COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA AFL-CIO CLC (EIN 530246709) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1949

Legal Domicile

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).

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

601

Volunteers

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

$3,698,083

Total Directors

$3,698,083

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA AFL-CIO CLC