Working Wardrobes For A New Start
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Working Wardrobes For A New Start is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Santa Ana, California, registered in 2000, with $4,522,693 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
2000 East Mcfadden Avenue Ste 100, Santa Ana, CA, 92705 EIN 33-0669145 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.5M
▼ 2.7% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2024)
$7.2M
Net assets
$4.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Working Wardrobes For A New Start— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -58% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Working Wardrobes For A New Start: 7 mo reserves · -58% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Working Wardrobes For A New Start— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Working Wardrobes For A New Start: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2000 East Mcfadden Avenue Ste 100, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
- City
- Santa Ana
- State
- California
- Category
- Employment
- Subcategory
- Employment Preparation & Placement
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.4M (FY2013) to $4.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.1MNet assets $4.0M
Operating margin
-58.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.1M
Total liabilities
$2.1M
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,522,693▼2.7% | $7,160,677▲50.4% | $4,027,044▼39.5% | $6,145,855▼30.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,649,704▼14.3% | $4,761,155▼12.5% | $6,655,196▼0.4% | $8,785,023▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,427,998▼35.8% | $5,441,801▼7.6% | $6,684,465▼1.4% | $7,777,095▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $8,458,733▲14.7% | $5,888,080▲12.0% | $6,778,228▲61.2% | $7,368,756▲51.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $7,374,540▲63.0% | $5,257,774▲3.7% | $4,205,523▲101% | $4,867,241▲84.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,524,838▼1.7% | $5,069,283▲3.6% | $2,090,057▼21.0% | $2,638,347▼18.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,603,678▼23.8% | $4,893,846▲15.8% | $2,646,579▼10.8% | $3,244,317▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $6,038,190▲50.9% | $4,227,482▲12.9% | $2,966,085▲147% | $3,433,576▲112% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,002,509▼9.1% | $3,743,720▼18.0% | $1,202,253▲27.4% | $1,621,299▲31.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $4,402,061▲2.9% | $4,564,062▲22.8% | $943,464▼14.7% | $1,233,726▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,276,963▲80.5% | $3,716,876▲64.9% | $1,105,465▲103% | $1,322,130▲47.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,369,172 | $2,254,136▲32.1% | $545,378▲26.7% | $894,131▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,705,933▲8.3% | $430,342▲156% | $837,111▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,574,705▼1.0% | $167,852▲169% | $685,438▲204% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,591,408 | -$241,930 | $225,166 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $19.7M total
82 grants to Working Wardrobes For A New Start totaling $19.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2024 | $641,623 |
| Orange Countys United Way | Human services | 2024 | $165,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $65,299 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Jobs and workplace | 2024 | $13,600 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $13,222 |
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2023 | $4,269,107 |
| Orange County Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $55,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $44,294 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $29,900 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2023 | $15,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,074 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | Operating support/annual fund | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Program support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2022 | $5,564,388 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Working Wardrobes For A New Start a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Working Wardrobes For A New Start is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 33-0669145, based in Santa Ana, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Working Wardrobes For A New Start's EIN?
- Working Wardrobes For A New Start's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 33-0669145.
- How much revenue does Working Wardrobes For A New Start report?
- Working Wardrobes For A New Start reported $4,522,693 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Working Wardrobes For A New Start have?
- CharityIndex grades Working Wardrobes For A New Start D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Working Wardrobes For A New Start (EIN 33-0669145) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.