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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |