THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER

EIN: 261077468 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA

Total Revenue
$570,566
Total Expenses
$971,642
Total Assets
$1,555,713
Net Assets
$1,497,284
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
TANIA MILLAN
Phone
2132738400
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $571K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 45% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $972K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 70% operating deficit.

Mission

THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME WORKERS AND EXTENSIVE LEGAL INFORMATION AND CONSULTATION ABOUT RECOVERY OF UNPAID WAGES. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND MATERIALS REGARDING WAGE RIGHTS TO LOW-INCOME WORKERS, ADVOCATES, AND OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $171,117

DEFEND WORKERS' RIGHTS IN CALFORNIA THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER (WJC) PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW- WAGE WORKERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED WAGE THEFT. THE ORGANIZATION USES JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT TOOLS AND...

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DEFEND WORKERS' RIGHTS IN CALFORNIA THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER (WJC) PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO LOW- WAGE WORKERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED WAGE THEFT. THE ORGANIZATION USES JUDGMENT ENFORCEMENT TOOLS AND OTHER LEGAL STRATEGIES TO HOLD EMPLOYERS ACCOUNTABLE AND RECOVER UNPAID WAGES. WJC COLLABORATES WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING WORKER CENTERS AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS, TO EXPAND ACCESS TO SERVICES FOR VULNERABLE WORKERS. IN ADDITION TO DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION. WJC PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LEGAL ADVOCATES, ORGANIZERS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ON IDENTIFYING FRAUDULENT BUSINESS PRACTICES, USING CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY TOOLS, AND ENFORCING WAGE JUDGMENTS. THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORT WORKERS IN SECURING OWED WAGES AND CONTRIBUTE TO IMPROVED COMPLIANCE WITH LABOR STANDARDS IN CALIFORNIA.

Program 2
Expenses: $72,049

WORKERS' RIGHTS (DAY LABORER) PROJECT: THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER PROVIDES SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED WAGE THEFT. THE...

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WORKERS' RIGHTS (DAY LABORER) PROJECT: THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER PROVIDES SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME WORKERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED WAGE THEFT. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS WORKERS IN USING CALIFORNIA'S MECHANIC'S LIEN PROCESS AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION RELATED LEGAL REMEDIES TO PURSUE UNPAID WAGES. DURING THE TWELVE-YEAR PERIOD SINCE IMPLEMENTING THIS STRATEGY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS RECOVERED APPROXIMATELY 396,496 IN BACK WAGES FOR ABOUT 332 CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND DAY WORKERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $657,450

WAGES FOR RENT PROJECT THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON THE TIE BETWEEN SUDDEN FINANCIAL LOSS AND HOUSING INSECURITY. THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND CONDUCTED OUTREACH GEARED...

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WAGES FOR RENT PROJECT THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON THE TIE BETWEEN SUDDEN FINANCIAL LOSS AND HOUSING INSECURITY. THE WAGE JUSTICE CENTER PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES, EDUCATION AND CONDUCTED OUTREACH GEARED TOWARD PREVENTING WAGE THEFT AND PROMOTING WAGE RECOVERY TO HOUSING INSECURE AND HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS. THROUGH THIS WORK WJC SUPPORTED INDIVIDUALS IN AVOIDING OR OVERCOMING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH EDUCATION AND LEGAL SERVICES TO RECOVER UNPAID WAGES. WJC EDUCATED MORE THAN 3,250 LOW-INCOME WORKERS ON THEIR RIGHTS AND DELIVERED OVER 110 LEGAL SERVICES, RECOVERING MORE THAN 56,000 FOR WORKERS AT RISK OF LOSING HOUSING. THROUGH 98 MOBILE CLINICS, WORKERS CONNECTED DIRECTLY WITH ATTORNEYS IN THE FIELD, AND 120 WORKERS ATTENDED 19 TRAININGS ON USING MECHANIC'S LIENS TO COMBAT WAGE THEFT. WJC ALSO PARTNERED WITH 44 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS KERN. LOS ANGELES, AND VENTURA COUNTIES, TRAINING 44 STAFF ON TOOLS TO HELP WORKERS SECURE PAYMENT FOR THEIR LABOR.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $442,965
Program Service Revenue $74,747
Investment Income $20,257
Other Revenue $32,597
TOTAL REVENUE $570,566

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $750,823
Fundraising Expenses $29,203
Program Expenses $900,616
Other Expenses $220,819
TOTAL EXPENSES $971,642

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $570,566 $1,034,074 -0.4%
Expenses $971,642 $734,674 +0.3%
Net Income $-401,076 $299,400 -2.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
9
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$150,010
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
FRANCISCO COVARRUBIAS BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL MORRISON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAMELA CHANDRAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANIA MILLAN EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$150,010 $0 $150,010
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $570,566 $971,642 $1,555,713 $-401,076
2023 $1,034,074 $734,674 $1,969,709 $299,400
2022 $650,909 $505,034 $2,350,515 $145,875
2021 $971,424 $407,478 $1,492,488 $563,946
2020 $783,338 $496,289 $993,414 $287,049
2019 $765,810 $547,454 $624,663 $218,356
2018 $613,902 $652,820 $394,149 $-38,918
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