Unite Here is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Unite Here employed 350 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Unite Here is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Unite Here generated $92.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $100.6m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Unite Here has awarded 267 individual grants totaling $100,638,074. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF WORKING PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE U.S. & CANADA (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVICING: TO ASSIST MEMBERS AND LOCALS IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH EMPLOYERS ACROSS THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WITH THE GOAL OF RAISING STANDARDS FOR WAGES, BENEFITS, WORKPLACE SAFETY, AND WORKER RIGHTS. IN ADDITION, WE ASSISTED MEMBERS AND LOCALS WITH BUILDING WORKPLACE POWER AND ENFORCING THESE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS.
ORGANZING: TO PROVIDE MORE WORKERS WITH ACCESS TO HIGHER STANDARDS, ORGANIZING THE UNORGANIZED REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY FOR UNITE HERE. CURRENTLY MAJOR ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS ARE UNDERWAY ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. THROUGH ORGANIZING, UNITE HERE MEMBERS HAVE MADE HOSPITALITY JOBS AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF OTHER TRADITIONALLY LOW-WAGE JOBS INTO GOOD, FAMILY-SUSTAINING, MIDDLE CLASS JOBS.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND GOVERNANCE: GOVERNANCE OF UNITE HERE, INCLUDING CONVENTIONS, GENERAL EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS AND EXPENSES, AND JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS; INTERNAL ADMINISTRATION OF UNITE HERE INCLUDING FORMULATING POLICY, FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF MEMBERSHIP STATUS; EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR AFFILIATED UNIONS' OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; PER CAPITA TAX OR FEES PAID TO A LABOR ORGANIZATION AND LITIGATION COSTS AND PROFESSIONAL FEES INCURRED TO SUPPORT INTERNAL GOVERNANCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Donald R Taylor President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $283,843 |
Gwendolyn Mills Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $200,990 |
Susan M Minato Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $146,494 |
Enrique Fernandez VP Immig, Civil Rights, Div. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $162,357 |
Philip J Daugherty Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $156,264 |
Carlos Aramayo Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $53,120 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Bursting Silver It Services | 12/30/22 | $3,928,819 |
Principal Building Services Llc Maintenance | 12/30/22 | $1,761,019 |
Advanced Solutions International Inc It Services | 12/30/22 | $986,780 |
Insight Enterprises It Services | 12/30/22 | $707,990 |
Anthem Engineering Llc It Services | 12/30/22 | $1,782,946 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,193,004 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,193,004 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $44,730,160 |
Investment income | $3,577,226 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $158,151 |
Net Rental Income | $36,448,048 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $888,907 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $92,146,618 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $19,139,801 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $193,046 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $6,853,930 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,721,715 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $10,077,286 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,511,294 |
Other employee benefits | $3,788,496 |
Payroll taxes | $970,085 |
Fees for services: Management | $145,603 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,436,224 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $192,065 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $137,435 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $436,440 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,933,473 |
Advertising and promotion | $811,388 |
Office expenses | $1,212,423 |
Information technology | $820,066 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $12,762,334 |
Travel | $4,605,421 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $523,434 |
Interest | $1,541,939 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,470,120 |
Insurance | $1,426,827 |
All other expenses | $2,035,504 |
Total functional expenses | $100,622,974 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $16,560,685 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $41,794,506 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $80,834 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $38,664 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,757,745 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $110,782,716 |
Investments—other securities | $19,539,267 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $9,277,746 |
Total assets | $247,832,163 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,136,196 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $47,157,910 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,756,788 |
Total liabilities | $50,050,894 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $113,035,478 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $84,745,791 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $247,832,163 |
Over the last fiscal year, Unite Here has awarded $19,086,489 in support to 38 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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LOCAL 001-CHICAGO IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $37,071 |
LOCAL 002-SAN FRANCISCO CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $841,060 |
LOCAL 005-HONOLULU HI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $224,016 |
LOCAL 007-BALTIMORE MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $68,184 |
LOCAL 008-WA AND OR PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $91,426 |
LOCAL 011-LOS ANGELESORANGE COUNTY CA AND ARIZONA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $86,687 |