Unite Here Action Fund
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- Data as of
- 05/2024
- EIN
- 85-1613352
Organization Overview
Unite Here Action Fund is located in New York, NY. Unite Here Action 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 05/2024, Unite Here Action Fund generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (29.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 05/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (36.8%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Unite Here Action Fund has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $4,982,300. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING BY ASSISTING HOSPITALITY WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND RACIAL JUSTICE IN WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND PROMOTING FULL PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND CONDUCTED A MAJOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMFOR HOSPITALITY WORKERS, FOCUSING ON WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATIONSKILLS, TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS, AND APPLICATIONS OF MATH.
UNITE HERE ACTION FUND PARTICIPATED IN EVENTS TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY; DONATED TO CHARITABLE AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS; AND OTHERWISE PURSUED SOCIAL WELFARE ACTIVITIES AND PURPOSES.
THE ACTION FUND DID ADVOCACY WORK WITH VOTERS IN RICHMOND, VA IN SUPPORT OF A NOVEMBER 2023 CITY VOTE ON WHETHER OR NOT TO AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF A CLASS III GAMING CASINO. IF AUTHORIZED, THE EMPLOYERS HAD COMMITTED TO HIGH ROAD WAGES AND UNION PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THE CASINO.
THE ACTION FUND ENGAGED IN GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY WITH NORTH CAROLINA STATE LEGISLATORS AND THEIR CONSTITUENTS DURING THE 2024 STATE BUDGET DELIBERATIONS, WITH THE GOAL OF ENSURING THAT, IF FULLY LEGALIZED, CLASS III GAMING WOULD PROVIDE FOR HIGH ROAD WAGES AND UNION PROTECTIONS FOR WORKERS ENGAGED IN THE INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Donald Taylor Director & President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gwendolyn Mills Director & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nia Winston Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mario Yedidia Director | OfficerTrustee | 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 | $2,876,544 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,876,544 |
| 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 | $2,933,672 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $326,750 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $49,674 |
| Advertising and promotion | $257,982 |
| Office expenses | $20,034 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $157,951 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,250,800 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,991,276 |
| 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 | $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 | $5,991,276 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $5,991,276 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,991,276 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Unite Here Action Fund has awarded $316,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICA VOTES INC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $60,000 |
WORKER POWER INSTITUTE PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
CENTER FOR EMPOWERED POLITICS PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
COURIER NEWSROOM INC PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
DEMOCRACY ALLIANCE PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $70,000 |
DEMOCRATIC TREASURERS ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |