Working Families Organization Inc
Working Families Organization Inc is a public charity based in Brooklyn, New York. Its stated mission is to advance the interests of working-class, middle-class, and poor Americans through legislative advocacy, public education, creative media, and community organizing.
Working Families Organization Inc at a glance
In short: Working Families Organization Inc gave $8.1M across 106 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), top state New York. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,124,186
- -45.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 106
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,643
- -57.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $22,425,979
- -21.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (67 of 106, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Working Families Organization Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 77 Sands Street 6Th Fl, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (718) 222-3796
Website: https://workingfamilies.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Working Families Organization Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was WFP National Party Building ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
399 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 137 grants of 399 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (28%), California (13%), Illinois (9%), Massachusetts (8%), and Michigan (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Working Families Organization Inc open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 67 of 106 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $70K; repeat grants $88K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.7M (2020) to $14.9M (2023). In 2024 it made 106 grants totaling $8.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WFP National Party Building Brooklyn, NY | WFO Contribution PTB 2024 | $1,500,000 |
| Children and Teachers Foundation of the CTU Chicago, IL | 501(C)(3) General Support Grant | $700,000 |
| Democracyfirst Foxborough, MA | 501(C)(4) General Support Grant | $575,000 |
| WFP National Pac - Non-Contribution Account Brooklyn, NY | Contributions | $400,000 |
| Solidaire Network Inc Oakland, CA | 501(C)(3) General Support Grant | $300,000 |
| Taproot Earth Slidell, LA | 501(C)(3) General Support Grant | $280,000 |
| Texas Organizing Project Education Fund San Antonio, TX | 501(C)(3) General Support Grant | $196,247 |
| Fair Shot Texas Philadelphia, PA | 501(C)(3) General Support Grant | $150,000 |
| State Power Action Fund Youngstown, OH | 501(C)(4) General Support Grant | $150,000 |
| Tides Advocacygrassroots Power Project Berkeley, CA | 501(C)(3) General Support Grant | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
In 2024, the organization reported 106 grants; it reported 82 in 2023 and 90 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,425,979 | $54,321,250 | $57,026,737 | $8,124,186 | 106 | $128,468 |
| 2023 | $28,596,291 | $48,843,920 | $47,816,769 | $14,854,563 | 82 | $353,898 |
| 2022 | $24,148,846 | $54,227,055 | $47,136,069 | $12,977,250 | 90 | $4,151 |
| 2021 | $17,071,408 | $38,266,108 | $38,925,251 | $8,415,819 | 69 | $250 |
| 2020 | $18,815,981 | $34,640,582 | $24,250,745 | $5,679,674 | 52 | $60,931 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to advance the interests of working-class, middle-class, and poor Americans through legislative advocacy, public education, creative media, and community organizing.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Solidaire Network says it nurtures relationships within social movements to create regenerative systems rooted in love and justice. Texas Organizing Project Education Fund says it builds power through community organizing and civic engagement to improve the lives of low- and moderate-income Texas families. State Democracy Project says it works to encourage greater citizen participation in elections and policymaking and more responsive government institutions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization made 106 grants totaling $8,124,186. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $1,500,000, with a median grant of $30,000.
The largest reported grants included $1,500,000 to WFP National Party Building, for a purpose described as “WFO Contribution PTB 2024”; $700,000 to Children and Teachers Foundation of the CTU for a 501(c)(3) general support grant; and $575,000 to DemocracyFirst for a 501(c)(4) general support grant. Other large grants included $400,000 to WFP National PAC – Non-Contribution Account, $300,000 to Solidaire Network, and $280,000 to Taproot Earth.
Other 2024 recipients included Texas Organizing Project Education Fund ($196,247), State Power Action Fund ($150,000), State Democracy Project ($100,000), NDN Collective ($100,000), Resource Generation ($100,000), and Center for Public Enterprise ($100,000). Their stated missions include community organizing and civic engagement, public education on racial and economic justice, Indigenous-led organizing and power-building, and work toward equitable distribution of wealth, land, and power.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s 2024 filing lists Dale Wiehoff as chair, Mike Boland as treasurer, Rudolph Blay as secretary/controller, and Harriet Barlow and Corinne Rafferty as directors.
Working Families Organization Inc is led by Dale Wiehoff, Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dale Wiehoff
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corinne Rafferty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Barlow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Boland
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
21 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rudolph Blay
Secretary & Controller
Secretary → Secretary & Controller, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dan Cantor (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Working Families Organization Inc
How much does Working Families Organization Inc give each year?
Working Families Organization Inc gave $8.1M across 106 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $14.9M across 82 grants.
What is Working Families Organization Inc's typical grant size?
Working Families Organization Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $76,643, across 106 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Working Families Organization Inc that year got $70K on average.
Where does Working Families Organization Inc give grants?
Working Families Organization Inc's top state is New York, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (13%) and Illinois (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (9 grants), Philadelphia, PA (8 grants), Brooklyn, NY (7 grants) and Oakland, CA (7 grants).
Does Working Families Organization Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Working Families Organization Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (102 of 106) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Working Families Organization Inc's largest grantees?
Working Families Organization Inc's largest 2024 grantees include WFP National Party Building ($1,500,000), Children and Teachers Foundation of the CTU ($700,000) and Democracyfirst ($575,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Working Families Organization Inc?
Working Families Organization Inc reported $22.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $54.3M.
What does Working Families Organization Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to advance the interests of working-class, middle-class, and poor Americans through legislative advocacy, public education, creative media, and community organizing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Working Families Organization Inc?
Working Families Organization Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check workingfamilies.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Working Families Organization Inc's EIN?
Working Families Organization Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4994004. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- 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). Working Families Organization Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/working-families-organization-inc-morg_4a768967c4244c10bbe97dbbdb8f2080
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