WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT

EIN: 352296166 501(c)(3) Education

AUSTIN, TX

Total Revenue
$3,814,186
Total Expenses
$4,711,359
Total Assets
$10,427,896
Net Assets
$9,392,956
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
LIZETH CHACON
Phone
5123912305
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $4.7M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

WORKERS DEFENSE PROJECT IS A MEMBER-LED ORGANIZATION THAT ORGANIZES LATINE IMMIGRANT WORKERS IN TEXAS TO FIGHT FOR DIGNITY AND RESPECT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,758,867
Program Service Revenue $40,107
Investment Income $22,278
Other Revenue $-7,066
TOTAL REVENUE $3,814,186

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $907,874
Salaries & Benefits $2,724,554
Fundraising Expenses $71,743
Program Expenses $3,891,030
Other Expenses $1,078,931
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,711,359

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,814,186 $3,835,536 0.0%
Expenses $4,711,359 $3,073,654 +0.5%
Net Income $-897,173 $761,882 -2.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
29
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
$167,837
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ISAAC FAZ BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
OSCAR TORRES MENDEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA DE LEON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIANA CRUZ KERKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EVA MARROQUIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELSA FLORES BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIRNA RODRIGUEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP SCHMANDT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA HUERTA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRNA MENDEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA WEBBER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZETH CHACON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$0 $23,837 $167,837
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 $3,814,186 $4,711,359 $10,427,896 $-897,173
2023 $3,835,536 $3,073,654 $12,109,187 $761,882
2022 $8,576,258 $2,724,058 $11,333,051 $5,852,200
2021 $3,939,258 $3,707,932 $5,969,244 $231,326
2020 $7,693,227 $6,321,977 $5,804,864 $1,371,250
2019 $2,277,932 $2,838,930 $3,957,273 $-560,998
2018 $3,930,104 $2,645,962 $4,499,440 $1,284,142
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