Civic Intelligence

Illinios Workers in Action

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 86-1556091

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jan 29, 2025

Organization Profilehttps: www.illinoisworkersinaction.org
2132 Winter AveNorth Chicago, IL 60064

(715) 383-4652

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on this filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on this filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

66th percentile

13%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$45,000

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 25.1% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

120%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

49%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Up

$44,000

Up $24,000 (+120%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$44,000

Up $24,000 (+120%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin66th percentile

Revenue

Up

$179,000

Up $59,000 (+49%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$155,000

Up $55,000 (+55%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$24,000

Up $4,000 (+20%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $20,000Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $20,0002023Assets 2024: $44,000Net Assets 2024: $44,0002024Assets 2025: $222,000Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $222,0002025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$44,000
Liabilities-
Net Assets$44,000
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2023: $120,000Expenses 2023: $100,000Net Income 2023: $20,0002023Revenue 2024: $179,000Expenses 2024: $155,000Net Income 2024: $24,0002024Revenue 2025: $420,000Expenses 2025: $362,000Net Income 2025: $58,0002025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$179,000
Expenses$155,000
Net Income$24,000
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jan 29, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$179,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Illinois Workers in Action IWA mission is to empower workers through education organizing policy solidarity worker power develop leadership in the workplace and offer resources to families and the community.

Empowering marginalized low-wage workers through education organization training and leadership development.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Funded the Labor Rights Education program which provided training workshops and leadership skills to low wage workers in marginalized and underserved communities. Over 25 training sessions have been conducted which has impacted the lives of more than 500 workers served.$60,000$60,000
Funded an immigration program that aims to educate immigrants about their workplace rights and civic responsibilities. We also offer guidance to young people interested in pursuing higher education. In addition we provide referrals to experienced immigration attorneys. To promote our program weve partnered with more than ten immigrant nonprofits across the Chicago land area and participated in workshops to spread awareness.$40,000$40,000
Funded the Public health program by providing financial support to participate and host health fairs purchase materials in Spanish and english to distribute bought supplies such as masks hand sanitizer and other. There were over 12 health fairs and over 1,500 workers and community members were reached.$20,000$20,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Gerardo GarciaProgram Director-$40,000$5,000$45,000
Sandra GarciaProgram Director-$40,000$5,000$45,000
Giselle RodriguezExecutive Director-$25,500-$25,500
Michael WhitleyPresident-$1,750-$1,750
Cecilia JacoboSecretary-$0--
Neisy RodriguezTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Illinios Workers in Action
EIN
86-1556091
In Care Of
% Michael Whitley
Address
2132 Winter Ave, North Chicago, IL 60064

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Whitley
Title
President
Signed
2025-01-29
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Doing Business As Names

“01-19-2021”

Part I, line 16

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Seasonal Events and Hosting Events, $15000|”

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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$44,000
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$44,000
Revenue
$179,000
Expenses
$155,000
Net income
$24,000
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.00$2.22$4.20$3.62$0.58
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.44$0.44$1.79$1.55$0.24
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.00$0.20$1.20$1.00$0.20