Nonprofit · EIN 26-2270705
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS
Also known as THE INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · CONCORD, CA 94520
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $810,060 | $438,687 | $371,373 | $725,420 | $8,545 | $716,875 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $136,686 | $387,824 | -$251,138 | $358,946 | $13,444 | $345,502 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $785,679
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $24,381
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $314,059
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $358,790
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $5,875
- Program services (functional)
- $318,650
- Management and general (functional)
- $37,725
- Fundraising (functional)
- $82,312
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $358,946
- Total assets, end of year
- $725,420
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,545
- Net assets, end of year
- $716,875
- Publicly traded securities
- $505,209
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $670,183
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $46,692
- Gross receipts
- $810,060
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- CA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Maoki | Executive Dir. Officer | 5 | $0 | $149,676 | $11,084 |
| Leah Hofkin | Development Director | 20 | $135,986 | $0 | $16,224 |
| Jason Solomon | Institute Director | 40 | $127,000 | $0 | $3,810 |
| Diane King | President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Clark | Vice President Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Alicia Haynes | Secretary Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Wade Cowan | Treasurer Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia Barasch | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nieves Bolanos | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Fredrickson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna Lenhoff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Lloyd Price | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Phillis Rambsy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFREY MITTMAN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 5 | $0 | $157,667 | $15,130 |
| LEAN A HOFKIN | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,144 | $0 | $14,870 |
| JASON SOLOMON | DIRECTOR OF NIWR Officer | 40 | $104,164 | $0 | $3,125 |
| DIANE S KING | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE M CLARK | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA K HAYNES | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WADE B COWAN | TREASURER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA DE LAS NIEVES BOLANOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA D BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE A FREDRICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA R LENHOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA PRICE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PHILLIS H RAMBSY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTO CORRADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1800 SUTTER ST STE 210, CONCORD, CA 94520-2500
- In care of
- % TERISA E CHAW
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KAREN MAOKI
- Signed the 990
- KAREN MAOKI, Executive Director
- Phone
- (415) 296-7629
- Website
- WWW.NIWR.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DANIEL LEE CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 26-2270705 or by the name NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS' RIGHTS (THE INSTITUTE) MISSION IS TO ADVANCE WORKERS' RIGHTS THROUGH RESEARCH, THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, AND EDUCATION FOR POLICYMAKERS, ADVOCATES, AND THE PUBLIC. THE INSTITUTE WILL ACHIEVE ITS MISSION THROUGH A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH IN COMBINATION WITH INNOVATIVE LEGAL STRATEGIES, POLICY DEVELOPMENT, GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS' RIGHTS (THE INSTITUTE) IS TO ADVANCE WORKERS' RIGHTS THROUGH RESEARCH, THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, AND EDUCATION FOR POLICYMAKERS, ADVOCATES, AND THE PUBLIC. FOUNDED IN 2008, THE INSTITUTE IS THE RELATED CHARITABLE PUBLIC INTEREST ORGANIZATION OF THE NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS ASSOCIATION (NELA). WORKING HAND IN HAND WITH NELA, THE INSTITUTE SEEKS TO CREATE A FUTURE IN WHICH WORKERS WILL BE PAID AT LEAST A LIVING WAGE IN AN ENVIRONMENT FREE OF DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, RETALIATION, AND CAPRICIOUS EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS; EMPLOYERS WILL FULFILL THEIR PROMISES TO PROVIDE RETIREMENT, HEALTH, AND OTHER BENEFITS; WORKERS' SAFETY WILL NOT BE COMPROMISED FOR THE SAKE OF CORPORATE PROFITS AND INTERESTS; AND INDIVIDUALS WILL HAVE EFFECTIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO ENFORCE THEIR RIGHTS TO A FAIR AND JUST WORKPLACE, ADEQUATE REMEDIES, AND ACCESS TO THE COURTS TO VINDICATE THEIR WORKPLACE RIGHTS WHEN THEY ARE VIOLATED. AS THE NATION'S EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ADVOCACY THINK TANK, THE INSTITUTE INFLUENCES THE BROAD, MACRO CONVERSATIONS THAT SHAPE EMPLOYMENT LAW. WE CONDUCT RESEARCH, DEVELOP RESOURCES, AND EDUCATE ADVOCATES, JUDGES, THE MEDIA, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO PROMOTE EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND PROTECT WORKERS' ACCESS TO THE COURTS.Expenses $318,650
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2270705
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $725,420
- Income (IRS master file)
- $810,060
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $810,060 | $438,687 | $725,420 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $136,686 | $387,824 | $358,946 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $142,189 | $220,213 | $604,990 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2270705).
Questions about NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS is 26-2270705.
- Is NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KAREN MAOKI.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WORKERS RIGHTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $810,060, expenses of $438,687 and total assets of $725,420 at year end.
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