Interfaith Worker Justice

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.

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)Compensation
Martha Ojeda
Senior National Field Organizer
$108,268
Bishop Howard Hubbard
Vice President
$0
Ms Nora Morales
Co-President
$0
Ms Jeanette Smith
Co-President
$0
Mr Mustafa White
Treasurer
$0
Mr Naeem Baig
Communications Chair
$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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Interfaith Worker Justice has awarded $503,000 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CENTRO DE DERECHOS LABORALES

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Houston, TX

PURPOSE: General support

$120,600

INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR LABOR SPIRITUAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVISM

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Houston, TX

PURPOSE: General support

$100,000

HEARTLANDKALMANOVITZ INITIATIVE FOR LABOR

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General support

$100,000

CENTER FOR WORKERS JUSTICE OF EASTERN IOWA

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Iowa City, IA

PURPOSE: General support

$90,600

RURAL COMMUNITY WORKERS ALLIANCE

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Green City, MO

PURPOSE: General support

$30,600

GREATER MINNESOTA WORKER CENTER

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Saint Cloud, MN

PURPOSE: General support

$30,600
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Interfaith Worker Justice has recieved totaling $4,250.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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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