Nonprofit · EIN 38-3828696
CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,442,398 | $2,917,810 | $1,524,588 | $4,420,865 | $249,940 | $4,170,925 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,986,387 | $3,305,200 | $681,187 | $2,970,603 | $325,861 | $2,644,742 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,451,990 | $3,139,196 | -$687,206 | $2,201,926 | $238,371 | $1,963,555 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,414,513
- of which government grants
- $619,750
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $370
- Net rental income
- $29,110
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$1,595
- Other revenue
- $27,515
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $260,300
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $354,623
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,220,481
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,947,474
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $56,106
- Travel
- $46,293
- Depreciation
- $31,406
- Program services (functional)
- $2,461,121
- Management and general (functional)
- $237,516
- Fundraising (functional)
- $219,173
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,970,603
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,420,865
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $249,940
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,170,925
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $837,182
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,795,925
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,375,000
- Gross receipts
- $4,443,993
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 150
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARLOS GARCIA VELASCO | ORGANIZING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,000 | $42,094 |
| BRIAN MERLE PAYNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $33,430 |
| BRIANA KEMP | POLICY DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,000 | $19,663 |
| DREW SIEPLINGA | ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,000 | $19,099 |
| LUCHO GOMEZ | CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,000 | $10,930 |
| MARFA MOULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN GARCIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IGNACIA AMBRIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE GOODSTAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA GUERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS GUERRA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE ALFREDO GOMEZ ROSALES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN HERNANDEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELES ROBLEDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ESTELA TIRADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN MERLE PAYNE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $87,274 | $30,395 |
| CARLOS GARCIA VELASCO | ORGANIZING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $74,605 | $37,720 |
| WENDY DARST | SENIOR MANAGER OF STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENT Officer | 40 | $77,042 | $21,976 |
| DREW SIEPLINGA | ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,509 | $17,301 |
| TAYLOR SHEVEY | ORGANIZING LEAD Officer | 40 | $73,971 | $7,733 |
| MARFA MOULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SILVIA MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IGNACIA AMBRIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTO JACOBO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA GUERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS GUERRA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE ALFREDO GOMEZ ROSALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN HERNANDEZ | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELES ROBLEDO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN MERLE PAYNE | CO-DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,713 | $27,159 |
| RUTH SCHULTZ | ORGANIZING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,713 | $25,120 |
| DREW SIEPLINGA | OE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,713 | $15,154 |
| VERONICA MENDEZ MOORE | CO-DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $79,713 | $7,908 |
| WENDY DARST | FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $11,013 | $3,011 |
| LISA GUERRA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $2,040 | $0 |
| JOSE ALFREDO GOMEZ ROSALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $1,880 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS GUERRA | CHAIR Officer | 2 | $1,320 | $0 |
| MARFA MOULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SILVIA MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA VASQUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SPENCER FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEXI COLLINS | VICE CHAIR Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERTO JACOBO | TREASURER Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3715 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407-2610
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- BRIAN MERLE PAYNE, 3715 CHICAGO AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
- Signed the 990
- BRIAN MERLE PAYNE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (612) 332-0663
- Website
- WWW.CTUL.NET
- Return prepared by
- CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
CTUL IS A WORKER-LED ORGANIZATION WHERE WORKERS ORGANIZE, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER EACH OTHER TO FIGHT FOR A VOICE IN THEIR WORKPLACES AND IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE PARTNER WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND LEADERS TO BUILD A MOVEMENT TO WIN RACIAL, GENDER AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. WE IDENTIFY THE ROOT CAUSES OF INJUSTICE AND WORK TO SHIFT THE BALANCE OF POWER BETWEEN THOSE WHO HAVE IT AND THOSE WHO DON'T TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITIES FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAM: LEADERS IN GROWTH (LIG)THIS PROGRAM DELIVERS WORKERS' RIGHTS EDUCATION AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL CONTENT REGARDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND ORGANIZING FOR EQUITABLE SOCIAL CHANGE. IN 2025 THIS PROGRAM DELIVERED ONE OR MORE THESE SERVICES TO 245 PEOPLE, ALL OF THEM LOW-WAGE WORKERS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.Expenses $2,461,121 · grants $260,300 · revenue $29,110
- PROGRAM "DOWNTOWN"THIS PROGRAM DELIVERS WORKERS' RIGHTS EDUCATION AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL CONTENT REGARDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND ORGANIZING FOR EQUITABLE SOCIAL CHANGE TO WORKERS EMPLOYED IN THE AMENITIES SECTORS OF DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA. IN 2025 THIS PROGRAM DELIVERED ONE OR MORE THESE SERVICES TO 512 PEOPLE, ALL OF THEM LOW-WAGE WORKERS AND THE MAJORITY OF THEM FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
- PROGRAM " CONSTRUCTION"THIS PROGRAM DELIVERS WORKERS' RIGHTS EDUCATION AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL CONTENT REGARDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC SPEAKING, AND ORGANIZING FOR EQUITABLE SOCIAL CHANGE. IN 2025 THIS PROGRAM DELIVERED ONE OR MORE THESE SERVICES TO 452 PEOPLE, ALL OF THEM LOW-WAGE CONSTRUCTION WORKERS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
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 | 990 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
- 38-3828696
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,420,865
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,443,993
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,442,398 | $2,917,810 | $4,420,865 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,986,387 | $3,305,200 | $2,970,603 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,451,990 | $3,139,196 | $2,201,926 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,084,448 | $2,868,923 | $4,025,919 | 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 38-3828696).
Questions about CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA
- What is the EIN of CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA is 38-3828696.
- Is CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA 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 CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRIAN MERLE PAYNE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,000 (CARLOS GARCIA VELASCO, ORGANIZING DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CENTRO DE TRABAJADORES UNIDOS EN LA LUCHA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,442,398, expenses of $2,917,810 and total assets of $4,420,865 at year end.
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