Nonprofit · EIN 35-2099782
THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC
Tax-exempt · GARY, IN 46402
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $16,379,488 | $16,436,648 | -$57,160 | $3,891,482 | $2,693,611 | $1,197,871 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,174,309 | $15,336,962 | -$162,653 | $3,493,814 | $2,238,783 | $1,255,031 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $16,535,508 | $16,469,900 | $65,608 | $3,712,051 | $2,294,367 | $1,417,684 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $16,366,479
- of which government grants
- $12,435,840
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $13,009
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,557,122
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $468,865
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,121,694
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,534,468
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $2,913,566
- Program services (functional)
- $15,021,727
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,414,921
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,493,814
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,891,482
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,693,611
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,197,871
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $970,556
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $227,315
- Gross receipts
- $16,379,488
- Employees
- 94
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- IN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA DAUGHERTY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $206,844 |
| ERIN SIZEMORE | CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $135,881 |
| KATHLEEN NEARY | STRATEGIC INNOVATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $126,140 |
| JIM JORGENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GLEN TODD | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BETH MCFARLAND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LOUIE GONZALEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| HEATHER ENNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANA RIFAI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SUGGS | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALISA HECIMOVICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA DAUGHERTY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $197,042 | $508 |
| ERIN SIZEMORE | CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $118,920 | $3,591 |
| ANDREA PROULX BUINICKI | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $108,123 | $8,007 |
| MICHELLE GRANT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $111,227 | $381 |
| KATHLEEN NEARY | STRATEGIC INNOVATIONS OFFICER Officer | 40 | $79,610 | $5,212 |
| JIM JORGENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN TODD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUIE GONZALEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER ENNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA RIFAI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SUGGS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LISA DAUGHERTY | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $192,262 | $101 |
| MICHELLE GRANT | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $130,806 | $0 |
| ERIN SIZEMORE | CHIEF FISCAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $112,309 | $17 |
| ANDREA PROULX BUINICKI | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $103,048 | $41 |
| JIM JORGENSEN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GLEN TODD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RON BUSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BJARNE HENDERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER ENNIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANA RIFAI | TREASURER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL SUGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 504 BROADWAY, GARY, IN 46402-1927
- In care of
- % LISA DAUGHTRY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LISA DAUGHERTY, 504 BROADWAY 4TH FLOOR, GARY, IN 46402
- Signed the 990
- LISA DAUGHERTY, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (219) 462-2940
- Website
- WWW.CWICORP.COM
- Return prepared by
- CNA TAX PROFESSIONALS INC
Mission
TO BE A CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS INVESTMENT IN BUILDING AND ALIGNING WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES WHILE ACCELERATING ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR REGIONS AND STATES.
Program accomplishments
- WIOA ADULT:THE ADULT PROGRAM PROVIDED TRAINING TO INCREASE THE ATTAINMENT OF BASIC SKILLS, WORK READINESS OR OCCUPATIONAL ATTAINMENT TO 646 ADULT PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $3,029,127 · grants $1,322,242
- WIOA YOUTH:THE YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDED TRAINING TO IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT AND INCREASE EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILL ATTAINMENT FOR ENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE FOR 616 PARTICIPANTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.Expenses $3,637,372 · grants $1,587,746
- WIOA DISLOCATED WORKER:THE DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM PROVIDED TRAINING TO IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT AND INCREASE THE EDUCATIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS OF 104 PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $922,534 · grants $402,695
- ADULT EDUCATION: THE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ACQUISITION OF GED'S, REMEDIATION, AND SKILL DEVELOPMENT FOR 503 (CWI CENTERS ONLY); 874 (FISCAL AGENT CWI) PARTICIPANTS TO IMPROVE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT OF CUSTOMERS.Expenses $1,075,211 · grants $469,339
- OTHER PROGRAMS:THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS, INC.'S OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE INTEGRATED SERVICES, INSTITUTE FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT, RAPID RESPONSE, BUSINESS SERVICES,CRIMINAL RE-ENTRY, AND OTHER PROGRAMS.Expenses $6,357,483 · grants $2,775,100
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 35-2099782
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,891,482
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,379,488
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $16,379,488 | $16,436,648 | $3,891,482 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,174,309 | $15,336,962 | $3,493,814 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $16,535,508 | $16,469,900 | $3,712,051 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $14,608,336 | $14,627,031 | $2,958,255 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-2099782).
Questions about THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC
- What is the EIN of THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC is 35-2099782.
- Is THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LISA DAUGHERTY.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $206,844 (LISA DAUGHERTY, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does THE CENTER OF WORKFORCE INNOVATIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $16,379,488, expenses of $16,436,648 and total assets of $3,891,482 at year end.
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