The Workers Lab
The Workers Labs purpose is to give new ideas about increasing worker power a genuine changce to succeed and flourish. We envison a society where workers are powerful drivers of economic, social, and political transformation. To bring about that vision, we invest flexible dollars in a national network of leaders accross sectors to test new ideas.
Key facts about The Workers Lab
- EIN
- 82-4788124
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $360,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $60,000
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $1,205,453
- Primary geography
- New York (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Workers Lab funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Workers Lab's 6 itemized 2024 grants were New York (28%), Texas (28%) and Maryland (28%). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Innovation Fund Award" (6 grants).
How The Workers Lab gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+29.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$360K
+188.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
-14.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
+236.0% YoY
About The Workers Lab
Based on IRS filings
The Workers Lab is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $360K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,205,453 | $929,657 | $1,282,663 |
| Revenue | $3,229,125 | $3,773,592 | $3,488,027 |
| Expenses | $3,064,919 | $3,254,693 | $3,228,020 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Workers Lab
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Starlight Ventures Corporation ($100,000), MT Labs LLC ($100,000), Mission Launch ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Starlight Ventures Corporation Brooklyn, NY | Innovation Fund Award | $100,000 |
| MT Labs LLC Pearland, TX | Innovation Fund Award | $100,000 |
| Mission Launch Baltimore, MD | Innovation Fund Award | $100,000 |
| Repose Birth Services LLC Edison, NJ | Innovation Fund Award | $25,000 |
| Nurse on Demand LLC Glenpool, OK | Innovation Fund Award | $25,000 |
| Trunk of My Car Cooperative Kailua, HI | Innovation Fund Award | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Haro | CEO | 40 | $238,143 |
| Catherine Huang | Chief Innovation Officer | 40 | $171,291 |
| Jeshua John | Director of Programs | 40 | $156,890 |
| Antonella Vassallo | Chief of Staff | 40 | $141,149 |
| Joseph Baclig | Director of Finance Operations | 40 | $137,751 |
| Madeleine Case | Managing Director Workit Labs | 40 | $115,079 |
| Luz Vega-Marquis | Board Member | 0.15 | — |
| Erica Smiley | Board Member | 0.04 | — |
| Margot Brandenburg | Board Member | 0.12 | — |
| Keesha Gaskins-Nathan | Chair | 0.45 | — |
| Ian Fuller | Treasurer | 0.3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Workers Lab?
The Workers Lab is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Workers Lab?
As of 2024, The Workers Lab holds $1.2M in total assets with $3.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $360K in 2024.
Where does The Workers Lab operate?
The Workers Lab has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does The Workers Lab award?
In 2024, The Workers Lab awarded 6 grants totaling $360K — an average of about $60K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Workers Lab's EIN?
The Workers Lab's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4788124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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