Issara Institute Inc
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
- Founding
- 01/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-4899085
Organization Overview
Issara Institute Inc, operating under the name Issara Institute, is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Issara Institute employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Issara Institute 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, Issara Institute generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.3% each year .
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUTREACH AND EMPOWERMENT: ISSARA'S WORKER VOICE CHANNELS CONTINUED THEIR EXPANSION - A 24-HOUR MULTI-LINGUAL HELPLINE, PLUS FACEBOOK, LINE, VIBER, AND THE ISSARA GOLDEN DREAMS SMARTPHONE APP, ALL RECEIVING OVER 10,000-15,000 CALLS AND MESSAGES IN SOME MONTHS AND REACHING OVER 300,000 TOTAL MIGRANT WORKERS IN THAILAND. ISSARA AND CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS ADDITIONALLY REACH THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND WORKERS THROUGHOUT SE ASIA.
ISSARA LABS: ISSARA LABS CONDUCTS A WIDE RANGE OF RESEARCH AND ANALYTICS, RELATED TO GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS AS WELL AS MIGRATION AND TRAFFICKING MORE BROADLY. APPLYING HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN PRINCIPLES, WE CONDUCT IN-DEPTH RESEARCH AND DEVELOP INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES TAPPING INTO AND EMPOWERING WORKER VOICES. REPORTS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ISSARAINSTITUTE.ORG.
BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS: ISSARA MONITORS WORKING CONDITIONS ACROSS SUPPLY CHAINS, GIVING WORKERS LINKAGES TO REMEDIATION AND RESPONSES FROM MANAGEMENT ON GRIEVANCES AND ABUSES FACED BY WORKERS. THIS INFORMATION ABOUT LABOR-RELATED RISKS AND ABUSES IS ALSO USED TO HELP SUPPLIERS STRENGTHEN THEIR LABOR RECRUITMENT AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lisa Rende Taylor Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $179,945 |
Mark Taylor - Remained Brd Pres Strat. & Glob. Part. (through 5/21) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $76,347 |
Mike Dottridge Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diana Rende Dallas Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brendan Hickey Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $41,770 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,729,893 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,771,663 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $2,771,718 |
| 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 | $705,816 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $256,292 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,318 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $125,567 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,733 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $108,940 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,591 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | -$2,423 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | -$11,805 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,201,711 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,846,975 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $503,884 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $2,350,859 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $143,046 |
| 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 | $143,046 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $28,104 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,179,709 |
| 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 | $2,350,859 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Issara Institute Inc has recieved totaling $1,800,064.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Target Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS; 3-YEAR GRANT | $1,000,000 |
Wal-Mart Foundation Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: PEOPLE IN SUPPLY CHAINS | $800,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $64 |
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Issara Institute Inc Palo Alto, CA | $2,350,859 | $2,771,718 |
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