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Work for America Inc

EIN 99-2906438 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WORK FOR AMERICA, INC. WAS FORMED TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE CAREERS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS AND TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT BY ENGAGING IN RELATED NATIONWIDE EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC TO SEEK SUCH CAREERS.

Income
$615,022
Spending
$290,874
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$75,000, executive director

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $212,938 spent. WORK FOR AMERICA, INC. FOCUSES ON LESSENING GOVERNMENT BURDENS AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC SECTOR JOBS AND THE CRITICAL SERVICES THEY DELIVER, THEREBY SPURRING INCREASED INTEREST IN, APPLICATIONS FOR, AND CANDIDATES INTO STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ROLES. THEORGANIZATION HOPES TO FURTHER INCREASE FUNDING, VISIBILITY, AND SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS IN SERVICE OF ITS MISSION, AND IT WILL ALSO STRIVE TO ASSIST IN IMPROVING JOB QUALITY FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES ARE RELATED TO CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS WITH AVAILABLE STATE AND LOCAL JOBS AND DEVELOPING NEW, LOCALIZED PROGRAMS TO TEST INTERVENTIONS AND DEMONSTRATE THE STRATEGIES THAT WORK, THEN SCALING THESE SOLUTIONS.COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE CORPORATION'S CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES INCLUDE PROMOTING ITS PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES BY LAUNCHING TARGETED CAMPAIGNS DESIGNED TO MOBILIZE AMERICANS, CHANGE CULTURAL NARRATIVES, AND SUPPORT RECRUITMENT AND HIRING EFFORTS -- ALL WITH THE END GOAL OF ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TOWARD CAREERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE.RESEARCH ACTIVITIES ARE AIMED AT COLLECTING DATA TO INFORM SOLUTIONS TO FILLING PUBLIC SECTOR VACANCIES AND TO DRIVE SYSTEMIC CHANGE.

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 December 2024.

    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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