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Communication Workers Of America

4034 Cwa

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
$301k (2023)

Expenses
$410k (2023)

Total Assets
$439k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3.96k (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
$301,338
Expenses
$409,777
Net Income
-$108,439
Net Assets
$434,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $274,215
91.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,473
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $25,650
8.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $180,522
44.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $112,056
27.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $438,829
Total Liabilities $3,962
Net Assets $434,867
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela J Beach (Vice Preside) $69,174 $0 $1,091
Ralph E Prince (Secretary/Tr) $59,128 $0 $2,310
Ryan A Letts (President) $46,041 $0 $2,778
Charles D Johnson (President) $0 $0 $0
Kimberly A Launer (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Jacob L Vick (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$319,517
Expenses
$371,089
Net Income
-$51,572
Net Assets
$543,306
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $296,523
92.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $594
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,400
7.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $141,181
38.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $114,942
31.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $546,601
Total Liabilities $3,295
Net Assets $543,306
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela J Beach (Vice Preside) $68,302 $0 $486
Ryan A Letts (President) $45,719 $0 $2,722
Ralph E Prince (Secretary/Tr) $22,643 $0 $1,309

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$795,457
Expenses
$426,534
Net Income
$368,923
Net Assets
$594,878
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $304,549
38.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $66
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $462,613
58.2%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $28,229
3.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $183,538
43.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $91,801
21.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $598,508
Total Liabilities $3,630
Net Assets $594,878
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela J Beach (Vice Preside) $63,721 $0 $362
Ryan A Letts (President) $57,875 $0 $2,522
Ralph E Prince (Secretary/Tr) $55,693 $0 $3,365

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$405,018
Expenses
$403,858
Net Income
$1,160
Net Assets
$290,872
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $377,136
93.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $137
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $26,155
6.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,590
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $165,909
41.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,548
20.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $293,921
Total Liabilities $3,049
Net Assets $290,872
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela J Beach (Vice Preside) $63,760 $0 $1,500
Ryan A Letts (President) $48,014 $0 $3,230
Ralph E Prince (Secretary/Tr) $46,823 $0 $2,582

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$372,383
Expenses
$410,671
Net Income
-$38,288
Net Assets
$289,742
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $335,900
90.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $543
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $29,363
7.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $6,577
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $148,378
36.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $85,401
20.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $290,818
Total Liabilities $1,076
Net Assets $289,742
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Pamela J Beach (Vice Preside) $49,718 $0 $2,385
Ralph E Prince (Secretary/Tr) $46,122 $0 $1,752
Ryan A Letts (President) $44,702 $0 $3,699

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$420,028
Expenses
$465,040
Net Income
-$45,012
Net Assets
$328,030
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $384,246
91.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $371
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $19,727
4.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,684
3.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $138,521
29.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $141,469
30.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $332,294
Total Liabilities $4,264
Net Assets $328,030
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan A Letts (President) $49,720 $0 $4,839
Ralph E Prince (Secretary/Tr) $41,396 $0 $2,240
Pamela J Beach (Vice Preside) $37,732 $0 $2,594

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$445,139
Expenses
$468,091
Net Income
-$22,952
Net Assets
$373,042
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $416,495
93.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $211
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $23,923
5.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,510
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $126,943
27.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $142,838
30.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $374,695
Total Liabilities $1,653
Net Assets $373,042
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan A Letts (President) $43,341 $0 $5,366
Pamela J Beach (Vice Preside) $37,400 $0 $2,186
Ralph E Prince (Secretary/Tr) $36,371 $0 $2,279

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$470,510
Expenses
$504,181
Net Income
-$33,671
Net Assets
$395,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $439,635
93.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $214
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $16,032
3.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $14,629
3.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $135,825
26.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $171,694
34.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $398,340
Total Liabilities $2,346
Net Assets $395,994
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan A Letts (President) $48,862 $0 $4,909
Ralph E Prince (Secretary/Tr) $42,995 $0 $1,862
Pamela J Beach (Vice Preside) $34,814 $0 $2,383

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$504,465
Expenses
$547,047
Net Income
-$42,582
Net Assets
$429,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $467,421
92.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $332
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $14,267
2.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,445
4.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $146,870
26.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $200,980
36.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $431,380
Total Liabilities $1,715
Net Assets $429,665
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan A Letts (President) $48,750 $0 $5,338
Ralph E Prince (Secretary/Tr) $47,971 $0 $3,065
Pamela J Beach (Vice Preside) $38,038 $0 $3,708

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$484,062
Expenses
$502,759
Net Income
-$18,697
Net Assets
$472,247
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $458,040
94.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $353
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $15,350
3.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $10,319
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $133,928
26.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $182,161
36.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $474,278
Total Liabilities $2,031
Net Assets $472,247
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ryan R Letts (President) $46,694 $0 $0
Ralph E Prince (Secretary/Treasurer) $44,560 $0 $0
Pamela J Beach (Vice President) $35,348 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$496,346
Expenses
$499,235
Net Income
-$2,889
Net Assets
$489,620
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $475,120
95.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $268
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $20,958
4.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,247
25.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $172,813
34.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $492,033
Total Liabilities $2,413
Net Assets $489,620

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$522,550
Expenses
$531,790
Net Income
-$9,240
Net Assets
$492,509
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $496,132
94.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $353
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $23,846
4.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,219
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $132,825
25.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $189,363
35.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $494,500
Total Liabilities $1,991
Net Assets $492,509

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$473,710
Expenses
$560,771
Net Income
-$87,061
Net Assets
$501,749
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $458,380
96.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $188
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $14,440
3.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $702
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $119,870
21.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $168,966
30.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $596,136
Total Liabilities $94,387
Net Assets $501,749

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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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