Widowed Persons Association Of California Inc is located in Sacramento, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (F60) the organization is classified as: Counseling, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Widowed Persons Association Of California 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 12/2021, Widowed Persons Association Of California Inc generated $105.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $100.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE WIDOWED PERSON'S ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, INC. WAS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE WELL BEING OF WIDOWED PERSONS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BY PROVING EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES THAT HELP WIDOWED PEOPLE COPE AND ENRICH THEIR LIVES AFTER THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE OR A LOVED ONE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS INCLUDING DANCES, OUTING TO THE THEATRE, DAY TRIPS TO SURROUNDING AREA ATTRACTIONS, HOLIDAY PARTIES, AND OTHER EVENTS ARE ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTRODUCING WIDOWED PERSONS TO NEW FRIENDS AND HELPING TO CONNECT WIDOWED PERSONS WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS. THESE EVENTS ARE THE PRIMARY METHOD USED TO PROVIDE THERAPY FOR THE WIDOWED PERSON THROUGH THE SOCIAL INTERACTION WITH OTHERS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED LOSS. SOCIAL EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED TO ASSIST IN THE TRANSITION FROM BEREAVEMENT TO SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. SMALLER EVENTS SUCH AS BOWLING, GOLF, CARD GAMES, AND DANCES OCCUR WEEKLY, AND THERE ARE THREE MAJOR EVENTS YEAR AT HALLOWEEN, CHRISTMAS AND ST. PATRICK'S DAY.
MONTHLY LUNCHEONS PROVIDE THE WIDOWED PERSONS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, INC. AN OPPORTUNITY TO REACH OUT TO NEW MEMBERS, ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS, HANDLE ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS, AND MAKE MEMBERS AWARE OF THE AVAILABLE SERVICES OFFERED. THE LUNCHEONS ARE THE FIRST INTRODUCTION TO THE ORGANIZATION TO MANY NEWLY WIDOWED PERSONS AND OFFER A GREAT VENUE FOR GETTING TO KNOW SOME MEMBERS IN A NON-THREATENING ENVIRONMENT.
RECOVERY PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO HELP WIDOWED PERSONS THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA COPE WITH THE LOSS OF A SPOUSE OR A LOVED ONE AND ENCOURAGE WIDOWED PEOPLE TO LIVE FULL LIVES FOLLOWING THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE OR LOVED ONE. WIDOWED PERSONS ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA, INC. OFFERS THE FOLLOWING RECOVERY PROGRAMS; COUNSELLING IS AVAILABLE BY MEMBER REQUEST ON AN ONGOING BASIS; GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS ARE HELD EVERY SUNDAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR MEMBERS; AND MEMBERS LEARN HOW TO COPE AND ADDRESS COMMON ISSUES AT GRIEF WORKSHOPS FOUR TIMES PER YEAR AND GRIEF DISCUSSION GROUPS THAT ARE ONGOING WITH REGULAR TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FACILITATORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Barbara Stewart President | 6 | $0 | |
Ruth Ghilarducci Vice President | 6 | $0 | |
Patricia Wilson Treasurer | 6 | $0 | |
Sharon Brough Secretary | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,079 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $92,975 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $11 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $2,924 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $104,989 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $799 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $37,200 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $62,749 |
Total expenses | $100,748 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $201,810 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $203,430 |
Total liabilities | $8,720 |
Net assets or fund balances | $194,710 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Widowed Persons Association Of California Inc has recieved totaling $75.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75 |
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