Nonprofit · EIN 22-2514148
WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02116
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $10,013,823 | $7,727,428 | $2,286,395 | $13,304,407 | $2,425,174 | $10,879,233 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,133,833 | $6,555,137 | $578,696 | $10,939,146 | $2,145,086 | $8,794,060 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,164,027 | $5,467,539 | $696,488 | $10,060,944 | $2,069,453 | $7,991,491 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,344,334
- of which government grants
- $1,224,844
- Program service revenue
- $149,992
- Investment income
- $562,046
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $426,402
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$42,549
- Other revenue
- -$42,549
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $770,449
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,773,198
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,150,769
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $114,143
- Occupancy
- $480,498
- Depreciation
- $188,864
- Program services (functional)
- $6,207,954
- Management and general (functional)
- $547,736
- Fundraising (functional)
- $971,738
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,939,146
- Total assets, end of year
- $13,304,407
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,425,174
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,879,233
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,775,723
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,524,996
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,405,072
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $474,161
- Gross receipts
- $11,611,669
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 494
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- MA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER HANLON WIGON | CHIEF EXEC. OFFICER Officer | 40 | $306,903 | $17,106 |
| NANCY ARMSTRONG | CHIEF PROG. OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $206,189 | $12,180 |
| ANNE RICKARD JACKOWITZ | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $187,056 | $11,801 |
| PAULA WHITE | CHIEF DEV. OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,058 | $14,510 |
| YASENIA RODRIQUEZ | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,697 | $22,379 |
| DORIS ROMERO | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,581 | $14,429 |
| RACHEL KLEIN | SHELTER MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,825 | $12,485 |
| CLEMIA C BRITTENUM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE GALLIVAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE HAASE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANN YOUNISS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN QUIRION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN PELZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE LETTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN HSU-BALZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL FELIX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA TOMASETTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARY CARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA BERRY-WOODS PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CASEY BAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANGELA MONCRIEF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL W MCCURDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERRI SHTASEL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AUDREY SHELTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANINE DANIELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GREG WILMOT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER HANLON-WIGON | CHIEF EXEC. Officer | 40 | $278,027 | $14,856 |
| NANCY ARMSTRONG | CHIEF PROG. Key employee | 40 | $190,476 | $9,932 |
| PAULA WHITE | CHIEF DEV. O Key employee | 40 | $159,201 | $5,903 |
| ANNE RICKARD JACKOWITZ | CHIEF STRAT. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,976 | $9,007 |
| CLEMIA C BRITTENUM | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE GALLIVAN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE HAASE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANN YOUNISS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY BAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BERRY-WOODS PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BURKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY CARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER CULHANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE DANIELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL FELIX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN HSU-BALZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE LETTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN PELZEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN QUIRION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AUDREY SHELTO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRI SHTASEL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENNIFER HANLON-WIGON | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $249,118 | $12,456 |
| NANCY ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR OF Key employee | 40 | $164,450 | $8,222 |
| PAULA WHITE | CHIEF DEV. O Highest-paid employee | 40 | $133,074 | $6,654 |
| MARY CARTY | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CLEMIA BRITTENUM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK LIPPOLT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE GALLIVAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY BAINES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH BURKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAY CALVERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER CULHANE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANINE DANIELSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE HAASE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MELISSA BERRY-WOODS PHD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EILEEN HSU-BALZER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINE LETTS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL FELIX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MCGEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GLENN QUIRION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DERRI SHTASEL MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIANN YOUNISS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 67 NEWBURY ST, BOSTON, MA 02116-3010
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CLEMIA C BRITTENUM, 67 NEWBURY STREET, BOSTON, MA 02116
- Signed the 990
- JULIE HAAS, TREASURER
- Phone
- (617) 267-1722
- Website
- WWW.WOMENSLUNCHPLACE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GRASSI & CO CPA'S PC
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,556,028
- 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.Expenses $1,165,617
- 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.Expenses $1,883,307
- WELLNESS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS OFFER GUESTS FREE, ON-SITE HEALTHCARE SERVICES FOR URGENT AND CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. WE OFFER DUAL RECOVERY PROGRAMMING FOR GUESTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS--AT LEAST ONE RECOVERY CLASS IS AVAILABLE EVERY DAY, SIX DAYS A WEEK. A PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICIAN, AND CLINICAL PSYCHIATRIST ASSIST OUR GUESTS BY BUILDING TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS, CONDUCTING SOFT ASSESSMENTS, AND CRAFTING INDIVIDUALIZED PLANS. WLP ALSO PROVIDES REFERRALS AND DIRECT ENTRY TO HOSPITALS AND OUTSIDE PROGRAMS. WLP'S INTEGRATED WELLNESS PROGRAMMING ALSO INCLUDES THERAPEUTIC ART AND MOVEMENT CLASSES THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO BOOST OUR GUESTS' MIND-BODY CONNECTION, IMPROVE THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, AND DEVELOP THEIR EMOTIONAL REGULATION.Expenses $1,603,002 · revenue $149,992
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-2514148
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $13,304,407
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,611,669
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $10,013,823 | $7,727,428 | $13,304,407 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,133,833 | $6,555,137 | $10,939,146 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,164,027 | $5,467,539 | $10,060,944 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,100,392 | $4,468,619 | $7,446,341 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-2514148).
Questions about WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC
- What is the EIN of WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC is 22-2514148.
- Is WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CLEMIA C BRITTENUM.
- Who are the officers and directors of WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 26 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $306,903 (JENNIFER HANLON WIGON, CHIEF EXEC. OFFICER).
- How much revenue does WOMENS LUNCH PLACE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,013,823, expenses of $7,727,428 and total assets of $13,304,407 at year end.
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