American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Buffalo, New York, registered in 1940, with $220,077 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
92 Local Buffalo 374 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14202 EIN 16-0563340 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2025)
$220K
▼ 3.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2025)
$201K
Net assets
$144K
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 Musicians of the Us & Canada— 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 rating9 mo reserves · +8% 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 Musicians of the Us & Canada: 9 mo reserves · +8% 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 Musicians of the Us & Canada— 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 Musicians of the Us & Canada: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $169K (FY2013) to $220K (FY2025) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $144K
Operating margin
8.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$144K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$144K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220,077▼3.0% | $201,478▼2.4% | $144,061▲14.8% | $144,061▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2024 | $226,781▲14.1% | $206,357▲7.6% | $125,462▲19.4% | $125,462▲19.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $198,799▲3.6% | $191,805▲13.3% | $105,038▲7.1% | $105,038▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $191,876▲11.5% | $169,300▲0.3% | $98,044▲29.9% | $98,044▲29.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $172,054▼1.8% | $168,827▼4.4% | $75,468▲4.5% | $75,468▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $175,207▼0.1% | $176,606▼6.7% | $72,241▼1.9% | $72,241▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $175,357▼22.4% | $189,341▲13.4% | $73,640▼16.0% | $73,640▼16.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $226,024▲30.7% | $166,982▼6.9% | $87,624▲207% | $87,624▲207% | 990 |
| 2017 | $172,999▼5.3% | $179,398▼1.2% | $28,582▼18.3% | $28,582▼18.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $182,624▲5.9% | $181,583▲1.8% | $34,981▲3.1% | $34,981▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $172,522▼1.4% | $178,343▲3.0% | $33,940▼14.6% | $33,940▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $174,988▲3.6% | $173,225▲4.9% | $39,761▲4.6% | $39,761▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $168,850 | $165,194▲1.4% | $37,998▲10.6% | $37,998▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $162,982▼4.9% | $34,342▼8.3% | $34,342▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $171,387▼32.5% | $37,444▼6.1% | $37,444▼6.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $253,937 | $39,896 | $39,896 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-0563340, based in Buffalo, New York.
- What is American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada's EIN?
- American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-0563340.
- How much revenue does American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada report?
- American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada reported $220,077 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada have?
- CharityIndex grades American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada (EIN 16-0563340) 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.