Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc
To serve as a resource and advocacy organization for low-income and otherwise disadvantaged restaurant workers across the country, providing job training, support services, research and advocacy for needy restaurant workers and the general public.
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $7,130,563
- -10.2% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $4,080,141
- -34.6% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $28
- -100.0% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $4,982,283
- -18.2% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $200K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| One Fair Wage Inc Oakland, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,130,563 | $4,080,141 | $4,982,283 | — | — | $28 |
| 2022 | $7,940,244 | $6,240,252 | $6,087,675 | — | — | $86,133 |
| 2021 | $7,794,423 | $5,354,464 | $6,141,412 | $100,000 | 1 | $86,292 |
| 2020 | $9,201,344 | $6,338,450 | $7,562,635 | $200,000 | 1 | $85,339 |
About Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc
Based on IRS filings
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $7.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $28.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc is led by Teofilo Reyes, Interim President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 13 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Teofilo Reyes
Interim President & CEO
Dirctor of Programs Research → Interim President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $101K (2023)
Maria Figueroa
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ami Elaine Awad
Development Director
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023)
Felicia Griffin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Mulligan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Oliva
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lilian Travis
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margarita Crespo
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Miley
Director
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Renee Farris
Chief Operations Officer
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $113K (2023)
Sekou Siby
Former Executive Director
Executive Director → Former Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $147K (2023)
Chris Melody Figueredo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reginald Brantley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Corey Wiggins (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Samantha Cohen (2020–2021) — Development Director
- Former: Dayna Cunningham (2020) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Herman (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $147K, to Sekou Siby (Former Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc
How large is Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc?
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc?
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New York, NY. It holds $7.1M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc operate?
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc's EIN?
Restaurant Opportunities Centers United Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0939141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 2, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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