Workers Education Society Nfp
- Assets
- $438.8k
- Revenue
- $81.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 05/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2017
- EIN
- 32-0007123
Organization Overview
Workers Education Society Nfp is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Workers Education Society Nfp 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 12/2017, Workers Education Society Nfp generated $81.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 3 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $71.4k during the year ending 12/2017. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.5%) per year over the past 3 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
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A VOLUNTEER BASED ORGANIZATION, WES'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION AND WELFARE OF WORKING AND UNEMPLOYED FAMILIES IN ILLINOIS AND TO CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, WHICH ADVANCE THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE WORKERS EDUCATION SOCIETY (WES)PROVIDED A SITE AND INTAKE WORKERS FOR LOW INCOME ILLINOIS RESIDENTS TO APPLY FOR STATE AND FEDERAL-FUNDED ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS AND WEATHERIZATION. FUNDING WAS PROVIDED BY THE LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (LIHEAP).THE SITE WAS UTILIZED AS A MEETING VENUE FOR AGENCIES PARTICIPATING WITH THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (CEDA) AND FOR TRAINING OF NEW INTAKE WORKERS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS DONATED HUNDREDS OF HOURS TO DO COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM. WES PROCESSED 1043 APPLICATIONS FOR LIHEAP/CEDA PROGRAM FOR 2016.
WES'S UNITY CENTER COMMUNITY RESOURCE PROGRAM HELPED NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS WITH CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS CONCRETE RESOURCES. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDED ITS ANNUAL AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH DINNER A MAY DAY, WHITE SOX GAMES, AND FILM SHOWINGS. WES MADE ITS SPACE AVAILABLE FOR PRACTICE SESSIONS FOR THE LOCAL CHINESE CHORUS AS WELL AS "YES! THIS IS YOUR DAY! AN INSPIRATIONAL GROUP THAT MEETS MONTHLY. THE CENTERS EXTENSIVE LIBRARY OF WORKING CLASS HISTORY TEXTS WAS AVAI
WES HOSTED EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND A WEEK LONG SUMMER SCHOOL FOR YOUNG ACTIVITIES IN COOPERATION WITH THE PEOPLE BEFORE PROFITS EDUCATIONAL FUND. WES VOLUNTEERS PROVIDED THE LABOR TO DO A WEEKLY MAILING TO SENIORS AND INCARCERATED PEOPLE TO PROVIDE THEM NEWS THAT THEY WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS. WES HOSTS WEEKLY SESSIONS WITH A BENEFITS ENROLLMENT COUNSELOR WHO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AT NO COST TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS ENROLLING IN MEDICAID, MEDICARE AND THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT COVERAGE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott Marshall President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
William Mackovich Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
John Bachtell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Shelby Richardson Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Roberta Wood Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Scott Hiley Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $50,200 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $19,325 |
| 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 | $81,230 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,500 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,283 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $100 |
| Interest | $10,645 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,177 |
| Insurance | $5,833 |
| All other expenses | $215 |
| Total functional expenses | $71,430 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,143 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $438,780 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $140,160 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $140,160 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $298,620 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $298,620 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Workers Education Society Nfp has recieved totaling $40,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chelsea Fund For Education Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FURTHER EXEMPT ACTIV | $40,000 |
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