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EIN 31-1597223

Downtown Women's Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
381
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
Description
Downtown Women's Center empowers and serves homeless and formerly homeless women through housing, meals, counseling, and supportive services. They take a holistic approach to women's wellness due to recognizing homelessness as a public health crisis. Their on-site Women's Health Center provides services. DWC provides 119 units of permanent supportive housing using the housing first model in Downtown Los Angeles without compromising comfort, safety, or affordability.
Total revenues
$27,162,816
2023
Total expenses
$27,127,703
2023
Total assets
$44,586,875
2023
Num. employees
381
2023

Grants made by Downtown Women's Center

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Peace Over ViolenceSubcontractor for Trauma Recovery Center Grant$261,168
Urban InstituteAdministrative Consultant Services$152,250
Rainbow ServicesTraining Consulting- Equity Audit Contract and Facilitation of Culture Humility Training$45,000

Who funds Downtown Women's Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Camilla Chandler Family FoundationThe Camilla Chandler Walkway$2,000,000
The People Concern (OPCC)Client Assistance$542,011
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$504,500
...and 122 more grants received totalling $7,438,826

Personnel at Downtown Women's Center

NameTitleCompensation
Amy Turk, LCSWChief Executive Officer$267,122
Josh DecellChief Operating Officer
Stuart JacksonChief Financial Officer$232,892
Lorena M. SanchezChief Communications Officer$152,319
Vicky ArenasChief External Affairs Officer
...and 24 more key personnel

Financials for Downtown Women's Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$25,336,317
Program services$1,638,283
Investment income and dividends$141,126
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$101,174
Net income from fundraising events$-95,506
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$41,422
Total revenues$27,162,816

Form 990s for Downtown Women's Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-09-30990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 51 new grant, including a grant for $2,000,000 from Camilla Chandler Family Foundation
March 21, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $187,500 from American Endowment Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsHousing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesWomen and girlsHomelessness
Characteristics
LobbyingFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
442 S San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
downtownwomenscenter.org/ 
Phone
(213) 680-0600
Facebook page
DWCweb 
Twitter profile
@dwcweb 
IRS details
EIN
31-1597223
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P80: Services to Promote the Independence of Specific Population Groups
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
035740
FTB Entity ID
1796682
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-04-16
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