irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $46KMONTHLY HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS - WE HELD MONTHLY WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PROVIDING CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN TO LEARN TRADE SKILLS IN PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, CARPENTRY, WELDING, AND MORE. EACH SESSION PAIRED HANDS-ON TRAINING WITH MENTORSHIP FROM TRADESWOMEN PROFESSIONALS, CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPHASIZED BOTH TECHNICAL GROWTH AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT. THESE WORKSHOPS OFFERED ONGOING EXPOSURE TO TRADE CAREERS, BUILT TRANSFERABLE SKILLS, AND HELPED PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP LASTING RELATIONSHIPS THAT ENCOURAGE PERSISTENCE IN MALE-POPULATED INDUSTRIES.
- #2 $16KNYC DOE - THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, TOOLS & TIARAS DELIVERED IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO TRADE CAREERS. THESE SESSIONS PROVIDED HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, DEMONSTRATIONS FROM TRADESWOMEN, AND INFORMATION ON PATHWAYS TO APPRENTICESHIPS AND UNION CAREERS. THIS PROGRAM EXPANDED ACCESS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS AND SUPPORTED EARLY CAREER EXPLORATION IN INDUSTRIES WHERE WOMEN REMAIN VASTLY UNDERREPRESENTED.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Monthly Saturday Workshop
Free, year-round workshops held on Saturdays in NYC where girls ages 6–17 learn hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, welding, and auto mechanics, taught by professional tradeswomen.
Start a Chapter Program
Initiative that supports tradeswomen and community leaders in replicating the Tools & Tiaras model in cities outside NYC to expand access to trade skills education for girls.
Summer Construction Skills Camp
Weeklong day camp in NYC offering immersive training in the skilled trades, including project building and mentorship from women in the field; scholarships available to ensure accessibility.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- In-school workshops introducing trade careersDelivers hands-on workshops in partnership with the New York City Department of Education to introduce students to careers in the skilled trades through demonstrations by tradeswomen and information on apprenticeships and union pathways.
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Community Makerspace Access and Training 1 activity
- Monthly hands-on workshops in skilled trades for girlsConducts free monthly Saturday workshops in New York City for girls ages 6–17, teaching hands-on skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, welding, and auto mechanics, with mentorship from professional tradeswomen.
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Youth Workforce Readiness Programs 1 activity
- Summer Construction Skills Camp for girlsOperates a weeklong Summer Construction Skills Camp in New York City serving approximately 60 girls annually, providing hands-on building projects, instruction by women in the trades, and meals, tools, materials, and take-home safety gear.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$352K
Contributions & grants$339K96%
Program service revenue$2K1%
Investment income$11K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$332K
Program expenses55%
Admin / overhead45%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$676K
Cash$675K
Investments$0
Liabilities$71K
Net assets$605K
Liquid reserves24.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.2%
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- DeWalt Partner — Past partner supporting Tools & Tiaras programs.
- Doug Emhoff Partner — Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is featured in connection with the organization's summer program.
- Home Depot Partner — Past partner supporting Tools & Tiaras programs.
- Judaline Cassidy Partner — Founder of Tools & Tiaras Inc. whose vision drives the organization's mission.
- New York City Department of Education Partner — Partnered to deliver in-school workshops introducing students to trade careers.
- Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Partner — Tia Oros Peters serves as Executive Director of Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples and is a board member of Tools & Tiaras Inc.
- Shelton Studio Partner — Gabrielle Shelton is Owner of Shelton Studio and a board member of Tools & Tiaras Inc.
- Tools & Tiaras Inc. Partner — Organization receiving sponsorship to support girls in trades careers.
- Turner Construction Partner — Janice Haughton serves as Director of Community & Citizenship at Turner Construction and is a board member of Tools & Tiaras Inc.
- UA Local Union No. 1 Government — Union affiliation of founder Judaline Cassidy, a 30-year NYC union plumber.
- Works-in Progress Associates Partner — Debra Inwald is Founder and Principal of Works-in Progress Associates and a board member of Tools & Tiaras Inc.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Learning for Empowerment 25 orgsmethodology: experiential_learning_empowermentBy engaging girls in hands-on tool-based learning and real-world projects, we develop technical skills and foster personal empowerment, because active creation integrates mental and physical confidence, sparking joy and agency in STEAM and trade contexts.shared approach: Role Model Exposure →
- Role Model and Mentorship Pathway 25 orgsmethodology: role_model_mentorshipBy exposing girls to professional tradeswomen as instructors and mentors, we inspire career interest and build confidence in nontraditional fields, because representation and lived experience make career pathways feel accessible and achievable.shared approach: Role Model Exposure →
- Early Intervention in STEAM Pathways 8 orgsmethodology: early_intervention_steamBy targeting girls at elementary, middle, and high school levels, we cultivate long-term engagement in STEAM and trades, because early exposure disrupts gendered career assumptions before they become entrenched.shared approach: Representation and Relatability →