American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Springfield, Illinois, registered in 1956, with $4,615,491 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
534 South Second, Springfield, IL, 62701 EIN 36-2388785 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2025)
$4.6M
▼ 4.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$3.9M
Net assets
$9.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 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 American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs: 28 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 534 South Second, Springfield, IL, 62701
- City
- Springfield
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.6M (FY2013) to $4.6M (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $3,532Net assets $9.3M
Operating margin
14.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.3M
Total liabilities
$3,532
Net assets
$9.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,615,491▼4.9% | $3,939,768▼6.0% | $9,301,860▲7.8% | $9,305,392▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2024 | $4,851,543▲30.0% | $4,191,706▲34.9% | $8,626,137▲8.3% | $8,629,669▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,731,401▲4.3% | $3,107,111▼18.7% | $7,966,300▲8.5% | $7,969,832▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,577,804▲11.9% | $3,822,847▲43.1% | $7,342,010▼3.2% | $7,346,692▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,196,510▼14.9% | $2,670,896▼27.0% | $7,587,053▲7.4% | $7,591,735▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,755,242▼1.9% | $3,659,045▲25.2% | $7,061,439▲1.4% | $7,065,521▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,828,359▲8.6% | $2,922,089▼8.1% | $6,965,242▲23.7% | $6,969,024▲23.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,524,346▲6.2% | $3,179,030▲5.7% | $5,629,345▲6.5% | $5,633,127▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,318,172▼49.2% | $3,008,646▼52.7% | $5,284,029▲16.4% | $5,288,058▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $6,533,088▲82.8% | $6,357,242▲90.6% | $4,539,929▲4.0% | $5,166,665▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,574,196 | $3,335,416 | $4,364,083 | $5,131,523 | 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.
Grants received · $632K total
10 grants to American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs totaling $632K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Solidarity funding grant | 2023 | $120,000 |
| Communications Workers of America Afl-cio Clc | General support | 2023 | $15,000 |
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America | General support | 2022 | $7,000 |
| American Petroleum Institute | Event sponsorship | 2019 | $6,000 |
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America | General support | 2018 | $14,800 |
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America | General support | 2015 | $19,306 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees | General support | 2014 | $400,000 |
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America | General support | 2014 | $30,000 |
| American Petroleum Institute | General support | 2014 | $10,000 |
| International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Grand Lodge | Illinois governor campaign | 2014 | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2388785, based in Springfield, Illinois.
- What is American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs's EIN?
- American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2388785.
- How much revenue does American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs report?
- American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs reported $4,615,491 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs have?
- CharityIndex grades American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs (EIN 36-2388785) 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.