Communication Workers Of America is located in Paramount, CA. 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 58 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 $2.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) per year over the past 8 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
UNITE MEMBERS INTO ONE ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AWARENESS OF ITS MEMBERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNITE MEMBERS INTO ONE ORGANIZATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL AWARENESS OF ITS MEMBERSHIP.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maurice Washington President | Officer | 40 | $99,542 |
Jason James Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $94,595 |
Rose Whitney Secretary/treasurer | Officer | 40 | $88,236 |
Steve Maldonado Vice President | Officer | 16 | $30,000 |
Shawn Heape Vice President | Officer | 16 | $26,087 |
Tarrina Woodson Vice President | Officer | 16 | $24,108 |
| 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 | $2,525,840 |
| Investment income | $10 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $23,280 |
| 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 | $2,631,414 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $386,634 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $237,053 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,501 |
| Other employee benefits | $4,731 |
| Payroll taxes | $63,343 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $45,621 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,765 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,080 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $271,218 |
| Information technology | $55,865 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $138,314 |
| Travel | $207,658 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,516 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $389,571 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,909 |
| Insurance | $34,204 |
| All other expenses | $1,049 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,923,032 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,539,107 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $50,300 |
| 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 | $314 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $39 |
| Investments—other securities | $126,581 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,415,597 |
| Total assets | $3,131,938 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| 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 | $3,131,938 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,131,938 |