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Nonprofit · EIN 56-2659501

WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15224

Financials

$768K$656K2023$694K$694K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$694,096$694,096$0$20,196$15,616$4,580
June 30, 2024990$767,602$655,720$111,882$8,773,535$8,768,955$4,580
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$694,096
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$545,075
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$694,061
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$694,096

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$8,773,535
Total assets, end of year
$20,196
Total liabilities, end of year
$15,616
Net assets, end of year
$4,580
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,580
Gross receipts
$694,096
Employees
11
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2008
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
NICOLE MOLINAROCEO
Officer
1$0$147,872$8,277
KENT BLOOMCFO, TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$124,304$13,146
LORRAINE BITTNERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$123,637$0$13,254
LESLIE BRITTON DOZIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
LINDA THIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN SYLVESTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DOTTI BECHTOLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BETH SLAGLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
KIT NEEDHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
LORETTA LOBES BENECCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
MARGARET PRESCOTTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
NICOLE MOLINAROPRESIDENT & CEO
Officer
1$0$147,936$8,036
KENT BLOOMCFO, TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$120,853$12,763
LORRAINE BITTNERPRESIDENT, LEGAL DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$120,644$0$12,868
LESLIE BRITTON DOZIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
LINDA THIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
JOHN SYLVESTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
DOTTI BECHTOLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
BETH SLAGLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
KIT NEEDHAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
LORETTA BENECCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0
MARGARET PRESCOTTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 9024, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224-0024
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
NICOLE MOLINARO, PO BOX 9024, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224
Signed the 990
NICOLE MOLINARO, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(412) 687-8017
Return prepared by
MAHER DUESSEL CPA'S

Mission

TO PROVIDE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO WOMEN IN CRISIS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE CIVIL LAW PROJECT'S GOAL IS TO FILL EXISTING GAPS IN FREE LEGAL SPECIALIZED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEGAL EXPERTISE. THIS PROJECT INCLUDES FIVE FULL-TIME ATTORNEYS AND TWO PARALEGALS WHO REPRESENT WOMEN IN A COMPREHENSIVE WAY WITH CIVIL ISSUES THEY FACE AS A RESULT OF ABUSE. THESE MAY INCLUDE CHILD CUSTODY, PFA REPRESENTATION, SUPPORT AND DIVORCE ISSUES, ETC. LAST YEAR, THE CIVIL LAW PROJECT PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR 723 CIVIL CASES.
    Expenses $694,096

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
56-2659501
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization of unknown type
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P11)
Assets (IRS master file)
$20,196
Income (IRS master file)
$694,096

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$694,096$694,096$20,196IRS
990June 2024$767,602$655,720$8,773,535XML
990June 2023$622,718$643,481$8,563,173IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 56-2659501).

Questions about WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT

What is the EIN of WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT is 56-2659501.
Is WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
Which annual return does WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT 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 CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT 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 CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT 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 CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names NICOLE MOLINARO.
Who are the officers and directors of WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WOMENS CENTER AND SHELTER CIVIL LAW PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $694,096, expenses of $694,096 and total assets of $20,196 at year end.

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