TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO THE RIGHT TO FAIR AND LAWFUL WAGES, BENEFITS AND TERMS OF CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL WORKERS, AND ENGAGING IN LITIGATION TO ADVOCATE FOR AND DEFEND THE LAWFUL RIGHTS OF ALL WORKERS TO BE PAID THE LAWFUL WAGES AND BENEFITS TO WHICH THEY ARE ENTITLED BY FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS, INCLUDING LITIGATION AS DESCRIBED IN CALIFORNIA LABOR CODE 218.7
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
+21.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$26K
+160.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
+30.0% YoY
About Workforce Defense League
Based on IRS filings
Workforce Defense League is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in OAKLAND, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $63K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,043,661 | $3,318,573 | $2,245,644 |
| Revenue | $1,204,053 | $1,437,791 | $835,030 |
| Expenses | $478,965 | $364,862 | $235,315 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $63,181 | $33,038 | $1,968 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wall and Ceiling Alliance ($16,000), National Alliance for Fair Contracting ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Alliance for Fair Contracting Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| WALL AND CEILING ALLIANCE PLEASANTON, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAY BRADSHAW | CHAIRMAN/TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| SCOTT LITTLEHALE | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| FRANK NUNES | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| JACOB ADIARTE | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| ROY VAN PELT | TRUSTEE - THRU 1/17/24 | 0.1 | — |
| CARL GOFF | TRUSTEE - THRU 4/24/24 | 0.1 | — |
| JAKKI KUTZ | TRUSTEE - EFF. 1/17/24 | 0.1 | — |
| NANCY BRINKERHOFF | TRUSTEE - EFF. 4/24/24 | 0.1 | — |
| MATTHEW MILLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Workforce Defense League?
Workforce Defense League is a nonprofit organization focused on Employment, based in OAKLAND, CA. It holds $4.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Workforce Defense League?
As of 2024, Workforce Defense League holds $4.0M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $26K in 2024.
Where does Workforce Defense League operate?
Workforce Defense League has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What size grants does Workforce Defense League award?
In 2024, Workforce Defense League awarded 2 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Workforce Defense League's EIN?
Workforce Defense League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5139798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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