Works In New Directions Inc is located in Encino, CA. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Works In New Directions 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, Works In New Directions Inc generated $568.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $360.5k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.7% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST THE POOR, NEEDY AND POWERLESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LOS ANGELES SISTERS AGING WELL (LASAW) NETWORK IS A NEW PROJECT OF WORKS IN NEW DIRECTIONS, INC. IN WHICH IT LOOKS TO SERVE THE ELDEST MEMBERS AND TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN TO ADDRESS THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF ELDERLY SISTERS IN THE ARCHDIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES.
THE ORGANIZATION'S EXISTING PROGRAM NAMED THE TRAUMA TRANSFORMATION PROJECT (TTP) HAS BEEN RENAMED AND DIVERSIFIED INTO THE INVISION INSTITUTE AND THE EAST OAKLAND ALLIANCE. THE FOCUS OF THESE PROJECT MOVEMENTS, WHICH WAS PIONEERED WITH AN INTERNATIONAL TEAM OF COLLABORATORS, IS STILL TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT: 1) COMPREHENSIVE TRAUMA-CENTERED CURRICULA FOR YOUTH-CENTERED URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; AND B) A RELATIONAL, TRAUMA-CENTERED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MODEL THAT BRINGS TO LIFE THE PSYCHOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY AND INTERVENTIONS OF THE TRAINING CURRICULA.THIS TRAUMA TRAINING AND PROGRAM MODEL, WHICH WILL EVENTUALLY BE IMPLEMENTED NATIONALLY, ARE BEING DEVELOPED AS SUPPORTING STRATEGIES THAT WILL OFFER A BROAD RANGE OF OPTIONS TO: 1) DISRUPT AND PREVENT THE DEVASTATING INTERACTION BETWEEN YOUTH, VIOLENCE, AND SUSTAINED TRAUMA, PARTICULARLY AS IT INFLUENCES THE LARGE HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL DISPARITIES FOR YOUTH OF COLOR; 2) INTERVENE AND WORK TO HEAL THE INTERGENERATIONAL IMPACTS OF VIOLENCE AND CHRONIC TRAUMA ON YOUTH, FAMILIES AND URBAN COMMUNITIES; 3) STRENGTHEN THE RESILIENCE AND HOPE THAT EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH FOR THEIR FULL AND UNIQUE POTENTIAL; 4) EDUCATE AND INFLUENCE THE PRIORITIES OF PUBLIC POLICY AND PHILANTHROPY ON THE MOST EFFECTIVE YOUTH-CENTERED URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS.
ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FOOD AND CLOTHING, LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES, CRISIS INTERVENTION SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT TO THE POOR, NEEDY AND POWERLESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Denise Robinson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Celeste Arbuckle Sss Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Albertina Morales Sss Vp/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Schmidt Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ellen Hunter Sss Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathie Montserrat Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $547,158 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $547,158 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $21,240 |
Investment income | $2 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $568,400 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $105,700 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $39,642 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $2,751 |
Information technology | $2,312 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,100 |
Travel | $8,945 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $150 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $665 |
All other expenses | $797 |
Total functional expenses | $360,473 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $276,332 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $101 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $276,433 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $6,423 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $6,423 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $270,010 |
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 | $276,433 |
Over the last fiscal year, Works In New Directions Inc has awarded $267,036 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CARMELITE PROVINCIAL OFFICES PURPOSE: Provide Community Public Support | $20,507 |
SISTERS OF SOCIAL SERVICE-LA PURPOSE: Provide Community Public Support | $113,011 |
CARMELITE PROVINCIAL OFFICES PURPOSE: Provide Community Public Support | $20,507 |
SISTERS OF SOCIAL SERVICE-LA PURPOSE: Provide Community Public Support | $113,011 |