COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA AFL-CIO CLC

EIN: 530246709

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$147,710,670
Total Expenses
$190,828,647
Total Assets
$588,183,996
Net Assets
$446,305,912
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1949
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
AMEENAH SALAAM
Phone
2024341100
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA AFL-CIO CLC, founded in 1949, is a major nonprofit that reported $147.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $190.8M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 29% operating deficit.

Mission

EXEMPT LABOR ORGANIZATION UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(5).

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

TO ORGANIZE WORKERS FOR THE ECONOMIC, MORAL, AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION AND STATUS. TO ASSIST WORKERS BY PROVIDING ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE DUE TO STRIKES AND DEATHS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,557
Program Service Revenue $128,535,696
Investment Income $18,003,752
Other Revenue $1,145,665
TOTAL REVENUE $147,710,670

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,221,169
Salaries & Benefits $63,423,689
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $119,183,789
TOTAL EXPENSES $190,828,647

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $147,710,670 $144,073,543 +0.0%
Expenses $190,828,647 $172,941,548 +0.1%
Net Income $-43,117,977 $-28,868,005 +0.5%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✓ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
20
Independent Members
5
Employees
601
Volunteers
5

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
21
$3,698,083
Total Directors
21
$3,698,083
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CLAUDE CUMMINGS JR PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$246,615 $43,497 $290,112
AMEENAH SALAAM SECRETARY - TREASURER 40.00
Officer Director
$225,720 $13,755 $239,475
DENNIS TRAINOR VICE PRESIDENT - DISTRICT 1 40.00
Officer Director
$192,954 $43,497 $236,451
MICHAEL DAVIS VICE PRESIDENT - DISTRICT 2-13 40.00
Officer Director
$195,115 $20,655 $215,770
RICHARD HONEYCUTT VICE PRESIDENT - DISTRICT 3 40.00
Officer Director
$195,964 $43,497 $239,461
LINDA HINTON VICE PRESIDENT - DISTRICT 4 40.00
Officer Director
$194,091 $20,655 $214,746
DERRICK OSOBASE VICE PRESIDENT - DISTRICT 6 40.00
Officer Director
$195,827 $43,497 $239,324
SUSAN MCALLISTER VICE PRESIDENT - DISTRICT 7 40.00
Officer Director
$197,342 $20,655 $217,997
FRANK ARCE VICE PRESIDENT - DISTRICT 9 40.00
Officer Director
$198,135 $13,755 $211,890
LISA BOLTON VICE PRESIDENT - TELECOMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGIES 40.00
Officer Director
$189,172 $43,497 $232,669
MARGARET COOK VICE PRESIDENT - PUBLIC HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION 40.00
Officer Director
$197,398 $20,655 $218,053
CHARLES BRAICO VICE PRESIDENT - NABET 40.00
Officer Director
$197,748 $43,497 $241,245
JONATHAN SCHLEUSS VICE PRESIDENT - THE NEW GUILD 40.00
Officer Director
$197,158 $20,655 $217,813
CARL KENNEBREW IUE-CWA DIVISION PRES. 40.00
Officer Director
$193,107 $39,220 $232,327
SARA NELSON BORER PRESIDENT - AFA 40.00
Officer Director
$182,471 $43,497 $225,968
CARMEL SMYTH DIR. CWA/SCA CANADA 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH GIBBS AT-LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VERA MIKELL AT LARGE DIVERSITY 1.00
Officer Director
$2,234 $0 $2,234
REGINALD SMALL AT-LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA MIDDLETON AT-LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH ALLEN CWA COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$179,051 $43,497 $222,548
JOSEPH BURNS AFA - CWA GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Highest
$199,638 $20,655 $220,293
SHANE LARSON ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT 40.00
Highest
$185,714 $20,655 $206,369
SYLVIA RAMOS ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT 40.00
Highest
$204,281 $20,655 $224,936
MATTHEW HOLDER GENERAL COUNSEL 40.00
Highest
$209,024 $36,597 $245,621
MARY LOU SAVAGE SENIOR BENEFITS ATTORNEY (END. 10/2024) 40.00
Highest
$227,757 $26,407 $254,164
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $147,710,670 $190,828,647 $588,183,996 $-43,117,977
2024 $144,073,543 $172,941,548 $610,388,642 $-28,868,005
2023 $128,096,234 $163,538,010 $618,530,740 $-35,441,776
2022 $150,698,127 $147,970,113 $663,349,372 $2,728,014
2021 $187,247,584 $133,187,020 $715,694,190 $54,060,564
2020 $194,639,907 $158,183,647 $641,590,579 $36,456,260
2019 $110,638,001 $140,016,510 $626,424,500 $-29,378,509
2018 $170,837,427 $127,996,802 $596,513,696 $42,840,625
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