The Hemline – Founding Year Transparency Snapshot

As of August, 2025, The Hemline is in its building phase and has not yet received or expended public funds. This document shares our mission, planned structure, and financial accountability framework for future operations.

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Mission & Founding Vision

The Hemline advances storytelling, cyclical care, ancestral wellness, and community advocacy for women and historically overlooked communities. We aim to be a trusted, transparent, and accountable hybrid organization—operating both a for‑profit arm for earned revenue and a nonprofit arm for charitable activities.

Planned Revenue Streams

Source

Entity

Purpose

Shop Sales / Services

For‑Profit

Earned revenue to sustain operations and support creative development

Program Fees (Sliding Scale)

For‑Profit or Nonprofit

Cost-recovery for select workshops/services

Individual Donations

Nonprofit

Restricted or unrestricted mission support

Grants (Foundations/Corporate)

Nonprofit

Restricted program funding

Sponsorships

Nonprofit (or For‑Profit with contract)

Event/program underwriting

Planned Expense Allocation

Category

Planned %

Purpose

Programs & Services

50%

Workshops, grants, community initiatives

Community Events

15%

Seasonal gatherings, exhibitions, retreats

Content & Storytelling

15%

Publishing, podcasting, video production

Admin/Overhead

10%

Operations, staff, technology

Fundraising

10%

Campaigns, donor relations

Financial Accountability & Separation Policy

The Hemline will maintain strict separation between nonprofit donations and for‑profit revenue, including:

• Separate legal entities with distinct EINs

• Separate bank accounts and accounting systems

• Documented, board-approved agreements for any transfers between entities

• Tracking of restricted gifts to ensure donor intent is honored

• Annual publication of Impact & Financial Reports once operations begin

Transparency Commitment

Although we have no financial activity to report for this founding year, we are committed to:

• Publishing annual Impact & Financial Reports

• Posting Form 990s and/or financial statements when available

• Providing clear, accessible information to donors, customers, and partners

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© 2025 The Hemline. Founding Year Transparency Snapshot. This document contains no financial activity; it outlines planned revenue, expenses, and accountability policies for future operations.