EIN 04-3304538

Verite

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
54
Year formed
1996
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
To provide world-wide inspection, verification and certification of non-abusive labor practices of manufacturers producing consumer goods for the US market.
Total revenues
$9,956,684
2022
Total expenses
$10,648,457
2022
Total assets
$5,458,819
2022
Num. employees
54
2022

Program areas at Verite

Verite undertook 21 independent, high-quality, original research projects for 13 funders in multiple countries providing original research on key issues and challenges in responsible supply chain sourcing. We leveraged our grassroots access to provide a unique, bottom-up, objective view of labor conditions at the commodity, product, sector and country level.
Verite completed 66 consulting engagements for 28 clients guiding companies in strengthening internal and supply chain management systems that proactively controlled risks to the business and its employees. Our broad expertise allowed us to support clients across industries in strategic planning, integrating social responsibility requirements into sourcing decisions, and cascading accountability throughout their value chains.
Verite conducted 231 comprehensive audits, investigations, screenings and reviews to provide insight into working conditions - including forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor - in global supply chains for 25 clients in more than 29 countries. Our approach centered on workers' voices and provided stakeholders with actionable recommendations to address root causes of non-compliance.
Verite designed and delivered in-person, remote and web-based solution-oriented training programs, provided government and technical assistance and promtoed policy advacacy on 21 projects with 18 partners in multiple countries.

Who funds Verite

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Avina AmericasMigrations$14,000

Personnel at Verite

NameTitleCompensation
Shawn MacDonaldChief Executive Officer$150,208
Victoria HealyChief Financial Officer$104,014
Michael VaudreuilSenior Program Director / Director , Supply Chain Consulting / Director of Consulting and Training / Director of Strategic$122,510
Declan CroucherDirector of Business Development / Director of Advisory Services / Director of Advisoryservices$120,000
Brian LifsecTreasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Verite

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$266,284
Program services$9,630,645
Investment income and dividends$1,363
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$58,392
Total revenues$9,956,684

Form 990s for Verite

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-11990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
2018-122020-01-17990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 1, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
November 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $14,000 from Avina Americas
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Research centersArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyArts, cultural, and humanitiesPublic policy
Characteristics
Conducts researchOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
44 Belchertown Rd
Amherst, MA 01002
Metro area
Springfield, MA
County
Hampshire County, MA
Website URL
verite.org/ 
Phone
(413) 253-9227
Facebook page
Veritefairlabor 
Twitter profile
@veritenews 
IRS details
EIN
04-3304538
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1996
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A05: Arts, Culture and Humanities Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
5416: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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