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Day Worker Center of Mountain View

EIN 20-2874108 · Mountain View, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Connect workers and employers in a safe and supportive environment. Empower workers to improve their socio-economic condition through fair employment, education, and job skills training. Participate in advocacy efforts that support the day laborer community.

Income
$617,259
Spending
$777,325
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
20.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 71%
Employees
5
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$109,989, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 26% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 71 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $588,645 spent. Worker/Employer Matching - Workers seeking work are matched with employers in a safe and dignified environment. The Day Worker Center of Mountain View connects homeowners, renters and local businesses owners with skilled day workers who are ready to work.
  2. $72,470 spent. Worker Training - This program offers support to workers for classes and workshops to improve their English and learn a variety of skills, enabling them to make productive use of time when they are not working to support themselves and their families. English as a second language classes, job skills workshops, safety training, food handling training, gardening and leadership training are all offered to the workers regularly. Also, classes are provided for computer training and training for passing the written drivers license test.
  3. Program Service Accomplishments During the reporting year, the Day Worker Center successfully advanced its mission through a wide range of programs and services that directly benefited workers and strengthened the community. Job Placements: 10,495 jobs were secured for workers, providing vital income and economic stability. Healthy Meals: 20,112 nutritious meals were served to support the well-being of day laborers. English as a Second Language (ESL): 201 ESL classes were held, with a total of 1,947 duplicated attendees and an average of 9.68 students per class. Volunteer Engagement: Community members contributed 1,195 volunteer hours, assisting with education, outreach, and program delivery. Worker Rights and Education The Center prioritized worker empowerment through targeted labor rights workshops and trainings: Wrongful Termination and Retaliation (in Spanish) - in-person workshop. Human Trafficking Awareness - virtual training in Spanish led by Nestor from UC Berkeley's Labor Occupational Health Program. Discrimination and Harassment - virtual workshop in Spanish with Tenaya from UC Berkeley's Labor Occupational Health Program. Health and Safety: Handling Chemicals Safely - training focused on jobsite protection and hazard prevention. Health and Wellness Support To further promote holistic well-being, the Center offered a special Momentum Health Presentation on managing stress and depression, addressing the mental health needs of workers often facing challenging conditions.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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