General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1934, with $2,928,386 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
20 W 44 St, New York, NY, 10036 EIN 13-1624013 Since 1934
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.9M
▲ 22.9% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.7M
Net assets
$34.6M
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
—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 General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating247 mo reserves · +43% 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 General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen: 247 mo reserves · +43% margin earns a B+ 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 General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen— 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 General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 20 W 44 St, New York, NY, 10036
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Subcategory
- Business & Industry Associations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $2.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $249KNet assets $34.6M
Operating margin
42.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$34.9M
Total liabilities
$249K
Net assets
$34.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,928,386▲22.9% | $1,680,451▲2.0% | $34,629,066▲5.9% | $34,878,279▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,382,327▼2.0% | $1,647,646▲23.5% | $32,691,303▲9.1% | $33,133,450▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,430,791▼27.7% | $1,333,590▲8.0% | $29,970,749▼8.6% | $30,490,608▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,360,565▲27.9% | $1,235,284▲12.6% | $32,806,509▲9.3% | $33,051,158▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,627,992▲14.7% | $1,096,894▼15.8% | $30,025,620▲7.3% | $30,837,625▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,290,968▲348% | $1,302,018▼3.2% | $27,985,707▲14.9% | $29,122,475▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $511,262▼90.5% | $1,345,080▲12.2% | $24,363,131▼3.3% | $25,242,115▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $5,378,266▲93.2% | $1,198,316▲0.5% | $25,196,950▲19.9% | $25,669,044▲20.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,783,898▼81.7% | $1,192,838▲20.2% | $21,017,000▲8.2% | $21,223,304▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $15,218,903▲1354% | $992,215▲2.4% | $19,425,949▲274% | $19,602,229▲264% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,046,548▼25.6% | $968,920▼18.5% | $5,199,261▲1.5% | $5,379,820▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,406,248 | $1,188,154▲14.5% | $5,121,635▲4.4% | $5,345,194▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,037,755▼18.6% | $4,903,542▲11.9% | $5,178,735▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $1,275,111 | $4,382,229 | $5,039,550 | 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.
Grants received · $6,375 total
1 grant to General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen totaling $6,375, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,375 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1624013, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen's EIN?
- General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1624013.
- How much revenue does General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen report?
- General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen reported $2,928,386 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen have?
- CharityIndex grades General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for General Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen (EIN 13-1624013) 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.