Amalgamated Transit Union
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Amalgamated Transit Union is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Silver Spring, Maryland, registered in 1940, with $47,391,855 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
10000 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20903 EIN 53-6014540 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2023)
$47.4M
▼ 11.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$40.4M
Net assets
$215.1M
Employees
79
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Amalgamated Transit Union— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating64 mo reserves · +15% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Amalgamated Transit Union: 64 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Governance25% of the rating3 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Amalgamated Transit Union: 3 of 6 checks met earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Amalgamated Transit Union: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The object of the international union shall be to organize local unions. to place our occupation on a higher plane of intelligence, efficiency and skill; encourage settlement of disputes between employees and employers; secure employment and adequate pay for our work. to engage in such legislative, political, educational, cultural, social and welfare activities as will further the interests and welfare of the membership. to seek the improvement of social and economic conditions in the united states and canada and to promote the interests of labor everywhere.
Contact & location
- Address
- 10000 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD, 20903
- City
- Silver Spring
- State
- Maryland
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $80.8M (FY2013) to $47.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $26.4MNet assets $215.1M
Operating margin
14.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$241.5M
Total liabilities
$26.4M
Net assets
$215.1M
Salaries & benefits
$20.9M
52% of expenses
Board members
21
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,391,855▼11.1% | $40,398,610▼14.8% | $215,134,919▲3.4% | $241,510,132▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $53,332,011▲46.8% | $47,436,808▲44.7% | $208,141,674▲2.9% | $225,278,356▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $36,319,157▼32.0% | $32,779,068▲8.2% | $202,246,471▲1.8% | $210,986,424▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $53,395,051▲40.2% | $30,298,617▼16.8% | $198,706,382▲13.2% | $207,238,163▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $38,085,346▼2.2% | $36,427,135▲10.8% | $175,609,948▲1.0% | $183,741,450▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $38,955,172▲12.1% | $32,890,979▼2.7% | $173,951,737▲3.6% | $181,308,848▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $34,743,907▼34.8% | $33,799,833▼2.2% | $167,887,544▲0.6% | $174,673,140▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $53,302,717▲63.6% | $34,553,111▲20.9% | $166,943,470▲12.7% | $173,390,349▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $32,585,115▲13.0% | $28,586,114▲6.0% | $148,193,864▲2.8% | $154,297,808▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $28,846,738▼64.3% | $26,974,646▼3.8% | $144,194,863▼4.1% | $150,008,632▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $80,793,398 | $28,025,755▼6.9% | $150,322,771▲54.1% | $156,177,253▲50.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $30,108,397▼1.9% | $97,555,128▲0.3% | $103,495,956▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $30,679,840▼5.0% | $97,253,078▼3.4% | $103,200,393▼3.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $32,294,683 | $100,699,501 | $106,699,087 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Costajohn — $336,142 (0.83% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costajohn | International President | 38.8 | $336,142 |
| Kirkkenneth | International Secretary-treasurer | 38.8 | $320,438 |
| Trujilloyvette | International Executive Vice President | 39 | $311,910 |
| Lindsay Iiijames B | International Vice President | 40 | $238,000 |
| Greaves Raymond | International Vice President | 40 | $237,025 |
| Macdougall Stephen | International Vice President | 40 | $237,025 |
| Smith Daniel | General Counsel | 40 | $236,769 |
| Garland Anthony | International Vice President | 40 | $235,292 |
| Sommers Michelle | International Vice President | 40 | $228,332 |
| Barnes Marcellus | International Vice President | 40 | $228,115 |
| Aguilar Arturo | International Vice President | 40 | $227,304 |
| Sawyer-turner Amanda | International Vice President | 40 | $226,539 |
| Howard Curtis | International Vice President | 40 | $226,413 |
| Cruz Natalie | International Vice President | 40 | $225,848 |
| Johnson Gary | International Vice President | 40 | $225,362 |
| Henry Mark | International Vice President | 40 | $225,335 |
| Day Kenneth | International Vice President | 40 | $225,132 |
| Chapman Jacques | International Vice President | 40 | $225,075 |
| Chu Jessica | Chief of Staff | 40 | $218,989 |
| Rosenberg Jeffrey | Legislative Director | 40 | $218,546 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Gamble | Grant Consultant | $209,413 |
| Rob Gamble | Grant Consultant | $209,413 |
| Alliance Infosystems | It Provider | $174,629 |
| Alliance Infosystems | It Provider | $174,629 |
| Bredhoff & Kaiser | Legal Services | $156,140 |
| Bredhoff & Kaiser | Legal Services | $156,140 |
| Sherlock Consulting LLC | Health and Safety Consultant | $146,250 |
| Sherlock Consulting LLC | Health and Safety Consultant | $146,250 |
| Public Affairs Support Services | Compliance Consultant | $117,357 |
| Public Affairs Support Services | Compliance Consultant | $117,357 |
Grants received · $93K total
2 grants to Amalgamated Transit Union totaling $93K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Transit Union | General support | 2023 | $46,479 |
| Amalgamated Transit Union | General support | 2023 | $46,479 |
Grants made · $6.9M in FY2023
19 grants totaling $6.9M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Amalgamated Transit Union →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atu Dupont Circle LLC | Initial contribution | $6,459,102 |
| Amalgamated Transit Union | General support | $46,479 |
| Amalgamated Transit Union | General support | $46,479 |
| Coalition of Black Trade Unionists | General support | $27,000 |
| Coalition of Black Trade Unionists | General support | $27,000 |
| Jobs To Move America | General support | $25,000 |
| Labor Council For Latin American Advancement | General support | $25,000 |
| Economic Policy Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Economic Policy Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Jobs To Move America | General support | $25,000 |
| Labor Council For Latin American Advancement | General support | $25,000 |
| A Philip Randolph Institute Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| A Philip Randolph Institute Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Unionize Amazon Northern Kentucky | General support | $10,000 |
| Riders Alliance Fund Inc | General support | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Amalgamated Transit Union a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Amalgamated Transit Union is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-6014540, based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
- What is Amalgamated Transit Union's EIN?
- Amalgamated Transit Union's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-6014540.
- How much revenue does Amalgamated Transit Union report?
- Amalgamated Transit Union reported $47,391,855 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Amalgamated Transit Union have?
- CharityIndex grades Amalgamated Transit Union B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Amalgamated Transit Union's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Amalgamated Transit Union's latest Form 990 is $336,142, paid to Costajohn (International President).
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Data for Amalgamated Transit Union (EIN 53-6014540) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.