Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Columbia, Maryland, registered in 1951, with $28,473,266 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
7130 Columbia Gateway Dr Ste A, Columbia, MD, 21046 EIN 53-0190932 Since 1951
Revenue (FY2024)
$28.5M
▲ 13.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$24.5M
Net assets
$54.8M
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 Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical 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 rating27 mo reserves · +14% 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 Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund: 27 mo reserves · +14% 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 Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund— 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 Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15.2M (FY2013) to $28.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $54.8M
Operating margin
13.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$56.0M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$54.8M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,473,266▲13.0% | $24,527,370▲0.5% | $54,775,424▲8.0% | $55,960,784▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $25,194,525▲0.8% | $24,415,470▲1.7% | $50,727,684▲9.2% | $52,610,890▲12.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $24,983,373▼6.9% | $24,008,960▼0.4% | $46,470,552▼8.8% | $46,751,366▼8.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $26,830,489▲7.7% | $24,099,994▼3.1% | $50,957,538▲7.1% | $51,337,880▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,921,723▼1.4% | $24,877,588▼5.0% | $47,572,100▲3.8% | $47,682,630▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $25,278,852▲10.5% | $26,173,266▲17.5% | $45,848,780▲5.7% | $46,024,967▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $22,886,515▲21.8% | $22,280,633▲13.2% | $43,362,731▼5.6% | $43,471,963▼5.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $18,795,139▲12.1% | $19,676,934▲13.4% | $45,937,682▲6.4% | $46,029,721▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $16,769,114▲7.2% | $17,350,216▲22.2% | $43,158,392▲3.3% | $43,260,650▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $15,648,700▼4.8% | $14,192,631▼0.3% | $41,767,665▲2.8% | $41,884,003▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,444,749▲8.2% | $14,231,559▲11.8% | $40,618,158▲11.0% | $40,735,205▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $15,197,183 | $12,729,306▼19.5% | $36,602,834▲13.2% | $36,712,251▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $15,819,639▲5.2% | $32,339,541▲0.8% | $32,425,165▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $15,036,944▲13.6% | $32,097,822▲3.7% | $32,211,514▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,239,033 | $30,942,253 | $31,073,364 | 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 Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0190932, based in Columbia, Maryland.
- What is Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund's EIN?
- Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0190932.
- How much revenue does Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund report?
- Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund reported $28,473,266 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Plumbers & Pipefitters Medical Fund (EIN 53-0190932) 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.