Working Families Organization Inc
Working Families Organization Inc is a 501(c)(4) civic league and advocacy organization based in Brooklyn, New York. Established in November 2006, the organization operates as a labor-aligned advocacy group focused on advancing the interests of working class, middle class, and poor Americans through legislative advocacy, public education, creative media, and community organizing.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.4M
-21.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.1M
-45.3% YoY
Grant Count
106
+29.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$77K
-57.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to advance the interests of working class, middle class, and poor Americans through legislative advocacy, public education, creative media, and community organizing.
Primary focus areas include:
- Voter education and registration
- Civil rights and social action advocacy
- Community organizing and mobilization
Grantmaking
Working Families Organization Inc functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024:
- Revenue: $54,321,250
- Expenses: $57,026,737
- Net Income: -$2,705,487
- Total Assets: $22,400,000
- Total Liabilities: $1,980,000
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Revenue: $48,843,920
- Expenses: $47,816,769
- Total Assets: $28,596,291
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $22,425,979 | $28,596,291 | $24,148,846 |
| Revenue | $54,321,250 | $48,843,920 | $54,227,055 |
| Expenses | $57,026,737 | $47,816,769 | $47,136,069 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $128,468 | $353,898 | $4,151 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Mike Boland serves as Principal Officer of the organization.
Dan Castor is listed as Executive Director.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALE WIEHOFF | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| MIKE BOLAND | TREASURER | 21 | — |
| RUDOLPH BLAY | SECRETARY/CONTROLLER | 5 | — |
| HARRIET BARLOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CORINNE RAFFERTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 77 Sands Street, 6th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 718-222-3796
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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