Apprentice Training Fund Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local 653 is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Centralia, Illinois, registered in 1941, with $68,774 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$69K
▲ 13.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$56K
Net assets
$176K
Employees
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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 →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 Apprentice Training Fund Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local 653— 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 Apprentice Training Fund Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local 653: 37 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A 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 Apprentice Training Fund Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local 653— 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 Apprentice Training Fund Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local 653: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $52K (FY2011) to $69K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
17.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$176K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$176K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,774▲13.8% | $56,449▲6.0% | $176,140▲7.5% | $176,140▲7.5% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $60,439▼2.3% | $53,244▲20.9% | $163,815▲4.6% | $163,815▲4.6% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $61,865▲39.8% | $44,056▲5.4% | $156,620▼8.2% | $156,620▼8.2% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $44,252▼13.0% | $41,787▲0.8% | $170,687▲1.5% | $170,687▲1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $50,844▲17.7% | $41,457▲21.9% | $168,222▲5.9% | $168,222▲5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $43,203▼1.8% | $34,009▼6.5% | $158,835▲6.1% | $158,835▲5.6% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $43,995▼1.9% | $36,357▼12.1% | $149,641▲5.4% | $150,472▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $44,829▼9.8% | $41,353▼11.1% | $142,003▲2.5% | $142,003▲2.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $49,720▼21.1% | $46,513▼20.6% | $138,527▲2.4% | $138,527▲2.4% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $62,988▼6.2% | $58,571▲2.1% | $135,320▲3.4% | $135,320▲3.4% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $67,128▲45.2% | $57,350▲19.4% | $130,903▲8.1% | $130,903▲8.1% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $46,224▲10.1% | $48,024▼10.1% | $121,125▼1.5% | $121,125▼1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $41,989▼19.1% | $53,391▲9.6% | $122,925▼8.5% | $122,925▼8.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $51,909 | $48,732 | $134,327 | $134,327 | 990EZ |
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Data for Apprentice Training Fund Plumbers & Pipefitters Union Local 653 (EIN 37-1047393) 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.