2016-09-22T16:37:02-07:00 2015-12-31 Crosby & Kaneda CPAs 1970 Broadway STE 930 Oakland CA 94612 990 2015-01-01 770387535 Working Partnerships USA WORK 4088092120 2102 Almaden Road San Jose CA 95125 Derecka Mehrens Executive Dir. 2016-09-22 true Adele Kaneda P01664922 5108352727 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Derecka Mehrens 2102 Almaden Road 112 San Jose CA 95125 2291049 false false X www.wpusa.org X 1995 CA To provide research, education and create programs for working people in the Silicon Valley. 6 5 23 500 0 1731528 1844133 785109 419889 1466 1656 -20637 2518103 2245041 132924 125585 0 1191905 1182277 10381 7550 78915 716493 756620 2051703 2072032 466400 173009 2156668 2324664 138917 133904 2017751 2190760 Working Partnerships USA is a community organization bringing together the power of grassroots organizing and public policy innovation to drive the movement for a just economy. We build the capacity of workers, low-income neighborhoods and communities of color to lead and govern. Based in Silicon Valley, we tackle the root causes of inequality and poverty by leading collaborative campaigns for quality jobs, healthy communities and equitable growth. false false 1632537 267112 Working Partnerships USA is a community organization bringing together the power of grassroots organizing and public policy innovation to drive the movement for a just economy. We build the capacity of workers, low-income neighborhoods and communities of color to lead and govern. Based in Silicon Valley, we tackle the root causes of inequality and poverty by leading collaborative campaigns for quality jobs, healthy communities and equitable growth. Working Partnerships employs four core strategies to address the root causes of economic and health inequities in our region: 1) organizing and civic engagement, 2) leadership development, 3) research and policy development, and 4) alliance building. Our core strategies create an innovative organizing model to inspire a democracy that works for those who need it most. 125585 125585 152777 Working Partnerships USA provides emergency financial assistance and support to families that suffer unanticipated economic hardship. Through direct financial assistance and the annual holiday party and toy drive, Working Partnerships USA helps hundreds of families in Silicon Valley and surrounding communities. 1758122 true true false true false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true 24 0 true 23 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 6 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA X Janice Ferris 4088092128 2102 Almaden Rd 112 San Jose CA 95125 Enrique Fernandez President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Leslie Rodriguez Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Fred Keeley Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lisa Hoyos Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony Thigpenn Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dorian Warren Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Derecka Mehrens Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 108180 0 17510 Janice Ferris Dir. of Fin/Adm 40.00 0.00 X 79634 0 21364 187814 38874 1 false false false 0 139466 132009 1572658 1844133 Program Service Fees 419889 419889 419889 1656 1656 0 0 0 0 21384 139466 46008 -24624 -24624 0 0 Miscellaneous 3987 3987 3987 2245041 419889 -18981 X 0 125585 125585 0 0 226098 100552 110956 14590 0 634635 603713 19115 11807 60083 59068 1015 189832 168801 15739 5292 71629 60116 9404 2109 0 1430 1430 9500 9500 0 7550 7550 0 522079 451298 40939 29842 2595 2178 341 76 37267 31275 4893 1099 33119 27796 4348 975 0 59125 49622 7762 1741 23838 20006 3130 702 0 16299 13679 2140 480 0 0 10623 8915 1395 313 15249 12798 2002 449 Miscellaneous 25496 21290 3331 875 0 2072032 1758122 234995 78915 1377431 1899836 300341 100187 170000 134957 238291 133935 0 0 0 0 23407 16148 95403 55802 47198 39601 0 0 0 0 0 2156668 2324664 138917 133904 138917 133904 X 874787 990646 1142964 1200114 2017751 2190760 2156668 2324664 173009 X false true X true false X 1670175 929919 1762963 1731528 1844133 7938718 0 0 1670175 929919 1762963 1731528 1844133 7938718 2415669 5523049 2312 1586 2328 1466 1656 9348 0 3987 3987 7952053 4091557 0.69450 0.66900 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false 7607 11656 19263 2052769 2072032 253602 63401 false 242178 243231 252585 253602 991596 1487394 135167 4361 35828 19263 194619 60545 60808 63146 63401 247900 371850 4971 2363 27393 7607 42334 44399 12401 31998 32474 25021 7453 18530 18380 150 39601 X 2245041 2245041 2245041 2072032 2072032 2072032 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization has evaluated its current tax positions as of December 31, 2015 and is not aware of any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary. false Anniversary 160850 139466 21384 55 41678 488 3787 160850 139466 21384 55 41678 488 3787 46008 -24624 true 0 0 Financial Hardship Assistance 250 125585 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Contributions are received to help provide emergency financial assistance / support to families that suffer unanticipated economic hardship and to organize our annual holiday party / toy drive. Maria Noel Fernandez Board Family 62966 Employee comp. false Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm and sent to the Director of Finance & Administration. The Director of Finance & Administration reviews the form for accuracy, comparing it to the audited financial statements and other internal documents to ensure accuracy. Once reviewed by the Director of Finance & Administration, the 990 is forwarded to the Executive Director and Board of Directors for review. Once the Board reviews and approves the 990, the form is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Employees of the organization are required to sign a conflict of interest policy upon hire. The conflict of interest policy is also noted in the employee handbook, which is given to every employee upon hire and redistributed to all employees from time to time. The Board of Directors is required annually to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and sign the conflict of interest policy. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Board of Directors approves all executive level compensation. The Board reviews comparability data from both a national compensation survey of social justice organizations and the 990 of similarly sized organizations in the Silicon Valley to determine an appropriate range of compensation. The actual compensation is based on the individuals qualifications and experience. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.