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Cincinnati Interfaith Workers Center

EIN 74-3215224 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

ADVOCATE AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANT WORKERS.

Income
$302,833
Spending
$346,622
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 54%
Employees
9
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$75,561, 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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 103% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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: 66 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $40,652 spent. IMMIGRANT DIGNITY - KEEPING IMMIGRANT WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES SECURE IN THEIR OWN EXISTING COMMUNITIES. ASSISTING COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS, BY EDUCATING THEM ABOUT THE RIGHTS OF IMMIGRANTS, THE PROCESS FOR ADJUSTING YOUR STATUS, AND WHAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN DO TO PREVENT OR RESPOND TO AN UNJUST REMOVAL. ALSO SPEAKING WITH POLICY MAKERS ABOUT THE NEED FOR MORE CITIES TO RECOGNIZE MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS AND OTHER ALTERNATE FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION.
  2. $96,925 spent. JUST PAY PROGRAM TO STOP WAGE THEFT AND DISCRIMINATION WHEREVER IT OCCURS. ASSISTING WORKERS FACING UNPAID WAGES AND DISCRIMINATORY WAGES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A HOTLINE, REFERRALS TO ATTORNEYS, CASE ASSISTANCE LIKE TRANSLATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS. ASSISTING WORKERS BY CREATING AND MAINTAINING A VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY ROSTER, A VOLUNTEER WORKERS SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND LEADERSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM. ASSISTING WORKERS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION ON CIVIL AND LABOR RIGHTS. ALSO ASSISTING WORKERS THROUGH A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, INCLUDING A JOB FAIR, JOB COUNSELING, AND ADVICE ON STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES. LASTLY, ASSISTING WORKERS THROUGH THE CREATION OF POLICIES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS TO ADOPT THAT PREVENT UNPAID WAGES AND WAGE DISCRIMINATION. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE NEED FOR THESE POLICIES AND TALKING TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC (ELECTED) DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT THE NEED FOR POLICIES. JUST PAY PROGRAM TO STOP WAGE THEFT AND DISCRIMINATION WHEREVER IT OCCURS. ASSISTING WORKERS FACING UNPAID WAGES AND DISCRIMINATORY WAGES THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A HOTLINE, REFERRALS TO ATTORNEYS, CASE ASSISTANCE LIKE TRANSLATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS. ASSISTING WORKERS BY CREATING AND MAINTAINING A VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY ROSTER, A VOLUNTEER WORKERS SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND LEADERSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM. ASSISTING WORKERS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION ON CIVIL AND LABOR RIGHTS. ALSO ASSISTING WORKERS THROUGH A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, INCLUDING A JOB FAIR, JOB COUNSELING, AND ADVICE ON STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES. LASTLY, ASSISTING WORKERS THROUGH THE CREATION OF POLICIES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS TO ADOPT THAT PREVENT UNPAID WAGES AND WAGE DISCRIMINATION. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE NEED FOR THESE POLICIES AND TALKING TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC (ELECTED) DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT THE NEED FOR POLICIES.
  3. $97,725 spent. SAFETY NOW FOR ALL - STOPPING WORKPLACE INJURIES AMONG WORKERS IN AT-RISK INDUSTRIES. ASSISTING WORKERS FACING UNSAFE WORKING CONDITIONS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A HOTLINE, REFERRALS TO AGENCIES, CASE ASSISTANCE LIKE TRANSLATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS. ASSITING WORKERS BY CREATING AND MAINTAINING A NEWTORK OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH EXPERTS, A VOLUNTEER WORKERS SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND LEADSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM. ASSISTING WORKERS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION ON OCCUAPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH. LASTLY, ASSISTING WORKERS THROUGH THE CREATION OF POLICES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTION TO ADOPT THAT PREVENT UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS WORKING CONDITIONS. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE NEED FOR THESE POLICIES AND TALKING TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC (ELECTED) DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT THE NEED FOR POLICIES. SAFETY NOW FOR ALL - STOPPING WORKPLACE INJURIES AMONG WORKERS IN AT-RISK INDUSTRIES. ASSISTING WORKERS FACING UNSAFE WORKING CONDITIONS THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A HOTLINE, REFERRALS TO AGENCIES, CASE ASSISTANCE LIKE TRANSLATION AND PUBLIC AWARENESS. ASSITING WORKERS BY CREATING AND MAINTAINING A NEWTORK OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH EXPERTS, A VOLUNTEER WORKERS SUPPORT SYSTEM, AND LEADSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAM. ASSISTING WORKERS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION ON OCCUAPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH. LASTLY, ASSISTING WORKERS THROUGH THE CREATION OF POLICES FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTION TO ADOPT THAT PREVENT UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS WORKING CONDITIONS. EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON THE NEED FOR THESE POLICIES AND TALKING TO PRIVATE AND PUBLIC (ELECTED) DECISION-MAKERS ABOUT THE NEED FOR POLICIES.

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 February 2008.

    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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