Center For Union Facts
- Assets
- $218.9k
- Revenue
- $424.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 10/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-4036946
Organization Overview
Center For Union Facts is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (W01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Union Facts is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Center For Union Facts generated $424.2k 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 (23.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $263.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (24.7%) 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
ADVOCATES FOR TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN AMERICA'S LABOR MOVEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINTAINED AND DEVELOPED MULTIPLE RESEARCH-BASED WEBSITES AND A BLOG TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON LABOR UNION ISSUES, RECEIVING NEARLY 2 MILLION WEBSITE VISITORS. RESEARCHED, WROTE BLOG POSTS, PRODUCED ADDITIONAL CONTENT ABOUT UNION ISSUES, AND ABOUT ACTIVIST GROUPS FUNDED BY LABOR INTERESTS. PROMOTED THE BLOG AND THE CENTER VIA SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND ENGAGED IN ADVERTISING TO ENCOURAGE THE PUBLIC, MEDIA AND POLICYMAKERS TO VISIT THE WEBSITES AND LEARN MORE ABOUT UNION ISSUES.
CONTINTUED PROMOTION OF THE WEBSITE, PUBLICUNIONFACTS.COM, AN ONLINE DATABASE OF PUBLIC-UNION POLITICAL SPENDING FOR THOUSANDS OF UNIONS FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING IN 1997 AND RUNNING THROUGH 2021.
RESEARCHED AND EDUCATED THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE EMPLOYEE RIGHTS ACT (ERA), LEGISLATION TO REFORM LABOR LAWS BY PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF BOTH UNION AND NON-UNION WORKERS. RELEASED AN ANALYSIS OF UNION POLITICAL SPENDING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William J Tattersall Sec/treas, Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $500 |
Craig Brightup Director | Trustee | 0.08 | $500 |
C Ronald Petty Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $500 |
Jordan Bruneau Director | Trustee | 0.08 | $500 |
Richard Klemp Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $500 |
Richard Berman President, Executive Direc | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Richard Berman And Company Inc Adv, Research, Lobbying & Acct | 12/30/18 | $845,213 |
Facebook Inc Advertising | 12/30/18 | $100,214 |
Employment Policies Institute Foundation Program Services | 12/30/18 | $414,430 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $424,199 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $424,199 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| 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 | $424,202 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $61,000 |
| 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. | $2,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,500 |
| 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 | $53,360 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,055 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $88,343 |
| Advertising and promotion | $32,235 |
| Office expenses | $11,193 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,368 |
| 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 | $2,098 |
| All other expenses | $951 |
| Total functional expenses | $263,103 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $137,135 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $81,743 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $218,878 |
| 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 | $11,887 |
| Total liabilities | $11,887 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $206,991 |
| 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 | $218,878 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Center For Union Facts has awarded $61,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Boston, MA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $20,000 |
Hamilton, VA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THE PUBLIC ON WORKFORCE RELATED POLICY. | $16,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $15,000 |
Boston, MA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Center For Union Facts has recieved totaling $75,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $50,000 |
National Philanthropic Tr Jenkintown, PA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Community Change Action Washington, DC | $13,750,563 | $15,082,091 |
American Conservative Union Alexandria, VA | $4,885,240 | $15,442,633 |
Center For American Progress Action Fund Washington, DC | $5,490,835 | $12,854,526 |
Consumer Bankers Association Washington, DC | $14,757,474 | $11,272,002 |
Centre For Public Impact North America Inc Washington, DC | $15,029,956 | $20,852,661 |
Members Choice Credit Union Ashland, KY | $332,356,623 | $13,811,738 |
Public Citizen Inc Washington, DC | $4,340,834 | $7,987,999 |
Common Cause Washington, DC | $11,922,837 | $10,088,774 |
American Road And Transportation Builders Association Washington, DC | $8,270,430 | $9,321,021 |
Alliance For Telecommunications Industry Solutions Washington, DC | $11,826,639 | $10,016,608 |
Americans For Tax Reform Washington, DC | $22,926,988 | $9,199,721 |
Electronic Transactions Association Washington, DC | $10,336,129 | $4,909,988 |