American Center For International Labor Solidarity
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
American Center For International Labor Solidarity is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1997, with $79,068,286 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+.
1130 Ct Ave Nw 800, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 52-1984713 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$79.1M
▲ 8.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$78.3M
Net assets
$5.4M
Employees
253
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for American Center For International Labor Solidarity— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For American Center For International Labor Solidarity: 1 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For American Center For International Labor Solidarity: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For American Center For International Labor Solidarity: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To empower workers to raise their voice for dignity on the job, justice in their communities and greater equality in the global economy.
What they do
Conducted educational and cultural exchange programs designed to bring selected visitors to the u.s. to observe, interact, and consult with specialists on labor issues.
Conducted studies of international labor issues through a global program of research activities and publications.
Promoted workers rights overseas including the protection of children from exploitation. promoted freedom of association, collective bargaining and other worker rights in emerging democracies.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1130 Ct Ave Nw 800, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $32.5M (FY2013) to $79.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $36.3MNet assets $5.4M
Operating margin
1.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.7M
Total liabilities
$36.3M
Net assets
$5.4M
Salaries & benefits
$44.7M
57% of expenses
Board members
7
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,068,286▲8.5% | $78,307,132▲7.2% | $5,407,553▲23.2% | $41,666,978▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $72,886,909▲21.5% | $73,054,462▲23.9% | $4,389,967▼2.5% | $37,911,082▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $60,008,278▲31.2% | $58,971,334▲30.7% | $4,503,708▲15.2% | $35,149,381▲68.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $45,727,500▲14.9% | $45,103,094▲15.3% | $3,909,980▲40.1% | $20,840,664▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $39,801,311▲6.8% | $39,102,984▲6.1% | $2,790,993▲197% | $17,578,956▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $37,259,137▲13.2% | $36,865,906▲13.4% | $940,751▲268% | $14,303,590▲10.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $32,920,670▲4.1% | $32,510,073▲0.6% | $255,803▼63.9% | $12,917,047▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $31,611,401▲4.0% | $32,309,244▲4.9% | $708,213▲255% | $13,177,973▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $30,392,560▲0.9% | $30,807,370 | -$457,995▲58.4% | $11,929,442▲24.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $30,115,059▼5.4% | $30,797,120▼4.9% | -$1,102,210▲32.5% | $9,617,669▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $31,825,714▼2.2% | $32,392,632▼1.4% | -$1,631,711▼27.8% | $10,299,029▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $32,542,664 | $32,841,157▲2.4% | -$1,276,556▲44.3% | $10,542,183▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $32,063,574▲7.4% | -$2,291,189▲11.8% | $10,184,884▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $29,861,922▲2.2% | -$2,597,800▼31.5% | $9,987,619▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,233,297 | -$1,975,761 | $9,337,379 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Shawna Bader Blau — $238,274 (0.30% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawna Bader Blau | Executive Director | 40 | $238,274 |
| Quoc-huy Nguyen | Director of Finance | 40 | $202,285 |
| Joell Molina | Regional Program Director | 40 | $200,490 |
| Hind Cherrouk | Regional Program Director | 40 | $188,765 |
| David Welsh | Country Program Director | 35 | $165,129 |
| Steven Masat | Country Program Director | 35 | $150,120 |
| Tetiana Solodovnyk | Country Program Director | 40 | $129,075 |
| David Mccall | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Doug Moore | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Elizabeth Shuler | Chair | 2 | — |
| Evelyn De Jesus | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Fred Redmond | Secretary - Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Gabrielle Carteris | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Terrence Melvin | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Akb Strategies LLC | Provide Consulting Services | $420,317 |
| Imagine Us LLC | Provide Consulting Services | $272,021 |
| Cornell University Ilr School | Design and Facilitation of Dc Glli/nlli | $141,075 |
| Calibre CPA Group Pllc | Audit Services | $117,420 |
| Ats- American Technology Services | It Services | $104,098 |
Grants received · $213.8M total
28 grants to American Center For International Labor Solidarity totaling $213.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $1.6M in FY2024
10 grants totaling $1.6M in FY2024. All grants made by American Center For International Labor Solidarity →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East West Management Institute Inc | Lmproved ability of workers to engage in dispute resolution in the workplace | $612,195 |
| Chinese Progressive Association | Build the capacity of legal practitioners to combat gender-based discrimination and violence in the workplace | $231,215 |
| Uyghur Human Rights Project | Will host and co-supervise the coalitions two consultants (a full-time campaign lead and a part-time campaign associate) who will spearhead the coalitions campaign efforts to end corporate complicity in forced labor in the uyghur region. | $191,143 |
| International Center For Not-for- Profit Law Inc | Lmproved ability of workers to engage in dispute resolution in the workplace | $155,749 |
| Worker Rights Consortium | The overall objective of the project is to support the independent labor movement in asia and advocate for workers fundamental labor rights. | $115,650 |
| International Labor Rights Forum | Increased capacity of workers organizations to represent and advocate for workers | $101,321 |
| Regents Univ of California | The partner will subsequently provide technical advice to unam s labor center during the first stages of its operations to ensure its long-term sustainability. | $69,680 |
| International Labor Rights Forum | Increased capacity of workers organizations to represent and advocate for workers | $53,885 |
| International Female Lawyers and Advocate Association Inc | Capacity building for women lawyers | $34,890 |
| Centro De Los Derechos Del Migrante Inc | Inform workers about their labor rights. | $25,988 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Center For International Labor Solidarity a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Center For International Labor Solidarity is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1984713, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is American Center For International Labor Solidarity's EIN?
- American Center For International Labor Solidarity's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1984713.
- How much revenue does American Center For International Labor Solidarity report?
- American Center For International Labor Solidarity reported $79,068,286 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Center For International Labor Solidarity have?
- CharityIndex grades American Center For International Labor Solidarity B+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does American Center For International Labor Solidarity's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Center For International Labor Solidarity's latest Form 990 is $238,274, paid to Shawna Bader Blau (Executive Director).
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Data for American Center For International Labor Solidarity (EIN 52-1984713) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.