Nonprofit · EIN 45-3855515
FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77023
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $168,299 | $140,865 | $27,434 | $185,098 | $128,143 | $56,955 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $40,606 | $230,175 | -$189,569 | $31,749 | $2,146 | $29,603 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $135,448 | $443,316 | -$307,868 | $221,400 | $2,228 | $219,172 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $167,083
- Investment income
- $1,216
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,570
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $60,696
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $31,167
- Occupancy
- $13,772
- Printing, publications and postage
- $132
- Other expenses
- $28,528
- Program services (functional)
- $83,803
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $31,749
- Total assets, end of year
- $185,098
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $128,143
- Net assets, end of year
- $56,955
- Cash, savings and investments
- $182,298
- Gross receipts
- $168,299
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTHA OJEDA | VICE PRESIDE | 8 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH TORRES VERGARA | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN LUNA PIEDRA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| REVEREND CYRIAQUE SOUNOU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| BENITO JUAREZ DE LA MERCED | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| MARIA JOSE ZARAZUA | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| DANESSA LUGO FELIZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| LINDA ROEL DE CALVILLO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| FELIX CASTILLO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARTHA OJEDA | VICE PRESIDE | 16 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH TORRES VERGARA | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| MARTIN LUNA PIEDRA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| REVEREND CYRIAQUE SOUNOU | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| BENITO JUAREZ DE LA MERCED | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 |
| MARIA JOSE ZARAZUA | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
| CATHERINE VALENTINE TERSELICH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| DANESSA LUGO FELIZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA ROSEL DE CALVILLO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| FRANCISCO HERNANDEZ CASTILLO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES RODRIGUEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RAFAEL PANTOJA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ILSE G HERNANDEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARTIN LUNA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REVEREND CYRIAQUE SOUNOU | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA RANGEL DIAZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2002 S WAYSIDE 290 BUILDING A ST A, HOUSTON, TX 77023-0000
- In care of
- % MARIANELA ACUNA ARREAZA
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BENITO JUAREZ DE LA MERCED, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (713) 862-8222
- Website
- WWW.HOUSTONWORKERS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GOMEZ & COMPANY
Mission
PROVIDE A SAFE SPACE FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE AND TO ORGANIZE TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS ON THE JOB.
Program accomplishments
- WORKER EMPOWERMENT CLINIC: FJWC PROVIDES EDUCATION AND GUIDANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT AND ACCOMPANIMENT, AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO WORKERS WITH LABOR ABUSE CASES. FJWCS SERVICE PROVISION MODEL IS ONE OF LEADERSHIP BUILDING AND PEER-SUPPORT, THAT ASSISTS CLIENTS IN WAYS THAT AFFIRM THEIR DIGNITY AND POWER, SHARE SKILLS AND BRINGS WORKERS INTO DECISION-MAKING ROLES, AND EDUCATES THEM ABOUT THE LARGER SOCIAL SYSTEM.Expenses $38,170
- SAFETY AND HEALTH: FJWC PROVIDES SAFETY AND HEALTH WORKSHOPS ON DIVERSE OSHA TOPICS TO (1) EMPOWER WORKERS TO PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR CO- WORKERS AND PREVENT WORKPLACE INJURIES AND DEATH, AND (2) EMPOWER WORKERS TO DENOUNCE SAFETY CONCERNS AT THE WORKPLACE.Expenses $4,784
- LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZING: FJWC COACHES AND MOBILIZES LOW- WAGE WORKERS TO BECOME WORKER AND HUMAN RIGHTS TRAINERS AND PROMOTERS, AND TO CREATE A NETWORK OF INTERCONNECTED PEOPLE WHO ARE ORGANIZED FOR THEIR COMMON WELLBEING.Expenses $39,829 · grants $6,570
- FOURTH PROGRAM: RECOVERY: FJWC SUPPORTS RECONSTRUCTION WORKERS AFTER DISASTERS THROUGH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAININGS, COMMUNITY RESILIENCY WORKSHOPS, PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION, DIRECT ASSISTANCE, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. FIFTH PROGRAM: INFORMATION CENTER: FJWC SYSTEMATICALLY DOCUMENTS ALL RECEIVED LABOR ABUSE CLAIMS (ABOUT 90 PER MONTH), SCREENS CALLS FOR LABOR TRAFFICKING, PROVIDES EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR WORKERS IN CRISIS, AND CONNECTS THEM TO RELEVANT SERVICES.Expenses $1,020
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3855515
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $185,098
- Income (IRS master file)
- $168,299
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $168,299 | $140,865 | $185,098 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $40,606 | $230,175 | $31,749 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $135,448 | $443,316 | $221,400 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $642,367 | $382,766 | $515,728 | 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 45-3855515).
Questions about FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER
- What is the EIN of FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER is 45-3855515.
- Is FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER 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 FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER 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 FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FE Y JUSTICIA WORKER CENTER have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $168,299, expenses of $140,865 and total assets of $185,098 at year end.
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