Unite Here Action Fund
- Assets
- $380.6k
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- Data as of
- 05/2022
- EIN
- 85-1613352
Organization Overview
Unite Here Action Fund is located in New York, NY. Unite Here Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 05/2022, Unite Here Action Fund generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (58.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 05/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Unite Here Action Fund has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $2,936,300. 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
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING BY ASSISTING HOSPITALITY WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND RACIAL JUSTICE IN WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND PROMOTING FULL PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND CO-SPONSORED WITH CIVIL RIGHTS GROUPS AND OTHERS THE NATIONAL FREEDOM RIDE FOR VOTING RIGHTS, WHICH FEATURED PUBLIC RALLIES, DEMONSTRATIONS AND CARAVANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY BRINGING ATTENTION TO THE INCREASING AND DANGEROUS THREATS TO VOTING RIGHTS AND THE NEED FOR NATIONAL AND STATE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT VOTING RIGHTS AND CIVIL RIGHTS. THE FREEDOM RIDE FOR VOTING RIGHTS WAS MODELED ON THE FREEDOM RIDES OF THE 1960S THAT PLAYED A VITAL ROLE IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT.
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND CONDUCTED A MAJOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM FOR HOSPITALITY WORKERS, FOCUSING ON WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS, TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS, AND APPLICATIONS OF MATH.
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND PROMOTED AND GATHERED SIGNATURES FOR A PROSPECTIVE BALLOT MEASURE TO ADVANCE HOUSING AFFORDABILITY.
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND ALSO CONDUCTED A MAJOR JOB TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT CANVASS; PARTICIPATED IN THE POOR PEOPLES CAMPAIGN; PARTICIPATED IN EVENTS TO INFLUENCE NATIONAL CONCERNING IMMIGRATION POLICY; DONATED TO CHARITABLE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS; AND OTHERWISE PURSUED SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gwendolyn Mills Director & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donald Taylor Director & President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Barnes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nia Winston Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $1,911,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,911,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $1,974,812 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $606,300 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $199,838 |
| Office expenses | $23,725 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,516,972 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,403,258 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $380,596 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $380,596 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $380,596 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $380,596 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Unite Here Action Fund has awarded $606,300 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNITE HERE LOCAL 26 SEPERATE FUND PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $321,300 |
CLARK COUNTY NEVADA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
Triangle, VA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $100,000 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
DETROIT UNITED UNITE HERE LOCAL 24 SUPERPAC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Unite Here Action Fund has recieved totaling $280,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Way To Win Action Fund Incorporated Walnut, CA | | $150,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Action Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $50,000 |
All Hands On Deck Network Inc Northampton, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $30,000 |
All Hands On Deck Network Inc Northampton, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $30,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: Fed legislative campaign | | $20,000 |
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