Nonprofit · EIN 23-2900156
CAREER WARDROBE
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $3,027,762 | $3,124,177 | -$96,415 | $2,167,784 | $1,470,329 | $697,455 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,082,614 | $2,907,917 | $174,697 | $1,159,673 | $285,212 | $874,461 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,476,701 | $2,567,308 | -$90,607 | $922,463 | $222,699 | $699,764 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,445,047
- of which government grants
- $1,032,610
- Program service revenue
- $572,609
- Investment income
- $13,050
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$9,385
- Other revenue
- -$2,944
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $152,884
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,139,443
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,492,473
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,802
- Accounting fees
- $51,205
- Occupancy
- $370,409
- Travel
- $10,396
- Depreciation
- $5,400
- Program services (functional)
- $2,662,627
- Management and general (functional)
- $141,824
- Fundraising (functional)
- $319,726
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,159,673
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,167,784
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,470,329
- Net assets, end of year
- $697,455
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $7,724
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $569,455
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $128,000
- Gross receipts
- $3,057,034
- Employees
- 22
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHERI COLE | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $146,475 | $4,385 |
| ERIN ALLSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIDGET BATTLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARRIE BENDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET BERNSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIKA JOY ERB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN GADDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOYA LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LIPSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NINA MARKEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER OTTEN | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICKI PRESSMAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA RENNARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY RICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PRIYA SHETH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA TRAIKOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHIRLEY WEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALLISON WILK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERI COLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,850 |
| BRIDGETT BATTLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA NOVAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN ALLSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOYA LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET BERNSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN LIPSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATOYA EDMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN GADDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDSY FAUST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PRIYA SHETH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN BLEVINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA TRAIKOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA RENARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER OTTEN | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NINA MARKEY | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALLISON WILK | TREASURER Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MICKI PRESSMAN | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERI COLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,000 |
| BRIDGETT BATTLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MELISSA HERD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ERIN ALLSMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOYA LAWSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET BERNSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN LIPSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATOYA EDMOND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN GADDES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA MCALEER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AMTUL SUFI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN BLEVINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAURA TRAIKOV | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA RENARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER OTTEN | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NINA MARKEY | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA NOVAK | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MICKI PRESSMAN | SECRETARY Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 444 N 3RD ST STE 105, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123-4141
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ALLISON WILK, 444 N 3RD ST STE 105, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19123
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER OTTEN, VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (215) 568-6693
- Website
- WWW.WARDROBEPA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- J MILLER & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CLOTHING TO THOSE EXPERIENCING CLOTHING INSECURITY IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER, AIDING THEIR STABILITY AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. BY COMBINING CLOTHING WITH EDUCATIONAL AND COACHING OPPORTUNITIES, WE HELP INDIVIDUALS ADVANCE IN THEIR CAREERS AND CONTINUE ON THEIR PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. THE PROGRAM OPERATES SIX LOCATIONS ACROSS PHILADELPHIA, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY, AND CHESTER COUNTIES. FOR THOSE UNABLE TO VISIT A SITE, WE OFFER THE WARDROBE BOX, A FREE, PERSONALLY STYLED CLOTHING BOX MAILED DIRECTLY TO THEIR HOME, ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
Program accomplishments
- HISTORY & OVERVIEW OF THE ORGANIZATION: FOUNDED IN 1995 BY A GROUP OF PHILADELPHIA WOMEN COMMITTED TO HELPING LOW- INCOME WOMEN PREPARE FOR THE WORKPLACE, THE WARDROBE HAS EVOLVED OVER THE PAST THREE DECADES TO ASSIST ANYONE IN NEED OF CLOTHING SUPPORT USING TRAUMA-INFORMED, GENDER-AFFIRMING, AND RACIAL EQUITY BEST PRACTICES. WITH LOCATIONS IN PHILADELPHIA, DELAWARE, BUCKS, MONTGOMERY AND CHESTER COUNTIES, AND THROUGH OUR WARDROBE BOX MAIL PROGRAM, WE ENSURE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY CLOTHING ACROSS THE REGION AND BEYOND. IN JANUARY 2024, THE WARDROBE COMPLETED A MERGER WITH OUR CHESTER COUNTY PARTNER, WINGS FOR SUCCESS, EXPANDING OUR SERVICE FOOTPRINT AND STRENGTHENING CLOTHING PROGRAMS IN EXTON AND KENNETT SQUARE. THE MERGER ALSO ALLOWED US TO EXTEND THE WINGS FOR SUCCESS EDUCATION PROGRAM, WHICH NOW PROVIDES JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING TO HELP PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVE THEIR CAREER GOALS. IN 2025, THE WARDROBE PROUDLY CELEBRATED OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY-MARKING THREE DECADES OF HELPING PEOPLE LOOK AND FEEL THEIR BEST SO THEY CAN MOVE FORWARD IN LIFE AND BE SEEN FOR WHO THEY ARE OR WANT TO BE. SINCE OUR FOUNDING, MORE THAN 100,000 PEOPLE HAVE LEFT THE WARDROBE WITH MORE THAN JUST CLOTHING-THEY'VE LEFT WITH CONFIDENCE, DIGNITY AND HOPE. PROVIDING CLOTHING AS A BASIC NEED: FOR THOSE FACING POVERTY, REENTRY AFTER INCARCERATION, OR OTHER LIFE DISRUPTIONS, CLOTHING IS FAR MORE THAN FASHION, IT'S A BASIC NEED TIED TO SELF-WORTH, OPPORTUNITY, AND BELONGING. A LACK OF APPROPRIATE CLOTHING CAN PREVENT A JOB SEEKER FROM BEING CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT OR CAUSE A YOUNG PERSON TO MISS SCHOOL DUE TO EMBARRASSMENT OR BULLYING. SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFTEN LEAVE BEHIND ALL OF THEIR BELONGINGS, INCLUDING CLOTHING. THAT'S WHY OUR PROGRAMS PROVIDE BOTH PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE AND EVERYDAY CLOTHING-OUTFITS FOR WORK AND OUTFITS FOR LIFE-TO HELP PEOPLE MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE PREPARING FOR LONG-TERM GOALS. ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO CLOTHING AND SUPPORT: THE WARDROBE'S TRAUMA-INFORMED, BARRIER-FREE MODEL ENSURES THAT EVERY PARTICIPANT CAN ACCESS THE CLOTHING THEY NEED WITHOUT STIGMA OR UNNECESSARY REQUIREMENTS. THROUGH OPEN ACCESS, CLIENTS CAN SELF-SCHEDULE OR DROP IN FOR APPOINTMENTS, WHILE INDIVIDUALS ON PUBLIC BENEFITS CAN SELF-REFER. THIS FLEXIBILITY HAS INCREASED ENGAGEMENT AND EXPANDED OUR REACH ACROSS THE REGION. EACH INTERACTION, WHETHER IN PERSON OR BY MAIL, IS GUIDED BY RESPECT, CHOICE, AND CARE. AS ONE PARTICIPANT SHARED, "THE COMPASSION AND CARE THAT WAS SHOWN TO ME HERE MADE ALL THE WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. I FELT LIKE A HUMAN BEING." OUR IMPACT: SUPPORTING PEOPLE TO INDEPENDENCE: THE WARDROBE'S GREATEST IMPACT LIES IN EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN THEIR JOURNEY, WHETHER STARTING A NEW JOB, REENTERING SOCIETY AFTER INCARCERATION, OR PURSUING EDUCATION AND INDEPENDENCE. 90% OF OUR PARTICIPANTS LEAVE THE WARDROBE FEELING MORE PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENT AND PREPARED TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP IN THEIR JOURNEY TO INDEPENDENCE. FOR THOSE WHO WERE UNEMPLOYED, 50% HAVE SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONED TO EMPLOYMENT AND 25% ARE IN SCHOOL OR A TRAINING PROGRAM THAT WILL LEAD TO EMPLOYMENT. ONE PARTICIPANT RECENTLY REFLECTED, "WITH HELP FROM YOU, I'VE BEEN ABLE TO PURSUE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, GAIN TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT, AND THROUGH THAT WORK, I'M CURRENTLY EXHIBITING MY ARTWORK AT THE BARNES FOUNDATION" IN FY2025, THE WARDROBE PROVIDED CLOTHING THROUGH 7,551 APPOINTMENTS FOR 5,583 PEOPLE ACROSS ALL LOCATIONS-AN 11% INCREASE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. THIS INCLUDES 1,049 WARDROBE BOXES, A 7% INCREASE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR, REACHING INDIVIDUALS WHO COULD NOT VISIT A WARDROBE SITE IN PERSON DUE TO DISTANCE OR SCHEDULING ISSUES. IN ADDITION TO CLOTHING ASSISTANCE, 1,522 PARTICIPANTS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF OUR WINGS FOR SUCCESS SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BEYOND CLOTHING SUCH AS ACCESS TO COACHES, WORKSHOPS TO ASSIST WITH JOB SEARCHING, AND OPEN WARDROBE DAYS THAT COMBINE CLOTHING WITH ADDITIONAL SERVICES FROM OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THIS PAST YEAR, PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN 65 COACHING SESSIONS, 35 WORKSHOPS FOR 616 PARTICIPANTS, AND 841 PEOPLE ATTENDED AN OPEN WARDROBE DAY. THROUGH OUR ADOPTED 3-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN, THE WARDROBE'S GOAL FOR THE FUTURE IS TO SUSTAIN OUR IMPACT WHILE EXPANDING CAPACITY TO MEET THE GROWING NEED FOR BOTH WORK ATTIRE ALONG WITH CASUAL CLOTHING. ONE INITIATIVE THAT ILLUSTRATES THIS FOCUS IS OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH BROAD STREET LOVE TO CREATE A STABLE SOURCE OF CASUAL CLOTHING FOR THOSE EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSECURITY AND RECEIVE ASSISTANCE AT THEIR PHILADELPHIA LOCATION.Expenses $2,662,627 · revenue $572,609
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
- 23-2900156
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,167,784
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,057,034
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $3,027,762 | $3,124,177 | $2,167,784 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,082,614 | $2,907,917 | $1,159,673 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,476,701 | $2,567,308 | $922,463 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,593,873 | $2,277,853 | $1,204,716 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about CAREER WARDROBE
- What is the EIN of CAREER WARDROBE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CAREER WARDROBE is 23-2900156.
- Is CAREER WARDROBE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to CAREER WARDROBE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CAREER WARDROBE 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 CAREER WARDROBE 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 CAREER WARDROBE 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 CAREER WARDROBE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ALLISON WILK.
- Who are the officers and directors of CAREER WARDROBE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $146,475 (SHERI COLE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does CAREER WARDROBE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,027,762, expenses of $3,124,177 and total assets of $2,167,784 at year end.
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