Unite Here is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Unite Here employed 39 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Unite Here is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Unite Here generated $16.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.5m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Unite Here has awarded 47 individual grants totaling $6,575,156. 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
TO PROVIDE UNION MEMBERS WITH REPRESENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH COLLECTIVE BARGAININGAGREEMENTS NEGOTIATED WITH VARIOUS EMPLOYERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE UNION MEMBERS WITH REPRESENTATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS NEGOTIATED WITH VARIOUS EMPLOYERS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Edward Cedeno Senior Vice President | Officer | 40 | $189,845 |
George Padilla Vice President | Officer | 40 | $150,855 |
Hazel Hazzard Vice President | Officer | 40 | $193,773 |
Steve Miller Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $194,709 |
Messineo Giuseppe Secretary Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $113,681 |
Richard Maroko Business Manager | Officer | 40 | $221,560 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pitta Llp Legal | 12/30/23 | $288,082 |
Moonshot Strategies Llc Lobbying | 12/30/23 | $120,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,731,429 |
| Investment income | $702,628 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $598,855 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,306 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,037,218 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $303,804 |
| 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. | $2,453,762 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,520,532 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $936,469 |
| Other employee benefits | $562,543 |
| Payroll taxes | $313,807 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $430,652 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $63,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $108,450 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,000 |
| Fees for services: Other | $240,705 |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,500 |
| Office expenses | $220,087 |
| Information technology | $54,732 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $66,348 |
| Travel | $6,771 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $130,018 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $2,499,983 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $78,438 |
| Insurance | $119,845 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,534,004 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $100 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $13,137,687 |
| 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 | $539,800 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,410,272 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $12,274,045 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,151,000 |
| Total assets | $29,512,904 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $626,300 |
| 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 | $192,462 |
| Total liabilities | $818,762 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $27,715,162 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $978,980 |
| 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 | $29,512,904 |
Over the last fiscal year, Unite Here has awarded $213,213 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LOCAL 6 COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $197,213 |
REMEMBER THE TRIANGLE FIRE COOALITION INC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
HANYC FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $6,000 |