2025-11-14T12:29:59-06:00 2024-12-31 WITHUMSMITHBROWN PC 1835 MARKET STREET SUITE 1710 PHILADELPHIA PA 191032945 990 2024-01-01 136178558 The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc % JOHNATHAN GOLD DIROF FINAN WORK 2128896800 247 West 37th Street New York NY 10018 ANN TOBACK CEO/ EXEC DIRECTOR 2128896800 2025-11-17 true true Joseph Perez P00961850 2155462140 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z ANN TOBACK 247 West 37th Street New York NY 10018 15775488 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 47 14 0 1147209 851515 613794 519602 1538231 2397233 90860 11532 3390094 3779882 50789 7670 500 0 2348222 2572842 0 0 449208 1965077 1791048 4364588 4371560 -974494 -591678 35402116 36462120 1937616 1944119 33464500 34518001 X The Workers Circle, formerly known as The Workmen's Circle, is a 501(c)(3) organization that continues to serve as a dynamic force in Jewish identify formation for secular and progressive Jews. The organization officially adopted the name The Workers Circle in 2019, reflecting its ongoing mission and vision as a welcoming and inclusive home for Jewish cultural engagement. Rooted in a strong tradition of activism and community, The Workers Circle brings together a multigenerational community united by a shared commitment to celebrating Jewish heritage and advancing progressive values. Our members, friends, and allies connect through Jewish culture, history and traditions, while working collectively to protect democracy and ensure that all voices are heard. Our model for growth responds to the ongoing demand among American Jews for new connections to Jewish identity and culture. It is rooted in the fundamental belief that if given the opportunity, modern American Jews can find in Jewish false false 835845 7670 502963 The New York Workers Circle School is a secular, progressive Jewish Sunday school and community that invites families to build a contemporary Jewish identity rooted in an exploration of cultural heritage and a search for justice in the NYC area. Led by dynamic educators who are also acclaimed artists, musicians, Yiddishists and activists, our learning program digs deep into cultural roots, values children as change makers and cultural creators, and centers voices often marginalized in Jewish life. We are a welcoming community of multifaith, multiracial families with diverse gender identities, family structures, and Jewish journeys. The program includes classes for children ages 3 months - 13 years, Yiddish language, Jewish cultural traditions from around the globe, holiday celebrations, B'nei Mitsve preparation, and teen community service and activism opportunities. The College Network promotes activism, Yiddish culture, and community. It is a national network of students, recent graduates, and young adults connected for social justice and inspired by Yiddish culture. The College Network gathers regularly, virtually and in person for action, community building, and two annual immersions: Trip to Yiddishland and a Young Adult Summit in Selma, Alabama, which includes community building and organizing training. 532421 The Workers Circle experienced significant growth and renewal across its programs, advocacy, and community engagement. Educational offerings expanded through new and diverse classes in Yiddish language, Jewish cultural history, and social justice. The Workers Circle activist community reached over 1.6 million voters in states that had enacted new voter suppression laws, many targeting voters of color. Our outreach took the form of phone banking, texting, handwritten postcards, and door knocking. Our Demand Democracy/Fight Fascism Campaign connected with thousands of new activists, and we created powerful partnerships with Black-led organizations, including the Center for Common Ground, Black Voters Matter, and more. The Workers Circle Democracy Circles emerged as vibrant hubs of grassroots organizing and activism since their launch in 2023. Our network expanded to over 80 circles nationwide, connecting over 350 participants in a grassroots movement that powers our activism. The Workers Circle continues to be the world's leading center for Yiddish language instruction and the largest provider of Yiddish language classes in the U.S. We've offered 160 classes through our world-renowned program, engaging nearly 2,000 students with 50 instructors worldwide.. Our daylong Winter in Yiddishland virtual program drew over 500 students. 702619 SOCIAL JUSTICE: SEE MISSION STATEMENT AT PART III, LINE 1 366966 0 16639 members services 366966 0 16639 2437851 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 false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false 82 0 true 47 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 JOHNATHAN GOLD DIROF FINAN 2128896800 247 WEST 37TH STREET 5TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 ANN TOBACK CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0 3.0 X 246174 0 25659 MELISSA KARACHALIOS DEPUTY EX. DIR. & DIR. 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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, 2024. The Workers Circle has no income tax related penalties or interest for the periods reported in these consolidated financial statements. GOLF OUTING 412677 237030 175647 73740 64880 ANNUAL BENEFIT 132913 41373 91540 19039 30061 2050 40390 0 545590 278403 267187 92779 30061 2050 105270 230160 37027 X X X false false false false false false false false false Shelley Binder Associate Director of Special 139942 0 0 0 0 0 5657 0 15227 0 160826 0 0 0 ANN TOBACK CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 246174 0 0 0 0 0 9982 0 15677 0 271833 0 0 0 MELISSA KARACHALIOS DEPUTY EX. DIR. & DIR. OF DEV. 180521 0 0 0 0 0 7956 0 15365 0 203842 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 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. 3155 GRACE HOLDINGS LLC 247 WEST 37TH STREET 5TH Fl NEW YORK NY 10018 HOLDING CO. 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