American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1957, with $190,261,936 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+.
1625 L St Nw, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 53-0237789 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$190.3M
▲ 15.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$169.2M
Net assets
$285.8M
Employees
489
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
—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 rating20 mo reserves · +11% 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: 20 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
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. For American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 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: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The american federation of state, county and municipal employees (afscme)is an international labor organization representing workers in the public service and health care sectors.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1625 L St Nw, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $171.1M (FY2013) to $190.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $107.7MNet assets $285.8M
Operating margin
11.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$393.5M
Total liabilities
$107.7M
Net assets
$285.8M
Salaries & benefits
$78.9M
47% of expenses
Board members
35
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,261,936▲15.3% | $169,189,307▲22.5% | $285,813,751▲1.1% | $393,520,348▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $164,987,737▲17.6% | $138,127,083▼3.4% | $282,600,132▲8.0% | $396,610,891▲11.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $140,241,242▼15.0% | $143,028,145▲21.2% | $261,639,223▲8.7% | $355,082,989▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $164,892,964▲10.8% | $118,006,651▼5.3% | $240,714,445▲24.3% | $342,079,735▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $148,881,606▼17.0% | $124,656,039▼0.5% | $193,671,423▲5.2% | $305,576,576▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $179,478,956▲12.0% | $125,315,338▼9.3% | $184,064,908▲37.0% | $282,946,848▲23.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $160,258,628▼9.8% | $138,110,583▲6.1% | $134,389,847▲40.7% | $228,412,099▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $177,704,517▲9.8% | $130,184,399▼14.7% | $95,527,729▲113% | $199,139,668▲36.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $161,912,610▼3.8% | $152,655,675▲8.7% | $44,950,648▲19.1% | $146,261,708▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $168,251,797▲15.8% | $140,489,972▼12.1% | $37,748,917▲1325% | $135,000,127▲40.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $145,260,764▼15.1% | $159,739,199▲6.8% | $2,648,173▼90.1% | $95,845,800▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $171,114,284 | $149,583,075▼15.0% | $26,752,401▲5323% | $116,234,300▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $176,072,015▲6.0% | $493,339▼97.3% | $84,908,390▼16.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $166,162,040▲3.1% | $18,458,755▲0.3% | $101,599,858▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $161,121,178 | $18,409,318 | $88,455,451 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Steven Kreisberg — $556,003 (0.33% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Kreisberg | Special Assistant, Research | 35 | $556,003 |
| Lee Saunders | International President | 35 | $426,519 |
| Elissa Mcbride | International Secy Treasurer | 35 | $339,890 |
| William Lurye | Chief of Staff/counsel | 35 | $312,660 |
| Michael Sukal | Dir, Organizing & Field Serv. | 35 | $262,688 |
| Nicole Pollard | Executive Asst To President | 35 | $248,400 |
| Carla Insinga | Chairperson, Judicial Panel | 35 | $244,432 |
| Teague Paterson | General Counsel | 35 | $243,332 |
| James Howell | Regional Director | 35 | $242,425 |
| Brian Weeks | Director, Political Action | 35 | $230,514 |
| Denise Duncan | Int'l Vice President (past) | 3 | $79,800 |
| Paul K Spink | International Vice President | 3 | $21,038 |
| Jody Barr | International Vice President | 3 | $17,600 |
| Randolph P Perreira | International Vice President | 3 | $17,600 |
| Sean R Grayson | International Vice President | 3 | $17,600 |
| Thomas Tosti | International Vice President | 3 | $17,600 |
| Shannon Douvier | International Vice President | 3 | $17,100 |
| Roberta Lynch | International Vice President | 3 | $17,000 |
| Anthony Wells | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Bernard Mark | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Freeman Expositions Inc | Design Services | $5,182,959 |
| Levy Premium Foodservice LP | Event Services | $2,851,316 |
| Red Horse Strategies | Consulting Svcs | $1,384,971 |
| Meta | Advertising | $996,945 |
| The Campaign Workshop | Printing Svcs | $902,607 |
Grants received · $50K total
1 grant to American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees totaling $50K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2020 | $50,000 |
Grants made · $14.0M in FY2024
135 grants totaling $14.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For Our Future Action Fund | General | $4,000,000 |
| America Votes | General | $900,000 |
| Development Now For Chicago | General | $550,000 |
| Progressnow | General | $400,000 |
| Afl-cio Secretary Treasurer | General | $388,000 |
| National Association For the Advancement of Colored People | General | $280,000 |
| Strategic Victory Fund | General | $250,000 |
| PA Alliance Action | General | $250,000 |
| Organizing Empowerment Project Inc | General | $250,000 |
| Citizens Not Politicians | General | $250,000 |
| One Apia Nevada | General | $250,000 |
| Make the Road Action Fund Inc | General | $235,000 |
| Center For American Progress | General | $225,000 |
| Black Men Vote Civic Action Fund | General | $225,000 |
| Democracy Alliance | General | $220,000 |
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 53-0237789, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees's EIN?
- American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0237789.
- How much revenue does American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees report?
- American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees reported $190,261,936 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).
- How much does American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees's latest Form 990 is $556,003, paid to Steven Kreisberg (Special Assistant, Research).
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Data for American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (EIN 53-0237789) 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.