Laborers International Union Of North America

The information for Laborers International Union Of North America is as of the organization's most recent filing in December '21. This organization is located in Willow Springs, IL. It has been in existence for 76 years, following its founding in 1945.

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 Laborers International Union Of North America'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.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a section 501(c)(5) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as those engaged in Labor, Agricultural and Horticultural work.

Perhaps the most accurate way to get a sense of what the organization hopes to achieve is by looking at its mission. The mission of the Laborers International Union Of North America is to organize workers for advancement.

Program Areas

The purpose of the local is to organize workers for their economic, moral, and social advancement. At year end, there were 1,794 members.

Organization Staffing

Laborers International Union Of North America has 20 employees, 7 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 Laborers International Union Of North America (LIUNA) appears to be well-governed based on the information provided. The organization has 8 voting members, indicating a diverse range of perspectives and potentially increased accountability. However, it is worth noting that there are no independent members, which could potentially limit the objectivity of decision-making. The absence of potential conflicts of interest is a positive sign for LIUNA, as it suggests that the organization operates with integrity and transparency. Additionally, the fact that management has not been delegated to an outside firm indicates that the organization retains control over its operations. The documentation of board and committee meetings is an essential practice for ensuring transparency and accountability within an organization. LIUNA's commitment to documenting these meetings demonstrates their commitment to good governance. The existence of a conflict of interest policy, along with the requirement for disclosure of conflicts, further indicates LIUNA's dedication to ethical practices. This policy helps to mitigate potential conflicts and ensures that decisions are made in the best interest of the organization and its mission. The presence of a written whistleblower policy and a document retention policy are additional indicators of LIUNA's commitment to good governance. These policies provide a framework for reporting misconduct and maintaining important records, respectively. Lastly, the organization's practice of substantiating and reviewing leadership and officer salaries indicates a responsible approach to compensation. This practice helps to ensure that salaries are reasonable and aligned with the organization's goals. While LIUNA does not provide copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing, this may be a minor area for improvement. Overall, based on the information provided, the Laborers International Union Of North America appears to be well-governed and committed to ethical practices.

Grant History

Our dataset includes two years of grant history for the Laborers International Union Of North America. In these two years, they have awarded a total of six grants, with an average check size of $10,833. All six grants were awarded in the Employment sector. The organization has awarded an equal number of grants in both Illinois and Washington, D.C., with three grants awarded in each state.

Organization Growth

The Laborers International Union Of North America has experienced growth over the given time period. Despite a decrease in program service revenue from $3.5 million in 2019 to $2.8 million in 2021, the organization saw an increase in total revenue from $3.9 million to $4.0 million during the same period. Additionally, investment income increased from $382.6 thousand in 2019 to $763.9 thousand in 2021, and other revenue increased from $9.9 thousand to $34.9 thousand. Employee salaries also grew from $1.7 million in 2019 to $2.2 million in 2021, and the number of total employees increased from 16 to 20. Although there was a slight increase in total expenses from $3.3 million to $3.5 million, the overall trend suggests that the nonprofit organization has experienced growth.