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
- Total assets
- $211,454
- +18.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $402,405
- +93.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $369,954
- +220.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Higher Education Labor United funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $211,454 | $402,405 | $369,954 | — | — |
| 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 Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $211K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Higher Education Labor United is led by Ian Gavigan, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 3 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ian Gavigan
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2025)
Mia McIver
Chair
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ye Rin Kim
Chair Starting February
Vice Chair → Chair Starting February, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Berger
Operations Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Marissa Johnson Valenzuela
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Aimee Loiselle
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anke Wolbert
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bret Benjamin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Kube
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Steinlight
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Bowman
Vice Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Ramsey
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Givan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean O. Brien
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tj Acena
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jesus Fernandez Cano (2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $126K, to Ian Gavigan (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Higher Education Labor United
How large is Higher Education Labor United?
Higher Education Labor United reported $211K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $402K.
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 2024–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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