Heartland Center For Jobs And Freedom Inc is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Heartland Center For Jobs And Freedom Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heartland Center For Jobs And Freedom 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 12/2022, Heartland Center For Jobs And Freedom Inc generated $647.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $484.9k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKERS TO LEARN AND EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS, REALIZE THEIR COLLECTIVE POWER, AND DEVELOP THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS NECESSARY TO ADVOCATE FOR A RACIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY JUST SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE HEARTLAND CENTER FOR JOBS AND FREEDOM HANDLES EMPLOYMENT AND CONSUMER CASES ON THE BEHALF OF LOW-WAGE WORKERS. BY PROVIDING LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-WAGE WORKERS, THE HEARTLAND CENTER ASSISTS WORKERS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE GO WITHOUT REPRESENTATION. THESE CASES ALSO HOLD ABUSIVE COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR GROSS MISCONDUCT, AND HELP DETER ABUSE. THE HEARTLAND CENTER PROVIDES NO-COST LEGAL ADVICE TO TENANTS ON HOUSING ISSUES, AND REPRESENTS TENANTS WHO HAVE BEEN SUED FOR EVICTION IN JACKSON COUNTY. IN 2022 THE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTED OVER 150 TENANTS FACING EVICTION, WITH A 99% SUCCESS RATE OF KEEPING TENANTS HOUSED WITH NO EVICTION ON THEIR RECORD. A TENANT DEFENSE ALLIANCE - KANSAS CITY WAS ESTABLISHED AND TRAINED RIGHT TO COUNSEL ATTORNEYS CITYWIDE. THE TENANT PROBLEM SOLVER DEBUTED WHICH PROVIDES FREE LEGAL RIGHTS INFORMATION TO TENANTS ALONG WITH OUR LEGAL HELP HOTLINE. BETWEEN THESE TOOLS, THOUSANDS OF TENANTS RECEIVED FREE LEGAL INFORMATION TO ADDRESS THEIR ISSUES WITH THEIR LANDLORDS. THE SAFE HOMES FOR ALL PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADDRESS POOR HOUSING CONDITIONS AND MANAGEMENT NEGLECT ENDEMIC TO LOW-INCOME HOUSING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gina Chiala Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $32,498 |
Carol Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Donna Simon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chekasha Ramsey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Swearingen Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Quiema Spencer Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $88,310 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $8,426 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $344,081 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $446,817 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $196,048 |
Investment income | $44 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,850 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $494 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $647,253 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $39,645 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,154 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $286,932 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,949 |
Payroll taxes | $22,752 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,478 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,750 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,770 |
Information technology | $19,353 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $32,741 |
Travel | $757 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,315 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $700 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $484,870 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $577,698 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $12,500 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $590,198 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,785 |
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 | $10,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $42,116 |
Total liabilities | $53,901 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $536,297 |
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 | $590,198 |