Strategic Organizing Center
- Assets
- $6.5m
- Revenue
- $6.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 03/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 20-3688367
Organization Overview
Strategic Organizing Center is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2007. 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, Strategic Organizing Center employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Strategic Organizing Center 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, Strategic Organizing Center generated $6.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.5m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.7%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKS WITH AFFILIATED LABOR ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT WORKERS ORGANIZING FOR BETTER LIVES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND HOLDS CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE FOR IRRESPONSIBLE AND UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR REFLECTING THE LONG-TERM INTERESTS OF WORKERS INVESTED IN UNION PENSION FUNDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORGANIZING ASSISTANCE TO AFFILIATED LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
CAMPAIGNS TO SUPPORT WORKERS RIGHTS AND INTERESTS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Hoffa Chair - Former | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mary Kay Henry Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Teresa Romero Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Chris Shelton Secretary Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Michael Zucker Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $205,761 |
Andrea Staples Dir Of European Org Center | 40 | $130,321 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Actnow Strategies Communication Services | 12/30/18 | $164,273 |
New Blue Interactive Communication Services | 12/30/18 | $188,237 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $672,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $672,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,479,454 |
| Investment income | $61,813 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $24,000 |
| 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 | $6,358,023 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $30,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $261,078 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,386,120 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $237,360 |
| Other employee benefits | $474,395 |
| Payroll taxes | $404,469 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $118,389 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,292 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $234,346 |
| Advertising and promotion | $271,696 |
| Office expenses | $330,895 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $614,577 |
| Travel | $76,317 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,828 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,568 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $5,229 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,477,083 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,381,342 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,213 |
| 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 | $37,303 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,566 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $260,051 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $791,697 |
| Total assets | $6,507,172 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $501,645 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $849,896 |
| Total liabilities | $1,351,541 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,155,631 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $6,507,172 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Strategic Organizing Center has awarded $85,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HARVARD UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
LAANE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $80,000 |