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Communication Workers Of America

3902 Cwa
  • Birmingham, AL
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 1951
  • EIN: 63-0253305

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
$384k (2023)

Expenses
$427k (2023)

Total Assets
$3.12M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1.13k (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
$383,750
Expenses
$426,913
Net Income
-$43,163
Net Assets
$3,114,195
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $284,193
74.1%
Investment Income $50,720
13.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$1
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $48,838
12.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $141,644
33.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $105,513
24.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,115,320
Total Liabilities $1,125
Net Assets $3,114,195
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Brazier (President) $45,881 $0 $0
Frederick Smith (Vp Mobility) $42,433 $0 $0
Terrell Shorter (Vp Network) $31,276 $0 $0
Vicki Grace Brown (Exec Vice Pr) $24,671 $0 $0
Errol Minor (Vp Interconn) $11,473 $0 $0
Claude Perry (Secretary Tr) $3,600 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 29, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$365,254
Expenses
$452,750
Net Income
-$87,496
Net Assets
$3,157,358
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $500
0.1%
Program Services $307,399
84.2%
Investment Income $19,763
5.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $37,592
10.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $157,211
34.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $98,063
21.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,158,502
Total Liabilities $1,144
Net Assets $3,157,358
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Edward Brazier (President) $44,277 $0 $0
Terrell Shorter (Vp Network) $34,219 $0 $0
Frederick Smith (Vp Mobility) $27,685 $0 $0
Vicki Grace Brown (Exec Vice Pr) $26,417 $0 $0
Claude Perry (Secretary Tr) $13,665 $0 $0
Errol Minor (Vp Interconn) $9,458 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 3, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$351,837
Expenses
$425,094
Net Income
-$73,257
Net Assets
$3,244,854
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $313,899
89.2%
Investment Income $20,372
5.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $17,566
5.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $151,261
35.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $124,444
29.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,244,854
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,244,854
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David S Monk (President ) $63,033 $0 $0
Frederick Smith (Vp Mobility) $19,050 $0 $0
Edward Brazier (President) $15,576 $0 $0
Vicki Grace Brown (Exec Vice Pr) $8,341 $0 $0
Terrell Shorter (Vp Network) $7,352 $0 $0
Errol Minor (Vp Interconn) $4,639 $0 $0
Joella Fowler (Sec/Treas ) $3,600 $0 $0
Claude Perry (Secretary Tr) $1,382 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 22, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$403,734
Expenses
$329,555
Net Income
$74,179
Net Assets
$3,318,111
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $343,913
85.2%
Investment Income $25,036
6.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $34,785
8.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $117,003
35.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $84,590
25.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,318,115
Total Liabilities $4
Net Assets $3,318,111
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David S Monk (President) $67,077 $0 $0
Smith Frederick (Vp Mobility) $30,406 $0 $0
Edward Brazier (Pres Elect V) $29,480 $0 $0
Vicki Grace Brown (Exec Vice Pr) $12,492 $0 $0
Errol Minor (Vp Interconn) $7,286 $0 $0
Joella Fowler (Secretary/Tr) $3,600 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 2, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$487,465
Expenses
$596,853
Net Income
-$109,388
Net Assets
$3,243,932
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $358,304
73.5%
Investment Income $27,215
5.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $101,946
20.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $166,864
28.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $146,930
24.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,244,947
Total Liabilities $1,015
Net Assets $3,243,932
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David S Monk (President) $65,134 $0 $0
Andrell Hubbard (Vp Mobility) $46,467 $0 $0
Edward Brazier (Vp Network) $31,880 $0 $0
Smith Frederick (Vp Mobility) $27,518 $0 $0
Vicki Grace Brown (Exec Vice Pr) $14,368 $0 $0
Errol Minor (Vp Interconn) $9,581 $0 $0
Joella Fowler (Secretary/Tr) $3,600 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 11, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$526,804
Expenses
$505,186
Net Income
$21,618
Net Assets
$3,353,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $378,476
71.8%
Investment Income $18,854
3.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $129,474
24.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $173,096
34.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $143,166
28.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,354,875
Total Liabilities $1,555
Net Assets $3,353,320
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David S Monk (President) $68,577 $0 $0
Andrell Hubbard (Vp Mobility) $47,969 $0 $0
Edward Brazier (Vp Network) $29,744 $0 $0
Vicki Grace Brown (Exec Vice Pr) $12,828 $0 $0
Errol Minor (Vp Interconn) $10,378 $0 $0
Joella Fowler (Secretary/Tr) $3,600 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$575,203
Expenses
$562,921
Net Income
$12,282
Net Assets
$3,331,702
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $471,739
82.0%
Investment Income $15,759
2.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $87,705
15.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $187,305
33.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $161,035
28.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,332,763
Total Liabilities $1,061
Net Assets $3,331,702
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David S Monk (President) $66,087 $0 $0
Andrell Hubbard (Vp Mobility) $45,785 $0 $0
Edward Brazier (Vp Network) $32,551 $0 $0
Ronald Reese (Past Vp Acct) $18,349 $0 $0
Vicki Grace (Exec Vice Pr) $10,355 $0 $0
Errol Minor (Vp Interconn) $10,278 $0 $0
Joella Fowler (Secretary/Tr) $3,600 $0 $0
Carla Bennett (Past Exec Vi) $300 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 29, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$630,093
Expenses
$620,955
Net Income
$9,138
Net Assets
$3,319,420
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $505,182
80.2%
Investment Income $15,593
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$39
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $109,357
17.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $194,802
31.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $164,589
26.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,321,577
Total Liabilities $2,157
Net Assets $3,319,420
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David S Monk (President) $66,108 $0 $0
Andrell Hubbard (Vp Mobility) $45,735 $0 $0
Edward Brazier (Vp Network) $33,531 $0 $0
Ronald Reese (Vp Acct/Comm) $23,584 $0 $0
Errol Minor (Vp Interconn) $14,990 $0 $0
Carla Bennett (Exec Vice Pr) $7,254 $0 $0
Joella Fowler (Secretary/Tr) $3,600 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 19, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$575,468
Expenses
$622,186
Net Income
-$46,718
Net Assets
$3,310,282
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $520,365
90.4%
Investment Income $15,853
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $39,250
6.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $185,458
29.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $189,912
30.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,312,268
Total Liabilities $1,986
Net Assets $3,310,282
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David S Monk (President) $57,374 $0 $0
Edward Brazier (Vp Network) $33,050 $0 $0
Carla Bennett (Exec Vice Pr) $30,461 $0 $0
Ronald Reese (Vp Acct/Comm) $21,807 $0 $0
Andrell Hubbard (Vp Mobility) $17,955 $0 $0
Vickie Grace (Vp Interconn) $14,367 $0 $0
Errol Minor (Vp Interconn) $8,087 $0 $0
Beontras Mcwaine (Vp Network P) $7,110 $0 $0
Joella Fowler (Secretary/Tr) $3,600 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 9, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$578,441
Expenses
$575,645
Net Income
$2,796
Net Assets
$3,357,000
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $527,523
91.2%
Investment Income $18,041
3.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $32,877
5.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $168,012
29.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $169,889
29.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,360,433
Total Liabilities $3,433
Net Assets $3,357,000
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David S Monk (President) $57,686 $0 $0
Jock Efferson (Ex. Vice Pre) $35,110 $0 $0
Ronald Reese (Vp Consumer) $22,675 $0 $0
Vickie Grace (Vp Interconn) $12,771 $0 $0
Beontras Mcwaine (Vp Network) $11,625 $0 $0
Carla Bennett (Vp Interconn) $10,213 $0 $0
Jeneen Patrick (Vp Mobility) $9,705 $0 $0
Andrell Hubbard (Vp Mobility) $9,383 $0 $0
Rosie G Dunbar (Vp Legacy) $6,457 $0 $0
Joella Fowler (Secretary/Tr) $3,600 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$603,897
Expenses
$542,978
Net Income
$60,919
Net Assets
$3,354,204
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $534,896
88.6%
Investment Income $13,172
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $55,829
9.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $147,885
27.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $145,305
26.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,356,099
Total Liabilities $1,895
Net Assets $3,354,204

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990
Filed on Jan. 9, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$668,916
Expenses
$651,068
Net Income
$17,848
Net Assets
$3,293,284
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $551,483
82.4%
Investment Income $14,741
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $102,691
15.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $178,652
27.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $193,887
29.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,296,468
Total Liabilities $3,184
Net Assets $3,293,284

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$637,953
Expenses
$673,363
Net Income
-$35,410
Net Assets
$3,275,437
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $614,289
96.3%
Investment Income $22,416
3.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,247
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $217,649
32.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $160,725
23.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,278,235
Total Liabilities $2,798
Net Assets $3,275,437

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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

Primary 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

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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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