Jobs with Justice
Jobs with Justice is a Washington, DC-based public charity that supports work to advance workers’ rights and collective bargaining. The organization says it combines policy advocacy, public discourse and alliances across organizations and sectors to build a movement for economic justice.
Jobs with Justice at a glance
In short: Jobs with Justice gave $390K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $78K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $390,000
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,000
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,820,007
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jobs with Justice
- Contact
Mailing address: 1150 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 200, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 822-2127
Website: https://jwj.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jobs with Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Working Families Organization ($240K). Together the top 5 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 31 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York, Florida, Missouri, California and Maine. New York accounted for 62% of grant dollars, Florida 15%, Missouri 13%, California 6% and Maine 4%. The organization describes its policy and advocacy work as taking place at local, state and federal levels.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jobs with Justice gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2023) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Working Families Organization Brooklyn, NY | Organizing Grant | $240,000 |
| Central Florida Jobs with Justice Orlando, FL | Organizing Grant | $60,000 |
| Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Ac Saint Louis, MO | Organizing Grant | $50,000 |
| The Center for Empowered Politics San Francisco, CA | Organizing Grant | $25,000 |
| Food AND Medicine Brewer, ME | Organizing Grant | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,820,007 | $1,136,295 | $983,079 | $390,000 | 5 | $15,773 |
| 2023 | $1,613,524 | $403,052 | $748,096 | $280,000 | 5 | $21,540 |
| 2022 | $2,244,140 | $881,378 | $2,115,510 | $1,205,000 | 10 | $5,364 |
| 2021 | $2,394,861 | $1,327,340 | $2,990,914 | $730,000 | 11 | $2,740 |
| 2020 | $3,392,734 | $2,155,446 | $1,645 | — | — | $2,146 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Jobs with Justice states that it is dedicated to advancing workers’ rights to form unions and bargain with employers for fair wages, benefits and working conditions. Its program work includes advocating for workers’ rights and collective bargaining policies at local, state and federal levels, shaping public discourse about workers, unions and the economy, and building alliances across organizations and sectors.
The organization’s 2024 grants were described as Organizing Grants. Among the recipients, Working Families Organization says it advances the interests of working-class, middle-class and poor Americans through legislative advocacy, public education, creative media and community organizing. Central Florida Jobs with Justice describes itself as a coalition supporting working people’s rights, protections and security, with campaigns on corporate accountability and community support for worker-rights struggles. Food AND Medicine says it organizes, educates and empowers workers and communities in the fight for social and economic justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Jobs with Justice reported five grants totaling $390,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $240,000, with a median of $50,000. The largest awards were $240,000 to Working Families Organization in Brooklyn, New York; $60,000 to Central Florida Jobs with Justice in Orlando, Florida; $50,000 to Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Ac in Saint Louis, Missouri; $25,000 to The Center for Empowered Politics in San Francisco, California; and $15,000 to Food AND Medicine in Brewer, Maine. Each was listed as an Organizing Grant.
The organization says grantees must submit reports describing activities conducted under the grant and how funds were used. For longer grant periods, it requests interim and final reports and conducts periodic phone interviews about progress.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erica Smiley as executive director; Todd Crosby and Raquel Lavia as co-chairs; and Caitlyn Adams as treasurer. It also lists David Blumenstein, Elissa McBride, Deepak Pateriya, Fred Redmond, Jimmy Williams and Neneki Lee as directors.
Jobs with Justice is led by Erica Smiley, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erica Smiley
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Blumenstein
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deepak Pateriya
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elissa McBride
Director
At-Large Executive Committee Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Redmond
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Williams Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neneki Lee
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caitlyn Adams
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raquel Lavia
Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Crosby
Co-Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Denise Diaz (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Nicole Berner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Raquel Lavinia (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tefere Gebre (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Rigmaiden (2021) — Director
- Former: Ken Rigmaiden (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sarita Gupta (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Jobs with Justice
How much does Jobs with Justice give each year?
Jobs with Justice gave $390K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $280K across 5 grants.
What is Jobs with Justice's typical grant size?
Jobs with Justice's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $78,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Jobs with Justice give grants?
Jobs with Justice gives mostly in New York: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Missouri (13%).
Does Jobs with Justice give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Jobs with Justice's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizing Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Jobs with Justice's largest grantees?
Jobs with Justice's largest 2024 grantees include Working Families Organization ($240,000), Central Florida Jobs with Justice ($60,000) and Missouri Jobs with Justice Voter Ac ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Jobs with Justice?
Jobs with Justice reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Jobs with Justice fund?
Jobs with Justice states that it is dedicated to advancing workers’ rights to form unions and bargain with employers for fair wages, benefits and working conditions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jobs with Justice?
Jobs with Justice has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check jwj.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Jobs with Justice's EIN?
Jobs with Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0518844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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