EIN 06-1596009

Worker Rights Consortium

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
Description
Worker Rights Consortium is an independent labor rights monitoring organization that investigates working conditions in factories globally to combat sweatshops and protect the rights of workers who manufacture apparel and other products. Its mission is to assist in the enforcement of manufacturing codes of conduct adopted by its 151 affiliate colleges and universities to promote better working conditions in production. Worker Rights Consortium is located in Washington, DC.
Total revenues
$2,979,569
2023
Total expenses
$3,837,470
2023
Total assets
$3,617,572
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Worker Rights Consortium

Worker Rights Consortium, Inc. ("wrc") was founded in october 2000 for the purpose of enforcing manufacturing codes of conduct adopted by its 151 affiliate colleges and universities in order to promote better working conditions in the production of their licensed apparel and work broadly to promote respect for the Rights of workers in global supply chains. Wrc works to protect the Rights of workers making apparel and other goods, primarily at factories associated with its affiliate educational institutions and other organizational partners. Wrc assesses code of conduct compliance, identifies violations, and promotes remediation at numerous production facilities around the world, while also working to promote better labor practices throughout the broader apparel industry and in other manufacturing sectors. Wrc's efforts have helped thousands of workers improve their working conditions, wages, and respect for the fundamental workplace Rights. Wrc is able to run its programs from revenue generated by affiliate dues, grants and contributions, and programs.

Grants made by Worker Rights Consortium

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
American Center for International Labor SolidarityWomen Worker Justice in Central America$245,000
Partners for Dignity and Rights (NESRI)Work To Secure Legally Owed Unpaid Compensation for Garment Workers and To Promote the Creation of An Enforceable Agreement To Guarantee Severance Pay, Per the Open Society Foundations Grant.$179,000
Workers UnitedWorker Rights Advocacy Activities$41,667

Who funds Worker Rights Consortium

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Novo FoundationProject Support: Economic and Gender Justice in the Global Apparel Supply Chain: A Workerdriven Solution$250,000
The Ford FoundationCore Support To Help Workers Defend Their Rights, Combat Abuses, and Improve Conditions in Global Manufacturing Supply Chains.$150,000
New Venture FundInternational Development and Foreign Affairs$100,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Worker Rights Consortium

NameTitleCompensation
Julie MartinezDirector, Washington Office and Chief Data Scientist, Sandler Phillips$0
Scott NovaExecutive Director$188,542
Liana FoxvogDirector of Supply Chain Strategies
Kimberly CapehartDirector of Administration$103,170
Vincent DelaurentisDirector of Outreach
...and 30 more key personnel

Financials for Worker Rights Consortium

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,890,498
Program services$72,043
Investment income and dividends$15,406
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$1,622
Total revenues$2,979,569

Form 990s for Worker Rights Consortium

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-07990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-11990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-11-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Pasadena Community Foundation (PCF)
August 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Tides Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHuman rightsForeign affairsJobs and employment
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1990 K St NW 410
Washington, DC 20006
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
workersrights.org/ 
Phone
(202) 387-4884
IRS details
EIN
06-1596009
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q70: International Human Rights
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0287605
FTB Entity ID
5630605
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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