2024-11-13T13:08:20-06:00 2023-12-31 WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC 1835 MARKET STREET SUITE 1710 PHILADELPHIA PA 191032945 990 2023-01-01 136178558 The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc % ANN B TOBACK EXECUTIVE DIR WORK 2128896800 247 West 37th Street New York NY 10018 ANN TOBACK CEO/ EXEC DIRECTOR 2128896800 2024-11-15 true true Joseph Perez P00961850 2155462140 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z The Worker's Circle ANN TOBACK 247 West 37th Street New York NY 10018 23311432 false X WWW.CIRCLE.ORG X 1918 NY TO BUILD PROGRESSIVE JEWISH IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY THROUGH JEWISH CULTURAL ENAGAGEMENT, YIDDISH LANGUAGE LEARNING, MULTIGENERATIONAL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL ACTIVISM. 14 14 48 18 0 991940 1147209 462581 613794 926905 1538231 134175 90860 2515601 3390094 17516 50789 2623 500 2197418 2348222 0 0 499397 1723339 1965077 3940896 4364588 -1425295 -974494 35126292 35402116 2625394 1937616 32500898 33464500 X SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MISSION STATEMENT. false false 663633 50789 605191 See Schedule O for detail description of education. 768146 8603 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND CULTURAL EVENTS: THE WORKERS CIRCLE OFFERS EVENTS ON AN ONGOING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AROUND JEWISH CULTURE, SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES, AND YIDDISH LANGUAGE. ALTOGETHER CONNECTING WITH TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM TEENS THROUGH SENIORS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAIL OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS RUN BY THE WORKERS CIRCLE. 607471 MEMBER SERVICES: AS A BENEFIT TO OUR COMMUNITY, THE WORKERS CIRCLE PROVIDES ACCESS TO FUNERAL AND CEMETERY SERVICES, AS WELL AS A LIMITED NUMBER OF INSURANCE PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY FOR SENIOR MEMBERS. 305202 Social Justice 305202 2344452 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false true false false false false false false true false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false true 59 0 true 48 true false true CA false false false true true false false false false false false X 14 14 false false false false true true true true true false true true true true true true true true true true false NY X ANN B TOBACK EXECUTIVE DIR 2128896800 247 WEST 37TH STREET 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 Shelley Binder Development Specialist 40.0 0.0 X 131287 0 19910 David Kazansky Director 1.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE GREEN DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Zeev Dagan Director 10.0 4.0 X X 0 0 0 Daniel Katz SECRETARY 8.0 2.0 X X 0 0 0 HASIA R DINER DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 BARRY EISENBERG VP for Development 8.0 2.0 X X 0 0 0 SALLY GUTTMACHER VP for Strategy 8.0 2.0 X X 0 0 0 JACK LUSK DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 IRENA KLEPFISZ DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY STEIN Treasurer 8.0 4.0 X X 0 0 0 Eva Zasloff VP 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT KAPLAN DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 RICHARD RUMELT PRESIDENT 1.0 10.0 X X 0 0 0 EITAN TABAK DIRECTOR 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Bradley Alter Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Judy Fishman Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Malky Goldman Director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Lewis Jones director 1.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 131287 0 19910 1 false true false 0 197349 303823 134376 511661 1147209 EDUCATION PROGRAMS 900099 605191 605191 MEMBER BENEFITS 900099 8603 8603 613794 1093848 1093848 0 0 61638 61638 0 61638 61638 20128994 19684611 444383 444383 444383 235904 303823 235904 0 0 0 0 0 7276 823 6453 6453 OTHER INCOME 900099 22769 22769 22769 3390094 675432 1567453 50789 50789 0 0 500 500 635562 244241 209488 181833 0 1274072 1121897 32499 119676 56762 33150 11682 11930 238826 133967 51009 53850 143000 75438 34342 33220 0 23346 23346 41871 41871 0 0 346268 346268 320742 201690 110747 8305 41005 6251 12802 21952 394330 13304 344254 36772 0 0 213879 153798 30041 30040 23753 2592 19342 1819 0 0 1109 1109 0 12194 12194 28615 28615 EDUCATIONAL & RECREATIONAL 306835 306835 LOSS ON SETTLEMENT 211130 211130 4364588 2344452 1520739 499397 X 23856 66751 936833 666997 44280 15316 78978 112349 0 0 0 0 0 0 2542 2542 24189 61136 473436 416937 68693 56499 31397160 32698880 3000 3000 0 0 0 0 2546761 1718646 35126292 35402116 364269 275750 0 0 90095 26700 0 0 0 0 150000 0 0 0 0 0 2021030 1635166 2625394 1937616 X 2560084 1978749 29940814 31485751 32500898 33464500 35126292 35402116 X -974494 1938096 X false true X true false X 2222742 29422728 936249 991690 1147209 34720618 511639 407791 554852 589922 681885 2746089 0 0 0 2734381 29830519 1491101 1581612 1829094 37466707 16446 16446 97237 97237 113683 113683 37353024 258448 993072 1019689 1225128 1155486 4651823 0 258448 993072 1019689 1225128 1155486 4651823 0 17796 981 6119 6834 22769 54499 3010625 30824572 2516909 2813574 3007349 42173029 0.88571 0.96029 0.11030 0.03294 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 174686 123992 50694 287923 286015 1908 10827 6930 3897 56499 0 DUE TO RELATED COMPANIES 1111948 RIGHT OF USE LIABILITY 523218 1635166 X 4981922 1938096 1938096 3043826 346268 346268 3390094 4018320 4018320 346268 346268 4364588 SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 The Workers Circle is a New York not-for-profit organization and is exempt from federal income taxes under the provisions of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC"). The Workers Circle is also exempt from state income taxes. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements do not reflect a provision for federal income taxes. There were no uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2023. The Workers Circle has no income tax related penalties or interest for the periods reported in these consolidated financial statements. GOLF OUTING 392410 250208 142202 84055 58147 ANNUAL BENEFIT 142317 49212 93105 53250 39855 0 534727 299420 235307 137305 98002 235307 true Boston Workers Circle 6 Webster Street Boston MA 02446 042347902 501(C)(3) 10000 Education Grant 1 SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER APPROVES AND MONITORS ALL GRANT FUNDS DISTRIBUTED. X X X false false false false false false false false false Shelley Binder Development Specialist 131287 0 0 0 0 0 5303 0 14607 0 151197 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B After review by the finance staff, the CHIEF Executive OFFICER reviews the 990. Then it is submitted to the Audit Committee for review and approval. Copies of the 990 are then submitted to the Board of Directors for their review and approval prior to being submitted to the IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS AT A MINIMUM ON A QUARTERLY BASIS TO ADDRESS ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERS OF THE WORKERS CIRCLE PAY DUES TO THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE INVOLVED IN VOTING FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY THROUGH A NOTICE AND PROXY MAILING. THE VOTE TAKES PLACE IN PERSON AND BY PROXY AT AN ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE INVOLVED IN VOTING FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY THROUGH A NOTICE AND PROXY MAILING. THE VOTE TAKES PLACE IN PERSON AND BY PROXY AT AN ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 990'S ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY APPOINTMENT AT THE Worker'S CIRCLE OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4b OUR VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS OFFER YEAR-ROUND JEWISH CULTURE, YIDDISH LANGUAGE, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE EXPERIENCES AND INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS. IN 2020, THE WORKERS CIRCLE RESPONDED QUICKLY AND CREATIVELY TO THE PANDEMIC'S CHALLENGES; AFTER CLOSING IN-PERSON PROGRAMS IN MARCH 2020, WE TRANSITIONED CLASSES AND EVENTS TO VIRTUAL PLATFORMS AND EXPERIENCED INCREASED ENROLLMENT. WE CONTINUED TO GROW VIRTUAL OFFERINGS IN 2021, AND AS A RESULT, WE BROUGHT YIDDISH LANGUAGE, CULTURE, HISTORY, AND CUISINE TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, WHO ENJOYED OUR CLASSES, CULTURAL EVENTS, AND TRIP TO YIDDISHLAND. IN ADDITION, WE LAUNCHED THE GREAT SCHMOOZE WHICH CONNECTED WITH SENIOR MEMBERS WHO WERE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULT SOCIAL ISOLATION DURING THE PANDEMIC WITH YOUNGER MEMBERS TO SHARE AND COLLECT LIFE STORIES. FORM 990, PART X, LINE 12 THE ORGANIZATION HAS A BOARD-APPROVED INVESTMENT POLICY IN PLACE. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 13 THE ORGANIZATION HAS A FORMAL WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY IN PLACE WHICH ALLOWS STAKEHOLDERS TO REPORT ANY SUSPECTED ISSUES WITHOUT REPERCUSSIONS. Form 990, Part III, Line 4A, Program service accomplishments EDUCATION: THE WORKERS CIRCLE PROVIDES STUDENTS FROM 5-13 YEARS OLD WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF PROGRESSIVE JEWISH VALUES, AS WELL AS AN APPRECIATION OF JEWISH CULTURAL HISTORY, YIDDISH LANGUAGE AND HERITAGE, AND ACTIVIST TRADITIONS THROUGH OUR NETWORK OF SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE WORKERS CIRCLE YOUTH STAND UP FOR JUSTICE PROGRAM TEACHES AND INSPIRES THOUSANDS OF TEENS THROUGH JEWISH ACTIVIST TRADITIONS ALONG WITH TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT. THE WORKERS CIRCLE COLLEGE NETWORK PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON TRAINING, CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE OPPORTUNITIES. THE WORKERS CIRCLE OFFERS THE LARGEST YIDDISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM IN THE WORLD, WITH A YEAR-ROUND VIRTUAL CLASS OFFERING. WE CONNECT WITH OVER 1,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR THROUGH LIVE CLASSES, AND TENS OF THOUSANDS MORE THROUGH CONNECTED PROGRAMS AND PRESENTATIONS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 MISSION STATEMENT THE WORKERS CIRCLE BUILDS PROGRESSIVE JEWISH IDENTITY AND COMMUNITY THROUGH JEWISH CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT, YIDDISH LANGUAGE LEARNING, MULTIGENERATIONAL EDUCATION, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISM. WE PROVIDE MEANINGFUL JEWISH EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, COLLEGE STUDENTS, ADULTS, AND SENIORS THROUGH ENGAGING PROGRAMS THAT ARE INSPIRED BY OUR RICH JEWISH CULTURAL HERITAGE AND ACTIVIST TRADITIONS. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE SOCIAL JUSTICE ORGANIZING AND ACTIVISM AROUND PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES DEMOCRACY, WITH A FOCUS ON VOTING RIGHTS AND BEING A PARTNER IN THE MOVEMENT TO END SYSTEMIC RACISM; RUNNING THE LARGEST YIDDISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM IN THE WORLD; A NETWORK OF SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS, A TEEN SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM; AND A COLLEGE STUDENT NETWORK. OUR YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS INCLUDE MONTHLY ACTIVIST GATHERINGS AND ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES; EVENTS EDUCATING AND HIGHLIGHTING JEWISH HERITAGE AND CULTURE; A WEEKLONG IMMERSIVE YIDDISH RETREAT, JEWISH HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS; AND AN ANNUAL JEWISH JOURNEY TO EASTERN EUROPE WHERE WE PROVIDE AN IMMERSIVE LOOK INTO A THOUSAND YEARS OF JEWISH LIFE. THE WORKERS CIRCLE HAS CARRIED ON, ENERGETICALLY AND CREATIVELY ADAPTING PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPING INITIATIVES TO ADVANCE OUR VISION OF A STRONG AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY TO COLLECTIVELY BUILD A BETTER AND MORE BEAUTIFUL WORLD. 3155 GRACE HOLDINGS LLC 247 WEST 37TH STREET 5TH Fl NEW YORK NY 10018 HOLDING COMPA NY 0 0 WCAR THE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT OF THE WC 247 WEST 37TH STREET 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 135493557 CEMETERY NY 501(C)(8) N/A wcar true SECOND CENTURY FUND OF THE WORKMEN'S CIR 247 WEST 37TH STREET 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 133900360 Education NY 501(C)(3) 7 wcar true Workers Circle Action 247 West 37th Street 5th Floor New York NY 10018 832297244 Political NY 501(c)(4) N/A WCAR true false false false true false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false CEMETERY DEPARTMENT OF THE WORKMEN'S CIRCLE D 862839 FMV SECOND CENTURY FUND OF THE WORKMEN'S CIRCLE E 1111948 FMV CIRCLE LODGECAMP KINDER RING OF THE D 261206 FMV