Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa
CWJ is organized around the following priority issues: workers rights to proper payment and safe work, protecting/improving housing options, ensuring equal access to community services for all residents, and empowering assistance to those affected by immigration policies.
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa at a glance
In short: Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa gave $100K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $14,286
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Escucha Mi Voz Iowa ($25K). Together the top 7 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Escucha Mi Voz Iowa Iowa City, IA | — | $25,000 |
| IWN of Johnson County Iowa City, IA | — | $25,000 |
| Our Kids Iowa City, IA | — | $15,000 |
| IC Compassion Iowa City, IA | — | $15,000 |
| Prairielands Freedom Fund Iowa City, IA | — | $10,000 |
| Multicultural Development Center IA Iowa City, IA | — | $5,000 |
| Latinos for Washington Inc Washington, IA | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $144,903 | $700,935 | $100,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $568,446 | $429,510 | $442,423 | — | — |
| 2023 | $583,438 | $480,357 | $429,912 | — | — |
| 2022 | $524,639 | $628,251 | $318,748 | — | — |
| 2021 | $213,383 | $496,338 | $425,428 | — | — |
| 2020 | $142,771 | $682,328 | $630,589 | — | — |
| 2019 | $72,149 | $250,443 | $262,610 | — | — |
About Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa
Based on IRS filings
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa is a public charity focused on Education, based in Iowa City, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa is led by Marcela Hurtado, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcela Hurtado
President
President → Director, 2021
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moussa Coulibaly
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
$776 (2024) → $0 (2025)
Elizabeth Bernal
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margarita Baltazar
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Cachua
Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Clark-Bennett
Director
Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bijou Maliabo
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loxi Hopkins
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Eastham
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzan Elsadig
Director
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonatan Artola
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rojelio Contreras
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Hearns
Vice President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Macal
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Ali Omerali Ahmed (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Royce Peterson (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Kamil Elgiseer (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Zoraida Oyola (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Bradarie Djeugang (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Saye Traore (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Mayte Flores (2024) — Director
- Former: Ann Lilia Cano (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Charlie Eastham (2019–2021) — Trerasurer
- Former: Father Rudy Juarez (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Suhaib Abdalla (2020) — Director
- Former: Fatima Saeed (2019) — Director
- Former: Irund Sergio A-Wan (2019) — President
- Former: Tony Smith (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $776, to Moussa Coulibaly (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa
How much does Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa give each year?
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa gave $100K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa's typical grant size?
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $14,286, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa give grants?
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Iowa City, IA (6 grants).
Who are Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa's largest grantees?
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa's largest 2025 grantees include Escucha Mi Voz Iowa ($25,000), IWN of Johnson County ($25,000) and Our Kids ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa?
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa is a public charity focused on Education, based in Iowa City, IA.
What is Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa's EIN?
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1235166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
Live grants for the work Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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