Unite Here
- Assets
- $279.5m
- Revenue
- $95.5m
- Investments
- $26.4m
- Employees
- 566
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 02/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-3819434
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Unite Here employed 566 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 12/2021, Unite Here generated $95.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $133.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Unite Here has awarded 229 individual grants totaling $81,551,585. 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
2021
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
GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE TO AFFILIATE BODIES. GIVEN THE DRAMATIC IMPACT OF COVID ON OUR MEMBERS IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY, OUR TOP PRIORITY WAS GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL AFFILIATED BODIES IN THE US AND CANADA.
SERVICING. OUR SECOND PRIORITY WAS AN EXTENSION OF THE FIRST: 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.
ORGANIZING: 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. IN FIVE YEARS PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC, THE UNION ORGANIZED MORE THAN 60,000 WORKERS, AND DESPITE MASSIVE LAYOFFS AND INDUSTRY DEVASTATION, UNITE HERE ORGANIZED MORE THAN 15,000 NEW WORKERS ACROSS MORE THAN 100 WORKPLACES OVER THE COURSE OF THE PANDEMIC. 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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Donald R Taylor President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $274,067 |
Gwendolyn Mills Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $187,843 |
Rajendra K Valluru Dir Database Eng'g & Dev | 40 | $178,410 | |
Philip Depalma Accounting Supervisor | 40 | $160,062 | |
Kevin Kline Division Director | 40 | $138,646 | |
Enrique Fernandez VP Immig, Civil Rights, Div. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $137,812 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
C & D Restoration Inc Construction Services | 12/30/21 | $3,668,822 |
Principal Building Services Llc Building Maintenance | 12/30/21 | $1,332,170 |
Transel Elevator & Electric Inc Elevator Maintenance | 12/30/21 | $841,509 |
Tishman Real Estate Services Lp Asset Management | 12/30/21 | $697,953 |
Cbre Inc Investment Management | 12/30/21 | $557,421 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $207,075 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $84,259 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $291,334 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $41,738,458 |
| Investment income | $4,931,919 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $120,246 |
| Net Rental Income | $29,121,925 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $19,247,059 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $95,510,033 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $22,040,262 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,226,059 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $48,167,287 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,888,446 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,615,781 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,428,348 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,343,571 |
| Payroll taxes | $834,823 |
| Fees for services: Management | $166,700 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,308,075 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $144,036 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $139,097 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $612,475 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,002,379 |
| Advertising and promotion | $259,409 |
| Office expenses | $2,795,306 |
| Information technology | $581,544 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,634,265 |
| Travel | $1,665,393 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $163,979 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,585,479 |
| Insurance | $1,739,401 |
| All other expenses | $1,224,808 |
| Total functional expenses | $133,461,643 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $10,059,822 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $43,215,376 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $487,000 |
| 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 | $38,672 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $56,316,122 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $135,054,856 |
| Investments—other securities | $26,420,174 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,876,302 |
| Total assets | $279,468,324 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $658,933 |
| 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 | $48,220,680 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $6,918,295 |
| Total liabilities | $55,797,908 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $101,003,280 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $122,667,136 |
| 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 | $279,468,324 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Unite Here has awarded $21,827,087 in support to 35 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Las Vegas, NV PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,419,341 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,702,777 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,580,981 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,265,317 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,034,213 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $964,734 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Unite Here has recieved totaling $79,226.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United Brotherhood Of Carpenters & Joiners Of America Washington, DC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $39,226 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $20,000 |
Hopewell Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
United Steelworkers Pittsburgh, PA | $1,591,184,108 | $562,332,613 |
New York Shipping Association Inc Edison, NJ | $171,986,612 | $322,473,763 |
Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union Harrisburg, PA | $8,187,070,454 | $315,391,935 |
District Council 37 Benefits Fund Trust New York, NY | $665,776,157 | $300,092,615 |
United Welfare Fund Of Amalamated Local Union 355 New Rochelle, NY | $539,950,213 | $188,463,045 |
American Federation Of Teachers New York, NY | $209,373,902 | $197,092,067 |
New York State United Teachers Latham, NY | $251,223,515 | $162,951,138 |
Unite Here New York, NY | $279,468,324 | $95,510,033 |
Civil Service Employees Association Albany, NY | $359,396,505 | $153,849,987 |
Electrical Industry Board Of Nassau & Suffolk Counties New York Hauppauge, NY | $5,151,599 | $113,480,505 |
Service Employees International Local New York, NY | $34,489,521 | $108,760,817 |
Steamfitters Industry Welfare Fund Board Of Trustees Long Island City, NY | $135,023,453 | $84,135,128 |