Communications Workers Of America is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Communications Workers Of America employed 668 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Communications Workers Of America is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Communications Workers Of America generated $9.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.1m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO REPRESENT AND ADVOCATE FOR UNION MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO ACHIEVE FOR ITS MEMBERS WITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC SOCIAL AND POLITICAL MANNER AND TO ADVANCE THE TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STATUS OF ITS MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Keith Purce President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $140,766 |
Michael Baxter Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $119,352 |
Alphonse Russo Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $96,833 |
Jerome Paredes Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $105,513 |
Kevin Condy Secretary/ Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $133,644 |
Maureen Hennessy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $127,138 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Pitta Llp Attorney | 9/29/19 | $174,702 |
Buchbinder Tunick & Co Llp Accounting | 9/29/19 | $101,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,162,136 |
Investment income | $8,637 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $9,102,436 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $44,564 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,548,390 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,602,194 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,675 |
Other employee benefits | $44,151 |
Payroll taxes | $368,712 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $41,272 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $140,528 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $107,901 |
Advertising and promotion | $63,216 |
Office expenses | $173,123 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $495,922 |
Travel | $267,172 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $247,970 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $2,730,385 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,057 |
Insurance | $40,747 |
All other expenses | $4,077 |
Total functional expenses | $9,107,448 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133,808 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,251,573 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,198,050 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,823,885 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,692 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $78,622 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,378,071 |
Total assets | $7,877,701 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $313,591 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,322,644 |
Total liabilities | $1,636,235 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,241,466 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,877,701 |