EIN 33-0669145

Working Wardrobes for a New Start

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
99
Year formed
1995
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Working Wardrobes for a New Start improves the well-being of adults emerging from life crises and helps them obtain self-sufficiency through programs and events. The organization operates two upscale resale boutiques in Tustin and Laguna Niguel, CA, selling top-quality donated clothing and accessories to the general public. They also provide career development services to low-income individuals and clients overcoming challenges, including career assessment, resume development, customer service training, financial literacy education. The organization is located in Santa Ana, CA.
Total revenues
$5,427,998
2022
Total expenses
$5,441,801
2022
Total assets
$7,777,095
2022
Num. employees
99
2022

Program areas at Working Wardrobes for a New Start

Career services - the organization provides career development services to low income individuals and clients who are overcoming difficult challenges. These services include career assessment, resume development, customer service training, financial literacy workshops, job placement assistance, job referrals and job retention services. Volunteer success coaches and job developers support these efforts. Professional wardrobing and grooming services are also provided with the help of volunteer personal shoppers. Approximately 4,420 clients benefited from the services provided during 2022.
Resale operations - the organization has two upscale resale boutiques that sell A wide selection of top quality donated clothing and accessories to the general public. The shops are located in tustin and laguna niguel, ca. Also, the organization has two outlet shops located in garden grove and costa mesa, ca that sell A wide variety of merchandise, men's and women's clothing to the general public. Many of the students in customer service training apprentice in the shops for real world experience to enhance their resumes. The income derived from the sales support the services and programs.

Who funds Working Wardrobes for a New Start

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$100,000
Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF)Human Services$62,064
H and H Lee Charitable FoundationWork Force Support$60,000
...and 50 more grants received totalling $780,011

Personnel at Working Wardrobes for a New Start

NameTitleCompensation
Bonni PomushChief Executive Officer$201,396
Alan SilkesChief Financial Officer$150,169
Derek BensonChief People Officer$119,918
Stefaan PoortmanChief Revenue Officer$121,230
Mary Ann ProfetaChief Program Officer$183,641
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Working Wardrobes for a New Start

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,347,932
Program services$404,660
Investment income and dividends$34,194
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$-360,285
Miscellaneous revenues$1,497
Total revenues$5,427,998

Form 990s for Working Wardrobes for a New Start

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-04990View PDF
2021-122022-09-02990View PDF
2020-122021-09-30990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-02-06990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Bank of America Charitable Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from H and H Lee Charitable Foundation
January 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Donna and Christopher Matthews Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Employment organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesJobs and employment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
2000 E Mcfadden Ave Ste 100
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Orange County, CA
Website URL
workingwardrobes.org/ 
Phone
(714) 210-2460
Facebook page
WorkingWardrobes 
Twitter profile
@workingwardrobe 
IRS details
EIN
33-0669145
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1995
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
J20: Employment Procurement Assistance and Job Training
NAICS code, primary
624310: Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
108748
FTB Entity ID
1922147
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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