Unite Here
501(c)(5)
Strong reserves
Unite Here is a 501(c)(5) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1998, with $97,542,707 in FY2024 revenue.
275 7th Ave 16th Fl, New York, NY, 10001 EIN 13-3819434 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$97.5M
▲ 4.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$127.2M
Net assets
$164.5M
Employees
391
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—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 Unite Here— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating16 mo reserves · -30% 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 Unite Here: 16 mo reserves · -30% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 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 Unite Here: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Unite Here: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To protect the rights of working people throughout the u.s. & canada (see schedule o)
What they do
Organzing: to provide more workers with access to higher standards, organizing the unorganized remains a top priority for unite here. currently major organizing campaigns are underway across north america. through organizing, unite here members have made hospitality jobs and hundreds of thousands of other traditionally low-wage jobs into good, family-sustaining, middle class jobs.
Administrative and governance: governance of unite here, conventions, general executive board meetings and expenses, and administration of the constitution and bylaws; internal administration of unite here including formulating policy, financial administration, and maintenance of membership status; education and training for affiliated unions' officers and employees; per capita tax or fees paid to a labor organization and litigation costs and professional fees incurred to support internal governance. in june 2024, unite here held its convention and election of officers.
Political: unite here has developed worker-focused political programs with the goal of training workers on core leadership skills through worker-led campaigns. unite here's independent, labor-led programs mobilize communities to achieve political goals that support the organizing and servicing of working people in the hospitality industry and beyond.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $93.6M (FY2013) to $97.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $46.2MNet assets $164.5M
Operating margin
-30.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$210.7M
Total liabilities
$46.2M
Net assets
$164.5M
Salaries & benefits
$27.3M
21% of expenses
Board members
21
9 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,542,707▲4.7% | $127,156,400▲20.5% | $164,504,111▼13.4% | $210,710,083▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $93,121,855▲1.1% | $105,495,846▲4.8% | $189,975,097▼3.9% | $238,080,427▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $92,146,618▼3.5% | $100,622,974▼24.6% | $197,781,269▼11.6% | $247,832,163▼11.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $95,510,033▲24.4% | $133,461,643▼0.9% | $223,670,416▼10.9% | $279,468,324▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,771,768▼30.5% | $134,717,265▲36.5% | $250,991,217▼16.6% | $301,937,983▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $110,400,901▲20.1% | $98,688,521▲5.1% | $301,125,002▲8.4% | $302,408,420▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $91,944,117▲1.8% | $93,865,982▲23.6% | $277,876,636▼1.4% | $279,450,081▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $90,280,321▲14.3% | $75,953,285▼6.5% | $281,941,171▲7.2% | $283,226,592▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $79,004,063▼16.3% | $81,262,391▼10.3% | $263,048,763▼1.0% | $264,361,897▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $94,371,095▲19.5% | $90,567,082▲8.6% | $265,723,676▼1.4% | $266,944,057▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $78,958,871▼15.7% | $83,383,343▼6.4% | $269,562,588▲4.8% | $271,080,832▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $93,638,271 | $89,124,974▲3.5% | $257,264,416▲14.1% | $260,995,134▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $86,145,032▲2.4% | $225,452,393▼29.6% | $256,426,690▼26.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $84,098,032▲6.3% | $320,095,385▲95.8% | $350,235,003▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $79,078,286 | $163,470,492 | $264,170,071 | 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: Donald R Taylor — $283,493 (0.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald R Taylor | President (thru 03/24) | 40 | $283,493 |
| Gwendolyn Mills | Secr-treas/president (as of 03/24) | 40 | $203,031 |
| Philip J Daugherty | Executive Vp (thru 06/24) | 40 | $171,541 |
| Enrique Fernandez | Vp Immig, Civil Rights, Diversity | 40 | $158,711 |
| Paul Schwalb | Executive Vice President | 40 | $155,416 |
| Susan M Minato | Executive Vice President | 40 | $154,756 |
| Kevin Kline | Division Director | 40 | $154,530 |
| Kurt P Petersen | Organizing Director | 40 | $151,902 |
| Marita V Katalbas | Department Diretor | 40 | $143,382 |
| Scott Cooper | Chief of Staff | 40 | $143,373 |
| Diana S Maldonado | Deputy Director | 40 | $138,888 |
| C Robert Mcdevitt | Former Executive Vp | 40 | $128,100 |
| Karen Kent | Executive Vice President | 40 | $126,538 |
| Wendi A Walsh | Executive Vp (as of 06/24) | 40 | $124,888 |
| Marlene Patrick-cooper | Executive Vice President | 40 | $110,676 |
| Anand Singh | Executive Vp (thru 04/24) | 10 | $107,529 |
| Jeremy Haicken | Executive Vice President | 40 | $97,815 |
| Nia Winston | Gen. Vp/secr-treas (as of 06/24) | 40 | $87,410 |
| Guled Warsame | Executive Vice President | 40 | $71,317 |
| Rich Maroko | Recording Secretary | 10 | $50,276 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bursting Silver | It Services | $4,028,499 |
| Unity Construction Group LLC | Construction | $2,014,698 |
| Anthem Engineering LLC | It Services | $1,967,191 |
| Principal Building Services LLC | Maintenance | $1,903,604 |
| Timbil Mechanical LLC | Contractor | $1,490,300 |
Grants received · $571K total
9 grants to Unite Here totaling $571K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Food and Commercial Workers International Union | General support | 2023 | $150,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Program support | 2022 | $75,000 |
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America | Contribution | 2021 | $39,226 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2021 | $20,000 |
| United Food and Commercial Workers International Union | General support | 2020 | $150,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | General contribution | 2020 | $50,000 |
| National Association of Letter Carriers | General | 2020 | $50,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2020 | $17,014 |
Grants made · $19.8M in FY2024
55 grants totaling $19.8M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Unite Here →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unite Here Pac | General support | $10,600,000 |
| Unite Here | General support | $1,621,183 |
| Unite Here | General support | $1,069,018 |
| Unite Here | General support | $899,965 |
| Unite Here | General support | $645,397 |
| Unite Here | General support | $533,572 |
| Unite Here Tip State & Local Fund | General support | $500,000 |
| Unite Here | General support | $488,710 |
| Unite Here | General support | $394,499 |
| Citizens For A Sustainable Laguna Beach | General support | $300,000 |
| Unite Here | General support | $241,399 |
| Unite Here | General support | $201,586 |
| Unite Here 100 Local | General support | $193,265 |
| Unite Here | General support | $178,138 |
| Unite Here | General support | $167,352 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Unite Here a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Unite Here is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-3819434, based in New York, New York.
- What is Unite Here's EIN?
- Unite Here's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-3819434.
- How much revenue does Unite Here report?
- Unite Here reported $97,542,707 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does Unite Here's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Unite Here's latest Form 990 is $283,493, paid to Donald R Taylor (President (thru 03/24)).
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Data for Unite Here (EIN 13-3819434) 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.