THE CAREER WARDROBE
AI Summary
THE CAREER WARDROBE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality clothing to individuals experiencing clothing insecurity, aiding their stability and financial independence through educational and coaching opportunities. Operating with a budget of $3.1 million across six locations in Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester counties, the organization also offers a Wardrobe Box service for those unable to visit a site. Notably, it is supported by major funders including VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM and MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC, ensuring a diverse funding base without reliance on any single source for over 50% of its revenue.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CLOTHING TO THOSE EXPERIENCING CLOTHING INSECURITY IN A RESPECTFUL MANNER, AIDING THEIR STABILITY AND FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. BY COMBINING CLOTHING WITH EDUCATIONAL AND COACHING OPPORTUNITIES, WE HELP INDIVIDUALS ADVANCE IN THEIR CAREERS AND CONTINUE ON THEIR PATH TO FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE. THE PROGRAM OPERATES SIX LOCATIONS ACROSS PHILADELPHIA, DELAWARE, MONTGOMERY, AND CHESTER COUNTIES. FOR THOSE UNABLE TO VISIT A SITE, WE OFFER THE WARDROBE BOX, A FREE, PERSONALLY STYLED CLOTHING BOX MAILED DIRECTLY TO THEIR HOME, ENSURING ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS.
Cause Areas
3
Employment
Public administration
Job Preparation & Procurement
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is THE CAREER WARDROBE’s budget?
In 2025, THE CAREER WARDROBE reported an annual operating budget of around $3.1 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does THE CAREER WARDROBE support?
THE CAREER WARDROBE supports work in Employment, Public administration, and Job Preparation & Procurement.
Where does THE CAREER WARDROBE operate?
THE CAREER WARDROBE is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.
Who funded THE CAREER WARDROBE recently?
In 2025, THE CAREER WARDROBE received grants from W W SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST, UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN CHESTER COUNTY, and The Community's Foundation. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant THE CAREER WARDROBE received in 2024?
The largest grant to THE CAREER WARDROBE in 2024 exceeds $42 thousand.
What is THE CAREER WARDROBE’s reliance on government grants?
THE CAREER WARDROBE relied on government grants for more than 30% of their total revenue in 2025.