Workers Defense Project Inc
- Assets
- $12.1m
- Revenue
- $3.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 04/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 35-2296166
Organization Overview
Workers Defense Project Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Workers Defense Project Inc employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Workers Defense Project 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 12/2023, Workers Defense Project Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 8 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 2019, Workers Defense Project Inc has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $1,401,257. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT IS A MEMBERSHIP BASED ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS LOW-INCOME WORKERS TO ACHIEVE FAIR EMPLOYMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, DIRECT SERVICES, ORGANIZING, AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EMPLOYMENT AND LEGAL SERVICES: THROUGH WORKERS DEFENSE EMPLOYMENT LEGAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT WE ORGANIZE WITH WORKERS TO SUPPORT THEM IN ADDRESSING WORKPLACE ISSUES LIKE WAGE THEFT, UNSAFE CONDITIONS, RETALIATION ETC. WE SUPPORT THEM WITH THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF THAT WORK AND ENSURE THAT THOSE WORKERS STAY INVOLVED IN OUR LARGER WORK IN SUPPORT OF WORKER JUSTICE IN TEXAS. WE TRAIN WORKERS ON THEIR LABOR RIGHTS SO THEY HAVE THE TOOLS TO SPEAK UP FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AT THE JOB.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: PROVIDED CRITICAL RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE TO HIGH-RISK WORKERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
ORGANIZING: ORGANIZING IS AT THE HEART OF ALL OF OUR WORK, BUT THROUGH THE ORGANIZING DEPARTMENT WE WORK TO INCREASE OUR BASE OF MEMBERS, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAININGS TO OUR CURRENT MEMBERS AND TOGETHER RUN ISSUE CAMPAIGNS THAT HELP TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WORKERS AND IMMIGRANTS IN TEXAS.
BETTER BUILDER POLICY: PROGRAM WE WORK TO HIGHLIGHT THE DANGERS OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN TEXAS AND WORK DIRECTLY WITH DEVELOPERS OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO SET HIGH STANDARDS FOR WORKSITES TO ENSURE THAT WORKERS ARE SAFE AT THE JOB AND HAVE GOOD BENEFITS THAT ALLOW THEM TO SUPPORT THEIR FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Parisa Fatehi-Weeks President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Isaac Faz President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Claudia Golinelli Vice President, Worker B | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adrian Rizo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jose Cabada Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phillip Schmandt Ally Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $48,500 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,682,892 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,731,392 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $97,805 |
| Investment income | $17,372 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $23,775 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$48,184 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,835,536 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $432,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,000 |
| 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 | $1,572,481 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $21,948 |
| Other employee benefits | $218,638 |
| Payroll taxes | $128,945 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,102 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,715 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $15,900 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $78,355 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $72,302 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $91,719 |
| Travel | $160,185 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $45,517 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,246 |
| Insurance | $72,525 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,073,654 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,142,259 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,935,431 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $37,250 |
| 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 | $33,395 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $473,500 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $461,472 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $25,880 |
| Total assets | $12,109,187 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $355,899 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $355,899 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,029,873 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,723,415 |
| 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 | $12,109,187 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Workers Defense Project Inc has awarded $432,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WORKERS DEFENSE ACTION FUND PURPOSE: ENGAGE WORKING TEXANS IN ELECTORAL AND LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES | $350,000 |
TEXAS ORGANIZING PROJECT EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: FALL 2021 FUERZA COALITION REGRANT | $55,000 |
UNITED WE DREAM NETWORK PURPOSE: FALL 2021 FUERZA COALITION REGRANT | $27,500 |