Social Security Works
- Assets
- $100.6k
- Revenue
- $413.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 46-1373125
Organization Overview
Social Security Works is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Social Security Works is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Social Security Works generated $413.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $681.7k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.9%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS IS TO: 1)PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF DISADVANTAGED; 2) SAFEGUARD THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THOSE DEPENDENT, NOW OR IN THE FUTURE,ON SOCIAL SECURITY; AND 3)MAINTAIN SOCIAL SECURITY AS A VEHICLE OF SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COALITION: SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS CONVENES THE STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY COALITION, A DIVERSE COALITION OF OVER 350 STATE-BASED AND NATIONAL GROUPS REPRESENTING ORGANIZED LABOR, PEOPLE OF COLOR, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, WOMEN, THE LGBT COMMUNITY, VETERANS AND THE NETROOTS.POLICY: SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS IS AN EXPERT AT CREATING TRANSLATIONAL POLICY RESOURCES EXPLAINING COMPLEX POLICY ISSUES IN ACCESSIBLE EVERYDAY LANGUAGE. SSW CREATED NUMEROUS FACT SHEETS AND RESOURCES THAT WERE CRUCIAL IN THE POLITICALLY CHARGED AND FAST-MOVING ENVIRONMENTS OF VARIOUS BUDGET AND FISCAL DEBATES IN WASHINGTON, DC. SSW WAS A LEADING VOICE IN PROMOTING POLICIES TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF DISADVANTAGED AND AT-RISK POPULATIONS.PUBLIC EDUCATION: SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS EDUCATED THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE MEDIA, ONLINE DISTRIBUTION LISTS, AND OUR WEBSITE TO DISSEMINATE PLAIN LANGUAGE FACT SHEETS AND INFORMATION CONCERNING PROPOSALS THAT WOULD IMPACT OUR SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Kingson President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Nancy Altman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Jonathan Ball Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Richard Arenberg Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathleen Currie Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexander R Lawson Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $95,882 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $317,565 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $413,447 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $171 |
| 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 | $413,618 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $196,071 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $61,141 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,419 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,181 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $160,681 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,106 |
| Travel | $28,279 |
| 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 | $825 |
| Insurance | $15,259 |
| All other expenses | $7,359 |
| Total functional expenses | $681,682 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104,121 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | -$9,689 |
| 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 | $6,197 |
| 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 | $100,629 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,032 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $35,032 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $140,256 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | -$74,659 |
| 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 | $100,629 |