A Wider Circle Inc

Organization Overview

A Wider Circle Inc is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 09/2023, A Wider Circle Inc employed 96 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. A Wider Circle Inc 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 09/2023, A Wider Circle Inc generated $8.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.6m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF A WIDER CIRCLE IS TO ADVANCE EQUITY IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON, DC REGION BY FOSTERING THE EXCHANGE OF GOODS, SKILLS, AND CONNECTIONS FROM NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR, AND BY ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF POVERTY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ESSENTIAL SUPPORT: A WIDER CIRCLE'S ESSENTIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING AT OR BELOW THE NATIONAL POVERTY LINE. IN THE CALENDAR YEAR 2023, A WIDER CIRCLE FURNISHED 3,446 HOMES REDISTRIBUTING MORE THAN 33,000 PIECES OF FURNITURE AND DELIVERING ITEMS TO MORE THAN 320 HOMES. FAMILIES WHO RECEIVED ITEMS COULD SELECT FROM ALL BASIC NEED ITEMS SUCH AS BEDS, TABLES, CHAIRS, AND DRESSERS AS WELL AS DISHES, LINENS, AND OTHER ACCESSORIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE SUPPORTED 516 BABY APPOINTMENTS FOR NEWLY EXPECTING FAMILIES WITH KEY ITEMS SUCH AS CRIBS, STROLLERS, AND MORE.


PARTNERSHIP TO INDEPENDENCE: ADDITIONALLY, A WIDER CIRCLE CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP TO INDEPENDENCE LONG TERM FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTED COHORT ONE AS IT ENTERED ITS FIFTH AND FINAL YEAR AND BEGAN RECRUITING FOR COHORT TWO. IN COHORT ONE - MANY ARE NOW STABLY HOUSED AND GAINFULLY EMPLOYED. MANY HAVE WORKED OFF DEBT AND IMPROVED CREDIT SCORES AND ARE SEEKING TO IDENTIFY AND ACHIEVE KEY PROFESSIONAL OR EDUCATIONAL GOALS.


NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS: A WIDER CIRCLE'S NEIGHBORHOOD PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM PROVIDED PLACE BASED SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF THE WASHINGTON HIGHLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD OF WARD 8 SE DC. THE TEAM THERE HELD MORE THAN 120 WORKSHOPS, INSTALLED A LITTLE FREE LIBRARY, OFFERED MENTAL WELLNESS SERVICES, BECAME A NARCAN DISTRIBUTOR, LED 100+ HOURS OF CONFLICT AND GRIEF SESSIONS AND CONNECTED WITH MORE THAN 3,517 NEIGHBORS.


WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: A WIDER CIRCLE'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SERVED MORE THAN 1,720 INDIVIDUALS WITH PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES, HELD MORE THAN 100 WORKSHOPS - BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY, LAUNCHED A COACHING PILOT PROGRAM AND HAD MORE THAN 767 UNIQUE CLIENT TOUCHES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jason Dahl
Treasurer
$0
David White
Secretary
$0
Marty Durbin
Chair
$0
Joe Judge
Vice Chair
$0
Steve Aucamp
Member
$0
Pam Feinstein
Past Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$12,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $830,131
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,437,820
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $3,201,715
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,279,951
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $8,659
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $283,751
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $8,574,361

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, A Wider Circle Inc has awarded $105,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SO WHAT ELSE

PURPOSE: IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION OF THREE MONTH FOOD SUPPLEMENTATION PROGRAM FOR OUR PARTNERSHIP TO INDEPENDENCE PARTICIPANTS

$55,000

ARTWORKS NOW

PURPOSE: PROGRAMMING ON HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING AT OUR WARD 8 WASHINGTON DC HUB

$50,000
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