Civic Intelligence

The Wage Justice Center

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-1077468

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jul 06, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.WAGEJUSTICE.ORG
3250 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1010Los Angeles, CA 90010

(213) 273-8400

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

46th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

84th percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

44th percentile

$48,759

Higher top officer pay than 44% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.5% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

98th percentile

253%

Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

69%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets46th percentile

Assets

Up

$454,634

Up $325,820 (+253%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$422,652

Up $325,301 (+334%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$31,982

Up $519 (+1.6%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,075,011

Up $440,237 (+69%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$749,710

Up $137,223 (+22%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$325,301

Up $303,014 (+1360%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth98th percentile

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

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$454,634
Liabilities$31,982
Net Assets$422,652
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th percentile

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

2017

Revenue$1,075,011
Expenses$749,710
Net Income$325,301
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jul 6, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,075,011
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
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$200,000-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$91,593$157,595▲ $66,002
Accounts Receivable$29,000$89,000▲ $60,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,280$3,098▼ $182
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,300$1,300→ $0
Total Assets$128,814$454,634▲ $325,820
Other Assets Total$3,641$3,641→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$31,463$31,982▲ $519
Total Liabilities$31,463$31,982▲ $519
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$97,351$348,587▲ $251,236
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$74,065-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$97,351$422,652▲ $325,301
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$128,814$454,634▲ $325,820

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,098$9,327$12,425
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay44th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kerith DilleyExecutive DiFT$48,759$48,759

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
An LeBoard Chair
Amy PecknerBoard Member
Clare PastoreBoard Member
Joshua Del CastilloBoard Member
Renee AmadorSecretary
Victor NarroTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$731,781
Program Service Revenue
$342,006
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$1,224
All Other Contributions
$383,781
Change in Net Assets
$325,301

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,075,011
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,075,011
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,075,011
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$579,220
Other Expenses$170,490
Total Fundraising Expense$25,312
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$448,375--$448,375
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$7,091$27,779$13,889$48,759
Payroll Taxes$37,994$2,387$1,194$41,575
Other Employee Benefits$37,115$2,264$1,132$40,511
All Other Expenses$16,514$8,428$239$25,181
Occupancy$17,254$4,586-$21,840
Office Expenses$9,077$2,393$407$11,877
Fees for Services Other$3,553$6,000-$9,553
Insurance$7,116$1,891-$9,007
Other Expenses$21,121-$8,451$8,451
Interest$1,825$110-$1,935
Depreciation Depletion$1,518$404-$1,922
Travel$1,061--$1,061
Total Functional Expenses$668,156$56,242$25,312$749,710

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$749,710
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$749,710
Total Expenses per Form 990$749,710
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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 SUITE 1010, LOS ANGELES, CA 90010

Signing Officer

Name
Kerith Dilley
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2132738400
Signed
2018-07-06
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
15

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

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$454,634
Liabilities
$31,982
Net assets
$422,652
Revenue
$1,075,011
Expenses
$749,710
Net income
$325,301
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