Interfaith Worker Justice
To advance the rights of workers by engaging diverse faith communities into action, from grassroots organizing to shaping policy at the local, state and national levels. They envision a nation where all workers enjoy the rights to: (continued on Schedule O)* Wages, health care, and pensions that allow workers to raise families and retire with dignity* Safe working conditions* Organize and bargain collectively to improve wages, benefits, and conditions without harassment, intimidation, or retaliation* Equal protection under labor law - regardless of immigration status - and an end to the practice of pitting immigrant and U.S.-born workers against one another* Fair and just participation in a global economy that promotes the welfare of both domestic and foreign workers
Key facts about Interfaith Worker Justice
- EIN
- 36-4063982
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022
- Annual giving (2022)
- $165,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 11
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2022)
- Total assets
- $58,071
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (18% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Interfaith Worker Justice funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Interfaith Worker Justice's 11 itemized 2022 grants were Wisconsin (18%), New York (18%) and Ohio (9%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Interfaith Worker Justice open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 0% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2022 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$58K
-76.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$165K
-67.2% YoY
Grant Count
11
+57.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-79.1% YoY
About Interfaith Worker Justice
Based on IRS filings
Interfaith Worker Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 11 grants totaling $165K. Net investment income was $15.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 11 itemized 2022 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $58,071 | $251,612 | $599,854 |
| Revenue | $15 | $394,451 | $49,084 |
| Expenses | $191,313 | $698,967 | $296,859 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15 | $1,892 | $2,353 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2022 grants, the largest recipients include Cincinnati Interfaith Worker Center ($15,000), Western North Carolina Workers' Center ($15,000), South Florida Interfaith Worker Justice ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Interfaith Worker Center Cincinnati, OH | General support | $15,000 |
| Western North Carolina Workers' Center Hickory, NC | General support | $15,000 |
| South Florida Interfaith Worker Justice Miami, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| Workers' Rights Center Madison, WI | General support | $15,000 |
| Pilipino Workers Center Los Angeles, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| New Labor New Brunswick, NJ | General support | $15,000 |
| Fe Y Justicia Houston, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Damayan Migrant Worker Association New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Workers' Center of Central New York Syracuse, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Voces de la Frontera Milwaukee, WI | General support | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2022 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Jeanette Smith | Co-President | 0.5 | — |
| Ms Nora Morales | Co-President | 0.5 | — |
| Bishop Howard Hubbard | Vice President | 0.5 | — |
| Mr Mustafa White | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Ms Karen Hessel | Fundraising Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Mr Naeem Baig | Communications Chair | 0.5 | — |
| The Rev Troy Jackson | Organizing Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Rev Dr Ken Brooker-Langston | Public Policy Chair | 0.3 | — |
| Mr Jules Bernstein | Director | 0.3 | — |
| The Rev Dr Lillian Daniel | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Mr Brennan Grayson | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Imam Taha Hassane | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Mr Andrew Kang Bartlett | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Mr Louis Kimmel | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Rabbi Jonathan Klein | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Rev Michael Livingston | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Ms Lolita Lledo | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Prof Joseph McCartin | Director | 0.3 | — |
| The Rev Doug Mork | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Mr Hunter Ogletree | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Mr Mario Ramiriz | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Mr Steve Rivera | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Mr Eric Rodriguez | Director | 0.3 | — |
| The Rev Dr Paul Sherry | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Ms Ann Smith | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Ms Amy Smoucha | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Ms Marilyn Sneiderman | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Mr David Wildman | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Ms Ligia Guallpa | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Ms Gema Lowe | Director | 0.3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Interfaith Worker Justice?
Interfaith Worker Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $58K in total assets as of 2022.
How large is Interfaith Worker Justice?
As of 2022, Interfaith Worker Justice holds $58K in total assets with $15 in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $165K in 2022.
Where does Interfaith Worker Justice operate?
Interfaith Worker Justice has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Interfaith Worker Justice award?
In 2022, Interfaith Worker Justice awarded 11 grants totaling $165K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Interfaith Worker Justice's EIN?
Interfaith Worker Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4063982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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