Arise Chicago

Organization Overview

Arise Chicago is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Arise Chicago employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arise Chicago 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 12/2021, Arise Chicago generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.0% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ARISE CHICAGO BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN FAITH COMMUNITIES AND WORKERS TO FIGHT WORKPLACE INJUSTICE THROUGH EDUCATION, ORGANIZING, AND ADVOCATING FOR PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WORKER EDUCATION: IN 2021, ARISE CHICAGO PROVIDED MASS WORKER EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES TO LOW-PAID, PRIMARILY IMMIGRANT WORKERS FACING WAGE THEFT, DANGEROUS WORKPLACE CONDITIONS BECAUSE OF COVID-19, OTHER HEALTH AND SAFETY HAZARDS, DISCRIMINATION, OR OTHER ABUSE. 860 WORKERS PARTICIPATED LIVE IN VIRTUAL OR IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS. OVER 901,600 PEOPLE SAW OUR EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, POSTS, AND HANDOUTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. ARISE ALSO CREATED A NEW DOMESTIC-WORKER SPECIFIC TRAINING.


WORKPLACE IMPROVEMENTS: IN 2021, ARISE CHICAGO PROVIDED INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO WORKERS TO RECOVER STOLEN WAGES AND COMPENSATION, AND CREATE SAFER CONDITIONS AND PROTECT THEIR LIVES DURING THE COVID PANDEMIC, AND CREATE OVERALL WORKPLACE IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING WINNING WAGE INCREASES. RECOVERED OVER $455,768.50 IN OWED WAGES AND COMPENSATION FOR LOW-PAID WORKERS. SUPPORTED WORKERS TO INCREASE WAGES BY APPROXIMATELY $687,420 IN 2021.


POLICY CHANGE & GOVERNMENT IMPROVEMENT: CITY: ARISE CHICAGO'S ADVOCACY LED TO INCLUDING ANTI-WAGE THEFT AND DOMESTIC WORKER PROTECTIONS IN THE "CHI BIZ STRONG ORDINANCE, PASSED BY CITY COUNCIL IN SUMMER 2021. THE ORDINANCE INCLUDES ENDING THE DOMESTIC WORKER SUB-MINIMUM WAGE, AND CREATES THE HISTORIC REQUIREMENT FOR DOMESTIC WORKER EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE WRITTEN CONTRACTS. WON IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PASSED CHICAGO VACCINE ANTI-RETALIATION ORDINANCE. COUNTY: ADVISED FOR THE SUCCESSFUL PASSAGE OF THE COVID-19 VACCINATION RIGHTS FOR EMPLOYEES AND PROHIBITION OF RETALIATION BY EMPLOYERS ORDINANCE TO PROTECT WORKERS' RIGHT TO TAKE TIME OFF FROM WORK TO RECEIVE THE COVID-19 FREE FROM EMPLOYER RETALIATION. FEDERAL: TOGETHER WITH THE NATIONAL IMMIGRANT LAW CENTER, SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR THE ABOLITION OF THE USE OF NO-MATCH LETTERS BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, WHICH HAD AN DISCRIMINATORY IMPACT ON IMMIGRANTS AND WORKERS OF COLOR.B THIS VICTORY PROTECTED MILLIONS OF PRIMARILY IMMIGRANT WORKERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY FROM UNJUST FIRINGS OR OTHER NEGATIVE EMPLOYER ACTIONS.


ELEVATE WORKER VOICES AND STORIES: ARISE GARNERED OVER 220 MEDIA PIECES, LIFTING THE VOICES AND STORIES OF WORKER STRUGGLES IN THE PUBLIC NARRATIVE. ARISE ALSO SERVED ON SEVERAL CITY AND COUNTY TASK FORCES AND WORKING GROUPS TO BRING LOW-WAGE AND IMMIGRANT WORKER VOICES TO DECISION MAKING TABLES TO ADDRESS COVID AT WORK AND COVID RECOVERY EQUITY, INCLUDING THE CHICAGO PROTECTING WORKERS WORKING GROUP, CHICAGO COVID WORKFORCE TASK FORCE, CHICAGO COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE, COOK COUNTY EQUITY TASK FORCE, ILLINOIS UNIDOS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rev Cj Hawking
Executive Director
$83,487
Very Rev Joy Rogers
President
$0
Rabbi Michael Zekek
Secretary
$0
Jonathan Jones
Vice-President
$0
Adrienne Alexander
Treasurer
$0
Brandon Johnson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$410
Fundraising events$133,205
Related organizations$0
Government grants $307,307
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$811,737
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,252,659
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $505
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$12,547
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,240,617

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Arise Chicago has recieved totaling $218,188.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COVID-19 ASSISTANCE

$55,000
Labor-Management Union Carpentry Cooperation Promotion Fund

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$40,000
Chicago Foundation For Women

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: OUTREACH & EDUCATION TO VULNERABLE WORKERS

$35,000
Woods Fund Of Chicago

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$20,000
Chicago Foundation For Women

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$20,000
Albert & Anne Mansfield Foundation

Nashville, TN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$17,000
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