National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc
National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc (NDWA) is a New York, New York-based public charity that works to win respect, recognition, and labor rights and protections for domestic workers in the United States. Its work includes organizing and developing worker leaders, policy advocacy, narrative change, innovation, and voter engagement.
National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc at a glance
In short: National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc gave $7.7M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $160K). 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,700,177
- +143.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $160,420
- +219.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $53,462,270
- +42.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 48, 2024)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Broadway Suite 2240, New York, NY 10006
Phone: (646) 360-5806
Website: https://domesticworkers.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caring Across Generations Inc ($4.3M). Together the top 10 received $5.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
323 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 323 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NDWA describes its organizing and policy work as spanning local, state, and federal levels, and says it engages a national network of domestic workers. Its 2024 filing describes organizing projects in 10 localities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 48 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $776K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $63K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2023) to $11.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $7.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caring Across Generations Inc | Regrant for ECW Program | $4,286,044 |
| Hand in Hand | Affiliate Support | $240,000 |
| Caring Majority Rising | Affiliate Support | $200,000 |
| Carroll Gardens Association Inc | Affiliate Support | $188,385 |
| Damayan Migrant Workers Association | Affiliate Support | $140,600 |
| Adhikaar | Affiliate Support | $122,600 |
| NM Caregivers Coalition | Affiliate Support | $120,000 |
| Casa Latina | Affiliate Support | $113,400 |
| Miami Workers Center | Affiliate Support | $110,600 |
| Arriba Las Vegas Worker Center | Affiliate Support | $103,200 |
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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 | $53,462,270 | $48,639,010 | $34,121,749 | $7,700,177 | 48 | $930,421 |
| 2023 | $37,568,362 | $28,049,487 | $32,023,914 | $3,161,138 | 63 | $1,055,246 |
| 2022 | $43,469,922 | $24,543,195 | $33,561,081 | $5,331,436 | 62 | $-932,447 |
| 2021 | $51,434,208 | $48,150,450 | $37,174,606 | $11,631,151 | 80 | $125,025 |
| 2020 | $40,824,226 | $78,145,386 | $58,979,569 | $8,167,411 | 70 | $40,952 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NDWA’s mission is to win respect, recognition, and labor rights and protections for domestic workers, including nannies, housecleaners, and homecare workers. The organization describes domestic workers as predominantly women, many of them women of color, immigrants, mothers, and low-wage workers.
NDWA’s stated strategies include organizing domestic workers and developing leaders; developing and advocating for policy solutions at local, state, and federal levels; changing public narratives; using technology to explore ways to improve work; and educating and engaging underrepresented women of color voters. Its 2024 filing also describes support for affiliated organizations through training, funding, and technical assistance for organizing and campaigns.
Grantmaking
In 2024, NDWA reported 48 grants totaling $7,700,177. Grant amounts ranged from $700 to $4,286,044, with a median of $62,500. The largest grant was $4,286,044 to Caring Across Generations Inc for a regrant for the ECW Program. Other notable grants included $240,000 to Hand in Hand, $200,000 to Caring Majority Rising, and $188,385 to Carroll Gardens Association Inc, each for affiliate support. Additional affiliate-support grants included $140,600 to Damayan Migrant Workers Association, $122,600 to Adhikaar, and $120,000 to NM Caregivers Coalition.
NDWA states that grantees must sign an agreement outlining the use of funds, submit due diligence, and provide written financial reports; the organization says it monitors these requirements closely.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ai-Jen Poo as president; Crystal Crawford as chair; Gale Johnson as treasurer; and Magalis Troncoso as secretary. Board members listed are Anna Galland, Beatriz Hernandez, Carmen Berkley, Elizabet Olinda Del Cid, Lucimara Rodriguez, and Maria Hernandez.
National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc is led by Ai-Jen Poo, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 10 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ai-Jen Poo
President
Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$155K (2020) → $281K (2024)
Jennifer Olivia Stowe
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
36 hrs/week
$185K (2022) → $263K (2024)
Crystal Crawford
Chair
Secretary → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Palak Shah
Social Innovations Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $273K (2024)
Anna Galland
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Cecille Zacarias
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $206K (2024)
Haeyoung Yoon
Vice President Policy & Advocacy
Senior Director of Policy → Vice President Policy & Advocacy, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $204K (2024)
Mariana Viturro
Vice President & Organizing
Deputy Director → Vice President & Organizing, 2023
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $208K (2024)
Kaylyn Kvochak
Vice President & Development
Deputy Development Director → Vice President & Development, 2024
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$130K (2021) → $174K (2024)
Alistair Stephenson
Chief Strategy & Impact Officer
New on the 2024 filing
36 hrs/week
$179K (2024)
Christina Obiajulu Skinner
General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$170K (2024)
Hillary Holley
Vice President & Civic Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
12 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Carmen Berkley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Magalis Troncoso
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beatriz Hernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabet Olinda Del Cid
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gale Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucimara Rodriguez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Hernandez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Franco
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mireya Gonzalez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosana Arajuo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yaquelin Lopez
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Nicole Therese Jorwic (2023) — Cag Chief of Advocacy & Campaigns
- Former: Roberta Frances Capobianco (2023) — Cag Chief of Staff
- Former: Sade Nicolasa Dozan (2023) — Cag Chief of Development & Ops
- Former: Aquilina Soriano Versoza (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Consuelo Martinez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Dorka Guiterrez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Emily Uy (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Erika Chavez (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Glewna Joseph (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Monique Tu Nguyen (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Thaty Oliveira (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Christina Coleman (2021–2022) — Senior Communications Director
- Former: Leah Michelle Porter (2022) — Senior Mr for People & Culture
- Former: Michelle Kelly (2022) — Senior Hr Director
- Former: Jessica Livoti Rocketto (2020–2021) — Director of Civic Engagement
- Former: Raquel Lavina (2020–2021) — Deputy Director · Filing note: Thru 8221
- Former: Beth Shipp (2021) — Managing Director - Cag
- Former: Heather Samuelson (2021) — General Counsel
- Former: Jen Stowe (2021) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Alicia Schwartz (2020) — Senior Advisor of Strategy
- Former: Dawn Carter (2020) — Senior Finance Director · Filing note: Thru 9420
- Former: Lisa Moore (2020) — Senior Field 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $281K, to Ai-JEN POO (President). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc
How much does National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc give each year?
National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc gave $7.7M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 63 grants.
What is National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc's typical grant size?
National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc's median grant in 2024 was $62,500, and its average grant was $160,420, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc that year got $776K on average.
Does National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 48 grants with a stated purpose on National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Affiliate Support" (47 grants).
Who are National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc's largest grantees?
National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Caring Across Generations Inc ($4,286,044), Hand in Hand ($240,000) and Caring Majority Rising ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc?
National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc reported $53.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $48.6M.
What does National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc fund?
NDWA’s mission is to win respect, recognition, and labor rights and protections for domestic workers, including nannies, housecleaners, and homecare workers. The organization describes domestic workers as predominantly women, many of them women of color, immigrants, mothers, and low-wage workers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc?
National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check domesticworkers.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc make grants?
NDWA describes its organizing and policy work as spanning local, state, and federal levels, and says it engages a national network of domestic workers. Its 2024 filing describes organizing projects in 10 localities.
What is National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc's EIN?
National Domestic Workers Alliance Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2420942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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