Nonprofit · EIN 33-0669145
WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START
Tax-exempt · SANTA ANA, CA 92705
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,522,693 | $7,160,677 | -$2,637,984 | $6,145,855 | $2,118,811 | $4,027,044 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,623,543
- of which government grants
- $871,267
- Program service revenue
- $267,702
- Investment income
- $64,545
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$65
- Net income from fundraising events
- $108,095
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $458,808
- Other revenue
- $566,903
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $362,661
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,858,071
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,495,160
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $122,195
- Occupancy
- $856,114
- Travel
- $54,649
- Depreciation
- $117,525
- Program services (functional)
- $5,600,612
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,009,321
- Fundraising (functional)
- $550,744
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,785,023
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,145,855
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,118,811
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,027,044
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $325,969
- Publicly traded securities
- $750,271
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,927,044
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $100,000
- Gross receipts
- $5,791,672
- Employees
- 69
- Volunteers
- 2,000
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONNI POMUSH | CEO Officer | 40 | $220,022 | $4,232 |
| Derek Benson | Chief People Officer Officer | 40 | $129,468 | $8,939 |
| Janelle Metzger | Board Member/Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Hoffman | Board Member/Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Hiller | Board Member/Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Sullivan | Board Member/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Beaver | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Collie | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brant Gresham | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cyndi Karapogosian | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynette McKinnon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Porsena | board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christine Ragos | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marissa Waldman | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott De Long | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn Herrick | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Little | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathryn Morrison | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Wendy Nicoson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sherrie Simmons | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| carlos Oregan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ivo Tjan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Murray | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Angel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2000 EAST MCFADDEN AVENUE STE 100, SANTA ANA, CA 92705-4706
- In care of
- % BONNI POMUSH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BONNI POMUSH, 2000 E Mcfadden Ave Ste 100, Santa Ana, CA 92705
- Signed the 990
- BONNI POMUSH, CEO
- Phone
- (714) 210-2460
- Return prepared by
- WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC
Mission
Working Wardrobes helps individuals overcome barriers to gainful employment by providing workforce readiness programs and resources that promote confidence and self-sufficiency.
Program accomplishments
- CAREER SERVICES - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND CLIENTS WHO ARE OVERCOMING DIFFICULT CHALLENGES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE CAREER ASSESSMENT, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY WORKSHOPS, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, JOB REFERRALS AND JOB RETENTION SERVICES. VOLUNTEER SUCCESS COACHES AND JOB DEVELOPERS SUPPORT THESE EFFORTS. PROFESSIONAL WARDROBING AND GROOMING SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED WITH THE HELP OF VOLUNTEER PERSONAL SHOPPERS. APPROXIMATELY 7,615 CLIENTS BENEFITED FROM THE SERVICES PROVIDED DURING 2024.Expenses $870,078 · revenue $267,702
- RESALE OPERATIONS - THE ORGANIZATION HAS one upscale resale boutique THAT SELL A WIDE SELECTION OF TOP QUALITY DONATED CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE SHOP is LOCATED IN LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA. ALSO, THE ORGANIZATION HAS TWO OUTLET SHOPs LOCATED IN GARDEN GROVE AND COSTA MESA, CA THAT SELL A WIDE VARIETY OF MERCHANDISE, MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CLOTHING TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. Shops also create opportunities for work experience for clients. THE INCOME DERIVED FROM THE SALES SUPPORT THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.Expenses $4,730,534 · revenue $1,184,869
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-0669145
- 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
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,145,855
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,791,672
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,649,704 | $4,761,155 | $8,785,023 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,427,998 | $5,441,801 | $7,777,095 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START
- What is the EIN of WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START is 33-0669145.
- Is WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START 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 WARDROBES FOR A NEW START 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 WARDROBES FOR A NEW START 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 WARDROBES FOR A NEW START?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BONNI POMUSH.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 24 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $220,022 (BONNI POMUSH, CEO).
- How much revenue does WORKING WARDROBES FOR A NEW START have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,522,693, expenses of $7,160,677 and total assets of $6,145,855 at year end.
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