American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Helena, Montana, registered in 1956, with $1,729,309 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
210 E Lyndale Ave, Helena, MT, 59601 EIN 81-0171147 Since 1956
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▲ 83.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
-$185K
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.
D
—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 →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -16% 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: 0 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a D 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $659K (FY2013) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $353KNet assets -$185K
Operating margin
-16.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$168K
Total liabilities
$353K
Net assets
-$185K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,729,309▲83.3% | $2,012,185▲95.8% | -$184,775▼111% | $167,787▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $943,392▲1.1% | $1,027,519▲10.2% | -$87,517▼3773% | $169,280▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $933,101▲19.1% | $932,207▲13.2% | $2,383▲60.0% | $185,673▲38.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $783,695▼39.9% | $823,562▼38.1% | $1,489▼97.4% | $133,935▼17.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,305,006▲80.7% | $1,330,547▲60.0% | $57,229▼30.9% | $161,682▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $722,345▼13.6% | $831,460▼2.2% | $82,770▼56.9% | $143,714▼43.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $836,340▲20.2% | $850,282▲43.0% | $191,885▼5.7% | $256,377▼21.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $695,802▼9.3% | $594,645▼31.3% | $203,555▲84.3% | $324,343▲112% | 990 |
| 2016 | $767,290▲26.0% | $865,198▲64.7% | $110,465▼40.6% | $153,171▼36.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $609,103▼21.8% | $525,230▼28.5% | $185,938▲82.2% | $239,888▲40.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $778,582▲18.2% | $734,840▲11.8% | $102,065▲75.0% | $170,361▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $658,895 | $657,248▼40.5% | $58,323▲2.9% | $163,405▼25.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,103,718▲42.6% | $56,676▼73.4% | $220,115▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $773,749▲37.0% | $213,003▼21.6% | $265,542▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $564,649 | $271,780 | $292,533 | 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 · $834K total
13 grants to American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs totaling $834K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
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 81-0171147, based in Helena, Montana.
- 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 81-0171147.
- How much revenue does American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs report?
- American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs reported $1,729,309 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 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 D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs (EIN 81-0171147) 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.