One Fair Wage Inc
One Fair Wage Inc is a public charity based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It works to raise wages and improve working conditions in the service sector, with a focus on ending subminimum wages in the United States.
One Fair Wage Inc at a glance
In short: One Fair Wage Inc gave $515K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $515,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- Average grant
- $16,094
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,507,600
- -6.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to One Fair Wage Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 45 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (917) 378-2651
Website: https://onefairwage.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who One Fair Wage Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was One Fair Wage Plus Tips MA ($200K). Together the top 10 received $298K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 32 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
One Fair Wage reported that its 2024 organizing work was extensive in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Arizona, and Ohio, with activities also conducted in New York, Connecticut, Colorado, Rhode Island, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, California, Idaho, and Mississippi. Its website also identifies active campaigns in California, New York, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Connecticut, and Washington, D.C.
For 2024 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were New York (52%) and California (17%), followed by Michigan (4%), Washington, D.C. (4%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $515K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Fair Wage Plus Tips MA New York, NY | Contribution | $200,000 |
| Community First Pasadena, CA | Subgrant | $15,000 |
| Indigenous Justice Sacramento, CA | Subgrant | $12,500 |
| Faith for Black Lives New York, NY | Subgrant | $10,000 |
| Center for Social Good New York, NY | Subgrant | $10,000 |
| National Day Laborer Organizing Network Pasadena, CA | Subgrant | $10,000 |
| Pillars of the Community San Diego, CA | Subgrant | $10,000 |
| Voices of Community Activists & Leaders (Vocal-NY) Inc Brooklyn, NY | Subgrant | $10,000 |
| The Gathering for Justice New York, NY | Subgrant | $10,000 |
| Jews for Racial and Economic Justice Brooklyn, NY | Subgrant | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,507,600 | $7,411,478 | $7,809,799 | $515,000 | 32 | — |
| 2023 | $3,769,403 | $5,052,108 | $8,658,120 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $7,326,249 | $5,639,169 | $5,252,674 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $7,050,518 | $5,545,678 | $6,321,479 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $7,628,219 | $9,658,679 | $9,410,843 | — | — | $713 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
One Fair Wage states that its mission is to raise wages and improve working conditions in the service sector and end all subminimum wages in the United States. It organizes its work around policy shift, industry shift, and narrative shift.
In 2024, its policy work included organizing workers and engaging voters, alongside leadership development for worker leaders. Its research and communications work included reports, media events, and sharing worker stories. Its industry work included the RAISE network of restaurant owners committed to higher wages and workplace equity, as well as training and technical assistance for restaurants through High Road Kitchens.
The 2024 grants included subgrants to organizations with varied missions. For example, the National Day Laborer Organizing Network says it works to strengthen day laborers’ leadership and advance migrant workers’ civil, labor, and human rights. Pillars of the Community describes its work as community organizing and leadership development in Southeast San Diego. Dream of Detroit says it combines community organizing with housing and land development to empower a marginalized Detroit neighborhood.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, One Fair Wage reported 32 grants totaling $515,000. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $200,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grant was a $200,000 contribution to ONE FAIR WAGE PLUS TIPS MA in New York, New York. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Community First in Pasadena, California; $12,500 to Indigenous Justice in Sacramento, California; and $10,000 each to organizations including the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, Pillars of the Community, The Gathering for Justice, the Arab American Association of NY, and Dream of Detroit. The listed purposes for these smaller awards were subgrants.
The organization says it holds weekly meetings with organizations receiving subgrants and requests regular written narrative and financial updates.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Saru Jayaraman as president and board member, Nika Soon-Shiong as board chair, Xavier de Souza Briggs as treasurer, and Fekkak Mamdouh as co-founder and senior director. It also lists Anu Khosla, Jagadish Shukla, Russell Jackson, Rachel Robascotti, Mike Sylvester, and Damani Varnado as board members.
One Fair Wage Inc is led by Saru Jayaraman, President & Board Member since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Saru Jayaraman
President & Board Member
President Board Member → President & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$119K (2022) → $136K (2024)
Nika Soon-Shiong
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fekkak Mamdouh
Co-Founder & Senior Director
Senior Director → Co-Founder & Senior Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $116K (2024)
Damani Varnado
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jagadish Shukla
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Jackson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Xavier De Souza Briggs
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anu Khosla
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sylvester
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Robascotti
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Rachel Robiasciatti (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Evelia Perez (2020–2022) — Treasurer Board Member
- Former: Kathleen Rouse (2020–2022) — Board 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 $136K, to Saru Jayaraman (President & Board Member). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about One Fair Wage Inc
How much does One Fair Wage Inc give each year?
One Fair Wage Inc gave $515K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is One Fair Wage Inc's typical grant size?
One Fair Wage Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,094, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does One Fair Wage Inc give grants?
One Fair Wage Inc gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants), Pasadena, CA (2 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does One Fair Wage Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on One Fair Wage Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subgrant" (31 grants).
Who are One Fair Wage Inc's largest grantees?
One Fair Wage Inc's largest 2024 grantees include One Fair Wage Plus Tips MA ($200,000), Community First ($15,000) and Indigenous Justice ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is One Fair Wage Inc?
One Fair Wage Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What does One Fair Wage Inc fund?
One Fair Wage states that its mission is to raise wages and improve working conditions in the service sector and end all subminimum wages in the United States. It organizes its work around policy shift, industry shift, and narrative shift. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from One Fair Wage Inc?
One Fair Wage Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check onefairwage.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is One Fair Wage Inc's EIN?
One Fair Wage Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0692228. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). One Fair Wage Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/one-fair-wage-inc-morg_1b8312f85ff845b69b3e90ec0c0fc7b1
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