Interfaith Worker Justice
- Assets
- $251.6k
- Revenue
- $394.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 05/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-4063982
Organization Overview
Interfaith Worker Justice is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Interfaith Worker Justice 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 12/2021, Interfaith Worker Justice generated $394.5k 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 (21.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $699.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Interfaith Worker Justice has awarded 82 individual grants totaling $1,522,892. 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
TO IMPROVE WAGES, BENEFITS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR LOW WAGE EARNERS IN THE UNITED STATES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IWJ WORKS TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION WITH THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES:PUBLIC POLICY EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY ON ISSUES THAT WILL IMPROVE THE RIGHTS OF WORKING PEOPLE; SUPPORT WORKER CAMPAIGNS THAT SEEK TO IMPROVE WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING TO ITS NETWORK OF MORE THAN 60 AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS; PROGRAMS FOR FUTURE RELIGIOUS LEADERS LOOKING TO GAIN PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE IN PUTTING THEIR FAITH IN ACTION FOR JUSTICE; EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES FOR RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES, LEADERS, CONGREGATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC JUSTICE ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Martha Ojeda Senior National Field Organizer | 40 | $108,268 | |
Ms Jeanette Smith Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Mr Mustafa White Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bishop Howard Hubbard Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ms Nora Morales Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ms Karen Hessel Fundraising Chair | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $17,557 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $374,022 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $391,579 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,892 |
| 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 | $394,451 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $503,000 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $97,871 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,634 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,407 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,283 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,165 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,782 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,977 |
| Information technology | $15,118 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $9,600 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $47 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $14,804 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $698,967 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $204,370 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $288 |
| 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 | $41,829 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,125 |
| Total assets | $251,612 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,143 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $11,143 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $240,469 |
| 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 | $251,612 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Interfaith Worker Justice has awarded $503,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Houston, TX PURPOSE: General support | $120,600 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: General support | $100,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: General support | $100,000 |
Iowa City, IA PURPOSE: General support | $90,600 |
Salisbury, MD PURPOSE: General support | $30,600 |
Green City, MO PURPOSE: General support | $30,600 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Interfaith Worker Justice has recieved totaling $4,250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Theodore Albert Von Der Ahe Jr Tr Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
Allotta Family Foundation 10-211-0626060 Brooklyn, OH PURPOSE: FOSTER FOR RELIGIOUS & | $250 |
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|---|---|---|
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Bill Winston Ministries Forest Park, IL | $6,676,875 | $15,498,938 |
Breakthrough Urban Ministries Inc Chicago, IL | $9,536,563 | $12,933,979 |
Haven Of Our Lady Of Peace Inc St Louis, MO | $8,612,583 | $10,375,484 |
Christian Buehler Memorial Peoria, IL | $194,168,877 | $24,390,628 |
American Lutheran Church-Northland Luthern Services For The Elderly Marinette, WI | $6,079,717 | $8,121,825 |
Resourcing Christian Education International Nfp Wheaton, IL | $4,529,324 | $9,552,178 |