Workers Defense Project Inc
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 35
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 04/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 35-2296166
Organization Overview
Workers Defense Project Inc is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (B21) the organization is classified as: Preschools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Workers Defense Project Inc employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Workers Defense Project 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 12/2021, Workers Defense Project Inc generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.9% 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 2019, Workers Defense Project Inc has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $622,251. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT IS A MEMBERSHIP BASED ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS LOW-INCOME WORKERS TO ACHIEVE FAIR EMPLOYMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, DIRECT SERVICES, ORGANIZING, AND
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EMPLOYMENT AND LEGAL SERVICES: EACH YEAR, WDP ASSISTS THOUSANDS OF LOW-WAGE WORKERS IN ADDRESSING SERIOUS WORKPLACE ISSUES THROUGH ITS EMPLOYMENT AND LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM (ELS). SPECIFICALLY, ELS SUPPORTS WORKERS BY: A) RECOVERING BACK WAGES FOR WORKERS WHO HAVE BEEN DENIED PAYMENT FOR THEIR WORK; B) ASSISTING INJURED WORKERS TO RECEIVE MEDICAL ATTENTION AND COMPENSATION; C) PROVIDING PRO-SE TRAININGS THAT ORIENT AND PREPARE LOW-WAGE WORKERS AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS TO REPRESENT THEMSELVES IN JUSTICE COURT; D) CONNECTING WORKERS TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND PARTNER ATTORNEYS; E) ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS TO APPLY FOR DACA AND OBTAIN IMMIGRATION RELIEF AND EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION.
ORGANIZING: THE ORGANIZING PROGRAM AT WDP FOCUSES ON GROWING MEMBERSHIP, DEVELOPING MEMBER COMMITTEES, AND DEVELOPING NEW MEMBER LEADERS TO LEAD THEIR COMMUNITY TO TAKE ACTION THROUGH: A) LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSES THAT FOCUS ON BUILDING ADVOCACY SKILLS AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROOT CAUSES OF INEQUALITY; B) CIVIC PARTICIPATION THAT EMPOWERS WORKERS THROUGH VOTER REGISTRATION AND CANDIDATE FORUMS.
BETTER BUILDER POLICY: THE BETTER BUILDER POLICY PROGRAM AIMS TO ILLUMINATE THE DEFICIENT WORKING CONDITIONS OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND TO EMPOWER WORKER-MEMBERS TO ENGAGE WITH POLICY-MAKERS ABOUT CREATING SYSTEMIC CHANGE. THROUGH BBP, WDP ENGAGES ITS MEMBERS IN: A) RESEARCH ON THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY THAT PROVIDE DETAILED DATA TO POLICYMAKERS ABOUT WORKPLACE CONDITIONS AND OFFERS SOLUTIONS TO PERSISTENT PROBLEMS IN THE INDUSTRY; B) POLICY ADVOCACY THAT DEVELOPS THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS OF GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SPEAK FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES; C) A WORKER COMMITTEE THAT MEETS WEEKLY TO ADDRESS SERIOUS WORKPLACE ISSUES AT A SYSTEMIC LEVEL.
EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: PROVIDED CRITICAL RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE TO HIGH-RISK WORKERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IMPACTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Emily Timm Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $28,287 |
Parisa Fatehi-Weeks President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adrian Rizo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Isaac Faz Presodent Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Claudia Golinelli Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jose Cabada Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $755 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $795,752 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,005,015 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,801,522 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $72,578 |
| Investment income | $9,648 |
| 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 | $3,939,258 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $427,600 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,055,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,287 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,045 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,265,971 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,077 |
| Other employee benefits | $165,206 |
| Payroll taxes | $103,176 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $33,366 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $282,566 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,810 |
| Office expenses | $112,001 |
| Information technology | $16,819 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,804 |
| Travel | $3,944 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,817 |
| Interest | $5,501 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,299 |
| Insurance | $36,188 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,707,932 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,299,010 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $303 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $675,062 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $24,500 |
| 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 | $21,055 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $456,389 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $492,925 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,969,244 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $613,948 |
| 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 | $162,410 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $776,358 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,324,830 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $868,056 |
| 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 | $5,969,244 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Workers Defense Project Inc has awarded $392,500 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Austin, TX PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $250,000 |
Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: PASS-THRU GRANT | $30,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: PASS-THRU GRANT | $20,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: PASS-THRU GRANT | $15,000 |
Houston, TX PURPOSE: PASS-THRU GRANT | $15,000 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: PASS-THRU GRANT | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 46 grants that Workers Defense Project Inc has recieved totaling $3,465,522.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $675,000 |
Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: Program Grant | $508,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING | $500,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $203,250 |
Marguerite Casey Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $180,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Child Inc Austin, TX | $5,389,599 | $17,643,504 |
Southwest Christian School Inc Fort Worth, TX | $45,808,415 | $19,471,207 |
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy Foundation Inc Lake Charles, LA | $44,512,602 | $16,859,571 |
Trinity School Of Midland Texas Midland, TX | $27,961,554 | $15,122,842 |
Dallas International School Dallas, TX | $26,054,966 | $13,430,563 |
Tulsa Christian Education Corporation Tulsa, OK | $13,603,997 | $12,564,074 |
Fort Worth Christian School Inc North Richland Hills, TX | $26,990,918 | $13,008,195 |
D Arbonne Woods Charter School Inc Farmerville, LA | $29,772,897 | $12,075,907 |
The New School Fayetteville, AR | $39,755,955 | $6,395,577 |
Success Preparatory Academy New Orleans, LA | $2,439,777 | $7,661,479 |
The Fay School Houston, TX | $22,159,376 | $8,809,137 |
Manara Academy Inc Irving, TX | $8,798,119 | $7,313,954 |