Blet Disability & Welfare Benefit Trust Fund is located in Independence, OH. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (Y43) the organization is classified as: Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Associations (Non-Government), under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blet Disability & Welfare Benefit Trust Fund is a 501(c)(9) and as such, is described as a "Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Blet Disability & Welfare Benefit Trust Fund generated $7.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.6m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE TRUST IS TO PROVIDE WELFARE BENEFITS TO RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE QUALIFYING PARTICIPANTS WITH SHORT-TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 12 MONTHS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dennis R Pierce Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen J Bruno Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Edgar Lee Pruitt Jr Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $5,457,940 |
Investment income | $238,681 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,278,568 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $6,979,588 |
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 | $5,210,509 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $114,704 |
Fees for services: Other | $26,753 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $15,769 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,639,651 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,087,799 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $60,420 |
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 | $16,210 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,706,522 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $20,766 |
Total assets | $17,891,717 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $456,615 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $456,615 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $17,435,102 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,891,717 |