Workers Defense Action Fund
WORKERS DEFENSE ACTION FUND IS A MEMBER-LED ORGANIZATION THAT MOBILIZES LATINE VOTERS IN TEXAS TO BUILD GOVERNING POWER AND FIGHT FOR WORKER AND IMMIGRANT JUSTICE.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$945K
-25.1% YoY
Revenue
$934K
-31.1% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$1.3M
+3.9% YoY
About Workers Defense Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Workers Defense Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $945K in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $944,999 | $1,261,552 | $1,150,682 |
| Revenue | $933,980 | $1,356,053 | $1,880,062 |
| Expenses | $1,286,442 | $1,238,554 | $1,473,769 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY ELMO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| JULIETA GARIBAY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| PARISA FATEHI-WEEKS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOSEFINA REYNA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOE HAMILL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| YVONNE GUTIERREZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ARASH FARASAT | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF ROTKOFF | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LOUIS MALFARO | BOARD PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| REBECCA WEBBER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LIZETH CHACON | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $129,433 |
| EMILY TIMM | CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $130,503 |
| AMPARO HUGHES | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,145 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workers Defense Action Fund?
Workers Defense Action Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $945K in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Workers Defense Action Fund?
As of 2023, Workers Defense Action Fund holds $945K in total assets with $934K in annual revenue.
Where does Workers Defense Action Fund operate?
Workers Defense Action Fund has awarded grants in New York, Texas.
What is Workers Defense Action Fund's EIN?
Workers Defense Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4242654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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