Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 03/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 90-0728464
Organization Overview
Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (J12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Food Chain Workers Alliance 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 12/2023, Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2017, Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc has awarded 57 individual grants totaling $822,812. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FOOD CHAIN WORKERS ALLIANCE IS A COALITION OF WORKER-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE MEMBERS PLANT, HARVEST, PROCESS, PACK, TRANSPORT, PREPARE, SERVE, AND SELL FOOD, ORGANIZING TO IMPROVE WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR ALL WORKERS ALONG THE FOOD CHAIN. THE ALLIANCE WORKS TOGETHER TO BUILD A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT RESPECTS WORKERS' RIGHTS, BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE, IN WHICH EVERYONE HAS ACCESS TO HEALTHY AND AFFORDABLE FOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GROWTH & LEARNING: IN THIS PROGRAM AREA WE ORGANIZE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS AND AN ANNUAL SUMMIT FOR FOOD WORKERS. IN 2023, OUR TRAININGS WERE PROVIDED VIRTUALLY AND INCLUDED A WORKER LEADER COHORT, A TRAINING SERIES, AND A POPULAR EDUCATION SERIES.
MOVEMENT-BUILDING: WE SUPPORTED ONGOING WORK WITH VARIOUS COALITIONS AND BUILT NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF ALLIANCES AND NETWORKS. WE LED A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS.
CAMPAIGNS AND MESSAGING: WE PROVIDED COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OTHER CAPACITY IN SUPPORT OF OUR MEMBERS' CAMPAIGNS. WE SUPPORTED CAMPAIGNS FOR VALUES-BASED PROCUREMENT. WE SUPPORTED REGRANTING TO MEMBERS FOR LANGUAGE JUSTICE AND CAPACITY NEEDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rosalinda Guillen Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jaribu Hill Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Rosanna Rodriguez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Yesica Ramirez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Luis Jimenez Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Emily Stanmore Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $23,800 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,026,268 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,050,068 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,699 |
| Investment income | $16,901 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,389 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,080,279 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $215,864 |
| 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. | $172,878 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,625 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $360,850 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,100 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,551 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,265 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,361 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $76,007 |
| Advertising and promotion | $843 |
| Office expenses | $27,916 |
| Information technology | $986 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,723 |
| Travel | $109,200 |
| 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 | $8,273 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,172,259 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,377,118 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $859 |
| 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 | $6,100 |
| 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 | $1,384,077 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,288 |
| Grants payable | $944,673 |
| 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 | $1,003,961 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,154 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $327,962 |
| 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 | $1,384,077 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc has awarded $198,364 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BRANDWORKERS PURPOSE: LANGUAGE JUSTICE, ORGANIZING & CAPACITY BUILDING FUND | $6,500 |
CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY PURPOSE: GOOD FOOD COMMUNITIES CAMPAIGN | $6,564 |
FARMWORKER ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA PURPOSE: GOOD FOOD COMMUNITIES CAMPAIGN | $20,000 |
MOVEMENT STRATEGY CENTER PURPOSE: REGRANTING FROM KELLOGG GRANT HEAL | $88,800 |
RURAL COMMUNITY WORKERS ALLIANCE PURPOSE: GOOD FOOD COMMUNITIES CAMPAIGN, REGRANT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $60,000 |
WAREHOUSE WORKERS FOR JUSTICE PURPOSE: GOOD FOOD COMMUNITIES CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
3strands Global Foundation El Dorado Hills, CA | $1,071,766 | $2,290,071 |
Food Chain Workers Alliance Inc Los Angeles, CA | $1,384,077 | $1,080,279 |
Sf Clout San Francisco, CA | $125,289 | $558,118 |
Fund Good Jobs Inc Oakland, CA | $0 | $73,869 |
Accompany Worldwide Inc Los Angeles, CA | $71,317 | $0 |
Oceanside Police Officers Association Foundation Oceanside, CA | $626,678 | $369,248 |
Networking Plus Inc Chatsworth, CA | $7,631 | $0 |
Step Up To The Table Foundation Newport Beach, CA | $35,607 | $0 |
Worldatwork Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | $6,542 | $0 |
Live Oaks California Entity No C4658324 Rancho Cordova, CA | $0 | $0 |
747 Booster Club Jbphh, HI | $0 | $0 |