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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1406282

WORKERS STRIKE BACK

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98118

Financials

$281K$194K2023$269K$327K2024$241K$245K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WORKERS STRIKE BACK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$240,727$245,428-$4,701$24,968$0$24,968
December 31, 2024990$269,045$326,602-$57,557$29,669$0$29,669
December 31, 2023990$281,312$194,086$87,226$87,226$0$87,226
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$240,727
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$140,389
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$160,497
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,754
Accounting fees
$401
Occupancy
$29,557
Travel
$6,215
Program services (functional)
$245,428

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$29,669
Total assets, end of year
$24,968
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$24,968
Gross receipts
$240,727
Employees
4
Volunteers
45
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
WA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kshama SawantPresident
Officer
40$59,797
Sonja PonathTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Emily McArthurSecretary
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sonja PonathTreasurer
Officer
20$0
Emily McArthurSecretary
Officer
20$0
Kshama SawantPresident
Officer
40$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Sonja PonathTreasurer
Officer
20$0
Emily McArthurSecretary
Officer
20$0
Kshama SawantPresident
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5220 S BRANDON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2523
In care of
% SHIRLEY HENDERSON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Sonja Ponath, 15224 97TH CT NE, BOTHELL, WA 98011
Signed the 990
Sonja, Ponath
Phone
(206) 954-9962

Mission

Workers Strike Back aims to help working-class people get organized to fight for the things we need. From the shop floor facing dangerous conditions to communities with housing costs far out of reach the only way forward is through working-class organizing. Our significant activities are tabling and speaking with community members hosting meetings and supporting people to unite working people in action renters fighting back against evictions and all those organizing against oppression.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The organization a 501c4 nonprofit focuses on community education and social welfare. In 2025 it prioritized continuous educational programming community involvement and member-led discussions on workforce and community issues. About 45 volunteers drove program delivery and outreach. Key activities included hosting the 2025 Convention monthly meetings on public matters creating articles on community topics sharing the On Strike broadcast online and engaging with the community for participation. These efforts reflect the bulk of our resources aligned with the organizations tax-exempt purpose.
    Expenses $225,428 · revenue $240,726
  • The organization engaged in limited political campaign activity during the second half of the year including the production and distribution of informational materials and related activities. Approximately 20,000 in expenses were allocated to this program based on staff time and direct costs. No specific revenue was generated for this activity as it was supported by general organizational funds.
    Expenses $20,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
92-1406282
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$24,968
Income (IRS master file)
$240,727

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$240,727$245,428$24,968IRS
990December 2024$269,045$326,602$29,669IRS
990December 2023$281,312$194,086$87,226XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 92-1406282).

Questions about WORKERS STRIKE BACK

What is the EIN of WORKERS STRIKE BACK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WORKERS STRIKE BACK is 92-1406282.
Is WORKERS STRIKE BACK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2024.
Are donations to WORKERS STRIKE BACK tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does WORKERS STRIKE BACK file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WORKERS STRIKE BACK due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WORKERS STRIKE BACK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of WORKERS STRIKE BACK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sonja Ponath.
Who are the officers and directors of WORKERS STRIKE BACK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,797 (Kshama Sawant, President).
How much revenue does WORKERS STRIKE BACK have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $240,727, expenses of $245,428 and total assets of $24,968 at year end.

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