Workers Strike Back
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What it says it does
Workers Strike Back aims to help working-class people get organized to fight for the things we need. From the shop floor facing dangerous conditions to communities with housing costs far out of reach the only way forward is through working-class organizing. Our significant activities are tabling and speaking with community members hosting meetings and supporting people to unite working people in action renters fighting back against evictions and all those organizing against oppression.
- Income
- $240,727
- Spending
- $245,428
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $59,797, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (2)
- $225,428 spent. The organization a 501c4 nonprofit focuses on community education and social welfare. In 2025 it prioritized continuous educational programming community involvement and member-led discussions on workforce and community issues. About 45 volunteers drove program delivery and outreach. Key activities included hosting the 2025 Convention monthly meetings on public matters creating articles on community topics sharing the On Strike broadcast online and engaging with the community for participation. These efforts reflect the bulk of our resources aligned with the organizations tax-exempt purpose.
- $20,000 spent. The organization engaged in limited political campaign activity during the second half of the year including the production and distribution of informational materials and related activities. Approximately 20,000 in expenses were allocated to this program based on staff time and direct costs. No specific revenue was generated for this activity as it was supported by general organizational funds.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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