Worker Justice Center Of New York Inc

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 12/2022, Worker Justice Center Of New York Inc employed 32 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 12/2022, Worker Justice Center Of New York Inc generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

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:

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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.


ALL OTHER PROGRAMS. PROGRAMS ARE 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)Compensation
Artemio Guerra ESQ
Chair
$0
Peter Rosenblum ESQ
Co-Chair
$0
Erin Flynn Casey ESQ
Vice Chair
$0
Briana Beltran ESQ
Secretary
$0
Carolyn Mow
Treasurer
$0
Mark Drexler ESQ
Member (through 09/2022)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$1,037
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,534,791
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,055,886
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,591,714
Total Program Service Revenue$35,331
Investment income $1,309
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 $2,631,353

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