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1380 MONROE ST NW
Washington DC 20010-3452
Washington DC | IRS ruling year: 2003 | EIN: 82-0542649
RESEARCH RESOURCE CENTER FOR CONSTITUENCY-BASED GROUPS PUBLIC OFFICIALS SEEKING TO MAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES MORE ACCOUNTABLE EFFECTIVE. WE ALSO PROMOTE S ... (More)
RESEARCH RESOURCE CENTER FOR CONSTITUENCY-BASED GROUPS PUBLIC OFFICIALS SEEKING TO MAKE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVES MORE ACCOUNTABLE EFFECTIVE. WE ALSO PROMOTE SMART GROWTH FOR WORKING FAMILIES. (Less)
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This charity's score is 97%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Good Jobs First is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Good Jobs First has earned a 97% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2020, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 9/9 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 9/9 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Missing - 0/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 10.90% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 10.90% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 89.01% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 89.01% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2020
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Activities:
Activity data not reported from the IRS
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Good Jobs First) or EIN (820542649) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Good Jobs First reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Fortunately, our finances were not negatively affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such we did not apply for or receive PPP funding.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Like most research organizations, we transitioned to a work-from-home format due to the pandemic. As an organization whose mission is to promote government and corporate accountability, we quickly pivoted our programming to include the development of a new database and website dedicated to disclosing CARES Act funding recipients: www.covidstimuluswatch.org.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
In transitioning to a work-from-home format, we made ample use of video conferencing to ensure that staff communication proceeded as smoothly as possible. In addition, we have been maintaining an open and ongoing conversation about if and when staff will feel safe and comfortable about returning to an in-person office.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
We will continue to use video conferencing for our staff meetings, as several of our team members now telecommute permanently.
Not Currently Scored
Good Jobs First cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Good Jobs First reported its largest program on its FY 2020 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
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CONTINUING TO ASSIST CONSTITUENCY-BASED GROUPS, NEWS MEDIA, AND/OR PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN MANY STATES ON ACCOUNTABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY, AND SMART GROWTH FOR WORKING FAMILIES.
Good Jobs First cannot currently be evaluated by our Culture & Community methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its Constituent Feedback or Equity Practices strategies.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Good Jobs First has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Good Jobs First is a national policy resource center for grassroots groups and public officials, promoting corporate and government accountability in economic development and smart growth for working families. We provide timely, accurate information on best practices in state and local job subsidies, and on the many ties between smart growth and good jobs. Good Jobs First works with a very broad spectrum of organizations, providing research, training, communications, and consulting assistance.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
No matter where you live, your schools are good, your job pays well, and your business puts you above profits.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: Develop the new Violation Tracker UK database in order to better account for the transnational nature of bad corporate actors and grow Good Jobs First's global reach.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Goal Two: Completely revamp our website, social media presence, and database interfaces to better communicate our mission and grow our constituency.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Continue to build out the Subsidy Tracker and Violation Tracker databases, adding recent incentives and violations while providing ongoing assistance to users.
Goal Type: Focus on core programs to achieve mission and scale back on programs not seen as core.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
Staff are allocated funds to grow their skill sets in pursuit of the organization's mission and their personal development, including through attending trainings and conferences.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Networks of Collective Impact Efforts
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Policy Advocacy
1) Strategic partnerships: We provide technical assistance to public officials, journalists, labor unions, and grassroots groups, including through regular trainings. 2) Collective impact - We are a member of multiple coalitions advocating for improved corporate accountability and government transparency. 3) Thought leadership - our staff regularly contributes op-eds or provides comment for issues related to our mission.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
While the COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented, we were able to draw on our previous experience responding to the 2008 financial crisis and expand the reach of our mission this past year. Leveraging our earlier efforts to track American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds, we quickly built the COVID Stimulus Watch database and website in order to promote public accountability and transparency regarding the allocation of CARES Act funding (including the distribution of forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program). This new database cross-referenced with our core databases tracking both state subsidies and corporate violations. In the process, we have become one of the key groups that journalists and community groups turn to in their efforts to understand who received CARES Act funds and thus should be held accountable to the bill's employee and community protections.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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