Labor Education & Research Project
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Labor Education & Research Project is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Detroit, Michigan, registered in 1978, with $2,489,858 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7435 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, 48210 EIN 38-2206621 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.5M
▲ 80.0% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.1M
Net assets
$2.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Labor Education & Research Project— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 mo reserves · +14% 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 Labor Education & Research Project: 14 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Labor Education & Research Project— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Labor Education & Research Project: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 7435 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, 48210
- City
- Detroit
- State
- Michigan
- Category
- Employment
- Subcategory
- Labor Unions & Organizations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.6M (FY2018) to $2.5M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $545KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
14.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.0M
Total liabilities
$545K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,489,858▲80.0% | $2,136,367▲53.2% | $2,430,110▲17.5% | $2,974,708▲29.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,383,313▼30.4% | $1,394,885▼2.3% | $2,068,680▼0.3% | $2,293,831▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,988,813▲104% | $1,427,628▲101% | $2,075,108▲31.5% | $2,148,914▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $973,130▲12.9% | $710,274▼13.5% | $1,578,565▲19.0% | $1,877,344▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $861,915▼2.9% | $821,523▼9.9% | $1,326,692▲0.1% | $1,630,588▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $887,429▼42.8% | $911,308▲5.2% | $1,325,416▲1.5% | $1,357,360▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,551,582 | $866,111 | $1,306,130 | $1,306,130 | 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.
Grants received · $702K total
32 grants to Labor Education & Research Project totaling $702K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2024 | $105,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $10,265 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $25,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $20,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2023 | $18,800 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $17,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $11,464 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2022 | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $25,087 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2022 | $11,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Quality education | 2022 | $11,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Human services | 2022 | $9,350 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General operating support | 2021 | $60,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Labor Education & Research Project a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Labor Education & Research Project is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-2206621, based in Detroit, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Labor Education & Research Project's EIN?
- Labor Education & Research Project's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-2206621.
- How much revenue does Labor Education & Research Project report?
- Labor Education & Research Project reported $2,489,858 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Labor Education & Research Project have?
- CharityIndex grades Labor Education & Research Project B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Labor Education & Research Project (EIN 38-2206621) 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.