American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Carpinteria, California, registered in 1940, with $128,734 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$129K
▲ 88.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$74K
Net assets
$1.4M
Employees
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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 →
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: 231 mo reserves · +43% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 →
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: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $80K (FY2011) to $129K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
42.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4M
Total liabilities
$1,970
Net assets
$1.4M
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,734▲88.7% | $73,712▲22.7% | $1,416,970▲9.6% | $1,418,940▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $68,226▼6.0% | $60,052▲5.9% | $1,292,615▲10.4% | $1,294,125▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $72,572▲3.1% | $56,708▲30.4% | $1,170,322▼2.2% | $1,171,841▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $70,407▲4.1% | $43,487▼10.2% | $1,196,725▲1.9% | $1,197,799▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $67,649▼93.2% | $48,446▼2.8% | $1,173,966▲1.6% | $1,175,031▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $990,685▲1715% | $49,818▼7.4% | $1,154,916▲448% | $1,156,506▲444% | 990 |
| 2018 | $54,589▼17.2% | $53,773▼2.9% | $210,933▼1.6% | $212,522▼1.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $65,916▲14.8% | $55,355▼16.5% | $214,365▲4.9% | $215,530▲4.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $57,413▼3.1% | $66,311▲5.3% | $204,293▼4.4% | $205,458▼4.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $59,279▼20.2% | $62,978▼6.1% | $213,609▼2.3% | $214,774▼2.6% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $74,314▼12.7% | $67,098▲6.6% | $218,729▲2.3% | $220,483▲2.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $85,128▲8.5% | $62,935▼4.6% | $213,909▲8.8% | $215,663▲8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $78,434▼2.1% | $65,993▲9.1% | $196,553▲5.9% | $198,775▲6.4% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $80,123 | $60,474 | $185,550 | $186,785 | 990EZ |
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Data for American Federation of Musicians of the Us & Canada (EIN 95-1588812) 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.