KOREAN IMMIGRANT WORKERS ADVOCATES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

EIN: 954392004 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$6,657,016
Total Expenses
$6,293,211
Total Assets
$7,837,530
Net Assets
$7,148,288
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1992
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
ALEXANDRA SUH
Phone
2137389050
Tax Period
2024-03-01 to 2025-02-28

KOREAN IMMIGRANT WORKERS ADVOCATES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, founded in 1992, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $6.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $6.3M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO STRENGTHEN THE POWER OF IMMIGRANT WORKERS, TENANTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO SHAPE THEIR LIVES, WORKPLACES, HOMES, COMMUNITIES, CITIES, AND WORLD. KOREAN IMMIGRANT WORKERS ADVOCATES OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (KIWA) SEEKS TO DEVELOP A MEMBERSHIP BASE THAT SUPPORTS THE KIWA'S MISSION AND TO DEVELOP THE LEADERSHIP OF WORKERS, PARTICULARLY IMMIGRANT WORKERS IN LOW-WAGE INDUSTRIES, TO IMPROVE THEIR WORKPLACES AND COMMUNITIES, IN LOS ANGELES AND BEYOND. KIWA IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING OUR REGION, COUNTRY, AND WORLD CLOSER TO SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. TO FULFILL ITS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN STRATEGIES INCLUDING ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, POLICY ADVOCACY, THE DEVELOPMENT OF SAFE, CLEAN, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND SERVICES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,766,171

Through a range of campaigns, projects, and services, KIWA organizes immigrant workers, renters, and their families to promote workplace and housing justice, immigrants' rights, democratic and...

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Through a range of campaigns, projects, and services, KIWA organizes immigrant workers, renters, and their families to promote workplace and housing justice, immigrants' rights, democratic and sustainable community development, civic participation, and racial and gender justice. Programs and activities include worker organizing and leadership development; strategic enforcement of workplace rights; worker and renter clinics; outreach and education; policy and advocacy campaigns for social and economic justice; English and other classes and workshops; civic engagement; and affordable housing.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,278,244

CLEAN Carwash Workers Organizing Committee (CWOC) brings workers together from carwashes across the region. Through CWOC meetings, workers build solidarity across the industry, learn and educate...

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CLEAN Carwash Workers Organizing Committee (CWOC) brings workers together from carwashes across the region. Through CWOC meetings, workers build solidarity across the industry, learn and educate others about their economic and political rights, get connected with organizing or legal support, and develop their leadership skills. CWOC allows the Campaign to go from organizing carwash by carwash to movement building and connecting car washers to the larger struggle for social justice.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,462,709

KIWA is co-anchor of the California Coalition for Worker Power (CCWP), a coalition of worker centers, worker advocates, labor policy experts, and labor unions dedicated to ensuring that every worker...

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KIWA is co-anchor of the California Coalition for Worker Power (CCWP), a coalition of worker centers, worker advocates, labor policy experts, and labor unions dedicated to ensuring that every worker in California has the power to come together and improve their work conditions and their communities. We believe that all work is valuable and that all working people must have a voice in order for California to succeed in creating a more just and equitable society.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $6,443,508
Program Service Revenue $55,798
Investment Income $211,290
Other Revenue $-53,580
TOTAL REVENUE $6,657,016

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $654,500
Salaries & Benefits $4,012,156
Fundraising Expenses $238,237
Program Expenses $5,507,124
Other Expenses $1,626,555
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,293,211

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,657,016 $7,300,338 -0.1%
Expenses $6,293,211 $5,261,906 +0.2%
Net Income $363,805 $2,038,432 -0.8%
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
64
Volunteers
400

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
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$183,762
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALEXANDRA SUH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CEO) 55.0
Key Emp
$183,762 $0 $183,762
JOSE HERNANDEZ CHIEF OF STAFF 40.0
Highest
$180,669 $0 $180,669
Flor Rodriguez CLEAN Executive Director 40.0
Highest
$146,250 $0 $146,250
Rachel Deutsch CCWP Campaign Director 40.0
Highest
$138,220 $0 $138,220
Joseph Donlin-Zappella UHLA Campaign Director 40.0
Highest
$124,095 $0 $124,095
David Abud-Sturbaum Campaign Director 40.0
Highest
$119,963 $0 $119,963
TIA KOONSE DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE KANG DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE SHEEN CHAIR (BOARD PRESIDENT) 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANA TYNAN Treasurer 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Eli Naduris-Weissman SECRETARY 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $6,657,016 $6,293,211 $7,837,530 $363,805
2024 $7,300,338 $5,261,906 $7,115,793 $2,038,432
2023 $3,891,052 $3,585,650 $5,046,840 $305,402
2022 $8,492,805 $6,837,747 $4,731,702 $1,655,058
2021 $6,710,660 $5,278,742 $3,066,458 $1,431,918
2020 $2,063,900 $1,431,022 $1,452,071 $632,878
2019 $1,268,250 $1,313,775 $806,179 $-45,525
2018 $1,667,318 $1,669,031 $810,988 $-1,713
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