American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, registered in 1957, with $284,401 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
131 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138 EIN 04-2909817 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$284K
▲ 15.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$172K
Net assets
$658K
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 State County & Municipal Employees— 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 rating46 mo reserves · +40% 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 State County & Municipal Employees: 46 mo reserves · +40% 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 State County & Municipal Employees— 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 State County & Municipal Employees: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 131 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $131K (FY2010) to $284K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $658K
Operating margin
39.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$658K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$658K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $284,401▲15.7% | $171,820▼24.9% | $657,736▲20.7% | $657,736▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $245,786▲11.5% | $228,886▲59.5% | $545,155▲3.2% | $545,155▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $220,402▼17.8% | $143,467▼15.0% | $528,255▲17.0% | $528,255▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $268,063▼15.0% | $168,696▼20.1% | $451,320▲28.2% | $451,320▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $315,398▲56.4% | $211,081▲18.6% | $351,953▲42.1% | $351,953▲42.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $201,602▲7.4% | $177,988▼0.2% | $247,636▲10.5% | $247,636▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $187,764▲6.1% | $178,315▲8.9% | $224,022▲4.4% | $224,022▲4.4% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $176,938▲8.9% | $163,807▲1.1% | $214,573▲6.5% | $214,573▲6.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $162,494▲3.1% | $162,007▲18.0% | $201,442▲0.3% | $201,442▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $157,563▲2.5% | $137,329▼8.0% | $200,844▲11.2% | $200,844▲11.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $153,648▲2.9% | $149,229▲17.1% | $180,610▲2.5% | $180,610▲2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $149,371 | $127,432▼38.1% | $176,191▲14.2% | $176,191▲14.2% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | — | $205,957▲6.8% | $154,252▲5.6% | $154,252▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | $142,828▲9.2% | $192,822▲6.4% | $146,100▼25.5% | $146,100▼25.5% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $130,834 | $181,243 | $196,094 | $196,094 | 990EZ |
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 State County & Municipal Employees a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-2909817, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- What is American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees's EIN?
- American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-2909817.
- How much revenue does American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees report?
- American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees reported $284,401 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees have?
- CharityIndex grades American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (EIN 04-2909817) 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.