National Employment Law Project
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Founded in 1969, the National Employment Law Project (NELP) is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to building a just and inclusive economy where all workers have expansive rights and thrive in good jobs. Together with local, state, and national partners, NELP advances its mission through transformative legal and policy solutions, research, capacity-building, and communications. NELP is the leading national nonprofit working at the federal, state, and local levels to create a good-jobs economy. As an ally to workers building their power, we strive for a society that recognizes, responds to, and supports workers’ right to flourish. By championing Black workers, immigrant workers, and other workers of color, we seek to “raise the floor” for these workers and others who have …
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Mission
To build a just and inclusive economy where all workers have expansive rights and thrive in good jobs.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, National Employment Law Project has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1974, it predates 81% of the health charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Employment Law Project is a registered health nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 132758558. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 93 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Employment Law Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 132758558. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
National Employment Law Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 90/100.
National Employment Law Project is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.
Based on official tax filings, National Employment Law Project has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
National Employment Law Project is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 93 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for National Employment Law Project. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, National Employment Law Project holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Founded in 1969, the National Employment Law Project (NELP) is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to building a just and inclusive economy where all workers have expansive rights and thrive in good jobs. Together with local, state, and national partners, NELP advances its mission through transformative legal and policy solutions, research, capacity-building, and communications. NELP is the leading national nonprofit working at the federal, state, and local levels to create a good-jobs economy. As an ally to workers building their power, we strive for a society that recognizes, responds to, and supports workers’ right to flourish. By championing Black workers, immigrant workers, and other workers of color, we seek to... National Employment Law Project is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $7M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to National Employment Law Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Employment Law Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132758558, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT LAW PROJECT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 93 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 93 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1974
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about National Employment Law Project
- What is National Employment Law Project?
- National Employment Law Project is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Founded in 1969, the National Employment Law Project (NELP) is a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to building a just and inclusive economy where all workers have expansive rights and thrive in good jobs. Together with local, state, and national partners, NELP advances its mission through transformative legal and policy solutions, research, capacity-building, and communications. NELP is the leading national nonprofit working at the federal, state, and local levels to create a good-jobs economy. As an ally to workers building their power, we strive for a society that recognizes, responds to, and supports workers’ right to flourish. By championing Black workers, immigrant workers, and other workers of color, we seek to “raise the floor” for these workers and others who have been excluded from the rights and benefits of their labor—in the pursuit of an economy in which their interests and power are prioritized in labor and public policy and across society. In a good-jobs economy, workers who’ve been left behind will get ahead and achieve sustainable, intergenerational prosperity. We aim to make our vision of a good-jobs economy concrete through actionable research, policy design, advocacy, and helping transform the broader narrative about workers’ rights, inherent worth, and power. We support workers speaking out individually and collectively so that their concerns are heard and addressed through policy, laws, enforcement, and budgetary decisions that meet their needs. We believe all workers are entitled to dignity, respect, safety and wellness, access to good wages and benefits, and to gain a greater share of the wealth generated by their labor. We are proud to have been serving the workers’ rights movement since 1969 and are excited to be a leading contributor in creating a good-jobs economy where all workers have power in the workplace and the resources to thrive in their lives.
- When was National Employment Law Project founded?
- National Employment Law Project was founded in 1974.
- Who leads National Employment Law Project?
- Rebecca Dixon serves as President & CEO.
- Where is National Employment Law Project located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is National Employment Law Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is National Employment Law Project trustworthy?
- National Employment Law Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is National Employment Law Project's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 132758558.
- What is National Employment Law Project's website?
- http://www.nelp.org