American Postal Workers Union
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
American Postal Workers Union is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1973, with $65,660,243 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1300 L Street Nw, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 52-0913725 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$65.7M
▲ 1.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$55.2M
Net assets
$165.2M
Employees
457
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 3 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 Postal Workers Union— 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 rating36 mo reserves · +16% 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 Postal Workers Union: 36 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CGovernance25% of the rating2 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 Postal Workers Union: 2 of 6 checks met earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Postal Workers Union: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Apwu is responsible for the negotiation and implementation of a collective bargaining contract with the usps on behalf of the members of the union and employees in the bargaining unit.
What they do
Education-publication of monthly tabloid, bi-weekly newsletters & other printed matter; conducting training programs in stewardship and federal reporting, etc.
Operation of apwu health plan (separate reporting entity) under fehba program to provide health/medical insurance benefits to hp members.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1300 L Street Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $58.3M (FY2013) to $65.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.0MNet assets $165.2M
Operating margin
16.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$168.2M
Total liabilities
$3.0M
Net assets
$165.2M
Salaries & benefits
$25.4M
46% of expenses
Board members
13
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,660,243▲1.8% | $55,153,364▲11.1% | $165,156,847▲7.7% | $168,176,629▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $64,490,028▲5.0% | $49,643,365▼5.8% | $153,409,720▲14.9% | $159,242,969▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,403,375▲6.1% | $52,689,530▲28.7% | $133,522,154▼1.3% | $139,547,632▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $57,883,308 | $40,955,064▼9.4% | $135,282,573▲12.9% | $140,864,029▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $57,886,195▼3.5% | $45,188,825▼2.9% | $119,832,755▲14.7% | $124,755,681▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $59,999,303▼3.6% | $46,531,908▼1.6% | $104,454,230▲17.3% | $109,255,898▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $62,258,549▲3.9% | $47,277,864▲12.6% | $89,063,313▲17.3% | $93,945,956▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $59,937,582▲5.4% | $41,987,127▼18.8% | $75,901,404▲33.6% | $78,448,017▲32.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $56,846,519▼1.6% | $51,689,244▲10.4% | $56,831,925▲10.6% | $59,291,153▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $57,744,913▲10.5% | $46,838,726▼7.4% | $51,404,036▲16.3% | $53,660,304▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $52,248,138▼10.3% | $50,591,056▼5.1% | $44,214,671▲7.7% | $46,441,711▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $58,275,180 | $53,334,047▲0.6% | $41,047,092▲12.4% | $43,400,740▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $53,016,364▼1.3% | $36,517,087▲9.8% | $39,142,317▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $53,733,026▲8.0% | $33,251,111▼4.4% | $37,978,288▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $49,732,273 | $34,775,955 | $39,942,202 | 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: Mark Dimondstein — $191,276 (0.35% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Dimondstein | President | 40 | $191,276 |
| Deborah Szeredy | Executive Vice-president | 40 | $167,101 |
| Elizabeth Powell | Secretary-treasurer | 40 | $167,101 |
| Lamont Brooks | Director Clerk Division | 40 | $163,548 |
| Michael Foster | Director Motor Vehicle | 40 | $163,442 |
| Arrion Brown | Director Support Services | 40 | $163,269 |
| Charles Cash | Director Industrial Relations | 40 | $162,969 |
| Idowu Balogun | Director Maintenance Div | 40 | $160,879 |
| Sam Lisenbe | Asst Director A Clerk Div | 40 | $155,608 |
| Judy Beard | Director Legislative Dept | 40 | $154,728 |
| Terry Martinez | Asst Director A Maint Div | 40 | $154,588 |
| Anna Smith | Director Organization Dept | 40 | $153,980 |
| Daleo Freeman | Director Human Relations | 40 | $153,980 |
| Jason Treier | Asst Dir B Maint Div | 40 | $153,980 |
| Lynn Pallas Barber | Asst Director B Clerk Div | 40 | $151,890 |
| Garret Langley | Asst Director Motor Vehicle | 40 | $151,400 |
| Curtis Walker | Nba C Central Reg | 40 | $149,288 |
| Joyce Robinson | Director Research & Educ | 40 | $146,244 |
| Robert Romanowski | Asst Director C Clerk Div | 40 | $144,821 |
| Hannah Decker | Hr Mngr/exec Asst To Sec-trea | 40 | $143,551 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Convention Services | Convention | $3,295,388 |
| Kelly Press Inc | Printing Services | $2,139,526 |
| Murphy Anderson Pllc | Legal Services | $1,671,949 |
| Sodexo Live - Volume Services Inc | Caterering Services | $1,502,053 |
| K & R Industries | Branding Services | $1,210,699 |
Grants received · $50K total
1 grant to American Postal Workers Union totaling $50K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Association of Letter Carriers | General support | 2017 | $50,000 |
Grants made · $114K in FY2024
11 grants totaling $114K in FY2024. All grants made by American Postal Workers Union →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Coalition On Black Civic Participation Inc | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Working Families Organization Inc | Contribution | $15,000 |
| A Philip Randolph Institute Inc | Contribution | $12,600 |
| Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc | Contribution | $11,000 |
| Economic Policy Institute | Contribution | $10,000 |
| National Action Network Inc | Contribution | $10,000 |
| United Mine Workers of America- International | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Yes For Freedom To Vote By Mail | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Cbtu Region III | Contribution | $8,950 |
| Coalition of Black Trade Unionists | Contribution | $5,675 |
| A Philip Randolph Miami-dade Chapter | Contribution | $5,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is American Postal Workers Union a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. American Postal Workers Union is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0913725, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is American Postal Workers Union's EIN?
- American Postal Workers Union's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0913725.
- How much revenue does American Postal Workers Union report?
- American Postal Workers Union reported $65,660,243 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does American Postal Workers Union have?
- CharityIndex grades American Postal Workers Union B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does American Postal Workers Union's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on American Postal Workers Union's latest Form 990 is $191,276, paid to Mark Dimondstein (President).
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Data for American Postal Workers Union (EIN 52-0913725) 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.