Higher Education Labor United
To promote and advocate for higher education as a social good and a universal right led by workers, students, and the communities it serves, prioritizing people, the common good, and equity for higher education workers and students.
Higher Education Labor United at a glance
In short: Higher Education Labor United gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,905
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,905
- Median grant
- $8,905
- Total assets
- $179,003
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Higher Education Labor United funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jobs with Justice Education Fund ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jobs with Justice Education Fund Washington, DC | To Bring Together Higher Education Worker Organizations. | $8,905 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,003 | $208,166 | $115,467 | $8,905 | 1 |
About Higher Education Labor United
Based on IRS filings
Higher Education Labor United is a public charity, based in Louisville, CO. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $179K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Higher Education Labor United is led by Mia McIver, Chair on the 2024 filing; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mia McIver
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Loiselle
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anke Wolbert
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bret Benjamin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Kube
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Steinlight
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Bowman
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Fernandez Cano
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ramsey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marissa Johnson Valenzuela
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Givan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean O. Brien
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ye Rin Kim
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Higher Education Labor United
How much does Higher Education Labor United give each year?
Higher Education Labor United gave $9K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Higher Education Labor United?
Higher Education Labor United reported $179K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $208K.
Where does Higher Education Labor United operate?
Higher Education Labor United has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Higher Education Labor United's EIN?
Higher Education Labor United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4020107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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