Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Alsip, Illinois, registered in 1954, with $28,864,385 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
11900 S Laramie Ave, Alsip, IL, 60803 EIN 36-2242666 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2023)
$28.9M
▲ 7.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$25.4M
Net assets
$49.6M
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.
B
★★★★
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 Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund— 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 rating23 mo reserves · +12% 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 Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund: 23 mo reserves · +12% 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 Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $16.6M (FY2013) to $28.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $304KNet assets $49.6M
Operating margin
11.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$49.9M
Total liabilities
$304K
Net assets
$49.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,864,385▲7.9% | $25,441,186▲16.7% | $49,559,770▲15.2% | $49,863,793▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $26,753,766▲5.4% | $21,808,342▲1.1% | $43,027,340▲0.3% | $43,309,737▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $25,386,372▲5.7% | $21,573,520▲2.1% | $42,894,041▲13.2% | $43,182,482▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,008,390▼7.7% | $21,138,222▲7.3% | $37,896,740▲15.9% | $38,103,842▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $26,018,301▲9.9% | $19,700,770▲2.7% | $32,703,157▲34.8% | $32,918,117▲34.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $23,681,625▲5.0% | $19,175,799▲0.7% | $24,262,264▲20.0% | $24,493,222▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $22,543,652▲0.5% | $19,050,095▼6.9% | $20,213,912▲25.1% | $20,443,791▲25.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $22,437,679▲13.6% | $20,456,892▲7.9% | $16,160,988▲14.6% | $16,358,001▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,756,679▲14.1% | $18,956,707▲0.7% | $14,101,302▲3.4% | $14,288,030▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $17,320,687▲4.3% | $18,820,042▲7.1% | $13,641,926▼9.3% | $14,009,013▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $16,611,282 | $17,576,212▲9.1% | $15,040,912▼5.6% | $15,280,811▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $16,103,264▼7.6% | $15,941,491▲6.3% | $16,093,996▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $17,432,749▼10.0% | $15,002,426▼16.8% | $15,221,582▼16.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $19,377,780 | $18,034,769 | $18,223,089 | 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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2242666, based in Alsip, Illinois.
- What is Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund's EIN?
- Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2242666.
- How much revenue does Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund report?
- Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund reported $28,864,385 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Automatic Sprinkler-281 U A Welfare Fund (EIN 36-2242666) 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.