Women Employed is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Women Employed employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Women Employed 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 06/2024, Women Employed generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKING WOMEN'S ISSUES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC EDUCATION AND POLICY - A PROGRAM TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING AND ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND FAIR WORKPLACES FOR ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Cherita Ellens President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $211,474 |
Lynn Watkins-Asiyanbi Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Meghan Shehorn Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Holly Bartecki Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nakita Burrell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Cynthia Alfaro Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $302,227 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $100,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,351,915 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,754,142 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $117,958 |
Investment income | $18,349 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $77,594 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$48,889 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $15,885 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,945,101 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $180,300 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $34,777 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $382,302 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,504 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,678,102 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,379 |
Other employee benefits | $214,356 |
Payroll taxes | $146,413 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,810 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $60,139 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $223,085 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $131,715 |
Information technology | $98,490 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,845 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $96,413 |
Interest | $11,598 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,074 |
Insurance | $15,779 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,409,429 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $342,559 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $730,784 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,027,655 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $67,329 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $39,641 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $30,925 |
Total assets | $2,238,893 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $121,600 |
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 | $15,573 |
Total liabilities | $137,173 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $510,900 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,590,820 |
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 | $2,238,893 |
Over the last fiscal year, Women Employed has awarded $102,550 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ESPERANZA HEALTH CENTERS PURPOSE: HEALTH CARE CAREERS STIPEND | $27,200 |
APNA GHAR INC OUR HOME PURPOSE: CAREER PATHWAYS/CAREER FOUNDATIONS STIPEND | $6,000 |
ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE PURPOSE: CAREER PATHWAYS/CAREER FOUNDATIONS STIPEND ($8,000) AND HEALTH CARE CAREERS STIPEND ($8,800) | $16,800 |
HEALTH AND MEDICINE POLICY RESEARCH GROUP PURPOSE: HEALTH CARE CAREERS STIPEND | $27,200 |
INSTITUTO DEL PROGRESO LATINO PURPOSE: HEALTH CARE CAREERS STIPEND | $13,600 |
LIFE SPAN PURPOSE: CAREER PATHWAYS/CAREER FOUNDATIONS STIPEND | $6,000 |