2022-04-30T13:02:58-07:00 2021-06-30 990 2020-07-01 263168663 DRESS FOR SUCCESS WORCESTER INC DRES 5087965660 120 STAFFORD STREET WORCESTER MA 01603 CLAIRE ESTEN TREASURER 5087965660 2022-04-30 0 11 0 AAL2 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X MARTHA WELSH 120 STAFFORD STREET WORCESTER MA 01603 280388 0 X WWW.WORCESTERDRESSFORSUCCESS.ORG X 2008 MA The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. 11 11 3 39 0 0 190086 255292 0 0 0 0 32602 20844 222688 276136 0 0 0 0 143659 175022 0 0 23664 47578 45225 191237 220247 31451 55889 82544 145822 28205 35594 54339 110228 X The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. 0 1 147123 0 0 The suiting and career coach program provides interview suits and career wear for women who are seeking employment or starting a new job. In FY21, 83 women received an interview suit or outfit, and 60 women secured a job and received a professional capsule wardrobe. Through Career Coaching activities, 189 sessions were held with women who were guided in creating superior resumes and cover letters, and honing interview and technology skills. After participating ,women felt confident, capable, and supported when applying for employment. 18390 0 0 The I Am Successful 10-week program impacted 35 women by helping them gain professional skills, accelerate their job search and build confidence through weekly training sessions, career coaching and networking in a supportive environment. 18390 0 0 Through our Professional Women's Group, 48 women were provided with a network of support, practical information, and inspiration to thrive in their workplace. 0 0 0 183903 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA X WORCESTER BOOKKEEPING SERVICES 5089631716 50 PORTLAND STREET WORCESTER MA 01608 JUSTINA LACHAPELLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 X 73165 0 9407 MARTHA WELSH BOARD CHAIR 3 X X 0 0 0 CLAIRE ESTEN TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER 1 X X 0 0 0 SHEILA CARROLL SECRETARY/BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X X 0 0 0 DEB SASSO BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 LAURA TASKER WIEDEMAN BOARD MEMBER/VICE CHAIR 0.5 X X 0 0 0 LAURA HERMAN STROEHECKER BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 ARIEL LIM BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 KRYSTYNA DOUGERT BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 LAUREN SILVIA BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 ELYSON DOSANTOS BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 MABLE MILLNER BOARD MEMBER 0.5 X 0 0 0 73165 0 9407 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24000 231292 0 255292 0 0 0 0 0 25047 0 4252 20795 0 20795 49 0 0 49 49 276136 0 0 20844 161742 137481 8087 16174 13280 11288 664 1328 3467 2947 520 2500 2125 125 250 4705 4705 7209 6104 501 604 2801 2712 89 17574 16695 879 1090 327 218 545 237 237 2272 1931 341 DUES/SUBSCRIPTIONS 2124 1062 1062 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE 1169 994 117 58 77 77 220247 183903 12680 23664 82544 127448 15000 3611 237 3374 82544 145822 4205 6482 24000 29112 28205 35594 X 54339 60228 0 50000 54339 110228 82544 145822 55889 0 0 0 0 0 X 1 X 0 1 0 X 73164 74955 120595 190086 255292 714092 73164 74955 120595 190086 255292 714092 117872 596220 714092 0.83493 0.77 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3611 0 237 3374 0 0 0 0 3374 Schedule D, Part VI, Line 1d equipment relates to computers purchases to provide program services. VIRTUAL FALL EVENT 25057 0 25057 0 0 0 0 0 4252 0 0 25057 0 25057 0 0 0 0 0 4252 4252 20805 Form 990, Part I, Line 1 Dress for Success Worcester, Inc. (the "Organization") was organized in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a not-for-profit on September 11, 2008. The Organization serves women from throughout Central Massachusetts and is an affiliate of the global Dress for Success organization which has 144 affiliates in 22 countries. The Organization's mission is "to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing the network of support, the professional attire and the tools to help women thrive in their work and in their life." The Organization offers programs that are inclusive, flexible and adaptive to meet each individual woman wherever she may be in her employment development cycle. The principles and concepts we share are transferable between industries, and across sectors. The work is focused on understanding that it is through meaningful and long-term employment that women will achieve economic success, stabilize their families, strengthen our communities. A strategic focus on relationship development is integrated throughout all programs provided by The Organization. Each women works individually with a trained volunteer or staff member. This individualized experience creates an environment in which we can respond to each woman's needs and aspirations. We are able to target our approach to these objective factors, while providing the support, respect and compassion that she needs. To us, a 'one size fits all' approach is not as effective as each of the women we serve are unique individuals. Workplace Preparation Program - The I Am Successful 10-week program helps women gain professional skills, accelerate their job search and build confidence through weekly training sessions, career coaching and networking in a supportive environment. Women overcome obstacles to employment by learning soft skills and attitudes, branding, social media presence, goal setting and career mapping, basic strategies and interviewing techniques. Career Center/Coaching - Our Career Center promotes confidence and professionalism by providing clients with career guidance, technology skills, and job-seeking support. Working on creating superior resumes and cover letters, and honing their interview and technology skills, we ensure they feel confident and capable when applying for employment. Suiting program- Each client works one-on-one with a highly trained volunteer or staff member who helps her select professional attire and provides support and encouragement as she prepares for her upcoming interviews. She receives an interview outfit--and most importantly, positive reinforcement and a boost of confidence. During this appointment, resumes are reviewed and interviewing skills enhanced. Once employed, she returns for a professional capsule wardrobe to look her best when she starts her new career. Professional Women's Group- The Organization has recognized that finding work is only one step in a woman's journey towards economic independence; remaining employed and building a rewarding career are essential if a woman is to become self-sufficient. In PWG, women are provided with a network of support, practical information, and inspiration to thrive in their workplace. Form 990, Part III, Line 3 All of our programs were offered virtually throughout the year due to the challenges of the pandemic. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Review of 990: The form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and members of the Finance Committee. Once those reviews are complete, the form 990 is reviewed by the Board Chair and then ultimately reviewed and approved by the full board prior to submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES EACH BOARD MEMBER TO DISCLOSE TO THE ORGANIZATION ANY PERSONAL INTEREST WHICH HE OR SHE MAY HAVE IN AN YMATTER PENDING BEFORE THE ORGANIZATION AND SHALL REFRAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY DECISION ON SUCH MATTER. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Information on comparable salaries and a review of the executive directors accomplishments for the year are presented to the board in connection with the annual review and approval of the financial budget. A decision on salary for the ED and all employees for the coming year is voted upon in connection with approval of the annual financial budget. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request. I respectfully request removal of any potential penalties associated with the late filing of the Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2021. We believe there is reasonable cause for the removal of the penalties. The organization misinterpreted the instructions of the form 8868 extension and incorrectly didn't file an extension for the FY21 filing. Because Dress for Success is a small not-for-profit, the filing is prepared by a volunteer. The volunteer did not understand the instructions of the Form 8868 and therefore did not file that form to request an extension. It was an honest mistake. We did not realize we missed the extension until today, upon filing. We have put a process in place to ensure this does not happen again (automatic reminder in personal calendar for the treasurer). Dress for Success Worcester works diligently to fulfil its exempt mission. The diversion of funds to pay a potential IRS penalty would only reduce the services it provides families in need in the Worcester area. Dress for Success Worcester respectfully request the IRS waive any potential penalty for the Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (tax year 2020).