Fight Back Fund
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $500.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Countryside, IL
- Founding
- 02/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-5289211
Organization Overview
Fight Back Fund is located in Countryside, IL. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (J11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fight Back Fund 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 12/2021, Fight Back Fund generated $500.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (18.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Fight Back Fund has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $5,968,699. 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
FIGHT BACK FUND SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND PUBLIC RELATIONS TO COMBAT ANTI-UNION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING SO-CALLED RIGHT-TO-WORK POLICIES, "PAYCHECK PROTECTION" LAWS AIMED AT RESTRICTING UNION INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS, ATTEMPTS TO WATER DOWN OR REPEAL PREVAILING WAGE STATUTES, AND EFFORTS TO BAN PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS. SUPPORTING SUCH CAUSES BENEFITS ALL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FIGHT BACK FUND ENCOURAGES INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING, INCLUDING THE NEED TO BUILD AND REPAIR ROADS, BRIDGES, AND PORTS. PROMOTION OF SUCH SPENDING WILL BENEFIT ALL TAXPAYERS AND INFRASTRUCTURE USERS BY PROVIDING VALUE, EFFICIENCY, AND SAFETY. THE FIGHT BACK FUND WILL DEVELOP AND EXECUTE MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATION CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO LABOR AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FIGHT BACK FUND SUPPORTS RESEARCH AND PUBLIC RELATIONS TO COMBAT ANTI-UNION INITIATIVES, INCLUDING SO-CALLED RIGHT-TO-WORK POLICIES, "PAYCHECK PROTECTION" LAWS AIMED AT RESTRICTING UNION INVOLVEMENT IN POLITICS, ATTEMPTS TO WATER DOWN OR REPEAL PREVAILING WAGE STATUTES, AND EFFORTS TO BAN PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS. SUPPORTING SUCH CAUSES BENEFITS ALL WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE FIGHT BACK FUND ENCOURAGES INFRASTRUCTURE SPENDING, INCLUDING THE NEED TO BUILD AND REPAIR ROADS , BRIDGES, AND PORTS. THE FIGHT BACK FUND WILL DEVELOP AND EXECUTE MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATION CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC WITH REGARD TO LABOR AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Sweeney Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Cisco Board Of Director (ret - 6/21) | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stan Simrayh Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marshall Douglas Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Kresge Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Fagan Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $500,914 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $500,914 |
| 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 | $500,914 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $222,400 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,726 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,199 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $7,161 |
| Insurance | $7,081 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,640,798 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $686,513 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,012,511 |
| 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 | $1,699,024 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,699,024 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,699,024 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fight Back Fund has awarded $218,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
La Grange, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL EDUCATION | $150,000 |
STENHOUSE STRATEGIES PURPOSE: GENERAL EDUCATION | $68,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Fight Back Fund has recieved totaling $2,200,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Midwest Oper Engineers Construction Industry Research & Serv Tr Fund Countryside, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,200,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fight Back Fund Countryside, IL | $1,699,024 | $500,914 |
Associated Builders & Contractors Of Iowa Trust Grimes, IA | $6,375,809 | $2,189,401 |
Construction Industry Laborers Training Fund Belton, MO | $4,251,514 | $1,321,876 |
Springfield Workshop Foundation Inc Springfield, MO | $7,918,551 | $983,958 |
Local 166 Building Corporation Fort Wayne, IN | $5,104,452 | $661,138 |
International Brotherhood Of Boilermakers Local No 83 Kansas City, MO | $272,445 | $455,671 |
Valvoline Instant Oil Change Hands On Assistance Fund Inc Lexington, KY | $185,860 | $222,832 |
Make People Better Foundation Lincolnwood, IL | $49,686 | $0 |
Community Work Services Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $1,933,791 | $192,972 |
Mothers Need Work Temp Service Chicago, IL | $41,918 | $44,622 |
Union Parking Llc Chicago, IL | $34,329,194 | $0 |