Laborers International Union Of North America

The information for Laborers International Union Of North America is as of the organization's most recent filing in December '22. This organization is located in Chicago, IL. It has been in existence for 54 years, following its founding in 1968.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

The Laborers International Union Of North America's NTEE code is J40. The "J" tells us that the organization is classified along with Employment. The "40" tells us that the organization is a Labor Union. The NTEE describes Labor Unions as organizations that work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions. This organization is governed by section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code, which is for Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organizations.

Program Areas

The program area aims to bring together workers to improve their economic, moral, and social conditions and status. This includes organizing various activities and initiatives to support and advance the well-being of workers.

Organization Staffing

Laborers International Union Of North America has 10 employees, 4 of whom were paid more than $100k according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing. There are no volunteers supporting the paid staff.

Board Governance

The Laborers International Union Of North America (LIUNA) appears to have a relatively well-governed structure based on the information provided. With 11 voting members, the organization seems to have a diverse range of perspectives and voices influencing its decision-making processes. However, the fact that there are no independent members raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest within the organization. LIUNA does have a conflict of interest policy in place and requires disclosure of conflicts, indicating a commitment to transparency and accountability. This is further supported by the organization's written whistleblower policy and document retention policy, which demonstrate a willingness to address and prevent misconduct. Board meetings are documented, ensuring that decisions and discussions are recorded for future reference. However, the lack of documentation for committee meetings is a potential area for improvement, as it may limit transparency and accountability within those specific areas of the organization. The organization's practice of substantiating and reviewing officer's salaries is commendable, as it demonstrates a commitment to fair compensation practices. However, the fact that the organization does not substantiate and review leadership salaries raises questions about potential discrepancies in compensation. Overall, while LIUNA has implemented several governance practices that promote transparency and accountability, there are areas where improvements could be made. These include increasing the number of independent members, documenting committee meetings, and substantiating and reviewing leadership salaries. By addressing these areas, LIUNA can further enhance its governance structure and ensure the effective and ethical management of the organization.

Grant History

Our dataset includes two years of grant history for the Laborers International Union Of North America. Over the course of these two years, they have awarded a total of four grants, with an average check size of $10,250. All four grants were awarded in the Employment sector. The organization has awarded two grants each in the states of Washington, D.C. and Illinois.

Organization Growth

The Laborers International Union Of North America has experienced significant growth over the given time period. Contributions and grants received increased from $108.3K in 2015 to $271.8K in 2022. Program service revenue also saw an increase from $2.2M in 2015 to $3.1M in 2022. Investment income increased from a negative value of $-174,343 in 2015 to $24.7K in 2022. Other revenue also grew from $39.3K in 2015 to $93.2K in 2022. Total revenue increased from $2.1M in 2015 to $3.5M in 2022. Grants paid also saw an increase from $23.1K in 2015 to $71.3K in 2022. Employee salaries experienced significant growth, rising from $162.1K in 2015 to $1.6M in 2022. Total expenses also increased from $1.9M in 2015 to $2.8M in 2022. However, the total number of employees remained the same at 10 throughout the given time period. Overall, the nonprofit organization has grown in terms of its financial performance and revenue generation, but has not seen a change in the number of employees.