WORKER EDUCATION & RESOURCE CENTER INC

EIN: 954888539 501(c)(3) Education

LOS ANGELES, CA

Total Revenue
$4,608,528
Total Expenses
$4,552,743
Total Assets
$5,635,030
Net Assets
$4,929,807
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
SHEILA EATON
Phone
2136392220
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WORKER EDUCATION & RESOURCE CENTER INC, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

WORKER EDUCATION AND RESOURCE CENTER, INC. (WERC) IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT ENTITY THAT WAS INCORPORATED IN 2002, ORIGINALLY TO IMPLEMENT THE HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (HCWDP), WHICH IS A LABOR/MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE LA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES (LACDHS) AND THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 721 (SEIU).THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF WERC IS TO OFFER CAREER LADDER, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS FOR THE FRONTLINE WORKFORCE THAT PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO LOS ANGELES COUNTY'S MOST MEDICALLY VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. WERC DERIVES ITS REVENUE FROM COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES AS WELL AS FROM FEDERAL AND PHILANTHROPIC GRANTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,776,720

PLACE (PREPARING LOS ANGELES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT), WHICH PREPARES PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR, AND PLACES THEM IN, COUNTY JOBS RESULTING IN PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT AND A CAREER PATHWAY...

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PLACE (PREPARING LOS ANGELES FOR COUNTY EMPLOYMENT), WHICH PREPARES PEOPLE WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT FOR, AND PLACES THEM IN, COUNTY JOBS RESULTING IN PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT AND A CAREER PATHWAY. TARGET POPULATIONS FOR PLACE INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING COUNTY SERVICES, PEOPLE LIVING IN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS, JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS, TRANSITIONAL AGED YOUTH, HOMELESS AND HOUSING INSECURE INDIVIDUALS, AND UNDERREPRESENTED POPULATIONS. PARTICIPANTS UNDERGO A SCREENING AND SELECTION PROCESS, 8-WEEK CLASSROOM TRAINING, AND ARE PAIRED WITH A CASE MANAGER WHO SUPPORTS THEM FOR AT LEAST 9 MONTHS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,364,521 Revenue: $296,872

WERC DESIGNED, DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A VARIETY OF TRAINING PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES. EDUCATIONAL SUBJECTS INCLUDED BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFECTIVE...

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WERC DESIGNED, DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A VARIETY OF TRAINING PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES. EDUCATIONAL SUBJECTS INCLUDED BEST PRACTICES FOR EFFECTIVE COMMITTEES AND MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS AND TRAININGS PERTAINING TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DEPARTMENT'S JUST CULTURE CAMPAIGN. WERC ALSO PRODUCED A SERIES OF FOUR EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS THAT HIGHLIGHTED THE DEPARTMENT'S FOCUS ON CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,311,101
Program Service Revenue $296,872
Investment Income $555
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $4,608,528

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $173,900
Salaries & Benefits $2,720,102
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $4,141,241
Other Expenses $1,658,741
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,552,743

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,608,528 $4,920,374 -0.1%
Expenses $4,552,743 $4,959,683 -0.1%
Net Income $55,785 $-39,309 -2.4%
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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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
44
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
4
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
PATRICK DEL CONTE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA VELASCO EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID GREEN PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SHEILA EATON TREASURER 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARK FAUCETTE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN FREEDMAN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LEONA SMITH DI FAUSTINO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$141,054 $10,462 $151,516
KEMBERLY CARRUTHERS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & HUMA 40.00
Highest
$142,662 $12,139 $154,801
WENDY P BARRENO FORMER DIRECTOR OF GROWTH & INNOV 40.00
$66,471 $9,965 $76,436
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 $4,608,528 $4,552,743 $5,635,030 $55,785
2024 $4,920,374 $4,959,683 $5,224,903 $-39,309
2023 $5,204,789 $4,422,369 $5,293,894 $782,420
2022 $3,513,070 $2,810,968 $4,284,407 $702,102
2021 $3,126,599 $2,385,658 $3,566,673 $740,941
2020 $2,470,959 $2,315,174 $2,787,430 $155,785
2019 $2,525,516 $2,532,767 $2,693,181 $-7,251
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