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Communication Workers Of America

3682 Local
  • Wake Forest, NC
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 1969
  • EIN: 23-7003065

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
$55.8k (2023)

Expenses
$43.8k (2023)

Total Assets
$237k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.09k (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 990-EZ
Revenue
$55,794
Expenses
$43,849
Net Income
$11,945
Net Assets
$236,297
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $155
0.3%
Investment Income $10,035
18.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,386
Total Liabilities $1,089
Net Assets $236,297
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Scott Butler (President) $2,724 $0
Brian Smith (Vp/Bargainin) $2,686 $0
Albert Martin (Secretary/Tr) $947 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on March 12, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$61,050
Expenses
$43,945
Net Income
$17,105
Net Assets
$209,188
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $2,212
3.6%
Investment Income $12,231
20.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $211,062
Total Liabilities $1,874
Net Assets $209,188
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Corey Pursche (President) $9,922 $0
Scott Butler (Exec Vp) $1,130 $0
Albert Martin (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on March 16, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$65,664
Expenses
$78,883
Net Income
-$13,219
Net Assets
$240,820
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,034
7.7%
Investment Income $9,321
14.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,463
6.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $241,966
Total Liabilities $1,146
Net Assets $240,820
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brian Sawyer (President) $0 $0
Corey Pursche (Exec Vice Pr) $0 $0
Janice Smithson (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0
Tommy Braddy Jr (Group Vp) $0 $0
Scott Butler (Group Vp) $0 $0
Jeff Mcdowell (Group Vp) $0 $0
Brian Smith (Group Vp) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 9, 2022

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,826
Expenses
$64,891
Net Income
$21,935
Net Assets
$212,502
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $16,684
19.2%
Investment Income $9,999
11.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $214,217
Total Liabilities $1,715
Net Assets $212,502
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brian Sawyer (President) $23,548 $0
Corey Pursche (Exec Vice Pr) $2,704 $0
Janice Smithson (Secretary/Tr) $2,021 $0
Jeff Mcdowell (Group Vp) $533 $0
Scott Butler (Group Vp) $259 $0
Brian Smith (Group Vp) $257 $0
Tommy Braddy Jr (Group Vp) $130 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 12, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$72,357
Expenses
$73,973
Net Income
-$1,616
Net Assets
$198,392
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,929
17.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,354
1.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $199,898
Total Liabilities $1,506
Net Assets $198,392
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brian Sawyer (President) $22,255 $0
Janice Smithson (Secretary/Tr) $2,875 $0
Scott Butler (Group Vp) $1,530 $0
Brian Smith (Group Vp) $1,131 $0
Tommy Braddy Jr (Group Vp) $1,128 $0
Corey Pursche (Exec Vice Pr) $884 $0
Jeff Mcdowell (Group Vp) $411 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 6, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$76,743
Expenses
$97,564
Net Income
-$20,821
Net Assets
$210,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12,804
16.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,089
5.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $210,929
Total Liabilities $662
Net Assets $210,267
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brian Sawyer (President) $13,691 $0
Janice Smithson (Secretary/Tr) $2,091 $0
Jamie Lewis (Bargaining R) $2,091 $0
Scott Butler (Group Vp) $1,357 $0
Tommy Braddy Jr (Group Vp) $978 $0
Brian Smith (Group Vp) $671 $0
David Heller (Group Vp) $369 $0
Kenny Meachum (Exec Vice Pr) $365 $0
Paul Braswell (Group Vp) $246 $0
Kenneth White (Group Vp) $122 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 25, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$71,085
Expenses
$102,942
Net Income
-$31,857
Net Assets
$235,150
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,941
9.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $741
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,066
Total Liabilities $1,916
Net Assets $235,150
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brian Sawyer (President) $19,068 $0
Jamie Lewis (Bargaining R) $4,054 $0
Kenny Meachum (Exec Vice Pr) $1,942 $0
Janice Smithson (Secretary/Tr) $1,474 $0
Brian Smith (Group Vp) $972 $0
Kenneth White (Group Vp) $887 $0
Tommy Braddy Jr (Group Vp) $884 $0
Scott Butler (Group Vp) $645 $0
David Heller (Group Vp) $614 $0
Paul Braswell (Group Vp) $614 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Jan. 31, 2018

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$84,575
Expenses
$88,812
Net Income
-$4,237
Net Assets
$246,161
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13,475
15.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $831
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $246,512
Total Liabilities $351
Net Assets $246,161
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Brian Sawyer (President) $14,623 $0
Janice Smithson (Secretary/Tr) $3,988 $0
Scott Butler (Group Vp) $2,859 $0
Tommy Braddy Jr (Group Vp) $2,053 $0
Jamie Lewis (Bargaining R) $2,043 $0
Kenny Meachum (Exec Vice Pr) $1,899 $0
Kenneth White (Group Vp) $1,094 $0
Paul Braswell (Group Vp) $961 $0
David Heller (Group Vp) $871 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 14, 2016

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$115,410
Expenses
$124,158
Net Income
-$8,748
Net Assets
$250,983
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $250,983
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $250,983

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$87,367
Expenses
$97,339
Net Income
-$9,972
Net Assets
$296,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21,197
24.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $296,267
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $296,267

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$80,190
Expenses
$60,268
Net Income
$19,922
Net Assets
$306,239
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,252
2.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $306,239
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $306,239

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$87,656
Expenses
$99,208
Net Income
-$11,552
Net Assets
$266,859
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,764
2.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $266,859
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $266,859

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$67,497
Expenses
$73,507
Net Income
-$6,010
Net Assets
$251,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $251,735
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $251,735

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

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Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

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