The Junior League of Richmond

“The league is comprised of dues paying members.”

“Membership votes to elect voting members of the board and its officers.”

“The membership votes to ratify a slate of officers to approve: (a) dues increases and significant financial commitments; (b) new community projects and fundraising projects which require participation of each member (via volunteer hours or financial commitments); (c) changes in by-laws or articles of incorporation; (d) significant asset dispositions, encumbrances, or cash reserve releases as outlined in policies and procedures; and (e) any other matters which the board recommends for vote, such as signficant changes in membership requirements.”

“The executive committee meets with the 990 preparer to review and approve the draft form 990 and underlying financial statements; drafts of both documents are then provided to board members for their review and approval.”

“The organization's conflict of interest policy is monitored and enforced with written disclosures of conflicts at the beginning of the board term and written confirmations of compliance annually. Purchases reaching specified thresholds require multiple bids. Conflicts are actively monitored during board meetings and recorded in the board minutes.”

“The human resources committee uses comparability data (990s of similar organizations, personal contacts, other public information, local compensation surveys) for determination of all employee's compensation.”

“Governing documents (articles of incorporation, by-laws, policies and procedures - including conflict of interest) and financial statements are available to the public on the organization's website: www.jlrichmond.org. The organization's annual report is also provided to members and donors via organization's website. The 990 is available on guidestar. Also, any documents are available by request, at no fee to the requester.”

“The junior league also hosts an array of public events that serve to enhance community while also generating funding for our ongoing volunteer work in the richmond area. These programs include: book & author dinner. The oldest event of its kind, the book & author dinner features a diverse panel of writers who discuss their new books with a richmond audience of more than 250. Guest authors also make presentations in area schools. Touch-a-truck. A unique interactive one-day event which allows children to see, touch, and explore their favorite big trucks and vehicles and meet the personnel who protect, build, and serve the richmond community such as policement, firemen, first responders, contractors and other community leaders. Inventories consist of used clothing and household items and branded cookbooks and other league branded merchandise. The organization receives contributions of used clothing and household goods (inventory) and processes these contributions as merchandise available for sale in its retail thrift store. U.s. Gaap requires that contributions received be recognized as revenues in the period received and as assets or decreases of liabilities or expenses depending on the form of the benefits received at their estimated fair value. The organization believes that the inventory of contributed used clothing and household items does not possess an attribute that is easily measurable or verifiable with sufficient reliability to determine an inventory value at the time of donation. It is only through the organization's value-added processes that prepare the donated inventory for sale that the donated inventory derives its value. Accordingly, inventory quantities are valued at year-end using a proprietary model developed by management and the difference between year-end inventory valuations is included in the statement of activities and changes in net assets in "thrift store sales, net". For fiscal years ended may 31, 2021 and prior, the organization valued in- kind contributions of used clothing and household goods upon receipt utilizing subsequent sales data as its primary valuation mechanism. As such, in-kind contributions of such items were valued upon receipt as contributions and also recorded as program service revenue when sold (with an offsetting entry to 'other expenses'. Upon due consideration of this historic accounting treatment, the organization concluded that revenues associated with in-kind contributions of used clothing and household goods was duplicative. Accordingly, effective june 1, 2021, the organization changed its method of accounting for valuing in-kind contributions of used clothng and household goods to account for such items when sold. In addition to annual membership dues, the organization is the grateful recipient of financial contributions from 100% of its board members.”

“The junior league of richmond is an organization of women committed to the mission of advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.”

“Founded as a nonprofit group in 1926 by 59 young women, the junior league of richmond (the "organization- or the "junior league") was affiliated in 1927 with the association of junior leagues international (ajli), which currently serves in a resource and advisory capacity. Since its beginning in 1926, the junior league has set its sights on the greater richmond, virginia community, and its commitment to women, children and families has remained steadfast. The volunteer spirit is what the junior league is all about. Trained by the junior league and on the job, volunteers give their time and talents to help others in need --- without pay, but not without rewards. Every moment shared in the spirit of community is both priceless and timeless. Seeing richmonds families grow in strength and in confidence is our ultimate reward --- one that has come back to each volunteer in countless ways. An organization of women: the junior league is an organization of women committed to advancing women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Vision: an inclusive group of informed thought leaders intentionally serving and empowering women and families, striving for collective impact through collaboration and advocacy. Community focus area: the junior league's community focus area is "women helping women" within the greater richmond community. Commitment to diversity, equity & inclusion: the junior league welcomes all women who value our mission. We are committed to inclusive environments of diverse individuals, organizations, and communities. Charting impact: the organization's board asks itself powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters --- results. What is the organization aiming to accomplish? The organization aims to meaningfully engage with historically under- resourced women in the greater richmond area by providing leadership training and launching programs and initiatives with partner non-profits. What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen? We offer a curriculum of training courses for our members and opportunities for trained volunteers to impact the local community through our own programs and partnerships with other organizations. What are the organization's capabilities for doing this? Our active membership is 150+. Our sustaining membership also participates in community service. What are our most successful programs? Our most successful programs have been done in a day, cooking with jlr and women rise. The organization has achieved a gold tranparency (candid) profile with guidestar. Guidestar profiles give donors detailed information about an organization, aiding them in their search for trusted organizations. A gold seal on a profile denotes a higher level of transparency, including comprehensive details about finances, board of directors, staff and overall demographics. Program accomplishments almost 600 members provide volunteer services to the greater richmond, virginia community (including city of richmond, henrico county, chesterfield county, goochland county, powhatan county, and hanover county). Volunteers provided in excess of 2,000 hours of service within their communities, in governance, program, and fundraising roles. The league actively uses social media, such as facebook, instagram, and e- newsletters, in the accomplishment of its mission. The league's social media presence is for the dissemination of information both internally and externally. The organization's communications coordinator posts regularly, with stories regarding community work, highlights of member accomplishments, and messages from the association of junior leagues international. The junior league of richmond has three classes of membership: new member, active, and sustainer. A sustaining member is one who has contributed ten or more years of active member status to the junior league. A sustainer has all of the privileges of membership except th”

“Leadership development: internal and external leadership training for members. Career jumpstart: this committee partners with the forward foundation to plan and execute programming geared towards professional and personal development (the forward foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to assisting working, single parents and their children in the greater richmond area who are in the midst of a financial crisis). On a quarterly basis, they provide programs to the forward foundation families that are designed to help enhance different life skills including salary negotiation, career advancement, personal branding, and financial literacy. Population(s) served: single parents and their families cooking with jlr: this program partners with the ywca to provide women served by the ywca food boxes with nutritious ingredients, recipes, and essential kitchen tools and supplies. Population(s) served: survivors of domestic violence and human and sex trafficking done in a day: this program connects with community partners to plan single day and ongoing short projects, in order to offer service and engagement with the greater richmond area. Committees may also have one-to-two subcommittees that work directly with specific community partners on long-term and/or monthly programs, such as kids in the kitchen. Population(s) served: all women women rise: this committee works in conjunction with real life to connect with women in the greater richmond community who need female comradery, education around infant and child care, and a support network as they navigate the transition from incarceration, addiction issues, housing insecurity, and/or poverty. This program will help to empower underserved women and provide resources, education, and conversation around topics that are most applicable. Population(s) served: at-risk women”

“Description: promoting voluntarism - activities that futher and promote the benefits of volunatary community services”

“Losses reported on return -58,140 loss on disposal of equipment 58,140 book / tax depreciation difference 1 total 1”