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Communication Workers Of America

34001 Ne Ohio Newspaper Guild
  • Brooklyn Hts, OH
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 1944
  • EIN: 34-0151445

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
$65.5k (2024)

Expenses
$104k (2024)

Total Assets
$285k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$8.39k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$65,453
Expenses
$104,243
Net Income
-$38,790
Net Assets
$277,090
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $59,443
90.8%
Investment Income $6,010
9.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $285,482
Total Liabilities $8,392
Net Assets $277,090
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Allison Carey (Administrati) $39,686 $0
Joel Downey (Treasurer) $16,770 $0
Tim Botos (President) $0 $0
Jennifer Pignolet (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Amy Knapp (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
April Helms (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0
Diane Smith (4 Th Vp) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 23, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$66,676
Expenses
$107,098
Net Income
-$40,422
Net Assets
$315,880
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $66,496
99.7%
Investment Income $180
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $322,873
Total Liabilities $6,993
Net Assets $315,880
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Allison Carey (Administrati) $39,686 $0
Joel Downey (Treasurer) $16,770 $0
Tim Botos (President) $0 $0
Doug Livingston (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Amy Knapp (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
April Helms (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0
Diane Smith (4 Th Vp) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 7, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$73,088
Expenses
$113,651
Net Income
-$40,563
Net Assets
$356,302
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $72,283
98.9%
Investment Income $805
1.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $361,866
Total Liabilities $5,564
Net Assets $356,302
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Allison Carey (Executive Se) $39,686 $0
Joel Downey (Treasurer) $16,770 $0
Edd Pritchard (President) $0 $0
Doug Livingston (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Amy Knapp (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Kelly Byer (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0
Chuck Yarborough (4 Th Vp) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 6, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$75,001
Expenses
$117,368
Net Income
-$42,367
Net Assets
$396,865
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $73,294
97.7%
Investment Income $1,707
2.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $400,130
Total Liabilities $3,265
Net Assets $396,865
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Allison Carey (Executive Se) $39,686 $0
Joel Downey (Treasurer) $4,838 $0
Edd Pritchard (President) $0 $0
Doug Livingston (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Amy Knapp (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Kelly Byer (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0
Chuck Yarborough (4 Th Vp) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 2, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$113,039
Expenses
$181,260
Net Income
-$68,221
Net Assets
$439,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $107,633
95.2%
Investment Income $5,336
4.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $70
0.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $467,163
Total Liabilities $27,931
Net Assets $439,232
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Allison Carey (Executive Se) $35,352 $0
Rollie Dreussi (Key Employee) $15,596 $0
Edd Pritchard (President) $0 $0
Deborah Snook (1 St Vp) $0 $0
Joel Downey (Treasurer) $0 $0
Necole Sims (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0
Doug Livingston (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0
Mary Lou Gillispie (4 Th Vp) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Dec. 23, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$187,542
Expenses
$312,066
Net Income
-$124,524
Net Assets
$507,453
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $150,237
80.1%
Investment Income $10,668
5.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $26,637
14.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,540
23.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $17,699
5.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $585,441
Total Liabilities $77,988
Net Assets $507,453
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edd Pritchard (President) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Snook (1 St Vp) $0 $0 $0
Joel Downey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Necole Sims (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Doug Livingston (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Gillispie (4 Th Vp) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 18, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$213,901
Expenses
$260,978
Net Income
-$47,077
Net Assets
$631,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $183,732
85.9%
Investment Income $30,169
14.1%
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 $72,476
27.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $31,094
11.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $710,747
Total Liabilities $78,770
Net Assets $631,977
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edd Pritchard (President) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Snook (1 St Vp) $0 $0 $0
Joel Downey (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Necole Sims (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Doug Livingston (4 Th Vp) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 2, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$210,675
Expenses
$243,887
Net Income
-$33,212
Net Assets
$679,054
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $198,953
94.4%
Investment Income $9,286
4.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,436
1.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,702
29.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $23,554
9.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $761,233
Total Liabilities $82,179
Net Assets $679,054
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edd Pritchard (President) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Snook (1 St Vp) $0 $0 $0
Joel Downey (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Necole Sims (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Sneyd Gillispie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 27, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$222,627
Expenses
$236,681
Net Income
-$14,054
Net Assets
$712,266
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $212,317
95.4%
Investment Income $9,557
4.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $753
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,452
30.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,258
8.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $791,745
Total Liabilities $79,479
Net Assets $712,266
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edd Pritchard (President) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Snook (1 St Vp) $0 $0 $0
Joel Downey (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Necole Sims (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Paulk (4 Th Vp) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Sneyd Gillispie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 24, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$241,378
Expenses
$261,388
Net Income
-$20,010
Net Assets
$726,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $232,652
96.4%
Investment Income $8,726
3.6%
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 $71,452
27.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $39,825
15.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $805,795
Total Liabilities $79,475
Net Assets $726,320
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert George (President) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Snook (1 St Vp) $0 $0 $0
Joel Downey (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Necole Sims (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Marilyn Paulk (4 Th Vp) $0 $0 $0
Mary Lou Gillispie (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 21, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$303,385
Expenses
$322,988
Net Income
-$19,603
Net Assets
$746,330
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $246,938
81.4%
Investment Income $8,242
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $48,205
15.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $72,826
22.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $27,170
8.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $834,946
Total Liabilities $88,616
Net Assets $746,330
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert George (President) $0 $0 $0
Rachel Dissell (3 Rd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Deborah Snook (2 Nd Vp) $0 $0 $0
Ronald Rutti (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Yuvonne Webb (1 St Vp) $0 $0 $0
Joel Downey (4 Th Vp) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 8, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$401,799
Expenses
$391,805
Net Income
$9,994
Net Assets
$765,933
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $306,720
76.3%
Investment Income $8,145
2.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $86,934
21.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $71,452
18.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,003
8.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $885,306
Total Liabilities $119,373
Net Assets $765,933

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$349,775
Expenses
$340,217
Net Income
$9,558
Net Assets
$755,939
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $332,208
95.0%
Investment Income $8,807
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,760
2.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $111,369
32.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $858,478
Total Liabilities $102,539
Net Assets $755,939

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$343,968
Expenses
$328,108
Net Income
$15,860
Net Assets
$746,381
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $337,987
98.3%
Investment Income $5,981
1.7%
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 $111,369
33.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $846,756
Total Liabilities $100,375
Net Assets $746,381

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990

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

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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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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

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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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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

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What Is This Data?

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.

In addition to the raw summary data, we link to PDFs and digital copies of full Form 990 documents wherever possible. This consists of separate releases by the IRS of Form 990 documents processed by the agency, which we update regularly.

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