Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California (KIWA)
Korean Immigrant Workers Advocates of Southern California (KIWA)
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About this organization
Mission
KIWA is one of the first and most well-established worker centers in the United States. A multi-racial, multi-industry worker center based in central Los Angeles, KIWA's mission is to build the power of immigrant workers and residents and to organize a grassroots leadership to transform our workplaces and communities, in Los Angeles and beyond.
About
KIWA was created in 1992 just two months before the Los Angeles Civil Unrest. In a city torn with racism, poverty, and inequality, KIWA started with the goal of addressing worker exploitation amongst Korean and Latino workers in Koreatown, and to struggle in solidarity with other communities for a more just Los Angeles. Faced with a wave of development in Koreatown that has brought expensive businesses and luxury housing to the area, KIWA has expanded its reach to housing and neighborhood rights, equitable development policies, and participatory community planning. Through a combination of grassroots organizing and strategic partnerships, KIWA seeks to empower workers and residents in Koreatown to contribute to the social, cultural, and economic development of their neighborhood. Today, KIWA combines organizing, leadership development, services, and policy advocacy in order to improve the lives of immigrant workers in low-wage industries in Koreatown and build a foundation for social change.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To strengthen the power of low-wage, immigrant workers, tenants, and their families to shape their lives, workplaces, homes, communities, cities, and world. korean immigrant workers advocates of southern california (kiwa) seeks to develop a progressive membership base that supports kiwas mission and to develop the leadership of low-wage workers. kiwa is committed to bringing our region, country, and world closer to social and economic justice and environmental sustainability. to fulfill its mission, kiwa engages in strategies including community organizing, leadership development, policy advocacy, the development of safe, clean, affordable housing, education, and services.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “See schedule o”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as CA.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 941 S VERMONT SUITE 101 301, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90006.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 27.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$45,525.
- The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $881,312 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $104,719 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.