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Communication Workers Of America

31222 News Media Guild

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Labor, agricultural and horticultural organizations that are educational or instructive, including unions, created for the purpose of improving conditions of work, and products of efficiency.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$947k (2023)

Expenses
$789k (2023)

Total Assets
$888k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$375k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$946,909
Expenses
$789,412
Net Income
$157,497
Net Assets
$513,352
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $939,618
99.2%
Investment Income $232
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,059
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $142,026
18.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,163
10.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $888,368
Total Liabilities $375,016
Net Assets $513,352
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Warren (2 Nd Vp) $6,739 $0 $0
Vinay Cherwoo (President) $1,704 $0 $0
John Braunreiter (1 St Vp) $1,375 $0 $0
Kim Kruesi (3 Rd Vice Pre) $0 $0 $0
Travis Loller (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$898,119
Expenses
$900,355
Net Income
-$2,236
Net Assets
$355,855
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $844,115
94.0%
Investment Income $185
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $53,819
6.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $101,089
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $278,318
30.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $610,290
Total Liabilities $254,435
Net Assets $355,855
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Warren (2 Nd Vp) $9,334 $0 $0
Vinay Cherwoo (President) $3,423 $0 $0
Amanda Holpuch (Secretary/Tr) $947 $0 $0
John Braunreiter (1 St Vp) $820 $0 $0
Kim Kruesi (3 Rd Vice Pre) $278 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$913,323
Expenses
$758,637
Net Income
$154,686
Net Assets
$358,091
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $858,593
94.0%
Investment Income $140
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $54,590
6.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $122,579
16.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $155,855
20.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $609,041
Total Liabilities $250,950
Net Assets $358,091
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Warren (2 Nd Vp) $5,687 $0 $0
Vinay Cherwoo (President) $3,029 $0 $0
John Braunreiter (1 St Vp) $806 $0 $0
Amanda Holpuch (Secretary/Tr) $594 $0 $0
Kim Kruesi (3 Rd Vice Pre) $547 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$834,602
Expenses
$747,798
Net Income
$86,804
Net Assets
$203,405
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $800,973
96.0%
Investment Income $139
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $33,490
4.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $133,214
17.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $117,950
15.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $445,605
Total Liabilities $242,200
Net Assets $203,405
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jill Bleed (President) $7,179 $0 $0
Vinay Cherwoo (Sec Treas) $3,702 $0 $0
Michael Warren (2 Nd Vp) $2,152 $0 $0
John Braunreiter (1 St Vp) $1,852 $0 $0
Amanda Holpuch (3 Rd Vp) $438 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$836,686
Expenses
$765,262
Net Income
$71,424
Net Assets
$116,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $826,422
98.8%
Investment Income $10,264
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $144,023
18.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $105,722
13.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $405,140
Total Liabilities $288,539
Net Assets $116,601
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jill Bleed (President) $18,449 $0 $0
Vinay Cherwoo (Sec Treas) $14,472 $0 $0
John Braunreiter (1 St Vp) $781 $0 $0
Michael Warren (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Holpuch (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$777,839
Expenses
$897,689
Net Income
-$119,850
Net Assets
$45,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $777,654
100.0%
Investment Income $185
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $35,099
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $276,948
30.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $287,202
Total Liabilities $242,025
Net Assets $45,177
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Keane (Administrato) $120,174 $0 $0
Jill Bleed (President) $14,280 $0 $0
Vinay Cherwoo (Sec Treas) $13,611 $0 $0
John Braunreiter (1 St Vp) $3,156 $0 $0
Michael Warren (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Amanda Holpuch (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$811,931
Expenses
$726,445
Net Income
$85,486
Net Assets
$165,027
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $811,842
100.0%
Investment Income $89
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,928
3.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $210,300
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $414,139
Total Liabilities $249,112
Net Assets $165,027
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Keane (Administrato) $111,405 $0 $0
Martha Waggoner (President) $5,500 $0 $0
John Braunreiter (1 St Vp) $2,592 $0 $0
Jill Bleed (5 Th Vp) $2,337 $0 $0
Vinay Cherwoo (Sec Treas) $2,177 $0 $0
Barbara Rodriguez (2 Nd Vp) $1,039 $0 $0
Steve Karnowski (4 Th Vp) $535 $0 $0
Don Ryan (3 Rd Vp) $535 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$796,721
Expenses
$737,081
Net Income
$59,640
Net Assets
$79,541
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $796,623
100.0%
Investment Income $98
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $260,799
35.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $315,274
Total Liabilities $235,733
Net Assets $79,541
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Keane (Administrato) $260,799 $0 $0
Martha Waggoner (President) $6,050 $0 $0
Vinay Cherwoo (Sec Treas) $2,177 $0 $0
Jill Bleed (5 Th Vp) $2,077 $0 $0
John Braunreiter (1 St Vp) $1,814 $0 $0
Barbara Rodriguez (2 Nd Vp) $1,039 $0 $0
Steve Karnowski (4 Th Vp) $535 $0 $0
Don Ryan (3 Rd Vp) $535 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$802,557
Expenses
$739,974
Net Income
$62,583
Net Assets
$19,901
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $802,478
100.0%
Investment Income $79
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $254,060
34.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $289,759
Total Liabilities $269,858
Net Assets $19,901
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Martha Waggoner (President) $4,950 $0 $0
John Braunreiter (Secy Treas) $4,840 $0 $0
Linda Johnson (1 St Vp) $3,104 $0 $0
Vinay Cherwoo (4 Th Vp) $2,139 $0 $0
Don Ryan (3 Rd Vp) $1,579 $0 $0
Steve Karnowski (Ra Chair) $267 $0 $0
David Melendy (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Mike Mazzo (5 Th Vp) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$822,672
Expenses
$970,117
Net Income
-$147,445
Net Assets
-$77,246
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $822,367
100.0%
Investment Income $305
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $99,390
10.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $241,893
24.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $273,033
Total Liabilities $350,279
Net Assets -$77,246
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Johnson (1 St Vp) $30,563 $0 $0
Martha Waggoner (President) $24,878 $0 $0
John Braunreiter (Secy Treas) $16,288 $0 $0
Don Ryan (3 Rd Vp) $10,843 $0 $0
Mike Mazzo (5 Th Vp) $1,902 $0 $0
David Melendy (2 Nd Vp) $1,819 $0 $0
Vinay Cherwoo (4 Th Vp) $1,798 $0 $0
Steve Karnowski (Ra Chair) $497 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$862,112
Expenses
$923,282
Net Income
-$61,170
Net Assets
$70,199
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $861,992
100.0%
Investment Income $120
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $63,208
6.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $245,697
26.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $397,174
Total Liabilities $326,975
Net Assets $70,199

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$954,460
Expenses
$856,484
Net Income
$97,976
Net Assets
$131,369
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $918,481
96.2%
Investment Income $383
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35,596
3.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $149,103
17.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $140,569
16.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $427,385
Total Liabilities $296,016
Net Assets $131,369

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$971,482
Expenses
$1,174,911
Net Income
-$203,429
Net Assets
$33,393
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $971,289
100.0%
Investment Income $193
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $264,882
22.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $114,539
9.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $338,738
Total Liabilities $305,345
Net Assets $33,393

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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