Los Angeles, CA

Brown Bag Lady, Inc.

EIN 46-4955457

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Emergency Assistance & Relief People experiencing homelessness Children & youth Low-income

Mission

Brown Bag Lady is a Los Angeles–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that uses kindness, prepared meals and essential supplies to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness and underserved children and families throughout Greater Los Angeles.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Brown Bag Lady, Inc.

Brown Bag Lady, Inc. (EIN 46-4955457) is a donor-facing nonprofit headquartered in Los Angeles that prepares and distributes meals, hygiene kits, clothing, blankets and other basic necessities to people experiencing homelessness, with a particular focus on Skid Row and surrounding communities. Founded and led by Jacqueline Norvell (known as the "Brown Bag Lady"), the organization runs regular meal distribution events (notably a monthly "First Sundays" program), volunteer drives and targeted campaigns for children (back-to-school backpacks, foster-child camp support). In recent years the organization has maintained ongoing partnerships with local sponsors and community funders while continuing direct-service outreach and occasional housing support for clients who secure placement off the street.

Notable achievements

Sustained regular outreach

Operates recurring meal distributions (monthly First Sundays and additional outreach) for more than a decade without missing scheduled outings, providing consistent services to people living on the street.

Expanded services beyond meals

Scaled programming to include hygiene kits, clothing, pet supplies, sleeping bags and targeted support for children and foster families, and has assisted individuals in transitioning into permanent housing and furnishing their new homes.

Developed community and corporate partnerships

Built repeat partnerships with local businesses and community funders to support drives and in-kind donations, enabling expanded distributions and special campaigns in the last 2–3 years.

At a glance

Total assets: $20K
Annual revenue: $169K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 46-4955457
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: www.brownbaglady.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating under EIN 46-4955457; EIN and tax-exempt status are publicly listed on the organization's own site and on nonprofit directories and filings.

Multiple local media profiles and features highlighting founder Jacqueline Norvell and the organization’s street outreach efforts.

Recipient of community grants and local philanthropic support, and listed as a grantee/partner on regionally focused funder documentation.

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