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
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
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 | — | — | — |
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
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
From 2022 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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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