Program areas at Worker Rights Consortium
Worker Rights Consortium, Inc. ("wrc") was founded in october 2000 for the purpose of enforcing manufacturing codes of conduct adopted by its 151 affiliate colleges and universities in order to promote better working conditions in the production of their licensed apparel and work broadly to promote respect for the Rights of workers in global supply chains. Wrc works to protect the Rights of workers making apparel and other goods, primarily at factories associated with its affiliate educational institutions and other organizational partners. Wrc assesses code of conduct compliance, identifies violations, and promotes remediation at numerous production facilities around the world, while also working to promote better labor practices throughout the broader apparel industry and in other manufacturing sectors. Wrc's efforts have helped thousands of workers improve their working conditions, wages, and respect for the fundamental workplace Rights. Wrc is able to run its programs from revenue generated by affiliate dues, grants and contributions, and programs.
Grants made by Worker Rights Consortium
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Partners for Dignity and Rights (NESRI) | Work To Secure Legally Owed Unpaid Compensation for Garment Workers and To Promote the Creation of An Enforceable Agreement To Guarantee Severance Pay, Per the Open Society Foundations Grant. | 2022-06 | $129,800 |
| American Center for International Labor Solidarity | Support Program To Address Gender-Based Violence and Harassment Program at Nien Hsing Factories in Lesotho, Per Humanity United Grant. | 2022-06 | $50,000 |
Who funds Worker Rights Consortium
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Open Society Foundation | 2021-12 | To Launch A Global Campaign To Educate the Public on Issues of Workers' Rights in the Apparel Industry and To Develop Initiatives That Lead To Social Protections for Marginalized Workers in the Sector | $725,000 |
| Humanity United | 2021-12 | Labor Rights | $400,000 |
| Novo Foundation | 2021-12 | Project Support: Economic and Gender Justice in the Global Apparel Supply Chain: A Workerdriven Solution | $275,000 |
| ...and 4 more grants received |
Personnel at Worker Rights Consortium
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Scott Nova | Executive Director | $188,042 | 2023-05-12 |
| Liana Foxvog | Director of Supply Chain Strategies | | 2022-03-11 |
| Kimberly Capehart | Director of Administration | | 2023-05-03 |
| Vincent Delaurentis | Director of Outreach | | 2022-03-11 |
| Ben Hensler | General Counsel and Deputy Director for Policy and Research | | 2023-05-03 |
| ...and 28 more key personnel |
Financials for Worker Rights Consortium
| Revenues | FYE 06/2022 | FYE 06/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $4,487,040 | $2,607,775 | 72.1% |
| Program services | $138,721 | $73,340 | 89.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $714 | $461 | 54.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $4,626,475 | $2,681,576 | 72.5% |
Organizations like Worker Rights Consortium
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Institute for International Law & Human Rights | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $1,967,547 |
| World Justice Project (WJP) | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $12,474,827 |
| International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $16,133,550 |
| Alliance for Global Justice Corp (AFGJ) | 501(c)(3) | Tucson, AZ | $10,660,919 |
| Social Accountability International | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $4,723,394 |
| Global Network Initiative | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $1,173,666 |
| CAUSA of Oregon | 501(c)(3) | Salem, OR | $3,433,685 |
| Human Rights First | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $13,892,305 |
| International Campaign for Tibet | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $4,475,763 |
| International Legal Foundation (ILF) | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $3,853,200 |
Data update history
May 12, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
May 9, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 7, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Humanity United May 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Human servicesHuman rightsForeign affairsJobs and employment
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyOperates internationallyReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 1990 K St NW 410
- Washington, DC 20006
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- Website URL
- workersrights.org/Â
- Phone
- (202) 387-4884
IRS details
- EIN
- 06-1596009
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2000
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- Q70: International Human Rights
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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