American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1957, with $95,530 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$96K
▲ 19.7% vs prior year
Unknown median: $232K
Expenses (FY2024)
$90K
Net assets
$11K
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 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 →
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: 2 mo reserves · +6% 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 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 →
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: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue declined from $123K (FY2013) to $96K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
6.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11K
Net assets
$11K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,530▲19.7% | $89,824▲18.3% | $11,462▲99.1% | $11,462▲99.1% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $79,775▲12.3% | $75,942▲0.8% | $5,756▲199% | $5,756▲199% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $71,054▼15.3% | $75,334▼17.5% | $1,923▼69.0% | $1,923▼72.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $83,863▼4.4% | $91,369▲15.8% | $6,203▼54.8% | $6,903▼49.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $87,705▲1.3% | $78,929▼22.8% | $13,709▲178% | $13,709▲178% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $86,575▼3.6% | $102,212▼6.3% | $4,933▼76.0% | $4,933▼76.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $89,853▲1.2% | $109,037▼5.5% | $20,570▼48.3% | $20,570▼48.3% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $88,765▲1.6% | $115,357 | $39,754▼40.1% | $39,754▼40.1% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $87,343▲1.2% | $115,352▲39.8% | $66,346▼29.7% | $66,346▼29.7% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $86,300▼4.4% | $82,508▼6.8% | $94,355▲4.2% | $94,355▲4.2% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $90,241▼26.6% | $88,543▼29.0% | $90,563▲1.9% | $90,563▲1.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $122,949 | $124,666 | $88,865 | $88,865 | 990EZ |
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Data for American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (EIN 36-3565288) 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.