Communications Workers Of America is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 1950. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Communications Workers Of America employed 33 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 09/2021, Communications Workers Of America generated $571.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $639.1k during the year ending 09/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) per year over the past 6 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
CWA LOCAL 4900 REPRESENTS MEMBERS FROM SEVERAL COMPANIES. LOCAL UNION REPRESENTATIVES ARE INVOLVED IN MANY FIELDS OF REPRESENTATION. SAFETY, FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION, MINORITY CONCERNS, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND MANY OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE PURSUED BY THE LOCAL. THE LOCAL PROVIDES DUE PROCESS FOR MEMBERS. LOCAL 4900 IS INVOLVED IN MANY ENDEAVORS, RANGING FROM LEGISLATIVE TO CONTRACTUAL IMPROVEMENTS, TO IMPROVE OUR MEMBERS' EMPLOYMENT SECURITY AND PROVIDE FOR STRONG COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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REPRESENTATION: OFFICERS HANDLE ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACT AGREEMENTS, MEMBER GRIEVANCES, SET AND ADMINISTER MEETINGS, PROGRAMS, MEMBER BENEFIT QUESTIONS, ETC. FOR OVER 1400 MEMBERS.
TRAINING: MEMBERS ATTEND CONFERENCES, SCHOOLING, AND TRAINING TO FURTHER SKILLS. MEMBERS WERE SENT FOR WORK RELATED TRAINING.
MOVEMENT BUILDING: OFFICERS AND MEMBERS ATTEND CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS, GET INVOLVED WITH IMPROVING LEGISLATION, JOIN COMMUNITY GROUPS COMMITTED TO CHANGE, COMMUNITY SERVICE AT THE LOCAL LEVEL TO BENEFIT THE WORKING FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tim Strong President | Officer | 40 | $76,127 |
Elizabeth A Dubree Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 40 | $62,486 |
Larry L Robbins Vice President | Officer | 40 | $55,424 |
Danielle Brewer-Collier Vice President | Officer | 40 | $42,662 |
Jason Creager Area Rep | Trustee | 40 | $41,203 |
Daniel Collum Area Rep | Trustee | 10 | $15,460 |
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 | $568,362 |
Investment income | $2,841 |
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 | $571,203 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $357,395 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $79,386 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $824 |
Payroll taxes | $35,629 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,720 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,475 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $14,385 |
Information technology | $5,573 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,300 |
Travel | $387 |
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 | $17,677 |
Insurance | $24,974 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $639,109 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $151,412 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $48,329 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $343,147 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $90,186 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,000 |
Total assets | $635,074 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $82,591 |
Total liabilities | $82,591 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $552,483 |
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 | $635,074 |