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 San Diego, California, registered in 1957, with $58,177,379 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
4855 Seminole Dr, San Diego, CA, 92115 EIN 95-3741159 Since 1957
Revenue (FY2024)
$58.2M
▲ 33.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$49.4M
Net assets
$35.5M
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.
C+
★★★★
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 rating9 mo reserves · +15% 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: 9 mo reserves · +15% 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 →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4855 Seminole Dr, San Diego, CA, 92115
- City
- San Diego
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $19.8M (FY2013) to $58.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $5.1MNet assets $35.5M
Operating margin
15.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$40.6M
Total liabilities
$5.1M
Net assets
$35.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,177,379▲33.4% | $49,442,659▲32.5% | $35,500,361▲32.4% | $40,621,858▲27.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $43,623,664▲21.8% | $37,309,841▲24.2% | $26,809,417▲30.6% | $31,761,092▲34.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $35,818,304▲20.8% | $30,042,809▲13.6% | $20,529,677▲39.0% | $23,611,780▲35.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $29,662,636▲9.4% | $26,449,604▲3.6% | $14,765,071▲27.9% | $17,394,749▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $27,119,871▲2.8% | $25,531,789▼5.0% | $11,544,379▲16.0% | $15,691,521▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $26,390,142▲4.9% | $26,865,817▲6.0% | $9,951,056▼4.5% | $13,710,310▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $25,163,814▲3.2% | $25,345,200▲1.7% | $10,418,308▼1.8% | $13,949,996▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $24,380,261▲8.1% | $24,931,905▲9.8% | $10,607,514▼4.9% | $13,037,299▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $22,561,412▲20.5% | $22,705,475▲14.5% | $11,159,158▼1.3% | $13,051,531▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $18,726,023▼3.9% | $19,823,009▼10.3% | $11,306,552▼8.1% | $12,875,663▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $19,488,725▼1.6% | $22,102,618▲16.2% | $12,299,344▼17.2% | $13,588,437▼17.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $19,807,013 | $19,018,991▲5.6% | $14,863,237▲5.6% | $16,534,440▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $18,017,707▲10.4% | $14,075,215▲7.3% | $15,828,603▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $16,315,245▲2.5% | $13,111,540▲19.6% | $14,989,097▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $15,910,590 | $10,961,526 | $12,445,341 | 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 · $16K total
2 grants to American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees totaling $16K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Partners | Support policy advocacy organizations to ensure that all children in los angeles county and particularly those at risk have access to affordable early care and education | 2020 | $8,000 |
| Community Partners | Support policy advocacy organizations to ensure that all children in los angeles county and particularly those at risk have access to affordable early care and education | 2020 | $8,000 |
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 95-3741159, based in San Diego, California.
- What is American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees's EIN?
- American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3741159.
- How much revenue does American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees report?
- American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees reported $58,177,379 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (EIN 95-3741159) 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.