONATION, MIDWIFERY ADVOCACY, ABORTION, AND BREAST IMPLANT SAFETY CONCERNS. IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHERS, SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE IN DEVELOPING CONTENT FOR THE WOMEN LIVING BETTER WEBSITE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Judith Norsigian Board Chair | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Alexandra Spadola Board Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Mariya Patwa Board Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Cris Alonso Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sherry Flashman Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Miriam Hawley Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $135,066 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135,066 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $200 |
| Investment income | $51 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $8,029 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $143,346 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $62,956 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,906 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,065 |
| Information technology | $2,677 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,390 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $101,888 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,920 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,176 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $398 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $159,909 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,000 |
| Total assets | $256,403 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,239 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $8,239 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $196,066 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $52,098 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $256,403 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Boston Womens Health Book Collective Inc has recieved totaling $60,233.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation For Greater Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED USE | $50,000 |
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: General Support | $10,233 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $8,000 |
| Ending Balance | $8,000 |
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