American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1940, with $1,676,147 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
656 W Randolph St Ste 2e, Chicago, IL, 60661 EIN 36-0899620 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.7M
▼ 6.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.6M
Net assets
$3.7M
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 rating28 mo reserves · +6% 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: 28 mo reserves · +6% 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 $1.6M (FY2017) to $1.7M (FY2024) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $488KNet assets $3.7M
Operating margin
6.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.2M
Total liabilities
$488K
Net assets
$3.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,676,147▼6.0% | $1,574,158▲2.9% | $3,698,628▲8.6% | $4,186,899▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,782,522▲18.4% | $1,529,360▲8.3% | $3,405,573▲11.9% | $3,950,622▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,505,583▲9.3% | $1,411,763▲8.3% | $3,042,137▼9.7% | $3,336,804▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,377,076▼6.2% | $1,303,984▼12.0% | $3,368,914▲6.1% | $3,748,186▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,468,811▼2.2% | $1,481,376▼16.2% | $3,176,149▼3.7% | $3,572,325 | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,501,453▼12.2% | $1,766,942▲9.5% | $3,296,780▲2.6% | $3,572,173▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,709,426▲5.2% | $1,613,420▲6.1% | $3,214,224▼7.3% | $3,479,517▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,625,314 | $1,520,048 | $3,468,141 | $3,739,668 | 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 · $50K total
1 grant to American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada totaling $50K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Illinois coronavirus fiscal recovery funds | 2023 | $50,000 |
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 36-0899620, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- 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 36-0899620.
- How much revenue does American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada report?
- American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada reported $1,676,147 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 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 36-0899620) 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.