Housing Works Thrift Shop Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (P29) the organization is classified as: Thrift Shops, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Housing Works Thrift Shop Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Housing Works Thrift Shop Inc generated $14.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.9m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THRIFT SHOPS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO HOMELESS PERSONS LIVING WITH AIDS OR HIV-RELATED ILLNESSES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE HOUSING WORKS THRIFT SHOP, INC. OCCUPY THIRTEEN UPSCALE LOCATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY, SELLING HIGH-END VINTAGE TREASURES TO BARGAIN HUNTERS AND FASHIONISTAS ALIKE. THE THRIFT SHOPS RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY $10 MILLION IN DONATED GOODS THAT WERE ULTIMATELY SOLD IN ITS STORES. ALL FUNDS RECEIVED ARE USED TO ASSIST HOMELESS PERSONS WITH AIDS AND HIV-RELATED ILLNESSES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Starr Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Cathy Torelli Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Douglas Friedman Board Member (outgoing) | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| E O'brien Kelley Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Fabrice Houdart Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Flavio Stahl Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Mark Stephen Production Llc Production Services | 6/29/18 | $192,463 | 
| Bcm One Inc It Operation Srvs | 6/29/18 | $170,825 | 
| Noor Staffing Group Llc Recruitment Srvs | 6/29/18 | $141,772 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $209,053 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,544,075 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,335,820 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $13,753,128 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $0 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $488,310 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$7,025 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $14,313,583 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $4,977,878 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,087 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,291 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $1,287,713 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $44,952 | 
| Office expenses | $484,395 | 
| Information technology | $62,418 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $3,935,306 | 
| Travel | $147,999 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $270,698 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $167,861 | 
| Insurance | $75,481 | 
| All other expenses | $24,057 | 
| Total functional expenses | $11,910,423 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,528,133 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,535,140 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $180,850 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $285,801 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $22,246,560 | 
| Total assets | $27,776,484 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $786,414 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $14,056,378 | 
| Total liabilities | $14,842,792 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,933,692 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $27,776,484 |