Los Angeles Black Worker Center
- Assets
- $9.8m
- Revenue
- $9.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 67
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 86-3395355
Organization Overview
Los Angeles Black Worker Center is located in Los Angeles, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (J01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Los Angeles Black Worker Center employed 67 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Los Angeles Black Worker Center 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 06/2023, Los Angeles Black Worker Center generated $9.8m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE LOS ANGELES BLACK WORKER CENTER IS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO QUALITY JOBS, REDUCE EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION, AND IMPROVE INDUSTRIES THAT EMPLOY BLACK WORKERS THROUGH ACTION AND UNIONIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE READY 2 WORK PROGRAM PROMOTES EQUITABLE ACCESS AND RETENTION FOR BLACK WORKERS, ENSURING THEY ARE EMPLOYED IN QUALITY CAREERS, FREE FROM DISCRIMINATION, AND GIVEN LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. WE ACHIEVE THIS BY ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE POLICIES AND MEANINGFUL DIRECT PLACEMENTS. OUR PROGRAM PREPARES BLACK WORKERS FOR HIGH-ROAD CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BY PARTNERING WITH UNIONS AND EMPLOYERS. BUT OUR COMMITMENT CONTINUES BEYOND THERE. WE OFFER A ROBUST SUPPORT SYSTEM, INCLUDING INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP, PEER SUPPORT GROUPS, AND OCCUPATIONAL COACHING. THIS COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS NAVIGATE WORK/LIFE CHALLENGES AND TROUBLESHOOT PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE DURING EMPLOYMENT.
THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BLACK WORKER HUB FOR REGIONAL ORGANIZING ADVOCATES FOR THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF BLACK WORKERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION. WE DO THAT BY SUPPORTING BLACK WORKER CENTERS IN LOS ANGELES, THE INLAND EMPIRE AND SAN DIEGO AS THEY FIGHT FOR ECONOMIC INCLUSION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR THE REGION'S BLACK WORKERS. A 2024 WORKSAFE HEALTH & SAFETY AWARD RECIPIENT, THE HUB HAS CONTACTED THOUSANDS OF BLACK WORKERS TO SHARE LIFE SAVING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.
THE LOS ANGELES BLACK WORKER CENTER DEVELOPS ORGANIZED POWER AND AUTHENTIC GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP AMONG BLACK WORKERS (UNIONIZED, NON-UNION, IMMIGRANT, FORMERLY INCARCERATED AND THE UNEMPLOYED) AND AMONG THE EXTENDED COMMUNITY, TO REVERSE THE DISPROPORTIONATE LEVELS OF UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNDEREMPLOYMENT IN THE LOS ANGELES BLACK COMMUNITY. THE CENTER SEEKS PEACE AND PROSPERITY FOR ALL OF LOS ANGELES BY DEVELOPING POLICIES AND CORPORATE PRACTICES THAT PERPETUATE EQUITY IN THE LABOR MARKET AND END INFERIOR JOBS IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
La Tonya Harris Co-Exec. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $20,943 |
Janel Jenkins Co-Exec. Dir. | Officer | 40 | $20,796 |
Regina Freer President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Alice Golf Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Sherri Bell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4.5 | $0 |
David C Turner III Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,327,804 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,371,823 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,699,627 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $138,425 |
| Investment income | $2,046 |
| 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 | $9,840,098 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $227,400 |
| 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. | $177,423 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $122,704 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,424,644 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,086 |
| Other employee benefits | $106,587 |
| Payroll taxes | $143,199 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $59,875 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $313,458 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,289 |
| Office expenses | $9,183 |
| Information technology | $25,591 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $57,796 |
| Travel | $121,660 |
| 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 | $357 |
| Insurance | $11,386 |
| All other expenses | $107,399 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,959,737 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,855,568 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $839,275 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,156,999 |
| 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 | $37,901 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,573 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,905,188 |
| Total assets | $9,803,504 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $203,349 |
| 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 | $203,371 |
| Total liabilities | $406,720 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,756,857 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,639,927 |
| 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 | $9,803,504 |