Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8 is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 1944, with $3,991,180 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
12034 W Adler Ln, Milwaukee, WI, 53214 EIN 39-0182085 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2023)
$4.0M
▲ 6.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$6.6M
Net assets
$7.1M
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.
F
—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 Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -65% 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 Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8: 13 mo reserves · -65% margin earns a F 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 Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8— 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 Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.5M (FY2015) to $4.0M (FY2023) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $68KNet assets $7.1M
Operating margin
-64.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.2M
Total liabilities
$68K
Net assets
$7.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3,991,180▲6.4% | $6,580,306▲90.9% | $7,146,511▼24.6% | $7,214,061▼24.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,749,550▲8.4% | $3,447,030▲30.5% | $9,476,847▲6.0% | $9,501,037▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,459,035▲8.9% | $2,641,997▼0.3% | $8,939,571▼3.8% | $8,958,773▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,176,031▼13.1% | $2,650,191▼12.2% | $9,297,240▲13.9% | $9,550,029▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,653,213▼5.2% | $3,016,755▼3.5% | $8,163,759▲12.3% | $8,184,751▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,852,934▲11.4% | $3,126,441▲7.1% | $7,270,832▲16.4% | $7,288,699▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,458,029▼0.8% | $2,920,360▲5.0% | $6,247,148▲12.6% | $6,266,090▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $3,487,336 | $2,782,057▲15.0% | $5,549,136▲17.6% | $5,563,089▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,487,995 | $2,418,695 | $4,719,123 | $4,741,414 | 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 Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8 is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-0182085, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- What is Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8's EIN?
- Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-0182085.
- How much revenue does Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8 report?
- Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8 reported $3,991,180 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8 have?
- CharityIndex grades Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8 F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local-8 (EIN 39-0182085) 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.