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Communication Workers Of America

4502 Cwa Local Cmage
  • Columbus, OH
  • EIN: 42-1545008

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.

Category: Employment, Job-Related / Labor Unions, Organizations (NTEE)

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.09M (2024)

Expenses
$918k (2024)

Total Assets
$2.13M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (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 Form 990
Revenue
$1,092,708
Expenses
$918,046
Net Income
$174,662
Net Assets
$2,130,119
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,045,686
95.7%
Investment Income $47,022
4.3%
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 $19,250
2.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $143,819
15.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,130,119
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,130,119
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hugh Williams (President) $19,250 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jill Taptich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Danter (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Will Fant (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Fiore (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Krebs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mark Stansbery (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Weber (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 15, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$822,247
Expenses
$1,037,517
Net Income
-$215,270
Net Assets
$1,956,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $799,119
97.2%
Investment Income $23,128
2.8%
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 $34,798
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $122,575
11.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,956,932
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,956,932
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Hugh Williams (President) $17,769 $0 $0
Susan Wilson (Former Presi) $17,029 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jill Taptich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Danter (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Will Fant (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Fiore (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Krebs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mark Stansbery (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Weber (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on April 25, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$928,083
Expenses
$767,195
Net Income
$160,888
Net Assets
$2,163,661
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $924,133
99.6%
Investment Income $3,950
0.4%
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 $35,000
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $92,370
12.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,218,325
Total Liabilities $54,664
Net Assets $2,163,661
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Wilson (President) $17,500 $0 $0
Hugh Williams (Vice Preside) $17,500 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jill Taptich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Debbie Danter (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Will Fant (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Fiore (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey Johnson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Krebs (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mark Stansbery (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
James Weber (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 27, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$993,825
Expenses
$745,768
Net Income
$248,057
Net Assets
$2,003,911
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $988,097
99.4%
Investment Income $4,448
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,280
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,423
3.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $125,452
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,003,911
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,003,911
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Wilson (President) $11,000 $0 $0
Hugh Williams (Vice Preside) $10,154 $0 $0
James Weber (Past Vice Pr) $1,269 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jill Taptich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 24, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$974,700
Expenses
$748,762
Net Income
$225,938
Net Assets
$1,756,890
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $965,208
99.0%
Investment Income $12,452
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$2,960
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,000
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,334
13.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,756,890
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,756,890
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
James Weber (Vice Preside) $11,000 $0 $0
Susan Wilson (President) $11,000 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jill Taptich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$833,930
Expenses
$768,692
Net Income
$65,238
Net Assets
$1,533,694
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $822,597
98.6%
Investment Income $11,333
1.4%
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 $22,118
2.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $72,678
9.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,533,880
Total Liabilities $186
Net Assets $1,533,694
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Susan Wilson (President) $10,915 $0 $0
James Weber (New Vice Pre) $6,346 $0 $0
David Mccune (Past Preside) $4,857 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jill Taptich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,108,825
Expenses
$851,919
Net Income
$256,906
Net Assets
$1,466,064
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,103,176
99.5%
Investment Income $5,649
0.5%
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 $21,600
2.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,291
5.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,466,250
Total Liabilities $186
Net Assets $1,466,064
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Mccune (President) $10,800 $0 $0
Susan Wilson (Vice Preside) $10,800 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jill Taptich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 30, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,157,775
Expenses
$944,256
Net Income
$213,519
Net Assets
$1,209,474
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,154,207
99.7%
Investment Income $3,568
0.3%
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 $18,000
1.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,979
4.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,209,474
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,209,474
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Mccune (President) $9,000 $0 $0
Susan Wilson (Vice Preside) $9,000 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jill Taptich (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,103,303
Expenses
$913,020
Net Income
$190,283
Net Assets
$989,489
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,099,840
99.7%
Investment Income $3,463
0.3%
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 $18,000
2.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,964
4.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $989,489
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $989,489
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Mccune (President) $9,000 $0 $0
Susan Wilson (Vice Preside) $9,000 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jp Blackwood (Interim Secr) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,022,341
Expenses
$1,038,318
Net Income
-$15,977
Net Assets
$797,431
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,016,537
99.4%
Investment Income $2,405
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,399
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,000
1.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,949
4.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $797,431
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $797,431
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Mccune (President) $9,000 $0 $0
Susan Wilson (Vice Preside) $9,000 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jp Blackwood (Interim Secr) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 13, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$952,417
Expenses
$1,166,155
Net Income
-$213,738
Net Assets
$809,626
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $950,258
99.8%
Investment Income $2,159
0.2%
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 $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $60,205
5.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $809,626
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $809,626
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Mccune (President) $9,000 $0 $0
Susan Wilson (Vice Preside) $9,000 $0 $0
Susan Oehler (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jp Blackwood (Interim Secr) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 18, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$926,517
Expenses
$758,760
Net Income
$167,757
Net Assets
$1,023,647
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $900,892
97.2%
Investment Income $2,846
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,779
2.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,962
2.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,140
5.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,023,647
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,023,647

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990
Filed on March 17, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$880,750
Expenses
$825,095
Net Income
$55,655
Net Assets
$851,499
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $855,038
97.1%
Investment Income $3,672
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $22,040
2.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,038
1.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,500
6.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $851,499
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $851,499

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$820,449
Expenses
$918,274
Net Income
-$97,825
Net Assets
$795,844
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $810,525
98.8%
Investment Income $4,656
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,268
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,846
1.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,830
4.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $820,208
Total Liabilities $24,364
Net Assets $795,844

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990

Primary 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

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

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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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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.

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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 Dec.
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

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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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