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Worthwhile Wear Inc

EIN 45-5081795 · Collegeville, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WORTHWHILE WEAR EXISTS TO REACH AND RESTORE WOMEN THAT HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING, BOTH LABOR AND SEX TRAFFICKING, BY PROVIDING THEM WITH COMPREHENSIVE CARE, WHICH INCLUDES HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, COUNSELING, AND VARIOUS OTHER SERVICES. THIS HOLISTIC CARE APPROACH PRESENTS THE WOMEN WITH THE BEST OPPORTUNITY TO HEAL FROM THE SIGNIFICANT TRAUMA THAT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 70%
Employees
111
Volunteers
2,671
Highest pay
$147,906, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $1.5 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION SELLS MERCHANDISE PRODUCED FROM ITS OVERSEAS VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AS WELL AS ITEMS CRAFTED BY PARTICIPANTS IN ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE A SIMILAR MISSION. THEY ALSO COLLECT DONATED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS. THE GOODS ARE SOLD THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S THRIFT STORES LOCATED IN BUCKS AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. THE THRIFT STORES ARE OPERATED TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS. ADDITIONALLY, WORTHWHILE WEAR IS ABLE TO OFFER EMPLOYMENT TO WOMEN ENROLLED IN THE WELL HOUSING PROGRAM BY EMPLOYING THEM IN THE THRIFT STORE. WORTHWHILE WEAR OPENED UP A SECOND THRIFT STORE LOCATION IN 2022 IN COLLEGEVILLE, PA.
  2. $583,012 spent. THE WELL IS A HOME LOCATED IN BUCKS COUNTY ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO ASSIST TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS, BOTH SEX AND LABOR TRAFFICKING, TO COPE WITH THEIR PAST AND PREPARE FOR THEIR FUTURE THROUGH EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOUSING FOR UP TO TWO YEARS AT NO COST TO THE RECIPIENT.THE WELL PROGRAM EXPANDED IN 2022 BY OPENING UP MELENY'S HOUSE WHICH PROVIDES APARTMENT STYLE LIVING TO WOMEN IN THE LEADERSHIP PHASE OF THE WELL PROGRAM.
  3. $159,000 spent. WORTH-IT IS ANOTHER PROGRAM FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION. IT IS DESIGNED TO CONNECT PARTICIPANTS TO AREA SERVICE PROVIDORS THAT CAN MEET THEIR SPECIALIZED NEEDS AND EDUCATE THEM ABOUT THE LEGAL ISSUES PERTAINING TO THEIR SITUATIONS. WORTH-IT RUNS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND IS OFFERED AS A MULTI-WEEK PROGRAM SEVERAL TIMES EACH YEAR. WOMEN WHO COMPLETE THE WORTH-IT PROGRAM ALSO HAVE THE OOPRTUNITY TO APPLY TO THE WELL HOUSING PROGRAM.
  4. $38,107 spent. TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC THROUGH VIDEOGRAPHY AND OTHER MEANS TO EDUCATE AND CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND TO HELP THE COMMUNITY UNDERSTAND THE PROGRAMS THAT WORTHWHILE PROVIDES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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