Communication Workers Of America is located in New York, NY. 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 09/2023, Communication Workers Of America employed 28 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Communication 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, Communication Workers Of America generated $6.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
THE NEWSGUILD OF NEW YORK IS THE UNION FOR NEWS PROFESSIONALS IN AMERICAS MEDIA CAPITAL. WE ARE THE WORKPLACE ADVOCATE FOR PEOPLE IN THE MEDIA BUSINESS, INCLUDING SOME OF THE BEST JOURNALISTS IN THE COUNTRY. THE NATIONAL NEWSGUILD IS THE LARGEST UNION FOR NEWS PROFESSIONALS AND WE ARE ITS BIGGEST LOCAL, FEARLESSLY REPRESENTING OVER 4,000 JOURNALISTS AND OTHER MEDIA EMPLOYEES AT NEW YORK-BASED MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE BUREAUS. WE UNDERSTAND JOURNALISM, FROM PRINT TO DIGITAL TO BROADCAST. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE, AS STATED IN THE NEWSGUILD CONSTITUTION, IS TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF JOURNALISM AND ETHICS IN THE INDUSTRY. OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC INTERESTS AND IMPROVE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF OUR MEMBERS. THE GUILD IS COMMITTED TO GUARANTEEING, THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EQUAL EMPLOYMENT AND OPPORTUNITY IN THE NEWS INDUSTRY AND CONSTANT HONESTY IN NEWS, EDITORIALS, ADVERTISING, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES. WE ARE A COMMUNITY OF PROFESSIONALS, AND ENCOURAGE COOPE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC INTEREST AND IMPROVE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF ITS MEMBERSHIP.
ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC INTEREST AND IMPROVE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF ITS MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Susan Decarava President | Officer | 40 | $186,281 |
Anthony C Napoli Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $180,303 |
Vicki Crosson Secretary | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Jenny Vrentas Local Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Hilary Russ 1st Vice Pre | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Juan Carlos Rodriguez 2nd Vice Pre | Officer | 5 | $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 | $6,669,512 |
Investment income | $48,792 |
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 | $6,718,304 |
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 | $41,245 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $366,584 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,939,308 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $785,632 |
Other employee benefits | $502,529 |
Payroll taxes | $205,305 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $39,246 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,975 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $18,630 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $325,354 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $547,250 |
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 | $1,079,466 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,721 |
Insurance | $33,228 |
All other expenses | $15,232 |
Total functional expenses | $6,819,707 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $155,837 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $502,181 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $117,039 |
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 | $38,685 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $71,751 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,495,389 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,807,859 |
Total assets | $7,188,741 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $450,876 |
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 | $3,807,859 |
Total liabilities | $4,258,735 |
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 | $2,930,006 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,188,741 |