Communication Workers Of America is located in Rochester, NY. 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 09/2024, Communication Workers Of America employed 26 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 09/2024, Communication Workers Of America generated $505.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $476.1k during the year ending 09/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.9%) per year over the past 5 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDES CUSTOMARY AND USUAL ACTIVITIES OF AN EXEMPT LABOR ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING CONTRACTS, ADMIN, AND VARIOUS SERVICES TO MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LOCAL 1170 IS A LOCAL AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL LABOR UNION. IT ENGAGES IN THE CUSTOMARY AND USUAL ACTIVITUES OF AN EXEMPT LABOR ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING CONTRACTS, ADMIN, AND VARIOUS SERVICES TO MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John P Pusloskie President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $107,908 |
Susan Phillips Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $16,645 |
Diane Papas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $11,963 |
Rich Winter Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $3,243 |
Steven Spector Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Mclaughlin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $550 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $550 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $345,632 |
| Investment income | $110,824 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$38,442 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,713 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$7,013 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $505,790 |
| 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. | $139,759 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,870 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $108,789 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,894 |
| Other employee benefits | $36,857 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,298 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,860 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,959 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,227 |
| Office expenses | $16,541 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,771 |
| Travel | $11,684 |
| 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 | $1,793 |
| All other expenses | $16,336 |
| Total functional expenses | $476,077 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $87,517 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,088,422 |
| 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 | $515,955 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,513,833 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,250 |
| Total assets | $3,206,977 |
| 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 | $1,823 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,823 |
| 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 | $3,205,154 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,206,977 |