STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER

EIN 20-3688367 · Labor Unions (J40)

What they do

THE STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER is A CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH UNIONS, ALLIES and FRONTLINE WORKERS to DEVELOP STRATEGIES and IMPLEMENT TACTICS ON TRANSFORMATIONAL CAMPAIGNS THAT CONFRONT CORPORATE POWER. THE SOC ACTS IN COALITION SUPPORTING MANY of THE LARGEST ORGANIZING INITIATIVES BEING CONDUCTED IN THE LABOR MOVEMENT.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

$89.82spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$0.98in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

19.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $278,703 for MICHAEL ZUCKER (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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Money in and money out

Revenue$10,203,730

Expenses$9,165,160

Annual surplus $1,038,570 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

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Grants paid$396,130 · 4.3% of expenses

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Revenue$10,203,730

Expenses$9,165,160

Assets$8,969,535

Income$10,203,730

Contributions$2,000,000

Grants given$396,130

Average grant$26,409

Accounting fees$50,376

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MICHAEL ZUCKEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $278,703Base $218,636 · Other $60,067

JOAN MORIARTYDIR. OF STRATEGIC RESEARCH · 40 hrs/week $197,220Base $145,914 · Other $51,306

MARKA PETERSONASSOC GEN COUNSEL & LEGAL DIR · 40 hrs/week $191,354Base $140,941 · Other $50,413

MONICA PALACIOSOPERATIONS DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $186,094Base $135,985 · Other $50,109

DAVID ROSENBLATTDEP DIR OF STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND CAMPAIGNS · 40 hrs/week $182,620Base $132,258 · Other $50,362

TEJAL PATELDIRECTOR OF INVESTMENT GRO · 40 hrs/week $174,896Base $143,051 · Other $31,845

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)

MICHAEL ZUCKEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JOAN MORIARTYDIR. OF STRATEGIC RESEARCH

MARKA PETERSONASSOC GEN COUNSEL & LEGAL DIR

MONICA PALACIOSOPERATIONS DIRECTOR

DAVID ROSENBLATTDEP DIR OF STRATEGIC RESEARCH AND CAMPAIGNS

TEJAL PATELDIRECTOR OF INVESTMENT GRO

APRIL VERRETTCHAIR - EFF. MAY 2024

CLAUDE CUMMINGSSECRETARY TREASURER

MARY KAY HENRYCHAIR - RET. MAY 2024

TERESA ROMEROOFFICER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2007
Location: 1707 L ST NW 350, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
County: District of Columbia
In care of: EMILY K STEWART
Primary officer: EMILY K STEWART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(202) 721-0660

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CALIBRE CPA GROUP PLLC
NTEE classification: Labor Unions (J40)
IRS tax category: Labor Unions
Grant-giving organization: Yes