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Working for Working Americans

Organization Details
Purpose
Exempt function political activity
Email
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Leadership

Last updated 2023

Jesse Brown
Officer/Custodian of Records
Mark McGriff
Treasurer
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Financial Overview
All-Time Contributions
$36.7M
All-Time Expenditures
$34.9M
Top Contributors

Aggregation is done by name and will not account for significant variations in reported names.

Largest Recipients

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Insights
This organization gets a majority of its contributions from out of state.

Contributions & Expenditures

Explore all contributions to and expenditures by Working for Working Americans since 2007.

All time Last 5 years
Contributions (All time)
$36.7M
Expenditures (All time)
$34.89M

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IRS disclosures

All electronic form 8872s that Working for Working Americans has filed with the IRS. Organizations may file monthly or quarterly during general-election (even-numbered) years, and monthly or semiannually during nonelection (odd-numbered) years.

Data only includes electronic filings. To look for paper reports, try the IRS’ search function.

2024

  • $3.3M in contributions
  • $3.3M in expenditures
July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
Total contributions
$2.01M
Total expenditures
$1.78M
April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024
Total contributions
$292,089
Total expenditures
$1.11M
January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024
Total contributions
$1M
Total expenditures
$419,783

2023

  • $4.8M in contributions
  • $3.4M in expenditures
July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Total contributions
$2.57M
Total expenditures
$3.22M
January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
Total contributions
$2.22M
Total expenditures
$161,397

2022

  • $3.3M in contributions
  • $4.1M in expenditures
November 29, 2022 to December 31, 2022
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$3,406
October 20, 2022 to November 28, 2022
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$631
October 1, 2022 to October 19, 2022
(General election: November 8, 2022)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$202,163
July 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022
Total contributions
$1.84M
Total expenditures
$1.86M
April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2.07M
January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022
Total contributions
$1.49M
Total expenditures
$5,721

2021

  • $5.9M in contributions
  • $5.5M in expenditures
July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Total contributions
$4.28M
Total expenditures
$5.27M
January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021
Total contributions
$1.63M
Total expenditures
$210,569

2020

  • $1.3M in contributions
  • $1.7M in expenditures
November 24, 2020 to December 31, 2020
Total contributions
$1.3M
Total expenditures
$1,681
October 15, 2020 to November 23, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$852,283
October 1, 2020 to October 14, 2020
(General election: November 3, 2020)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$251,500
July 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$236,090
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed October 13, 2020 at 01:20PM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Quarter 3 report
July 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$236,090
1st report
This report was processed October 12, 2020 at 06:19PM.
April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$105,647
January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$257,329

2019

  • $1.9M in contributions
  • $1.4M in expenditures
July 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019
Total contributions
$1.88M
Total expenditures
$962,038
January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$389,201

2018

  • $3.7M in contributions
  • $4.4M in expenditures
November 27, 2018 to December 31, 2018
Total contributions
$922,286
Total expenditures
$151,626
October 1, 2018 to November 26, 2018
Total contributions
$452,034
Total expenditures
$1.73M
July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018
Total contributions
$1.45M
Total expenditures
$2.28M
April 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$117,710
January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018
Total contributions
$909,580
Total expenditures
$109,075

2017

  • $1.7M in contributions
  • $1.3M in expenditures
July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017
Total contributions
$901,387
Total expenditures
$1.16M
January 1, 2017 to June 30, 2017
Total contributions
$821,277
Total expenditures
$135,381

2016

  • $1.5M in contributions
  • $800,617 in expenditures
November 29, 2016 to December 31, 2016
Total contributions
$823,955
Total expenditures
$1,718
October 20, 2016 to November 28, 2016
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$13,732
October 1, 2016 to October 19, 2016
(General election: November 8, 2016)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$102,112
July 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016
Total contributions
$250,000
Total expenditures
$254,122
April 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$5,482
January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016
Total contributions
$400,745
Total expenditures
$423,451

2015

  • $1.2M in contributions
  • $872,634 in expenditures
July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015
Total contributions
$782,970
Total expenditures
$663,121
January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015
Total contributions
$371,474
Total expenditures
$209,513

2014

  • $1.9M in contributions
  • $1.8M in expenditures
November 25, 2014 to December 31, 2014
Total contributions
$387,453
Total expenditures
$11,223
October 16, 2014 to November 24, 2014
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$322,512
October 1, 2014 to October 15, 2014
(General election: November 4, 2014)
Total contributions
$380,907
Total expenditures
$200,000
July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014
Total contributions
$383,144
Total expenditures
$659,349
April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014
Total contributions
$767,756
Total expenditures
$506,772
January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$100,913

2013

  • $385,949 in contributions
  • $191,400 in expenditures
July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013
Total contributions
$385,949
Total expenditures
$65,531
January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$125,869

2012

  • $1.9M in contributions
  • $2.5M in expenditures
November 27, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$4,000
October 18, 2012 to November 26, 2012
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$23,276
Pre-election report (NV)
October 1, 2012 to October 17, 2012
(General election: November 6, 2012)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2.3M
April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Total contributions
$1.18M
Total expenditures
$138,949
January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012
Total contributions
$708,709
Total expenditures
$12,053

2011

  • $253,175 in contributions
  • $150,765 in expenditures
July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$148,867
January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011
Total contributions
$253,175
Total expenditures
$1,898

2010

  • $866,243 in contributions
  • $1.4M in expenditures
November 23, 2010 to December 31, 2010
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$37,402
October 14, 2010 to November 22, 2010
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$72,500
October 1, 2010 to October 13, 2010
(General election: November 2, 2010)
Total contributions
$179,865
Total expenditures
$0
July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Total contributions
$340,566
Total expenditures
$280,000
April 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010
Total contributions
$345,812
Total expenditures
$1.03M
January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$3,265

2009

  • $5,000 in contributions
  • $540,206 in expenditures
July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$309,214
January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009
Total contributions
$5,000
Total expenditures
$230,992

2008

  • $1.1M in contributions
  • $920,334 in expenditures
November 25, 2008 to December 31, 2008
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$67,500
October 16, 2008 to November 24, 2008
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$40,003
October 1, 2008 to October 15, 2008
(General election: November 4, 2008)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$50,000
July 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$224,901
April 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008
Total contributions
$564,416
Total expenditures
$111,846
January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008
Total contributions
$547,263
Total expenditures
$426,084
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed July 14, 2008 at 04:53PM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Quarter 1 report
January 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008
Total contributions
$547,263
Total expenditures
$300,262
1st report
This report was processed April 15, 2008 at 11:44AM.

2007

  • $1.7M in contributions
  • $643,501 in expenditures
October 3, 2007 to December 31, 2007
Total contributions
$1.68M
Total expenditures
$643,501
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed January 31, 2008 at 11:39PM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Pre-election report (IA)
October 3, 2007 to December 15, 2007
(Primary election: January 3, 2008)
Total contributions
$1.68M
Total expenditures
$643,501
1st report
This report was processed December 21, 2007 at 07:17PM.

Tax-exempt political organizations that report receiving $25,000 or more a year must file Form 990, unless they meet certain criteria.

ProPublica found 11 form 990s on the IRS website filed by Working for Working Americans. To search for additional Form 990s, try the IRS’ search function.

Date Created
December 30, 2020 View form
October 25, 2019 View form
November 20, 2018 View form
December 19, 2016 View form
October 9, 2015 View form
September 25, 2014 View form
December 20, 2013 View form
September 30, 2013 View form
August 30, 2011 View form
March 11, 2010 View form
January 8, 2010 View form

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About This Data


What is a 527?

A 527 is a nonprofit formed under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, which grants tax-exempt status to organizations whose primary purpose is attempting to influence the election of one or more people to public office at the national, state or local level. But contributions to these organizations are not considered tax-deductible, unlike gifts to charities.

What organizations are in the 527 Explorer?

This database covers tax-exempt political organizations organized under Section 527, excluding organizations that are regulated by the Federal Election Commission (like federal PACs are); that expect to receive less than $25,000 in annual contributions; that are nonpolitical nonprofits, like charities; or that are political committees for a state or local candidate or a political party. An organization’s state is taken from the address reported on its most recent form 8871.

What organizations report itemized contributions and expenditures?

Tax-exempt political organizations, other than qualified state or local political organizations, that have filed for tax-exempt status with the IRS under Section 527 must file Form 8872 to disclose any expenditures made or contributions received. A qualified state or local political organization is one whose political activities relate solely to state or local public office and that routinely files publicly available reports with one or more states. For state-by-state information on tax-exempt political organizations and their filings, see the IRS’ listings.

Note: Only electronic filings are included in this data. While many organizations filed electronically before 2020, electronic filing for all organizations was only required beginning in January 2020. Therefore, some contributions and expenditures made prior to 2020 may not be reflected in this data.

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An organization’s total contributions and expenditures are calculated by summing up the most recent report filed for each reporting period. However, organizations sometimes file reports for overlapping dates or reports that duplicate data. For any date range, the most recently filed report is marked. Duplicate contributions or expenditures (ones that have the exact same name, amount and date but show up in multiple reports) have been removed from the calculated totals.

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