Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Earth City, Missouri, registered in 1954, with $87,205,655 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
3640 Corporate Trail Dr, Earth City, MO, 63045 EIN 43-0657966 Since 1954
Revenue (FY2023)
$87.2M
▲ 11.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$83.5M
Net assets
$138.0M
Employees
803
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 Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational 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 rating20 mo reserves · +4% 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 and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund: 20 mo reserves · +4% 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 Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 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 and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provide health & related benefits to members of plumbers and pipefitters local 562
Contact & location
- Address
- 3640 Corporate Trail Dr, Earth City, MO, 63045
- City
- Earth City
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $69.1M (FY2013) to $87.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $51.3MNet assets $138.0M
Operating margin
4.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$189.4M
Total liabilities
$51.3M
Net assets
$138.0M
Salaries & benefits
$9.0M
11% of expenses
Board members
10
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $87,205,655▲11.8% | $83,515,326▲8.7% | $138,037,259▲5.7% | $189,373,785▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $78,005,443▲1.5% | $76,812,869▲4.7% | $130,630,012▼16.0% | $175,996,074▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $76,844,110▲10.1% | $73,334,512 | $155,469,327▲0.9% | $197,361,797▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $69,816,854▼7.7% | $73,339,960▼3.6% | $154,045,332▲4.0% | $184,567,017▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $75,679,051▲2.5% | $76,068,169▲2.0% | $148,081,885▼5.6% | $186,049,364▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $73,817,803▼0.8% | $74,580,849▲13.8% | $156,821,870▼5.1% | $172,297,918▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $74,449,790▼5.1% | $65,548,364▲0.7% | $165,209,822▲8.3% | $179,747,181▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $78,484,833▲9.9% | $65,067,597▲16.2% | $152,594,802▲11.5% | $165,556,830▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $71,392,243▲6.2% | $56,015,337▲1.4% | $136,798,062▲6.4% | $149,030,420▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $67,211,445▼2.7% | $55,248,136▲2.7% | $128,523,638▲10.4% | $140,990,078▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $69,105,329 | $53,772,769▼7.8% | $116,416,375▲13.0% | $129,243,439▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $58,330,931▼1.2% | $103,044,727▲7.2% | $115,286,668▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $59,035,512▼1.4% | $96,163,978▲3.3% | $108,472,830▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $59,887,002 | $93,058,808 | $106,361,762 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Mark J Collom — $172,297 (0.21% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark J Collom | Executive Director | 65 | $172,297 |
| Kevin J O'mara | Director of Training | 55 | $156,177 |
| Martin B Mcclimens | Instructor | 46 | $139,260 |
| Paul Gallegher | Instructor | 44 | $133,757 |
| Thomas Bielicki | Instructor | 44 | $129,281 |
| Daniel O'connell | Instructor | 42 | $127,115 |
| Michael V Hepburn | Certified Financial Office | 55 | $127,000 |
| Brian Nichols | Trustee - See Schedule O | 5 | $5,548 |
| John J O'mara | Trustee - See Schedule O | 5 | $5,548 |
| Mark V Morgan | Trustee - See Schedule O | 5 | $5,548 |
| Michael J O'connell III | Trustee - See Schedule O | 5 | $5,548 |
| Richard M Kellett | Trustee - See Schedule O | 5 | $5,548 |
| Dennis Corrigan | Trustee | 5 | — |
| James J Murphy Jr | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Neil G Haberberger | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Ray Hefner | Trustee | 5 | — |
| Robert C Mitchell | Trustee | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Reh Md | Medical | $238,733 |
| Anders Minkler Huber & Helm | Audit and Tax Prep | $189,915 |
| Quest Diagnostics | Medical | $187,675 |
| Ann Herzog Md | Medical | $176,392 |
| Hartnett Reyes Jones | Legal | $175,969 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-0657966, based in Earth City, Missouri.
- What is Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund's EIN?
- Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-0657966.
- How much revenue does Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund report?
- Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund reported $87,205,655 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund's latest Form 990 is $172,297, paid to Mark J Collom (Executive Director).
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Data for Plumbers and Pipefitters Welfare Educational Fund (EIN 43-0657966) 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.