Center For Worker Justice Of Eastern Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Worker Justice Of Eastern Iowa employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Worker Justice Of Eastern Iowa 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, Center For Worker Justice Of Eastern Iowa generated $456.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $428.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.2% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CWJ IS ORGANIZED AROUND THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY ISSUES: WORKERS RIGHTS TO PROPER PAYMENT AND SAFE WORK, PROTECTING/IMPROVING HOUSING OPTIONS, ENSURING EQUAL ACCESS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR ALL RESIDENTS, AND PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY IMMIGRATION POLICIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEMBER EMPOWERMENT. WE RECRUITED DOZENS OF NEW MEMBERS AND CONDUCTED DOZENS OF MEMBER-ORIENTED WORKSHOPS, WITH SERIES INCLUDING ESL CLASSES, BUSINESS BASICS, COMPUTER LITERACY, AND FOOD HANDLING TOTALING HUNDREDS OF ATTENDEES.
PROTECTING AND IMPROVING HOUSING OPTIONS FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS. WE COLLABORATED WITH GRINNELL COLLEGE TO SURVEY TWO MANUFACTURED HOMES PARKS AND PRODUCE A REPORT GUIDING FUTURE SUPPORT AND ORGANIZING EFFORTS, SUPPORTED RESIDENTS OF THESE PARKS IN ADVOCATING AT THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY AND JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND FACILITATED CONSISTENT MEETINGS OF THE IOWA MANUFACTURED HOMES RESIDENTS NETWORK. WE ALSO ORGANIZED A MANUFACTURED HOME RESIDENT KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP WITH OVER 40 ATTENDEES, PLANNED FOR ADVOCACY IN THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND PERSUADED A LOCAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO CONTINUE ACCEPTING SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHERS FOR OVER 50 AFFECTED TENANTS TO COMBAT THE CONSEQUENCES OF IOWA SF252.
DEFENDING WORKERS RIGHTS TO PROPER PAYMENT AND SAFE WORK. OUR WAGE THEFT COMMUNITY ORGANIZERS RECLAIMED OVER $65,000 IN UNPAID WAGES -- AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, WE CREATED SOLUTIONS THROUGH FACILITATING THE LEADERSHIP OF THE AFFECTED WORKERS. VICTIMS OF WAGE THEFT LEARN POWERFUL ACTIONS THEY CAN TAKE WHEN UNITED WITH A WORKER CENTER CWJ AND ALLIES TO SEEK JUSTICE. ONE EXAMPLE THIS YEAR WAS A 20-PERSON IN-PERSON WAGE THEFT DELEGATION TO JALAPEÑO TO ESCALATE PRESSURE IN SUPPORT OF AN EMPLOYEE WHOSE PAYCHECKS BOUNCED. WE HOSTED SEVERAL WORKSHOPS, INCLUDING A 50-ATTENDEE CONFERENCE FOCUSING ON CONSTRUCTION WORKPLACE ISSUES AND MULTIPLE FOCUSED ON WORKER RIGHTS IN MEATPACKING WITH OVER 700 TOTAL ATTENDEES. WE WON FUNDING FOR A CONSTRUCTION-SECTOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZER AND BEGAN A HIRING PROCESS. WE ALSO PRODUCED A MEATPACKING SAFETY TOOL KIT IN 5 LANGUAGES TO OFFER A CENTRALIZED SET OF ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR WORKERS, AND CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE JUST PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bijou Maliabo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kamil Elgiseer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robin Clark-Bennett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bradarie Djeugang Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Royce Peterson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Zoraida Oyola Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,514 |
Fundraising events | $12,040 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $362,258 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $64,745 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $440,557 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $16,220 |
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 | $456,777 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $9,236 |
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 | $251,592 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,544 |
Other employee benefits | $47,184 |
Payroll taxes | $16,896 |
Fees for services: Management | $5,538 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $852 |
Office expenses | $12,488 |
Information technology | $1,728 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $41,044 |
Travel | $2,167 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $1,860 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,768 |
Insurance | $2,136 |
All other expenses | $13,558 |
Total functional expenses | $428,102 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $549,502 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $10 |
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 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,211 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $560,723 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $13,548 |
Total liabilities | $13,548 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $547,175 |
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 | $560,723 |