WOMEN ORGANIZING RESOURCES KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICES (WORKS)

EIN: 954680440 501(c)(3) Housing & Shelter

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$6,548,226
Total Expenses
$4,856,894
Total Assets
$32,087,372
Net Assets
$7,108,206
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MARY-JANE WAGLE
Phone
3233417028
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

WOMEN ORGANIZING RESOURCES KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICES (WORKS), founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Housing & Shelter sector that reported $6.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 217% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.7M, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CERTAIN PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT SPECIFICALLY TARGET THE FOLLOWING:IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF ITS OPERATIONS AND THAT OF ITS PROJECTS OPERATIONS, BY ADDRESSING ONE OR MORE CRITICAL PROBLEMS OF THE AREA, WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE NEEDS OF PERSONS OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME;EMPOWER LOW AND VERY LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND COMMUNITIES BOTH SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,108,244 Revenue: $1,558,254

THE PURSUIT OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS PRIMARILY LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. AS WELL AS CONDUCTING ENRICHED SERVICES,INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES...

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THE PURSUIT OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS PRIMARILY LOCATED IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. AS WELL AS CONDUCTING ENRICHED SERVICES,INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND RESIDENT ACTIVITIES COORDINATION AT NUMEROUS LOW-INCOME APARTMENT COMPLEXES, LOCATED PRIMARILY IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, SERVING SEVERAL THOUSAND INDIVIDUALS IN HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $3,395,149 Revenue: $4,989,971

820 BURLINGTON, L.P. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, (THE SUBSIDIARY) WAS FORMED AS A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON JULY 7, 2008, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING...

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820 BURLINGTON, L.P. A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, (THE SUBSIDIARY) WAS FORMED AS A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON JULY 7, 2008, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, DEVELOPING, CONSTRUCTING, OWNING AND MANAGING AN AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT. THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF A 21 UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (1 BUILDING) CONSISTING OF MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOCATED AT 820 S. BURLINGTON, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (THE PROJECT). THE PROJECT WAS DEVELOPED AS NEW CONSTRUCTION INTENDED FOR USE BY SPECIAL NEEDS TENANTS, MORE SPECIFICALLY TRANSITION AGED YOUTH (TAY) THAT ARE:- HOMELESS- MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGESTHE PROJECT WAS PLACED IN SERVICE IN NOVEMBER OF 2011.7TH AVENUE VILLAGE LP IS A PROPOSED 142-UNIT PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT (UNDER CONSTRUCTION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023) LOCATED IN THE HACIENDA HEIGHTS AREA OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES WITH AN ANTICIPATED COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULED FOR LATE 2025; THE PROPERTY IS A CONVERSION OF A FORMER MOTEL 6 PROPERTY AT THE SITE. A HOMEKEY DEVELOPMENT WITH FUNDING FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, THE PROPERTY WILL OFFER HOUSING WITH INTENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO FORMERLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, WITH A PRIORITY FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA. SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED BY A WORKS CONTRACTED PARTNER, HOUSING WORKS.COURT STREET APARTMENTS, L.P., (THE "PARTNERSHIP") WAS FORMED AS A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2002, AND SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED ON OCTOBER 1, 2003, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING, CONSTRUCTING AND MANAGING A RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT. THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF A 24 UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (1 BUILDING) CONSISTING OF MULTIFAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING LOCATED AT 1301 COURT STREET, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (THE "PROJECT"). THE PROJECT WAS DEVELOPED AS NEW CONSTRUCTION INTENDED FOR USE BY LARGE FAMILIES, AND WAS PLACED IN SERVICE IN NOVEMBER OF 2005. THE FORMER LIMITED PARTNER EXITED IN 2022, AS A RESULT, THE PARTNERSHIP'S ACTIVITIES ARE NOW BEING CONSOLIDATED IN THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. INGRAM PRESERVATION, L.P., (THE "PARTNERSHIP") WAS FORMED AS A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON APRIL 19, 2004, AND SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED ON JUNE 1, 2004, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, REHABILITATING AND MANAGING A RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT. THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF A 140 UNIT RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY (7 BUILDINGS) MADE UP OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SEVEN SCATTERED SITES LOCATED IN THE SOUTH LOS ANGELES AND WEST ADAMS NEIGHBORHOODS, AT 234 N. LAKE STREET, 2120 2ND AVENUE, 1935 LA SALLE AVENUE, 1525 S. ST ANDREWS, 1809 S. VAN NESS, 1225 W. 39TH PLACE, 1075-79 W. 39TH PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (THE "PROJECT"). THE PROJECT WAS DEVELOPED AS A REHABILITATION/PRESERVATION INTENDED FOR USE BY BOTH SENIORS AND FAMILIES, AND WAS PLACED IN SERVICE IN 2006. THE FORMER LIMITED PARTNER EXITED IN 2022, AS A RESULT, THE PARTNERSHIP'S ACTIVITIES ARE NOW BEING CONSOLIDATED IN THE CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE THE ACCOUNTS OF 820 BURLINGTON, L.P., 7TH AVENUE VILLAGE LP, COURT STREET APARTMENTS, L.P. AND INGRAM PRESERVATION, L.P. AS THEY REPRESENT INVESTMENTS IN LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS IN WHICH W.O.R.K.S. HAS CONTROLLING INTERESTS. THIS ENTITIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATION ACCORDING TO GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES WHICH REQUIRE THAT PARTNERSHIP ACCOUNTS BE CONSOLIDATED FOR ALL LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS WHICH ARE DEEMED TO BE CONTROLLED BY THE ORGANIZATION. ALL SIGNIFICANT INTERCOMPANY TRANSACTIONS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED IN CONSOLIDATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,451,044
Program Service Revenue $4,034,250
Investment Income $62,932
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,548,226

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,231,160
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,503,393
Other Expenses $3,625,734
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,856,894

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $6,548,226 $2,063,897 +2.2%
Expenses $4,856,894 $1,652,381 +1.9%
Net Income $1,691,332 $411,516 +3.1%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
25

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
4
$165,874
Total Directors
5
$3,649
Key Employees
1
$162,225
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY JANE WAGLE CHAIR 50.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACQUELINE THOMAS VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MONIQUE DAVIS CEO 50.00
Officer Director
$3,649 $0 $3,649
NORA LICHTASH DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYDEN ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANNA GRACE PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Key Emp Highest
$162,225 $0 $162,225
JACQUELINE YOUNT DIRECTOR OF ASSET MANAGEME 50.00
Highest
$133,800 $0 $133,800
YOKO SUGIOKA DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 50.00
Highest
$133,800 $0 $133,800
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $6,548,226 $4,856,894 $32,087,372 $1,691,332
2022 $2,063,897 $1,652,381 $14,489,588 $411,516
2021 $3,300,866 $1,390,247 $13,977,612 $1,910,619
2020 $1,736,163 $1,487,908 $11,957,265 $248,255
2019 $1,307,050 $1,260,451 $11,763,177 $46,599
2018 $1,558,449 $1,415,225 $11,764,198 $143,224
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