Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund
501(c)(9)
Strong reserves Growing revenue
Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Countryside, Illinois, registered in 1955, with $801,801,464 in FY2024 revenue.
6150 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL, 60525 EIN 36-6109395 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2024)
$801.8M
▲ 5.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$580.7M
Net assets
$2.3B
Employees
125
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—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 Midwest Operating Engineers 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 rating47 mo reserves · +28% 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 Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund: 47 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide health benefits
Contact & location
- Address
- 6150 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL, 60525
- City
- Countryside
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $331.1M (FY2013) to $801.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $40.8MNet assets $2.3B
Operating margin
27.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3B
Total liabilities
$40.8M
Net assets
$2.3B
Salaries & benefits
$16.5M
3% of expenses
Board members
12
6 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $801,801,464▲5.7% | $580,707,409▲10.0% | $2,257,553,321▲11.6% | $2,298,345,862▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $758,875,421▲15.5% | $528,088,512▲7.4% | $2,022,820,226▲13.0% | $2,037,709,626▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $656,841,797▲3.9% | $491,879,745▲6.0% | $1,790,436,407▲3.4% | $1,865,358,899▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $632,490,889▲76.1% | $464,236,201▲55.9% | $1,730,933,443▲158% | $1,803,952,687▲155% | 990 |
| 2020 | $359,073,808▼35.1% | $297,792,781▼27.3% | $670,846,012▼46.2% | $706,990,803▼45.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $553,258,778▲138% | $409,651,031▲38.8% | $1,246,995,440▲132% | $1,291,681,164▲127% | 990 |
| 2018 | $232,245,552▲27.9% | $295,072,714▲1.2% | $536,722,550▼6.4% | $569,695,810▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $181,606,894▼30.7% | $291,519,731▲15.1% | $573,661,694▼10.9% | $624,903,377▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $261,982,721▼5.0% | $253,322,942▲26.3% | $643,948,519▲39.3% | $693,946,715▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $275,760,173▲1.5% | $200,557,833▲3.6% | $462,434,357▲12.0% | $609,996,663▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $271,620,602▼18.0% | $193,646,440▼23.1% | $412,757,027▼12.5% | $554,432,335▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $331,083,503 | $251,925,709▲6.5% | $471,683,561▲27.2% | $625,555,234▲23.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $236,588,449▲8.7% | $370,895,399▲28.0% | $507,060,028▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $217,609,297▼2.4% | $289,828,054▲22.2% | $422,702,564▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $222,860,232 | $237,223,187 | $362,603,884 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Tom Bernstein — $322,766 (0.06% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Bernstein | Administrative Manager | 25 | $322,766 |
| Angela Mcmillin | Assistant Fund Administrator | 25 | $185,773 |
| Trudy Mares | Controller | 18 | $140,617 |
| Leigh Fox | Director of Operations | 25 | $133,567 |
| Ann Marie Williams | Pension Manager | 2 | $121,787 |
| Michael Walsh | Chief Building Engineer | 0 | $119,533 |
| Daniel Plote | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Fagan | Trustee | 1 | — |
| David Snelten | Sec-treasurer | 1 | — |
| Frank Lizzadro | Trustee | 1 | — |
| James M Sweeney | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Jeffrey Horne | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mark Barkowski | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marshall Douglas | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Melanie Izral | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Kresge | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Steve Michaels | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Steven Cisco | Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Health Dimensions | Medical Facility Services | $7,457,279 |
| Bluecross Blueshield of Il | Ppo Provider | $6,537,052 |
| Midwest Coalition of Labor | Coalition of Labor Organizations | $3,945,127 |
| Everside Health LLC | Medical Facility Services | $2,960,897 |
| Ucs Holdings Inc | Hospital Utilization Review | $1,294,538 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6109395, based in Countryside, Illinois.
- What is Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund's EIN?
- Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6109395.
- How much revenue does Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund report?
- Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund reported $801,801,464 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund's latest Form 990 is $322,766, paid to Tom Bernstein (Administrative Manager).
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Data for Midwest Operating Engineers Welfare Fund (EIN 36-6109395) 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.