THE MISSION OF THE DEMOCRACY AT WORK INSTITUTE IS TO EXPAND THE WORKER COOPERATIVE MODEL TO REACH COMMUNITIES MOST DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITY, SPECIFICALLY PEOPLE OF COLOR, RECENT IMMIGRANTS, AND LOW-WAGE WORKFORCES. WE ARE A MOVEMENT-BASED THINK-AND-DO TANK SUPPORTING WORKER COOPERATIVES TO GROW TO A SCALE THAT CREATES MEANINGFUL CHANGE IN THE ECONOMY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.0M
-24.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$760K
+204.5% YoY
Grant Count
6
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$127K
+306.0% YoY
About Democracy at Work Institute
Based on IRS filings
Democracy at Work Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $760K. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,978,034 | $3,958,536 | $2,343,112 |
| Revenue | $2,760,859 | $4,589,989 | $3,816,274 |
| Expenses | $4,191,271 | $3,020,166 | $3,128,855 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $49,043 | $24,718 | $2,785 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Guilded Lca ($598,709), Pilipino Workers Center ($37,765), Cooperacion Santa Ana (v) ($34,063).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| APIS & HERITAGE MANAGING MEMBER LLC WASHINGTON, DC | GRANT ASSISTANCE/CASH AWARDS | $32,000 |
| GUILDED LCA PHILADELPHIA, PA | GRANT ASSISTANCE/CASH AWARDS | $598,709 |
| PILIPINO WORKERS CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA | GRANT ASSISTANCE/CASH AWARDS | $37,765 |
| COOPERATION LA LOS ANGELES, CA | GRANT ASSISTANCE/CASH AWARDS | $26,050 |
| COOPERACION SANTA ANA (V) SANTA ANA, CA | GRANT ASSISTANCE/CASH AWARDS | $34,063 |
| UNITED TAXI WORKERS OF SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | GRANT ASSISTANCE/CASH AWARDS | $31,091 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANH-THU NGUYEN | PROGRAM DIRECTOR/DIR.(THRU NOV) | 32 | $97,997 |
| ZEN TRENHOLM | PROGRAM DIR./SECRETARY (AS OF NOV) | 32 | $96,924 |
| OLGA PRUSHINSKAYA | PROGRAM DIRECTOR/SECRETARY(THRU NOV) | 32 | $83,543 |
| NINA STENDER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR/DIR.(AS OF NOV) | 32 | $81,940 |
| MARU BAUTISTA | PRESIDENT | 1 | $11,063 |
| EULALIO GUEVARA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE CHUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REBECCA LURIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERESITA SATTAR | DIRECTOR (UNTIL MAY) | 1 | — |
| MADDIE TATERKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESS ZIMBABWE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL FEBRUARY) | 1 | — |
| JULIAN MCKINLEY | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $124,248 |
| VANESSA BRANSBURG | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 32 | $122,239 |
| SHEVANTHI DANIEL | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 32 | $108,997 |
| MELISSA HOOVER | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 32 | $105,588 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Democracy at Work Institute?
Democracy at Work Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Democracy at Work Institute?
As of 2024, Democracy at Work Institute holds $3.0M in total assets with $2.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $760K in 2024.
Where does Democracy at Work Institute operate?
Democracy at Work Institute has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Democracy at Work Institute award?
In 2024, Democracy at Work Institute awarded 6 grants totaling $760K — an average of about $127K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Democracy at Work Institute's EIN?
Democracy at Work Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5265123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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