Workers Lab
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 10/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-4788124
Organization Overview
Workers Lab is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (S05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Workers Lab employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Workers Lab 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, Workers Lab generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Workers Lab has awarded 44 individual grants totaling $3,413,707. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WORKERS LAB IS A NONPROFIT INVESTOR THAT GIVES NEW IDEAS FOR AND WITH WORKERS A CHANCE TO SUCCEED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DESIGN SPRINT - IN 2022 AND 2023, THE WORKERS LAB IS RUNNING A DESIGN SPRINT TO EXPLORE HOW FLEXIBLE WORK CAN BE QUALITY WORK. ALL WORK, WHETHER IT IS STANDARD EMPLOYMENT OR GIG AND CONTRACT WORK, SHOULD ALLOW WORKERS FLEXIBILITY WITHOUT SACRIFICING QUALITY. WE AIM TO INVEST OVER 1 MILLION TO DEMONSTRATE HOW TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE.
INNOVATION FUND - THE INNOVATION FUND IS OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM AND PRIMARY WAY WE SOURCE AND FUND EXPERIMENTS. IT IS A NATIONAL PRIZE COMPETITION THAT WE HOST UP TO THREE TIMES A YEAR. WINNERS INCLUDE ENTREPRENEURS, WORKER ORGANIZERS, NON-PROFIT LEADERS, AND/OR PUBLIC SECTOR LEADERS THAT RECEIVE UP TO 150,000 TO TEST NEW IDEAS ABOUT WORK AND WORKERS.
LEARNING HUB OUR LEARNING HUB IS A TOOL THAT HELPS MAKE SENSE OF EVERYTHING WERE LEARNING FROM OUR INVESTMENTS. IT IS MEANT TO INFORM FUTURE INVESTMENTS AND TO ENGAGE ANYONE AND EVERYONE INTERESTED IN WHAT IT MEANS TO GIVE NEW IDEAS THAT INCREASE POWER FOR WORKERS A CHANCE TO SUCCEED AND FLOURISH. THE LEARNING HUB WILL CURATE AND HOUSE OUR LEARNING, OFFER RESOURCES AND MENTORSHIP, AND SHOWCASE INNOVATORS THAT ARE GIVING LIFE TO THE MOST PROMISING IDEAS AIMED AT INCREASING POWER FOR WORKERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adrian Haro CEO | Officer | 40 | $166,990 |
Eduardo Morales Director Of External Affairs | 40 | $162,413 | |
Jeshua John Program Manager | 40 | $145,913 | |
Betsy Edasery Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $139,806 |
Adrian Meza Director Of Finance Operations | Officer | 40 | $132,777 |
Lyle Canceko Director Of Programs | 40 | $119,929 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,403,921 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $150,663 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,403,921 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,361 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $3,488,027 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $105,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $188,687 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $465,762 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $179,242 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $883,294 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $45,543 |
| Payroll taxes | $107,921 |
| Fees for services: Management | $3,551 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $93,466 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $112,354 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,300 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $605,959 |
| Advertising and promotion | $358,718 |
| Office expenses | $15,880 |
| Information technology | $56,367 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,859 |
| Travel | $51,767 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,032 |
| Interest | $14,078 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $15,796 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,228,020 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $953,204 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $190,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $29,696 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $100,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,763 |
| 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 | $1,282,663 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $282,887 |
| Grants payable | $540,000 |
| 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 | $400,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,222,887 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$626,136 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $685,912 |
| 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 | $1,282,663 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Workers Lab has awarded $105,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
POWERSWITCH ACTION PURPOSE: Power Switch Action Gig Work Research Support | $30,000 |
FELLOWS OF THE RSA IN THE UNITED STATES PURPOSE: New Jersey Future of Work Accelerator | $75,000 |