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Center for Workers Rights

EIN 46-5613782 · Sacramento, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER FOR WORKERS' RIGHTS STRIVES TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS, REDUCE BARRIERS TO SECURING EMPLOYMENT, AND REMEDY WORKPLACE INJUSTICES FOR LOW WAGE WORKERS IN THE GREATER SACRAMENTO AREA.

Income
$850,220
Spending
$818,789
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
12
Volunteers
90
Highest pay
$109,852, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $453,189 spent. COVID RELATED WORKER OUTREACH - WE CONTINUED TO OPERATE OUR CORONAVIRUS JOB PROTECTION HELPLINE THAT WAS FIRST LAUNCHED IN 2020 AND WE PARTICIPATED IN A STATEWIDE OUTREACH EFFORT LED BY CALIFORNIA'S LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO HELP WORKERS STAY SAFE DURING THE PANDEMIC. WE PROVIDED INFORMATION TO THOUSANDS OF WORKERS IN THE GREATER SACRAMENTO REGION ON PERMANENT PAID SICK DAYS, SUPPLEMENTAL (COVID) PAID SICK DAYS, STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE, PAID FAMILY LEAVE AND WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTECTIONS. WORKERS PARTICIPATED IN TRAININGS AND RECEIVED ASSISTANCE IN HOW TO REMEDY WORKPLACE VIOLATIONS.
  2. $130,464 spent. WAGE RECOVERY - WE USE NON-LITIGATION STRATEGIES TO COMBAT WAGE THEFT. WE FILE INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE CASES AT THE CA LABOR COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO OPERATE OUR WAGE THEFT CLINIC, WHICH INVESTIGATES AND PREPARES CALCULATIONS OF WAGES AND PENALTIES OWED FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS. WE MET REGULARLY WITH LEADERSHIP FROM THE LABOR COMMISSIONER'S OFFICE TO IMPROVE THEIR PROCEDURES.
  3. $102,997 spent. CREATING LASTING IMPACT - THE CENTER FOR WORKERS RIGHTS ADVOCATES FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE TO IMPROVE WORKPLACE CONDITIONS AND ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION AND ABUSE ACROSS INDUSTRIES. BY ANALYZING THOUSANDS OF WORKER CONVERSATIONS, THE CENTER IDENTIFIES PATTERNS OF MISTREATMENT AND USES THIS KNOWLEDGE TO SHAPE EFFECTIVE POLICIES. AS A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR LOW-WAGE WORKERS, THE CENTER COLLABORATES WITH LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL AGENCIES TO ENSURE WORKPLACE PROTECTIONS ARE IMPLEMENTED EQUITABLY. THE CENTER ALSO COORDINATES WITH COALITIONS AND PARTNERS ORGANIZATIONS.
  4. WORKERS' RIGHTS CLINICS - CWR CONTINUED TO RUN ITS LEGAL CLINICS WITH VOLUNTEER LAW STUDENTS FROM UC DAVIS AND MCGEORGE SCHOOLS OF LAW AND VOLUNTEER SUPERVISING ATTORNEYS. THE CLINICS PROVIDE ACCURATE, APPLICABLE, AND FREE INFORMATION TO WORKING PEOPLE ON THEIR RIGHTS WHEN ISSUES ARISE IN THE WORKPLACE THROUGH ONE ON ONE CONSULTATIONS. WE DEDICATE ONE CLINIC EACH WEEK TO THOSE WORKERS WHO WERE STRUGGLING TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN THEIR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS.
  5. WORKERS' RIGHTS CLINICS - CWR CONTINUED TO RUN ITS LEGAL CLINICS WITH VOLUNTEER LAW STUDENTS FROM UC DAVIS AND MCGEORGE SCHOOLS OF LAW AND VOLUNTEER SUPERVISING ATTORNEYS. THE CLINICS PROVIDE ACCURATE, APPLICABLE, AND FREE INFORMATION TO WORKING PEOPLE ON THEIR RIGHTS WHEN ISSUES ARISE IN THE WORKPLACE THROUGH ONE ON ONE CONSULTATIONS. WE DEDICATE ONE CLINIC EACH WEEK TO THOSE WORKERS WHO WERE STRUGGLING TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN THEIR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 October 2014.

    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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