BOSTON WOMENS HEALTH BOOK COLLECTI… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Judith Norsigian

Phone

6172330062

Tax Period

2020-10-01 to 2021-09-30

BOSTON WOMENS HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE INC, founded in 1972, is a small nonprofit that reported $143K in total revenue in fiscal year 2020. Revenue surged 74% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $41K, a strong 29% operating margin.

Mission

The Boston Women's Health Book Collective, Inc. (BWHBC), also known as Our Bodies Ourselves (OBOS) is best known for the landmark book of the same name, which empowers women with information about health, sexuality and reproduction. We work as part of broader social justice movements.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $40,976 Revenue: $0

OBOS Global Initiative (OBOGI): This program provides technical assistance to translation/adaptation groups worldwide. Resources based on "Our Bodies, Ourselves" (OBOS) are available in 33 languages, including Braille. Translations/cultural adaptations have been published by women from a broad spectrum of cultures and languages and are produced in a wide range of formats for outreach to diverse communities. The most recent adaptation was produced in Brazil (volume one appeared in the Fall of 2021 and two more volumes are expected in 2022). OBOGI collaborated with other organizations to develop a digital platform ("surrogacy360.org") that is now managed by the Center for Genetics and Society. The website brings reliable information to a broad spectrum of audiences, including individuals that seek international surrogacy arrangements but have little to no awareness of the human rights considerations and risk to gestational mothers or surrogates.

Program 2

Expenses: $38,385 Revenue: $0

Public Voice and Action (PVA): This program advocates for public policies that promote women's health and well-being. Through publications, online content, and advocacy efforts, BWHBC critiques the excessive medicalization of women's lives as well as the unethical pursuit of profit at the expense of the public's health. BWHBC joins the personal with the political as a means of challenging the institutions and systems that sometimes devalue the lives of women and prevent them from full control over their bodies. Activists, policy makers, members of the media, and others approach BWHBC each year to seek input into public policy matters. During the year ended 9/30/21, the organization continued its emphasis on surrogacy, egg donation, midwifery advocacy, abortion, and breast implant safety concerns. In collaboration with others, significant progress has been made in developing content for the Women Living Better website.

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

Financial Overview (2020)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $135,066

Program Service Revenue $200

Investment Income $51

Other Revenue $8,029

TOTAL REVENUE $143,346

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $7,049

Program Expenses $79,361

Other Expenses $101,888

TOTAL EXPENSES $101,888

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2020	2019	Change
Revenue	$143,346	$82,578	+0.7%
Expenses	$101,888	$73,273	+0.4%
Net Income	$41,458	$9,305	+3.5%

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

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Aziza Ahmed	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cris Alonso	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sherry Flashman	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Miriam Hawley	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Levy	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Diana Namumbejja	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marta Pagan-Ortiz	Board Member	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Judith Norsigian	Board Chair	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mariya Patwa	Board Treasurer	2	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Alexandra Spadola	Board Secretary	2	Officer	$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
2021	$143,346	$101,888	$256,403	$41,458

BOSTON WOMENS HEALTH BOOK COLLECTIVE INC