Worker Justice Center Of New York Inc
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Rochester, NY
- Founding
- 01/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 16-1155130
Organization Overview
Worker Justice Center Of New York Inc is located in Rochester, NY. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Worker Justice Center Of New York Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Worker Justice Center Of New York Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Worker Justice Center Of New York Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO FARMWORKERS AND OTHER LOW WAGE WORKERS IN NEW YORK STATE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL SERVICES: OUR ADVOCATES BUILD TRUST AND CULTIVATE CONNECTIONS AMONG VULNERABLE WORKERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE EDUCATE OVER 5,000 AGRICULTURAL WORKERS AND WORKERS IN LOW-WAGE INDUSTRIES EACH YEAR ON THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS AND EMPOWER THEM IN EXERCISING THOSE RIGHTS. WE FOCUS ON MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES THAT OTHERWISE LACK MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND LEGAL RESOURCES. WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR EXPLOITED AND ABUSED WORKERS, HOLD BAD ACTORS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS, AND ENGAGE IN STRATEGIC LITIGATION TO ADVANCE WORKERS' RIGHTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SERVING AN AVERAGE OF 1,500 CLIENTS ANNUALLY, WE FOCUS ON WAGE AND HOUR VIOLATIONS, ILLEGAL DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION CLAIMS, SEXUAL HARASSMENT, WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS, CIVIL HUMAN TRAFFICKING LITIGATION, MIGRANT AND SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL WORKER PROTECTIONS, VIOLATIONS OF GUEST WORKER PROGRAM REGULATIONS, FARMWORKER HOUSING ISSUES, AND IMMIGRATION REMEDIES FOR EXPLOITED AND ABUSED WORKERS.THIS PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS.
SURVIVOR SERVICES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE: WE WORK SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE TO ACHIEVE SAFETY AND SELF-DETERMINATION. WE FOCUS ON PROVIDING TRAUMA-INFORMED SERVICES THAT ARE CLIENT CENTERED FROM START TO FINISH, ENSURING ACCESS TO CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE SUPPORT SERVICES AND HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL ASSISTANCE. WE INVESTIGATE AND INTERRUPT HUMAN TRAFFICKING SCHEMES, WHILE WORKING TO TRANSFORM THE CULTURE OF THE ANTI-TRAFFICKING FIELD BY LEADING VICTIM-CENTERED TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OUR HUMAN TRAFFICKING SPECIALISTS WORK CLOSELY WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OUR LEGAL TEAM TO HOLD PERPETRATORS ACCOUNTABLE AND WITH OUR SURVIVOR SERVICES TEAM TO SUPPORT TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS ON THEIR PATH TO SELF-DETERMINATION.THIS PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS.
ADVOCACY: WE PARTNER WITH WORKERS' CENTERS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD POWER FOR VULNERABLE WORKERS, ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF WORKPLACE INJUSTICE, AND ADVANCE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN THE LEGAL RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS OF WORKERS.THIS PROGRAM IS PRIMARILY SUPPORTED BY CONTRIBUTIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lauren Deutsch Executive Director (through 10/2020) | Officer | 40 | $105,092 |
Andrea Callan Interim Co Executive Director (beginning 11/20) | Officer | 40 | $91,272 |
Diana Saguilan Interim Co Executive Director (beginning 11/20) | Officer | 40 | $84,734 |
Artemio Guerra ESQ Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Rosenblum ESQ Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erin Flynn Casey ESQ Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $9,713 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,601,273 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,052,928 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,663,914 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $250,187 |
| Investment income | $276 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,925,356 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $60,182 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $355,948 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $138,052 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,265,541 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,300 |
| Other employee benefits | $330,151 |
| Payroll taxes | $122,768 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $83,306 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $188,378 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $44,311 |
| Information technology | $38,773 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,979 |
| Travel | $4,496 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,860 |
| Interest | $5,568 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,683 |
| Insurance | $13,358 |
| All other expenses | $21,044 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,649,098 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $322,302 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $647,162 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $542,968 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,393 |
| 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 | $7,084 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $64,428 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $345,922 |
| Total assets | $1,931,259 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $188,985 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $44,996 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $180,623 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $404,600 |
| Other liabilities | $281,001 |
| Total liabilities | $1,100,205 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $776,054 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $55,000 |
| 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 | $1,931,259 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Worker Justice Center Of New York Inc has recieved totaling $426,283.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Greater Rochester Health Foundation Rochester, NY PURPOSE: RESPONSIVE | $86,275 |
William Randolph Hearst Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
Make The Road New York Jackson Heights, NY PURPOSE: Workplace Justice Organizing | $60,000 |
New York Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO BRING FARMWORKER LEADERS TOGETHER TO BUILD LOCAL POWER THAT SUPPORTS STATEWIDE PUBLIC POLICY AND LOCAL ORGANIZING. | $50,000 |
Hispanics In Philanthropy Oakland, CA PURPOSE: FARMWORKERS PANDEMIC RELIEF FUND | $25,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Community Legal Services Inc Philadelphia, PA | $20,694,601 | $20,774,549 |
New York County Defender Services Inc New York, NY | $5,204,201 | $17,015,373 |
Connecticut Bar Foundation Inc Hartford, CT | $15,826,247 | $17,157,685 |
Legal Assistance Of Western New York Inc Geneva, NY | $4,459,476 | $15,505,923 |
South Jersey Legal Services Inc Camden, NJ | $7,105,823 | $14,465,644 |
The Legal Aid Society Of Westchester County White Plains, NY | $4,288,823 | $14,490,437 |
Legal Aid Bureau Of Buffalo Inc Buffalo, NY | $4,799,134 | $12,894,352 |
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services Corporation Jersey City, NJ | $5,724,459 | $12,435,971 |
Erie County Bar Association Aid To Indigent Prisoners Society Inc Buffalo, NY | $6,934,426 | $12,314,942 |
Connecticut Legal Services Inc Middletown, CT | $9,418,549 | $12,353,478 |
Legal Aid Society Of Northeastern New York Inc Albany, NY | $8,223,480 | $12,831,254 |
Legal Services Nyc New York, NY | $25,982,195 | $11,388,723 |