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California Womens Law Center

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Crime, Legal-Related / Legal Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$863k (2023)

Expenses
$715k (2023)

Total Assets
$4.55M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$957k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$862,549
Expenses
$715,349
Net Income
$147,200
Net Assets
$3,589,057
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $715,325
82.9%
Program Services $56,346
6.5%
Investment Income $87,069
10.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1,578
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,387
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $175,000
24.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $242,023
33.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,545,869
Total Liabilities $956,812
Net Assets $3,589,057
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Butler (Executive Direc) $175,000 $0 $12,800
Mira El Sonbaty (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Diana Hughes Leiden (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Edie Mermelstein (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Palmer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lois D Thompson (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Armato (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Blain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Demeke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theane Evangelis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Feldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerry Fowler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victor George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thea Alli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Esra Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Kristovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Ludd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Menedjian (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Nakamaru (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Rigberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Gomez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Matricardi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Wunderli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Lively (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$944,211
Expenses
$741,556
Net Income
$202,655
Net Assets
$3,285,652
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $834,063
88.3%
Program Services $35,300
3.7%
Investment Income $75,177
8.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$329
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $170,000
22.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $261,554
35.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,625,995
Total Liabilities $340,343
Net Assets $3,285,652
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Butler (Executive Direc) $160,000 $0 $12,800
Mira El Sonbaty (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Diana Hughes Leiden (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Edie Mermelstein (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Palmer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lois D Thompson (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Armato (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Blain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Demeke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theane Evangelis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Feldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerry Fowler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victor George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thea Alli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Esra Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Kristovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Ludd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Menedjian (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Nakamaru (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Quartarolo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Rigberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Gomez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Matricardi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kathy Wunderli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Lively (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$900,252
Expenses
$692,390
Net Income
$207,862
Net Assets
$3,609,856
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $726,000
80.6%
Program Services $67,266
7.5%
Investment Income $63,291
7.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $43,695
4.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $140,000
20.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $253,141
36.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,918,614
Total Liabilities $308,758
Net Assets $3,609,856
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Butler (Executive Direc) $144,200 $0 $0
Mira El Sonbaty (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Diana Hughes Leiden (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Edie Mermelstein (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Palmer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lois D Thompson (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Stacy Armato (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Blain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Demeke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theane Evangelis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Feldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerry Fowler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victor George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Gene Harrison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Esra Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Kristovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Ludd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Menedjian (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Nakamaru (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Quartarolo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Rigberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vanessa Gomez (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alicia Matricardi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Thea Alli (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Lively (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,263,341
Expenses
$1,182,189
Net Income
$81,152
Net Assets
$3,013,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,044,763
82.7%
Program Services $69,532
5.5%
Investment Income $68,459
5.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $80,587
6.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $144,200
12.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $208,292
17.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,154,543
Total Liabilities $141,107
Net Assets $3,013,436
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mira El Sonbaty (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Diana Hughes Leiden (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Edie Mermelstein (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Palmer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lois D Thompson (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Armato (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Blain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Demeke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theane Evangelis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Feldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerry Fowler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victor George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Genie Harrison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Esra Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Kristovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Ludd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Menedjian (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Nakamaru (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Quartarolo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Rigberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Butler (Executive Director) $0 $144,200 $20,791
Laura Lively (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$769,918
Expenses
$619,147
Net Income
$150,771
Net Assets
$2,932,285
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $532,828
69.2%
Program Services $66,705
8.7%
Investment Income $66,672
8.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $103,713
13.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $140,000
22.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $200,529
32.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,969,767
Total Liabilities $37,482
Net Assets $2,932,285
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Elizabeth Butler (Executive Director) $140,000 $0 $18,480
Mira El Sonbaty (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Diana Hughes Leiden (Co President) $0 $0 $0
Edie Mermelstein (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Palmer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lois D Thompson (Past President) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Armato (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Blain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Demeke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theane Evangelis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Feldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kerry Fowler (Director) $0 $0 $0
Victor George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Genie Harrison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Esra Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Kristovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jessica Ludd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Menedjian (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Nakamaru (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Quartarolo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Karen Rigberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hollinger (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$547,581
Expenses
$489,646
Net Income
$57,935
Net Assets
$2,781,514
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $320,898
58.6%
Program Services $32,418
5.9%
Investment Income $57,561
10.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $133,901
24.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,803
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $272,495
55.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,795,669
Total Liabilities $14,155
Net Assets $2,781,514
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theane Evangelis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lois Thompson (President) $0 $0 $0
Esra Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Demeke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Blain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Stacey Armato (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rasha Gerges Shields (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Kristovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kim Nakamaru (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mira El Sonbaty (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hollinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Feldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Palmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edie Mermelstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erika Norman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Menedjian (Director) $0 $0 $0
Genie Harrison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diana Hughes Leiden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Quartarolo (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,084,308
Expenses
$521,242
Net Income
$1,563,066
Net Assets
$2,714,561
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $258,176
12.4%
Program Services $1,658,806
79.6%
Investment Income $42,081
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $118,164
5.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,081
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $288,193
55.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,721,957
Total Liabilities $7,396
Net Assets $2,714,561
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theane Evangelis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lois Thompson (President) $0 $0 $0
Esra Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Demeke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Blain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rasha Gerges Shields (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Kristovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Kim (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mira El Sonbaty (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hollinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Feldman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Palmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edie Mermelstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erika Norman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Menedjian (Director) $0 $0 $0
Genie Harrison (Director) $0 $0 $0
Diana Hughes Leiden (Director) $0 $0 $0
Amy Quartarolo (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,767,976
Expenses
$793,208
Net Income
$974,768
Net Assets
$1,117,160
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $235,565
13.3%
Program Services $1,375,727
77.8%
Investment Income $161
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $67,555
3.8%
Net Fundraising $85,450
4.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,518
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $313,884
39.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,131,331
Total Liabilities $14,171
Net Assets $1,117,160
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theane Evangelis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lois Thompson (President) $0 $0 $0
Esra Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Demeke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Blain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Caldwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rasha Gerges Shields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Kristovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Kim (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mira El Sonbaty (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hollinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lisa Gilford (Director) $0 $0 $0
Laura Petroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Palmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edie Mermelstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Erika Norman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Menedjian (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$486,224
Expenses
$461,053
Net Income
$25,171
Net Assets
$141,504
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $249,070
51.2%
Program Services $66,291
13.6%
Investment Income $19
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $102,300
21.0%
Net Fundraising $62,432
12.8%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,112
1.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $207,013
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $168,342
Total Liabilities $26,838
Net Assets $141,504
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theane Evangelis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lois Thompson (President) $0 $0 $0
Esra Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christa Demeke (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Blain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Caldwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rasha Gerges Shields (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bethany Kristovich (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Kim (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mira El Sonbaty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hollinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laura Petroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Palmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edie Mermelstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Anna Menedjian (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$436,117
Expenses
$514,294
Net Income
-$78,177
Net Assets
$116,333
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $343,023
78.7%
Program Services $8,765
2.0%
Investment Income $55
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $29,567
6.8%
Net Fundraising $45,645
10.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $9,062
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $217,808
42.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $157,749
Total Liabilities $41,416
Net Assets $116,333
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Victor George (Director) $0 $0 $0
Theane Evangelis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lois Thompson (President) $0 $0 $0
Esra Hudson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mayra Fornos (Director) $0 $0 $0
Tony Blain (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samantha Caldwell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Truc Do (Director) $0 $0 $0
Shawn Khorrami (Director) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Kim (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Mira El Sonbaty (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chris Hollinger (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Laura Petroff (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pamela Palmer (Director) $0 $0 $0
Edie Mermelstein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christine Spagnoli (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$359,831
Expenses
$387,046
Net Income
-$27,215
Net Assets
$194,510
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $281,585
78.3%
Program Services $28,985
8.1%
Investment Income $142
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $45,873
12.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,246
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $159,414
41.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,266
Total Liabilities $38,756
Net Assets $194,510

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$256,268
Expenses
$360,989
Net Income
-$104,721
Net Assets
$221,725
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $211,165
82.4%
Program Services $6,480
2.5%
Investment Income $276
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $36,016
14.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,331
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $148,340
41.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $254,308
Total Liabilities $32,583
Net Assets $221,725

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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  • Audits. PDFs of single or program-specific audits for nonprofit organizations that spent $750,000 or more in Federal grant money in a single fiscal year. Available for fiscal year 2015 and later.

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