Labor Education & Research Project
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $973.1k
- Investments
- $838.2k
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Detroit, MI
- Founding
- 08/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-2206621
Organization Overview
Labor Education & Research Project, operating under the name Labornotes, is located in Detroit, MI. The organization was established in 1978. 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, Labornotes employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Labornotes 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, Labornotes generated $973.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $710.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONDUCT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CONCERNING THE PROBLEMS FACING WORKING PEOPLE BOTH AS UNION MEMBERS AND AS CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE ORGANIZING, AGGRESSIVE STRATEGIES TO FIGHT CONCESSIONS, ALLIANCES WITH WORKER CENTERS, AND UNIONS THAT ARE RUN BY THEIR MEMBERS.LABOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROJECT D/B/A LABORNOTES IS A MEDIA AND ORGANIZING PROJECT THAT HAS BEEN THE VOICE OF UNION ACTIVISTS WHO WANT TO PUT THE MOVEMENT BACK IN THE LABOR MOVEMENT SINCE 1979. THROUGH THEIR MAGAZINE, WEBSITE, BOOKS, CONFERENCES, AND WORKSHOPS, THEY PROMOTE ORGANIZING, AGGRESSIVE STRATEGIES TO FIGHT CONCESSIONS, ALLIANCES WITH WORKER CENTERS, AND UNIONS THAT ARE RUN BY THEIR MEMBERS. LABORNOTES IS ALSO A NETWORK OF RANK-AND-FILE MEMBERS, LOCAL UNION LEADERS, AND LABOR ACTIVISTS WHO KNOW THE LABOR MOVEMENT IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR. THEY ENCOURAGE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN WORKERS IN DIFFERENT UNIONS, WORKER CENTERS, COMMUNITIES, INDUSTRIES, AND COUNTRIES TO STRENGTHEN THE MOVEMENT FROM THE BOTTOM UP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alexandra Bradbury Editor | Officer | 40 | $62,300 |
Ellen David Friedman President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Paff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Slaughter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Timothy Schermerhorn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Guillermo Perez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $109,707 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $610,568 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $99,222 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $720,275 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $182,977 |
| Investment income | $16,108 |
| 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 | $53,658 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $973,130 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $10,393 |
| 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. | $62,300 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,920 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $406,854 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $44,489 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,067 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,409 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,420 |
| Advertising and promotion | $848 |
| Office expenses | $32,287 |
| Information technology | $12,614 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,533 |
| Travel | $6,468 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,592 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $710,274 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,981 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $60,130 |
| 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 | $56,402 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,572 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $817,064 |
| Investments—other securities | $838,195 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,877,344 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,410 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $251,369 |
| 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 | $298,779 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,492,482 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $86,083 |
| 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 | $1,877,344 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Labor Education & Research Project has awarded $29,100 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PARA POWER PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $15,600 |
CAUCUS OF WORKING EDUCATORS PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $13,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Labor Education & Research Project has recieved totaling $110,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $60,000 |
Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $30,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $20,000 |