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 Madison, Wisconsin, registered in 1956, with $386,900 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1602 S Park St Rm 228, Madison, WI, 53715 EIN 39-0934972 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2025)
$387K
▼ 3.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$353K
Net assets
$281K
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 rating10 mo reserves · +9% 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: 10 mo reserves · +9% 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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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $240K (FY2020) to $387K (FY2025) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $281K
Operating margin
8.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$281K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$281K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $386,900▼3.1% | $352,942▼0.1% | $280,537▲13.8% | $280,537▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2024 | $399,162▲18.8% | $353,209▲9.4% | $246,579▲22.9% | $246,579▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $336,034▲17.8% | $322,836▲19.4% | $200,626▲7.0% | $200,626▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $285,138▼2.6% | $270,270▲5.9% | $187,428▲8.6% | $187,428▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $292,703▲21.9% | $255,287 | $172,560▲27.7% | $172,560▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $240,115 | $255,250 | $135,144 | $135,144 | 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 · $393K total
10 grants to American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs totaling $393K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Solidarity funding grant, program support | 2023 | $110,500 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Program support | 2022 | $25,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Solidarity funding grant | 2021 | $34,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Solidarity funding grant | 2020 | $38,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Solidarity funding grant | 2019 | $20,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Solidarity funding grant | 2018 | $25,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Solidarity funding grant | 2017 | $30,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Solidarity funding grant | 2016 | $40,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Solidarity funding grant | 2015 | $30,000 |
| American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs | Solidarity funding grant, printing services | 2014 | $40,412 |
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 39-0934972, based in Madison, Wisconsin.
- 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 39-0934972.
- How much revenue does American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs report?
- American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs reported $386,900 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 39-0934972) 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.