Unite Here is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Unite Here employed 109 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Unite Here is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Unite Here generated $7.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP PROVIDE AND PROTECT MEMBERS WITH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS AND TO DEFEND MEMBERS IF VIOLATIONS OCCUR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ALL EXPENSES INCURRED ARE USED TO PROVIDE UNION MEMBERS WITH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS, BENEFITS AND ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDED. UNION MEMBERS NUMBER 4,953.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Schwalb Executive Direc | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 | 
| Samuel A Epps Political Director | 40 | $121,900 | |
| Linda Martin President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $127,200 | 
| Stephanie Jones Recording Secy | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $104,225 | 
| Emebet Kassa Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $96,545 | 
| Darine El-Sourady Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $96,545 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Optimal Networks Inc Computer Services | 12/30/23 | $0 | 
| Bredhoff & Kaiser Pllc Legal, Negotiating | 12/30/23 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $6,324,236 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,324,236 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,375,120 | 
| Investment income | $90,606 | 
| 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 | $7,789,962 | 
| 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. | $1,022,185 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $1,635,164 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $268,646 | 
| Other employee benefits | $194,540 | 
| Payroll taxes | $195,493 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $280,108 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,165 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $125,105 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $62,262 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $627,537 | 
| Travel | $162,374 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,720 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,606 | 
| Insurance | $53,282 | 
| All other expenses | $247,697 | 
| Total functional expenses | $6,517,650 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,218,168 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,824,036 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,880 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $4,834,043 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $3,508 | 
| Total assets | $11,893,635 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $92 | 
| 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 | $92 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,893,543 | 
| 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 | $11,893,635 |