Together We Bake is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Together We Bake employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Together We Bake 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 12/2023, Together We Bake generated $970.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $919.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 28.1% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TOGETHER WE BAKE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE WORKFORCE TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO HELP WOMEN GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE, TRANSFERABLE WORKFORCE SKILLS, AND INVALUABLE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WHICH WILL ALLOW THEM TO FIND SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT AND MOVE TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TOGETHER WE BAKE IS AN EMPOWERMENT-BASED WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN IN NEED. THE PROGRAM IS CENTERED AROUND A SMALL BAKING BUSINESS THROUGH WHICH WOMEN ACTIVELY LEARN AND PARTICIPATE IN FOOD PRODUCTION, FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION, AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. WE ALSO TEACH EMPOWERMENT AND LIFE-SKILLS CLASSES TO HELP WOMEN DEVELOP SELF-CONFIDENCE, HEALTHY COPING STRATEGIES, AND A STRONG SUPPORT NETWORK AS THEY MOVE TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. EACH WOMAN GRADUATES JOB-READY, EMPOWERED, AND WITH A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED SERVSAFE CERTIFICATE, RESULTING IN PREFERENTIAL HIRING AND HIGHER WAGES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erica Anaya Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Morgan Hall Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Casey Evans Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stuart Allen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tracie Harris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nita Mohanty Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $104,294 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $737,658 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $841,952 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $15,925 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,161 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $101,174 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $970,115 |
| 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. | $196,506 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,441 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $410,005 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,693 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,824 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,000 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,562 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $16,943 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,154 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $16,556 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,258 |
| Travel | $1,917 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,519 |
| Insurance | $11,158 |
| All other expenses | $100 |
| Total functional expenses | $919,199 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $210,214 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $113,962 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $47,474 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,139 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,653 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $738,461 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,118,903 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,707 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $36,707 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $962,769 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $119,427 |
| 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 | $1,118,903 |