Working Families Organization Inc
- Assets
- $17.1m
- Revenue
- $38.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 11/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-4994004
Organization Overview
Working Families Organization Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Working Families Organization Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Working Families Organization Inc generated $38.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $38.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 28.6% 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 2018, Working Families Organization Inc has awarded 198 individual grants totaling $22,264,718. 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
SEEKS TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF WORKING CLASS, MIDDLE CLASS AND POOR AMERICANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rudolph Blay Secretary/controller | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dale Wiehoff Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Boland Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $0 |
Harriet Barlow Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Corinne Rafferty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Cantor National Chair Committee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Base Builder Llc Canvassing Services | 12/30/21 | $448,591 |
Militia Design Digital Ads & Video Production | 12/30/21 | $316,475 |
Solidarity Strategies Llc Phone Campaign Services | 12/30/21 | $300,877 |
On Point Studios Livestream Services | 12/30/21 | $240,345 |
The Outreach Team Organizers For Green New Deal | 12/30/21 | $204,741 |
Militia Design Digital Ads & Video Production | 12/30/21 | $316,475 |
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 | $38,146,637 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $393,169 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $38,146,637 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $114,538 |
| Investment income | $250 |
| 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 | $38,266,108 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,910,678 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,974,445 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $145,332 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,782,449 |
| Payroll taxes | $708,485 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $122,907 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,028,027 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,416,660 |
| Office expenses | $607,133 |
| Information technology | $259,290 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $117,020 |
| Travel | $416,280 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $53,273 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $41,914 |
| All other expenses | $203,532 |
| Total functional expenses | $38,925,251 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,019,343 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $11,922 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,022,109 |
| 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 | $7,944 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,090 |
| Total assets | $17,071,408 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,929,143 |
| 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 | $50,381 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $54,177 |
| Total liabilities | $2,033,701 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,569,473 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,468,234 |
| 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 | $17,071,408 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Working Families Organization Inc has awarded $15,556,447 in support to 127 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WFP NATIONAL PAC - NON-CONTRIBUTION ACCOUNT PURPOSE: STATE INVESTMENT-GNDNC4 | $1,000,000 |
WFP NATIONAL COMMITTEE PAC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTIONS | $1,000,000 |
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION-GNDN | $505,650 |
Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION-GNDN | $505,650 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GNDN C3 STATE SUPPORT RE-GRANT AND INVESTMENT | $415,600 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GNDN C3 STATE SUPPORT RE-GRANT AND INVESTMENT | $415,600 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 33 grants that Working Families Organization Inc has recieved totaling $33,288,712.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EQUITY, HUMAN RIGHTS, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT | $16,425,591 |
Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,150,000 |
Heising-Simons Action Fund Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT AND FOR UNITED FORT WORTH FOR ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL, ACCOUNTING, AND COMPLIANCE NEEDS; FOR WORK IN CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, GEORGIA, AND NORTH CAROLINA | $3,120,000 |
Accountable Justice Action Fund Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: Prosecutor elections & crim justice ref | $1,700,000 |
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $1,000,000 |
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $750,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $6,838,493 |
| Net Contributions | $26,088,362 |
| Other Expense | $29,458,621 |
| Ending Balance | $3,468,234 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Working Families Organization Inc Brooklyn, NY | $17,071,408 | $38,266,108 |
Nrdc Action Fund Inc New York, NY | $18,771,238 | $21,511,687 |
Democracy Works Inc Brooklyn, NY | $12,457,448 | $12,158,361 |
Public Wise Inc New York, NY | $310,750 | $4,026,523 |
Head Count Inc New York, NY | $6,196,597 | $4,165,433 |
New York Communities For Change Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,286,468 | $2,792,106 |
Pa Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | $3,563,540 | $6,052,076 |
Show Up Turn Out Inc New York, NY | $18,075 | $2,127,334 |
The Committee Of Seventy Philadelphia, PA | $1,499,955 | $1,928,460 |
Pennsylvania United Pittsburgh, PA | $520,714 | $1,321,633 |
Nonprofit Vote Inc Cambridge, MA | $1,403,849 | $1,508,215 |
Pirg New Voters Project Inc Boston, MA | $944,105 | $1,351,519 |