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Tompkins County Workers Center Inc

EIN 45-3135903 · Ithaca, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO STAND UP WITH ALL PEOPLE TREATED UNFAIRLY AT WORK.

Income
$123,452
Spending
$179,272
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
3.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
3
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$59,356, coordinator

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

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (employment, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 45% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (employment, under $250k).

  • 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

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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. $55,590 spent. THE COMMUNITY WORKER ORGANIZING PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR WORKERS AS THEY DEVELOP, SHARE AND EXERCISE SKILLS TO ENGAGE IN WORKPLACE CONCERTED ACTIONS OR OTHER GOOD FAITH ACTIONS TO IMPROVE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR OTHERS. THE WORKERS' CENTER SEEKS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WHO WISH TO "RENEGOTIATE THE SOCIALCONTRACT" IN WAYS THAT BUILD CULTURES OF RESPECT AND REASONABLE COMPENSATION IN EXCHANGE FOR THEIR LABOR. WHEN WE'RE CONTACTED BY SOMEDONE WHO WANTS TO ORGANIZE WITH OTHERS IN THEIR WORKPLACE, WE PROVIDE INFORMATION, GUIDANCE, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO ASSIST THEM IN ACCOMPLISHING THEIR GOALS. THE WORKERS' CENTER ALSO WORKS WITH LOCAL AND REGIONAL LABOR UNIONS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF WORKERS' RIGHTS TO DEMOCRATIC DETERMINATION AROUND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND TO INFLUENCE EMPLOYERS TO RESPECT UNION MEMBERS' RIGHTS. THE WORKERS' CENTER'S PHYSICAL OFFICES ARE A SHARED WORK AND MEETING SPACE FOR OTHER SMALL NONPROFITS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ORIENTED ASSOCIATIONS.
  2. $45,410 spent. THE LIVING WAGE ADVOCACY PROGRAM EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE COST OFLIVING AND THE CHALLENGE TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY THAT LOW WAGE EARNERS FACE WITHOUT A LIVING WAGE. THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES DEVELOPMENT OF A SOCIAL CONTRACT THAT ALL WORKING PEOPLE DESERVE A LIVABLE WAGE IN EXCHANGE FOR THEIR LABOR. OUR CERTIFIED LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER PROGRAM RECOGNIZES ANY ENTERPRISE THAT VOLUNTARILY PAYS ALL EMPLOYEES AT LEAST A LIVING WAGE. WE ALSO HAVE A CAMPAIGN THAT IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE MINIMUM WAGE IN TOMPKINS COUNTY.
  3. $44,500 spent. OUR WORKERS RIGHTS HOTLINE IS A SERVICE OFFERED TO LOCAL WORKERS WHO FEEL THEY MAY HAVE RECEIVED UNFAIR OR ILLEGAL TREATMENT AT WORK. WORKERS CONTACT US VIA PHONE, EMASIL OR SOCIAL MEDIA. MOST USERS OF THE HOTLINE ARE RESIDENTS OF TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY, AND THE SURROUNDING FINGER LAKES AND SOUTHERN TIER REGIONS. WORKER ADVOCATES FOR THE HOTLINE EDUCATE WORKERS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AT WORK AND ORGANIZING OR COMMMUNICATION SKILLS THAT HELP USERS BECOME BETTER ADVOCATES FOR THEMSELVES OR OTHERS, WITH AN EMPHASIS OF BUILDING A WORKFORCE WITH GREATER SELF-AGENCY AND KNOWLEDGE OF RIGHTS. THE WORKERS CENTER MAY ACT AS A MEDIATOR TO HELP RESOLVE CONFLICTS OR HELP WORKERS PREPARE COMPLAINTS TO REGULATORY AGENCIES WHEN NECESSARY. HOTLINE ADVOCATES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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