Workers United
- Assets
- $194.5m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $192.0m
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 03/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-4459382
Organization Overview
Workers United is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2010. 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, Workers United employed 15 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Workers United 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, Workers United generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Workers United has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $1,202,202. 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
ORGANIZING THE UNORGANIZED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO IMPROVE THE WAGES, HOURS OF WORK, JOB SECURITY AND THE WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS OF WORKING MEN AND WOMEN.
TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH EMPLOYERS.
TO ADMINISTER AND MAINTAIN MEMBER BENEFITS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lynne Fox President | Officer | 40 | $217,019 |
Mark Levinson Policy Director | 40 | $122,025 | |
Billie Jean Hervey Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $118,066 |
Clayola Brown Vice President | Officer | 40 | $101,773 |
Richard Minter Vice President | Officer | 40 | $81,760 |
Edgar Romney Secretary-Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $69,256 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Cuff's Point Llc Consulting | 12/30/21 | $277,000 |
Cohen Weiss & Simon Llp Legal | 12/30/21 | $135,205 |
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 | $267,125 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $267,125 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $634,142 |
| Investment income | $126,160 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $165,564 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,197,551 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $63,759 |
| 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. | $769,704 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $413,910 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $66,072 |
| Other employee benefits | $143,613 |
| Payroll taxes | $120,628 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $260,202 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,488 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $78,350 |
| Fees for services: Other | $663,965 |
| Advertising and promotion | $64,280 |
| Office expenses | $84,842 |
| Information technology | $47,157 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,509 |
| Travel | $34,683 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,564 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $100,936 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $61,256 |
| Insurance | $428,053 |
| All other expenses | $530 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,493,501 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,048,237 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $276,791 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $821,900 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $125,611 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $45,992 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $191,957,073 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $241,210 |
| Total assets | $194,516,814 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $330,145 |
| 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 | $12,132,535 |
| Other liabilities | $617,438 |
| Total liabilities | $13,080,118 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $181,436,696 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $194,516,814 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Workers United has awarded $45,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BREAD & ROSES MISSOURI PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
SOUTHWEST REGIONAL JOINT BOARD RELIEF FUND PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
UNITED STUDENTS AGAINST SWEATSHOPS PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Federation Of Teachers New York, NY | $15,634,112 | $19,917,624 |
Sheetmetal Workers Local 12 Pittsburgh, PA | $43,864,039 | $19,934,211 |
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Flushing, NY | $42,808,557 | $29,527,864 |
American Federation Of State County & Municipal Employees New York, NY | $5,666,474 | $18,719,600 |
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers Lanham, MD | $52,981,835 | $24,694,150 |
Laboers International Union Of North America New York, NY | $82,959,218 | $20,599,249 |
Teamsters Local 97 Fund Clark, NJ | $4,130,996 | $17,509,914 |
International Union Of Operating Engineers 825 825 A&b Springfield, NJ | $42,119,361 | $15,523,159 |
Electrical Workers Local No 86 Insurance Fund Plan And Trust Rochester, NY | $26,301,983 | $18,525,409 |
International Union Of Painters And Allied Trades New York, NY | $30,422,741 | $16,478,287 |
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters New York, NY | $10,937,127 | $16,693,793 |
International Union Of Operating Engineers 18 Cleveland, OH | $86,409,079 | $20,332,852 |