New York Taxi Workers Alliance
The primary purpose of the nytwa is to advocate for the nyc taxi workers against discrimination, abuse and unfair practices. In addtion we provide education, address health issues and privide support for members and thier families.
New York Taxi Workers Alliance at a glance
In short: New York Taxi Workers Alliance gave $72K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $72K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,395
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $72,395
- Median grant
- $72,395
- Total assets
- $1,078,346
- +148.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who New York Taxi Workers Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was IAATW Trans ($72K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $86K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $72K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IAATW Trans | Driver Asst | $72,395 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,078,346 | $1,752,826 | $1,773,510 | $72,395 | 1 |
| 2023 | $433,366 | $1,320,549 | $1,911,730 | $85,920 | Total only |
| 2022 | $1,032,887 | $1,466,262 | $2,075,336 | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,666,816 | $2,738,878 | $1,901,464 | — | — |
| 2020 | $738,771 | $1,366,758 | $960,199 | $33,516 | 3 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About New York Taxi Workers Alliance
Based on IRS filings
New York Taxi Workers Alliance is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Long Island City, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
New York Taxi Workers Alliance's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bhairavi Desai
Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$68K (2023) → $68K (2024)
Javaid Tariq
Member
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$74K (2023) → $79K (2024)
Biju Mathew
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rizwan Raja
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor Salazar
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lal Singh (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Mamnun U Haq (2020–2022) — Member
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 $79K, to Javaid Tariq (Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about New York Taxi Workers Alliance
How much does New York Taxi Workers Alliance give each year?
New York Taxi Workers Alliance gave $72K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $86K in grants paid.
How large is New York Taxi Workers Alliance?
New York Taxi Workers Alliance reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is New York Taxi Workers Alliance?
New York Taxi Workers Alliance is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Long Island City, NY. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does New York Taxi Workers Alliance operate?
New York Taxi Workers Alliance has awarded grants in California.
What is New York Taxi Workers Alliance's EIN?
New York Taxi Workers Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4000097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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