EIN 62-1751430

The Works

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Works - Memphis nonprofit provides affordable housing, economic and community development, nutritional education, and support services.
Total revenues
$40,214,549
2023
Total expenses
$5,746,450
2023
Total assets
$40,135,916
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Works

The organization provides an array of services and programs related to community and economic development. This includes neighborhood revitalization, consumer advocacy, and other supportive social services in support of families and persons requisite to a holistic, healthful, and soci-economic success.
The organization has several programs aimed at combatting hunger, especially in areas that have been deemed food deserts. The organization also provides nutritional education and sustenance to many of its consumers. The organization operates a community grocer as well as sponsoring a Farmers Market to provide healty meal options for its consumers.
The organization provides housing assistance programs to consumers who reside within its targetd areas. These services include home buyer education, down payment assistance, and affordable leases in safe housing.

Who funds The Works

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Community Foundation of Greater MemphisGeneral Operational Support$8,867,654
Kresge FoundationGeneral Operating Support$250,000
American ForestsCareer Pathways Program in Memphis, Staff Training & Support$75,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at The Works

NameTitleCompensation
Roshun AustinPresident and Chief Executive Officer$222,507
Steve BarlowVice President and General Counsel$195,599
Paul MorrisChairman$0
Lisa KlesgesBoard Member$0
Kendrick JoycePast Treasurer$0
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for The Works

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$38,946,547
Program services$850,886
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$126,112
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$112,609
Miscellaneous revenues$178,395
Total revenues$40,214,549

Form 990s for The Works

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-16990View PDF
2022-122023-09-06990View PDF
2021-122022-08-01990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2018-122020-06-23990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $8,867,654 from Community Foundation of Greater Memphis
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Kresge Foundation
October 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Housing and shelter organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesCommunity improvementHousingHunger
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
1471 Genesis Cir
Memphis, TN 38106
Metro area
Memphis, TN-MS-AR
County
Shelby County, TN
Phone
(901) 946-9675
IRS details
EIN
62-1751430
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
L21: Public Housing Facilities
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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