Intl Union Of Opr Engr 399

The information for Intl Union Of Opr Engr 399 is as of the organization's most recent filing in June '21. This organization is located in Chicago, IL. It has been in existence for 80 years, following its founding in 1941.

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 Intl Union Of Opr Engr 399's NTEE code is J40. The "J" tells us that the organization is classified along with Labor Unions. The "40" tells us that the organization is focused on Employment. 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 classified as a section 501(c)(5) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as those engaged in representing its members in matters relating to collective bargaining agreements, arbitration, organization, and negotiations.

Program Areas

To represent its members in matters relating to collective bargaining agreements, arbitration, organization, and negotiations, the organization focuses on this specific program area.

Organization Staffing

Intl Union Of Opr Engr 399 has 34 employees, 15 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 governance of the International Union Of Opr Engr 399 appears to be lacking in several key areas. Firstly, the organization does not have any independent members on its board, which could potentially lead to a lack of diverse perspectives and potential conflicts of interest. Additionally, while the organization does have a conflict of interest policy and requires disclosure of conflicts, the fact that potential conflicts of interest exist raises concerns about the impartiality and integrity of decision-making processes. Furthermore, the lack of documentation for committee meetings is a significant gap in governance practices. Proper documentation of committee meetings is crucial for transparency and accountability within the organization. Without documented records, it becomes difficult to track decisions made and actions taken by the committees, potentially leading to confusion and miscommunication. Additionally, the absence of a document retention policy raises concerns about the organization's ability to effectively manage and safeguard important records and information. A document retention policy is essential for ensuring that the organization retains necessary documents for legal and regulatory compliance purposes. Lastly, the organization's failure to substantiate and review leadership and officer salaries raises questions about the financial oversight and accountability of the organization. Without a thorough review and justification of these salaries, it becomes challenging to ensure that compensation is fair and appropriate. Overall, while the International Union Of Opr Engr 399 may have some governance policies in place, there are significant areas of concern that need to be addressed to ensure effective and transparent governance practices.

Grant History

Our dataset includes seven years of grant history for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. Over the course of these seven years, they have awarded a total of 23 grants, with an average check size of $13,622. The organization primarily focuses on the Employment sector, with 17 grants awarded in this area. In terms of geographical distribution, the majority of grants were awarded in Illinois (19), followed by New York (3) and Washington, D.C. (1). On average, the organization awards three grants each year.

Organization Growth

The Intl Union Of Opr Engr 399 nonprofit organization has experienced growth over the given time period. Program Service Revenue increased from $8.1M in 2014 to $9.5M in 2020. Investment Income also increased from $3.4K in 2014 to $21.4K in 2020. Other Revenue showed growth from $37.6K in 2014 to $327.3K in 2020. Total Revenue increased from $8.2M in 2014 to $9.8M in 2020. Grants Paid increased from $83.0K in 2014 to $139.2K in 2020. Benefits Paid to Members increased from $195.2K in 2014 to $372.2K in 2020. Employee Salaries increased from $3.5M in 2014 to $4.6M in 2020. Total Expenses increased from $7.3M in 2014 to $9.2M in 2020. However, the Total Employees decreased from 45 in 2014 to 34 in 2020. Overall, the organization has grown in terms of its financial performance but experienced a decrease in its workforce.