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Get America Working

EIN 54-1882605 · Arlington, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND MANY KEY CONSTITUENCIES ON POLICIES TO PROMOTE FULLER EMPLOYMENT. THESE INCLUDE LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION THROUGH SHIFTING THE TAX BURDEN. (SEE 4A BELOW)

Income
$177,175
Spending
$225,872
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$172,890, president

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

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 85% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 168% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 25 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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 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 (1)
  1. $165,489 spent. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND MANY KEY CONSTITUENCIES ON POLICIES AND APPROACHES TO ACHIEVE FULLER EMPLOYMENT AND INCREASE LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION. GAW'S KEY POLICY RECOMMENDATION IS TO USE MARKET SIGNALS TO SHIFT THE TAX BURDEN IN A REVENUE-NEUTRAL WAY, WITHOUT RAISING NET TAXES OR DEFICITS, REDUCING TAXES ON THINGS THAT ARE GOOD FOR THE ECONOMY AND SOCIETY (SUCH AS WORKING AND EMPLOYING PEOPLE) TO THINGS THAT ARE BAD FOR THEM (SUCH AS UNEMPLOYMENT AND UNDEREMPLOYMENT, RESOURCE WASTE, POLLUTION, AND ENERGY INEFFICIENCY). GAW'S KEY CONSTITUENCIES INCLUDE SENIORS, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, IMMIGRANTS AND OTHER GROUPS DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY UNEMPLOYMENT. GAW CONVENED MEETINGS WITH LEADERS OF ORGANIZATIONS REPRESENTING THESE CONSTITUENCIES. WE ALSO PUBLISHED ARTICLES AND OPINION EDITORIALS IN NEWSLETTERS AND DEVELOPED WHITE PAPERS ON KEY ISSUES. GAW USES ITS WEBSITE, EBLASTS, AND PRINTED COLLATERAL TO INFORM INTERESTED PARTIES ABOUT ITS WORK.

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 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 November 6, 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 December 2024.

    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 April 1998.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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