Civic Intelligence

The Wage Justice Center

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 26-1077468

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Jun 13, 2017

Organization ProfileWWW.WAGEJUSTICE.ORG
3250 Wilshire Blvd 13th FloorLos Angeles, CA 90010

(213) 273-8400

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

54th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

52nd percentile

3.5%

Higher net margin than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$64,867

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.2% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

$128,814

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Net Assets

$97,351

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Liabilities

$31,463

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue54th percentileNet Margin52nd percentile

Revenue

$634,774

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$612,487

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Net Income

$22,287

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2016: $128,814Liabilities 2016: $31,463Net Assets 2016: $97,3512016Assets 2017: $454,634Liabilities 2017: $31,982Net Assets 2017: $422,6522017Assets 2018: $394,149Liabilities 2018: $10,415Net Assets 2018: $383,7342018Assets 2019: $624,663Liabilities 2019: $22,573Net Assets 2019: $602,0902019Assets 2020: $993,414Liabilities 2020: $104,275Net Assets 2020: $889,1392020Assets 2021: $1,492,488Liabilities 2021: $39,403Net Assets 2021: $1,453,0852021Assets 2022: $2,350,515Liabilities 2022: $751,555Net Assets 2022: $1,598,9602022Assets 2023: $1,969,709Liabilities 2023: $71,349Net Assets 2023: $1,898,3602023Assets 2024: $1,555,713Liabilities 2024: $58,429Net Assets 2024: $1,497,2842024

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2016

Assets$128,814
Liabilities$31,463
Net Assets$97,351
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $634,774Expenses 2016: $612,487Net Income 2016: $22,2872016Revenue 2017: $1,075,011Expenses 2017: $749,710Net Income 2017: $325,3012017Revenue 2018: $613,902Expenses 2018: $652,820Net Income 2018: -$38,9182018Revenue 2019: $765,810Expenses 2019: $547,454Net Income 2019: $218,3562019Revenue 2020: $783,338Expenses 2020: $496,289Net Income 2020: $287,0492020Revenue 2021: $971,424Expenses 2021: $407,478Net Income 2021: $563,9462021Revenue 2022: $650,909Expenses 2022: $505,034Net Income 2022: $145,8752022Revenue 2023: $1,034,074Expenses 2023: $734,674Net Income 2023: $299,4002023Revenue 2024: $570,566Expenses 2024: $971,642Net Income 2024: -$401,0762024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$634,774
Expenses$612,487
Net Income$22,287
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Jun 13, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$634,774
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The wage justice center provides legal representation to low-income workers and extensive legal information and consultation about recovery of unpaid wages. The center also provides education and materials regarding wage rights to low-income workers, advocates, and other community groups.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$49,109$91,593▲ $42,484
Accounts Receivable$25,002$29,000▲ $3,998
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,370$3,280▲ $910
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,300$1,300→ $0
Total Assets$81,422$128,814▲ $47,392
Other Assets Total$3,641$3,641→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,358$31,463▲ $25,105
Total Liabilities$6,358$31,463▲ $25,105
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$75,064$97,351▲ $22,287
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$75,064$97,351▲ $22,287
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$81,422$128,814▲ $47,392

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,280$7,405$10,685
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Matthew SirollyDirectorFT$64,867$64,867
Kerith DilleyExecutive DiFT$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
An LeChair of the
Amy PecknerBoard Member
Clare PastoreBoard Member
Neidi DominguezBoard Member
Catherine FiskSecretary
Victor NarroTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$594,246
Program Service Revenue
$40,528
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$217,246
Change in Net Assets
$22,287

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$634,774
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$634,774
Total Revenue per Form 990
$634,774
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$458,930
Other Expenses$141,557
Total Fundraising Expense$12,973
Professional Fundraising Fees$12,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$308,007$22,638-$330,645
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$50,365$14,502-$64,867
Other Employee Benefits$28,744$3,007-$31,751
Payroll Taxes$28,529$3,138-$31,667
Occupancy$16,116$2,954-$19,070
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$12,000$12,000
Office Expenses$7,528$1,576$779$9,883
All Other Expenses$6,923$2,589$147$9,659
Insurance$8,056$1,577-$9,633
Fees for Services Other$1,500$6,000-$7,500
Other Expenses$3,028$551$47$3,579
Depreciation Depletion-$712-$712
Travel$473--$473
Total Functional Expenses$539,662$59,852$12,973$612,487

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$612,487
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$612,487
Total Expenses per Form 990$612,487
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$12,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed and approved by the board of directors prior to filing the form.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“The center has a conflict of interest policy as part of its bylaws. The center monitors the policy by requiring the board members and officers to disclose any potential conflict of interest. The board has the authority to conduct hearings and investigations to any suspected conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“The compensation of the executive is approved by the board. Compensation of executives at similiar organizations is used to determine the amount of compensation.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The governing documents, form 990 and financial statements are made available at the center offices upon request during business hours.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Wage Justice Center
EIN
26-1077468
Phone
2132738400
Address
3250 WILSHIRE BLVD 13TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

Signing Officer

Name
Kerith Dilley
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2132738400
Signed
2017-06-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kerith Dilley
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
13

Preparer

Firm
Bowen Mcbeth Inc
Address
10722 ARROW RTE STE 110, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA 91730-4840
Preparer
Jeff L Werner
Phone
9099446465
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The wage justice center provides legal representation to low-income workers and extensive legal information and consultation about recovery of unpaid wages. The center also provides education and materials regarding wage rights to low-income workers, advocates, and other community groups.”

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Filings

Displayed year

2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$128,814
Liabilities
$31,463
Net assets
$97,351
Revenue
$634,774
Expenses
$612,487
Net income
$22,287
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.56$0.06$1.50$0.57$0.97$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.07$1.90$1.03$0.73$0.30
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.35$0.75$1.60$0.65$0.51$0.15
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.49$0.04$1.45$0.97$0.41$0.56
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.10$0.89$0.78$0.50$0.29
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.02$0.60$0.77$0.55$0.22
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.01$0.38$0.61$0.65$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.03$0.42$1.08$0.75$0.33
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.03$0.10$0.63$0.61$0.02