WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1982

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CLEMIA C BRITTENUM

Phone

6172671722

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE INC, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit that reported $7.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $6.6M left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE (WLP) INSPIRES HOPE AND SUPPORTS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-SUSTAINING SKILLS FOR WOMEN EXPERIENCING HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, AND POVERTY. WE CREATE A SAFE, WELCOMING DAY SHELTER COMMUNITY IN WHICH WE RESPECT THE DIGNITY OF OUR GUESTS. WE BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED, INTEGRATED SERVICES FOCUSED ON NUTRITION, HEALTH, HOUSING, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. IN THE EFFORT TO ERADICATE HUNGER, HOMELESSNESS, AND POVERTY AMONG WOMEN, WLP IS A VISIONARY, COLLABORATIVE LEADER, AND PARTNER IN GREATER BOSTON. WITH A UNIQUE, RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN SERVICE MODEL, WE PROVIDE WOMEN WITH A PATH TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY, IMPROVED HEALTH, HOUSING, AND FINANCIAL STABILITY. WOMEN'S LUNCH PLACE IS A LOW-THRESHOLD DAY SHELTER AND ADVOCACY CENTER FOR ANYONE WHO IDENTIFIES AS A WOMAN REGARDLESS OF HER RACE, IMMIGRATION STATUS, RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION, CRIMINAL BACKGROUND, OR SOBRIETY. WE HAVE NO INTAKE REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY, SO VULNERABLE WOMEN WITH TRAUMA HISTORIES AND SEVERE MENT

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,430,682

MEALS: HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY ARE THE PRIMARY REASONS WOMEN COME TO EAT THE HEARTY, HEALTY, AND DELICIOUS FOOD THAT RELIEVES THEIR PANGS OF HUNGER AND MEETS THE NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR WOMEN WITH LITTLE OR NO OTHER ACCESS TO GOOD FOOD. EACH DAY STARTS WITH FRESH FRUIT AND HOT CEREAL THAT GIVES WOMEN ENERGY AND DETERMINATION TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES IN OTHER WAYS. LUNCHES ARE SERVED RESTAURANT-STYLE AND ALWAYS INCLUDE A LEAN PROTEIN ENTRE, A VEGETARIAN OPTION, WHOLE GRAINS, VEGETABLES, SALAD, FRUIT, AND DESSERT. MEALS ARE ENJOYED IN A WARM, WELCOMING DINING COMMUNITY WHERE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS TAKE TIME TO ENGAGE WITH GUESTS TO HELP SOLVE PROBLEMS AND DEVELOP POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,047,156

GUEST SERVICES: ALL SERVICES AND CARE ARE GIVEN IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED MANNER. THE SHELTER IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM. WE PROVIDE HOT SHOWERS, LAUNDRY...

GUEST SERVICES: ALL SERVICES AND CARE ARE GIVEN IN A TRAUMA-INFORMED MANNER. THE SHELTER IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FROM 7 AM TO 2 PM. WE PROVIDE HOT SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, TOILETRIES AND EMERGENCY CLOTHING, BASIC NEEDS ALL WHILE COORDINATING AND DELIVERING EFFECTIVE SERVICES THAT HELP WOMEN ACHIEVE GREATER STABILITY. FREE ON-SITE MEDICAL CARE IS PROVIDED BY BOSTON HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS. WE OFFER HELATH & WELLNESS WORKSHOPS, GROUP OUTINGS, SUPPORT GROUPS, ART CLASSES, MEDITATION, LITERACY & WRITING CLASSES, AND MUCH MORE TO EMPOWER WOMEN. MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTIES & HOLIDAYS ARE CELEBRATED WITH FESTIVE MEALS AND GIFTS.

Program 3

Expenses: $1,569,529

ADVOCACY: ADVOCATES MEET INDIVIDUALLY GIVING EXPERT ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE ON HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCES, AND OTHER CRITICAL CONCERNS. WE VISIT WOMEN HOSPITALIZED OR HOMEBOUNT, AND ACCOMPANY...

ADVOCACY: ADVOCATES MEET INDIVIDUALLY GIVING EXPERT ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE ON HOUSING, MENTAL HEALTH, FINANCES, AND OTHER CRITICAL CONCERNS. WE VISIT WOMEN HOSPITALIZED OR HOMEBOUNT, AND ACCOMPANY WOMEN TO MEDICAL, HOUSING, AND LEGAL APPOINTMNETS. EMERGENCY FUNDS PAY FOR URGENT UTILITY BILLS, BACK RENT, PRESCRIPTIONS, TRANSPORTATION TO APPOINTMENTS, AND MORE. PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS IS A PRIORITY SO WE WORK WITH EVERY WOMAN RECENTLY HOUSED TO LIVE ON A BUDGET, HELP THOSE AT RISK OF EVICTION, OR NEED TO MOVE FROM UNSAFE OR SUBSTANDARD HOUSING, AND THOSE WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR PUBLIC HOUSING ASSISTANCE. AN ADVOCATE HELPS HOMELESS GUESTS COMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND HANDLE THE COMPLICATED AND LENGTHY PROCESS TO OBTAIN LOW INCOME HOUSING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,931,927

Program Service Revenue $117,075

Investment Income $132,025

Other Revenue $-47,194

TOTAL REVENUE $7,133,833

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,675,805

Fundraising Expenses $870,011

Program Expenses $5,270,532

Other Expenses $2,879,332

TOTAL EXPENSES $6,555,137

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$7,133,833	$6,164,027	+0.2%
Expenses	$6,555,137	$5,467,539	+0.2%
Net Income	$578,696	$696,488	-0.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

419

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$292,883

Total Directors

Key Employees

$365,512

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNIFER HANLON-WIGON	CHIEF EXEC.	40.00	Officer	$278,027	$14,856	$292,883
NANCY ARMSTRONG	CHIEF PROG.	40.00	Key Emp	$190,476	$9,932	$200,408
PAULA WHITE	CHIEF DEV. O	40.00	Key Emp	$159,201	$5,903	$165,104
ANNE RICKARD JACKOWITZ	CHIEF STRAT.	40.00	Highest	$128,976	$9,007	$137,983
CLEMIA C BRITTENUM	PRESIDENT	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE GALLIVAN	VICE PRESIDE	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JULIE HAASE	TREASURER	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIANN YOUNISS	SECRETARY	10.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CASEY BAINES	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MELISSA BERRY-WOODS PHD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELIZABETH BURKS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARY CARTY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER CULHANE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JANINE DANIELSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL FELIX	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EILEEN HSU-BALZER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINE LETTS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLYN PELZEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GLENN QUIRION	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
AUDREY SHELTO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DERRI SHTASEL MD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$7,133,833	$6,555,137	$10,939,146	$578,696
2023	$6,164,027	$5,467,539	$10,060,944	$696,488
2022	$6,100,392	$4,468,619	$7,446,341	$1,631,773
2021	$4,579,067	$3,793,350	$6,515,378	$785,717
2020	$4,155,871	$3,529,994	$5,450,794	$625,877
2019	$3,116,354	$3,180,402	$4,374,717	$-64,048
2018	$2,987,131	$2,976,325	$4,351,772	$10,806