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Nonprofit · EIN 31-0962007

WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS

Tax-exempt · CINCINNATI, OH 45223

Financials

$1.5M$1.5M2023$1.8M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,769,649$1,524,279$245,370$4,156,955$538,895$3,618,060
December 31, 2023990$1,517,676$1,547,856-$30,180$3,686,856$356,636$3,330,220
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,699,979
of which government grants
$284,175
Program service revenue
$52,049
Investment income
$29,324
Net income from fundraising events
-$14,365
Other revenue
-$11,703

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$58,192
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$173,504
Other salaries and wages
$603,027
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,037,408
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$18,461
Occupancy
$53,051
Travel
$6,546
Depreciation
$85,396
Program services (functional)
$1,243,338
Management and general (functional)
$189,597
Fundraising (functional)
$91,344

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,686,856
Total assets, end of year
$4,156,955
Total liabilities, end of year
$538,895
Net assets, end of year
$3,618,060
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,597,039
Publicly traded securities
$153,044
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,619,699
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,998,361
Gross receipts
$1,813,297
Employees
20
Volunteers
260
Year formed
1978
State of legal domicile
OH

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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Sr Barbara BuschExecutive Director
Officer
40$124,510$61
Barbara WoelfelAccounting Director
Officer
35$48,994$122
Blake JohnsonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Glen GlennSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Michael YeazellVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Greg OssegeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Dee WhiteTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Ena FletcherTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Randy KuvinChair of Fund Development Committee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Kathleen LutzTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Steve SchaeferTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Thelma WalkerTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Sr Pat WittbergTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
David DirrTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Matt BuddenburgTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joy GazawayExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Pamela WoodsTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
Ellen FrankenbergExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Deb SimsTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 19 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Sr Barbara BuschExecutive Director
Officer
40$110,872$5,028
Barbara WoelfelAccounting Director
Officer
35$44,022$2,503
Blake JohnsonPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Glen GlennSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Michael YeazellVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Greg OssegeTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Dee WhiteTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Ena FletcherTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Randy KuvinChair of Fund Development Committee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Kathy LutzTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Steve SchaeferTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Thelma WalkerTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Sr Pat WittbergTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
David DirrTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Matt BuddenburgTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Joy GazawayExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Pamela WoodsTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Ellen FrankenbergExecutive Committee Member
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Deb SimsTrustee
Trustee or director
3$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1814 DREMAN AVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45223-2319
In care of
% BARB WOELFEL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Sr Barbara Busch, 1814 Dreman Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Signed the 990
Sr Barbara Busch, Executive Director
Phone
(513) 541-4109
Return prepared by
Locey Mitchell & Associates Ltd

Mission

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH COMMUNITY BUILDING, HOME OWNERSHIP, AND ECONOMIC LEARNING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HOUSING DEVELOPMENT - Working In Neighborhoods (WIN) revitalizes and brings stability to neighborhoods and communities through construction and rehabilitation of energy efficient homes for first-time homebuyers. WIN provides families with homeownership opportunities and strengthens neighborhoods through homeownership. Since this program began, WIN has built or renovated over 170 homes and sold them to first-time homebuyers. WINs efforts have increased home values in targeted areas by as much as 25%. In 2024, 1 rehab and 2 new homes construction 6 homes were in predevelopment. 24 legacy homeowners recevied essential home repairs.
    Expenses $291,607 · revenue $24,812
  • HOUSING COUNSELING AND FINANCIAL LITERACY - WIN provides counseling and education services related to homeownership and financial capability. WIN prepares families to purchase, maintain, and protect their investment in their homes by offering Homebuyer Classes and individual Housing Counseling and Foreclosure/Delinquency Prevention Housing Counseling. WIN offers Financial Stability Workshops that teach people how to be financially responsible, reduce debt and expenses, and develop an emergency savings plan. In 2024, 239 people participated in Homebuyer Classes, 384 received Financial Education, and 184 individuals received one-on-one pre and post-purchase housing counseling services 91 families were assised in applying for lead elimination grants through Lead Safe Hamilton County.
    Expenses $569,431 · grants $58,192 · revenue $27,237
  • COMMUNITY BUILDING WIN helps neighborhood residents gain awareness and understanding of people, resources, and processes to enable them to network together to develop a common vision for their community and affect positive change. WIN also works with residents in the community to implement community improvement projects. In 2024, WIN completed a housing study identifying opportunities for improving housing stock in the Beekman Corridor (BC). It will guide efforts to rehab homes for legacy homeowners and pinpoint areas where new housing will be most beneficial. Interviewed all BC businesses gaining insights into their needs and future plans. 447 residents participated in community building efforts. WIN lead 6 community cleanups, established 2 new community gardens, and organized 12 Pop-up events distributing food to 144 families (over 30.3 tons of food). The Beekman Community Market elected a board, hosted 11 markets (average attendence 50), supported 27 micro-businesses. WIN provided Summer Enrichment Programs, as well as three youth holiday events through-out the year for local children. In 2024, 362 youth participated in WINs Summer Camp and/or WINs Youth Holiday activities.
    Expenses $382,300

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-0962007
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
1979
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,156,955
Income (IRS master file)
$1,813,297

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,769,649$1,524,279$4,156,955XML
990December 2023$1,517,676$1,547,856$3,686,856XML
990December 2022$1,625,219$1,364,352$3,625,327IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 31-0962007).

Questions about WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS

What is the EIN of WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS is 31-0962007.
Is WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
Are donations to WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS 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 WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sr Barbara Busch.
Who are the officers and directors of WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $124,510 (Sr Barbara Busch, Executive Director).
How much revenue does WORKING IN NEIGHBORHOODS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,769,649, expenses of $1,524,279 and total assets of $4,156,955 at year end.

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