Carpenters L U 215
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Carpenters L U 215 is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Lafayette, Indiana, registered in 1953, with $272,808 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3459 Mccarty Ln, Lafayette, IN, 47905 EIN 35-0215330 Since 1953
Revenue (FY2024)
$273K
▲ 1.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$258K
Net assets
$594K
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 Carpenters L U 215— 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 rating28 mo reserves · +6% 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 Carpenters L U 215: 28 mo reserves · +6% 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 Carpenters L U 215— 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 Carpenters L U 215: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $125K (FY2011) to $273K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $351KNet assets $594K
Operating margin
5.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$946K
Total liabilities
$351K
Net assets
$594K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $272,808▲1.6% | $257,772▲21.5% | $594,366▲2.7% | $945,546 | 990 |
| 2023 | $268,516▲34.4% | $212,155▲31.8% | $578,469▲10.8% | $945,901▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $199,820▲13.4% | $160,953▼4.8% | $522,108▲8.0% | $903,235▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $176,284▼20.9% | $169,111▲51.2% | $483,241▼9.7% | $877,905▲63.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $222,843▲29.0% | $111,833▼0.6% | $535,441▲26.2% | $535,503▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $172,683▲17.9% | $112,536▼6.6% | $424,431▲16.5% | $424,739▲16.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $146,413▼10.8% | $120,425▲16.7% | $364,284▲7.7% | $364,595▲7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $164,152▲0.9% | $103,199▼26.0% | $338,296▲22.0% | $338,296▲21.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $162,642▲12.0% | $139,447▼9.5% | $277,343▲9.1% | $277,792▲8.9% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $145,270▲13.5% | $154,030▲13.5% | $254,148▼3.3% | $255,076▼3.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $127,979▼11.8% | $135,769▲11.9% | $262,908▼2.9% | $263,648▼2.9% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $145,094▲8.8% | $121,300▼6.1% | $270,698▲9.6% | $271,550▲9.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $133,418▲7.1% | $129,227▼2.0% | $246,904▲1.7% | $247,810▲1.7% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $124,567 | $131,851 | $242,713 | $243,709 | 990EZ |
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 Carpenters L U 215 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Carpenters L U 215 is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-0215330, based in Lafayette, Indiana.
- What is Carpenters L U 215's EIN?
- Carpenters L U 215's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-0215330.
- How much revenue does Carpenters L U 215 report?
- Carpenters L U 215 reported $272,808 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Carpenters L U 215 have?
- CharityIndex grades Carpenters L U 215 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Carpenters L U 215 (EIN 35-0215330) 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.