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Communication Workers Of America

82162 Local
  • Roanoke, VA
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 1950
  • EIN: 54-6069662

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
$138k (2023)

Expenses
$110k (2023)

Total Assets
$815k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.16k (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
$137,610
Expenses
$110,470
Net Income
$27,140
Net Assets
$813,712
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $129,923
94.4%
Investment Income $4,018
2.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,669
2.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,593
43.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,745
9.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $814,870
Total Liabilities $1,158
Net Assets $813,712
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ivan M Wolfe (Financial Secretary) $9,314 $0 $0
Kelley Smith (Recording Secretary) $6,524 $0 $0
Robert Martin (Chief Steward) $5,654 $0 $0
Gregory C Davis (Chief Steward) $4,461 $0 $0
Anthony L Dillon (Trustee) $3,889 $0 $0
Walter Grossheim Jr (Vice President) $3,328 $0 $0
Kerry L Hall (Sergeant At Arms) $3,022 $0 $0
Jack A Rowland (President) $2,454 $0 $0
Lavonia C Billingley (Treasurer) $2,009 $0 $0
Jake L West (Administrative Chief Steward) $1,520 $0 $0
Amalie K Ragland (Trustee) $933 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 19, 2024

Primary 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 Form 990
Revenue
$119,587
Expenses
$114,693
Net Income
$4,894
Net Assets
$786,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $113,279
94.7%
Investment Income $1,931
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,377
3.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,710
40.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,289
9.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $787,708
Total Liabilities $1,137
Net Assets $786,571
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ivan M Wolfe (Financial Secretary) $7,453 $0 $0
Kelley Smith (Recording Secretary) $7,027 $0 $0
Robert Martin (Chief Steward) $5,171 $0 $0
Dwayne L Slough (Past Vice President) $5,126 $0 $0
Gregory C Davis (Chief Steward) $4,912 $0 $0
Anthony L Dillon (Trustee) $3,873 $0 $0
Kerry L Hall (Sergeant At Arms) $3,120 $0 $0
Jake L West (Administrative Chief Steward) $2,728 $0 $0
Jack A Rowland (President) $2,706 $0 $0
Lavonia C Billingley (Treasurer) $1,509 $0 $0
Walter Grossheim Jr (Vice President) $1,284 $0 $0
Amalie K Ragland (Trustee) $856 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 20, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$99,942
Expenses
$96,631
Net Income
$3,311
Net Assets
$781,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $94,011
94.1%
Investment Income $3,344
3.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,587
2.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $42,458
43.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,928
10.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $782,877
Total Liabilities $1,200
Net Assets $781,677
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jake L West (Administrative Chief Steward) $10,489 $0 $0
Kelley Smith (Recording Secretary) $10,013 $0 $0
Dwayne L Slough (Vice President) $8,771 $0 $0
Jack A Rowland (President) $8,168 $0 $0
Ivan M Wolfe (Financial Secretary) $6,875 $0 $0
Gregory C Davis (Chief Steward) $4,270 $0 $0
Lavonia C Billingley (Treasurer) $2,876 $0 $0
Kerry L Hall (Sergeant At Arms) $2,848 $0 $0
Robert Martin (Chief Steward) $188 $0 $0
Amalie K Ragland (Trustee) $52 $0 $0
Anthony L Dillon (Trustee) $49 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$102,526
Expenses
$146,587
Net Income
-$44,061
Net Assets
$778,366
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $90,006
87.8%
Investment Income $10,540
10.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,980
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $70,434
48.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,881
15.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $779,611
Total Liabilities $1,245
Net Assets $778,366
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jack A Rowland (President) $11,248 $0 $0
Jake L West (Administrative Chief Steward) $9,860 $0 $0
Bonnie C Rourke (Financial Secretary) $7,318 $0 $0
Kelley Smith (Recording Secretary) $6,494 $0 $0
Sherry L Coley (Chief Steward) $5,376 $0 $0
Dwayne L Slough (Vice President) $4,790 $0 $0
Gregory C Davis (Chief Steward) $4,009 $0 $0
Ivan M Wolfe (Treasurer) $3,038 $0 $0
Kerry L Hall (Sergeant At Arms) $2,478 $0 $0
Donald E Barnett (Trustee) $2,204 $0 $0
Lavonia C Billingley (Trustee) $1,672 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 8, 2021

Primary 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 Form 990
Revenue
$104,201
Expenses
$117,497
Net Income
-$13,296
Net Assets
$822,426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $88,561
85.0%
Investment Income $10,991
10.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,649
4.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,308
49.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,170
8.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $823,843
Total Liabilities $1,417
Net Assets $822,426
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jack A Rowland (President) $11,052 $0 $0
Jake L West (Administrative Chief Steward) $9,104 $0 $0
Bonnie C Rourke (Financial Secretary) $8,085 $0 $0
Kelley Smith (Recording Secretary) $5,325 $0 $0
Gregory C Davis (Chief Steward) $3,910 $0 $0
Sherry L Coley (Chief Steward) $3,901 $0 $0
Dwayne L Slough (Vice President) $3,094 $0 $0
Kerry L Hall (Sergeant At Arms) $2,713 $0 $0
Ivan M Wolfe (Treasurer) $2,432 $0 $0
Donald E Barnett (Trustee) $2,149 $0 $0
Lavonia C Billingley (Trustee) $1,265 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 14, 2020

Primary 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 Form 990
Revenue
$96,676
Expenses
$109,640
Net Income
-$12,964
Net Assets
$835,723
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $83,446
86.3%
Investment Income $10,246
10.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,984
3.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $51,050
46.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,286
4.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $837,174
Total Liabilities $1,451
Net Assets $835,723
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jake L West (Administrative Chief Steward) $7,923 $0 $0
Dwayne L Slough (Vice President) $7,731 $0 $0
Bonnie C Rourke (Financial Secretary) $6,155 $0 $0
Kelley Smith (Recording Secretary) $4,178 $0 $0
Jack A Rowland (President) $4,141 $0 $0
Wayne M Chittum (Past Chief Steward) $3,254 $0 $0
Kerry L Hall (Sergeant At Arms) $2,600 $0 $0
Amalie K Ragland (Past Trustee) $2,398 $0 $0
Donald E Barnett (Trustee) $2,108 $0 $0
Sherry L Coley (Chief Steward) $345 $0 $0
Thomas L Dillon (Past Treasurer) $292 $0 $0
Gregory C Davis (Chief Steward) $202 $0 $0
Lavonia C Billingley (Trustee) $88 $0 $0
Ivan M Wolfe (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 17, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$79,420
Expenses
$82,492
Net Income
-$3,072
Net Assets
$848,688
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $66,073
83.2%
Investment Income $11,493
14.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,854
2.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $38,924
47.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,188
6.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $850,072
Total Liabilities $1,384
Net Assets $848,688
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dwayne Slough (Vice President) $10,131 $0 $0
Jack Rowland (Chief Steward) $8,649 $0 $0
Jake L West (Adm C Steward) $7,527 $0 $0
T Lee Dillon (Treasurer) $7,009 $0 $0
Brenda Moran (Past Rec Sect) $6,883 $0 $0
Jeffrey Moran (President) $4,488 $0 $0
Bonnie Rourke (Fin Secretary) $4,420 $0 $0
Wayne Chittum (Chief Steward) $2,964 $0 $0
Amalie Ragland (Trustee) $2,222 $0 $0
Donald Barnett (Trustee) $2,014 $0 $0
Kerry Hall (Ser At Arms) $1,576 $0 $0
Kelly Smith (Recording Sect) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 10, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$82,059
Expenses
$110,576
Net Income
-$28,517
Net Assets
$851,759
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $69,863
85.1%
Investment Income $10,508
12.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,688
2.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $59,026
53.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,563
5.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $853,052
Total Liabilities $1,293
Net Assets $851,759

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$73,555
Expenses
$122,085
Net Income
-$48,530
Net Assets
$880,276
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $67,371
91.6%
Investment Income $5,153
7.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,031
1.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,129
44.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $10,656
8.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $883,043
Total Liabilities $2,767
Net Assets $880,276

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$126,658
Expenses
$131,789
Net Income
-$5,131
Net Assets
$928,807
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $123,932
97.8%
Investment Income $2,222
1.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $504
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,890
44.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,051
12.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $931,143
Total Liabilities $2,336
Net Assets $928,807

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$159,128
Expenses
$167,044
Net Income
-$7,916
Net Assets
$933,937
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $154,602
97.2%
Investment Income $3,540
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $986
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,926
41.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,223
18.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $937,496
Total Liabilities $3,559
Net Assets $933,937

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$294,404
Expenses
$232,720
Net Income
$61,684
Net Assets
$941,854
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $287,922
97.8%
Investment Income $4,035
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,447
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,031
55.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,196
7.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $947,041
Total Liabilities $5,187
Net Assets $941,854

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$331,125
Expenses
$316,566
Net Income
$14,559
Net Assets
$880,170
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $319,467
96.5%
Investment Income $5,669
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $5,989
1.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $121,182
38.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $66,323
21.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $885,961
Total Liabilities $5,791
Net Assets $880,170

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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

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

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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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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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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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