named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
COVID-19 At Home Test Kit Give-a-Way
Provided at-home test kits to drivers in New York to support health and safety during the pandemic
Driver Appreciation Day and Family BBQ
Annual event offering food, family activities, and community building for drivers and their families in New York
MA IDG Lobby Day
Advocacy event where drivers met with Massachusetts legislators to push for fair policies
Mask and Hand Sanitizer Giveaway
Distributed personal protective equipment to drivers during the pandemic in Stamford, CT
Stop Asian Hate Rally
Organized a rally in solidarity with Asian communities and drivers affected by hate incidents
Stronger Together - Family Day
Community event fostering driver solidarity and family engagement in New York
Uber Lawsuit Caravan
Organized driver caravan to protest Uber and advocate for better pay and working conditions
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
- Advocacy for rideshare and delivery worker rightsAdvocates for over 250,000 app-based rideshare and delivery workers across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and Illinois, focusing on improving pay, benefits, and workplace protections. Achieved landmark policy wins including the nation's first minimum wage standard for app-based drivers in New York City ($27.86/hour), tipping mandates, and significant pay increases.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- Distribution of health and safety suppliesDistributes free flu shot vouchers to drivers in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Florida, and has provided at-home COVID-19 test kits, masks, and hand sanitizer during public health emergencies.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Financial and social service assistance for driversProvides direct support including help accessing SNAP and rental assistance, financial planning training, affordable housing application assistance, and navigation of insurance and payment issues for for-hire vehicle drivers.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Mental health and wellness services for driversOffers free mental health counseling, case management, wellness classes, and de-escalation training to for-hire vehicle drivers in New York City through its Mental Health and Wellness Program. Includes individual, couple, and family counseling, as well as referrals to social services.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Support for driver deactivation appealsProvides direct representation and case management for rideshare drivers deactivated from Uber or Lyft platforms, including trained multilingual advocates, online case submission and tracking, evidence upload, virtual hearings, and legal support. Helped over 20,000 drivers successfully appeal deactivations over five years, with 90% reinstatement rate in 2024.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$13.00M
Contributions & grants$515K4%
Program service revenue$12.40M95%
Investment income$71K1%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$15.41M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.64M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$10.36M
Cash$6.45M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.75M
Net assets$8.61M
Liquid reserves5.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -13.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 7
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDAN SEXTON | VICE CHAIR | 40 | $222K |
| TASH DIALLO | ORGANIZING DIRECTOR | 40 | $159K |
| SOHAIL RANA | DEPUTY DIRECTOR CT & NJ | 40 | $141K |
| CATHERINE CARDONA | COMPTROLLER | 40 | $133K |
| MICHELE DOTTIN | EDUCATION DIRECTOR | 40 | $117K |
| KAMILA DOTTIN | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $115K |
| MUHAMMAD BARLAS | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 40 | $86K |
board members · 4
- JAMES CONIGLIARO SR — CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
- MARY RAMIREZ — BOARD MEMBER
- NORMAN BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHEN MCLAUGHLIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- American Arbitration Association Partner — Provides professional third-party arbitrators to moderate virtual hearings for driver deactivation appeals.
- BBIA (BurkinaB in Action) Partner — Collaborated with NJ IDG on advocacy initiatives.
- Commissioner Do Government — Attended IDG's driver appreciation event and pledged support to end driver app lockouts.
- International Association of Machinists (IAM) Coalition — Negotiated the first driver-led deactivation appeal process in 2016 and established IDG as its affiliate to represent for-hire vehicle drivers.
- JFAW Partner — Co-organized a caravan event in New York City.
- Lyft Partner — Collaborates with Lyft to improve driver safety through policy advocacy and technological protections.
- Lyft Partner — Engaged in advocacy efforts affecting driver working conditions, including minimum wage protections.
- Machinists Union Network — Independent Drivers Guild is a 501(c)(3) affiliate of the Machinists Union.
- Machinists Union Network — Independent Drivers Guild is an affiliate of the Machinists Union
- Mayor Adams Government — Engaged in advocacy efforts resulting in a commitment to reduce Uber and Lyft driver app lockouts.
- TLC Government — Engages with the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to advocate for driver safety reforms.
- The Black Car Fund Partner — Supported the launch of the IDG Mental Health and Wellness Program
- Uber Partner — Achieved a legal requirement for Uber to offer a tipping option for drivers through advocacy efforts.
- Uber Partner — Works with Uber to enhance driver safety via campaigns and safety technology initiatives.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Technology-Enabled and Systemic Safety Interventions 28 orgsmethodology: technology-enabled_safetyBy advocating for integrated safety solutions—such as dash cams, GPS sharing, and inter-agency data sharing—the organization reduces driver vulnerability to violence, because structural and technological safeguards are more reliable than individual risk management in high-hazard environments.shared approach: Education-Driven Behavior Change →
- Collective Bargaining for Driver Powermethodology: collective_bargainingBy uniting drivers in collective bargaining, the organization builds negotiating power to secure fair working conditions and prevent exploitation, because individual drivers lack leverage against app-based platforms.
- Direct Action and Mobilization to Influence Powerholdersmethodology: direct_action_mobilizationBy organizing public protests, petitions, and legal deterrence campaigns, the organization pressures corporate and government decision-makers to change policies, because sustained public pressure creates political and reputational costs that drive institutional responsiveness.
- Driver-Led Advocacy and Governancemethodology: worker-led_governanceBy centering drivers’ lived experiences in advocacy, grievance resolution, and policy demands, the organization ensures authentic representation and systemic accountability, because worker-led structures produce more legitimate and effective outcomes than top-down models.