Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81 is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Syracuse, New York, registered in 1958, with $26,427,107 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
107 Twin Oaks Dr, Syracuse, NY, 13206 EIN 15-6025166 Since 1958
Revenue (FY2024)
$26.4M
▲ 110.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$14.2M
Net assets
$48.5M
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
★★★★
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 & Steamfitters Local 81— 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 rating41 mo reserves · +46% 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 & Steamfitters Local 81: 41 mo reserves · +46% 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 & Steamfitters Local 81— 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 Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $12.9M (FY2013) to $26.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $396KNet assets $48.5M
Operating margin
46.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$48.9M
Total liabilities
$396K
Net assets
$48.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,427,107▲110% | $14,207,174▲30.0% | $48,543,362▲32.7% | $48,939,368▲32.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $12,556,411▲11.3% | $10,925,295▼1.8% | $36,567,836▲7.7% | $36,905,870▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $11,279,730▼13.6% | $11,129,689▲6.4% | $33,954,405▼12.4% | $34,245,461▼12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $13,049,655▲18.4% | $10,462,894▲18.0% | $38,757,913▲6.9% | $38,912,806▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,023,411▼1.5% | $8,867,151▼5.0% | $36,271,932▲12.8% | $36,369,911▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,196,342▲7.6% | $9,332,499▲6.2% | $32,163,933▲15.6% | $32,213,382▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $10,404,180▼3.0% | $8,790,678▼2.9% | $27,832,047▲3.4% | $27,917,429▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $10,729,702▲7.0% | $9,054,689▲15.1% | $26,905,387▲10.9% | $27,038,044▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $10,030,665▲7.9% | $7,867,723 | $24,271,388▲11.5% | $24,321,564▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $9,293,575▼18.7% | $7,865,098▼1.7% | $21,770,198▲6.5% | $21,872,444▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $11,433,360▼11.1% | $8,003,921▲5.9% | $20,442,393▲19.2% | $20,684,284▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $12,864,431 | $7,561,506▼4.8% | $17,143,372▲44.3% | $17,234,663▲42.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $7,945,414▲14.6% | $11,881,197▲26.2% | $12,140,074▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,931,249▼0.8% | $9,412,082▲30.8% | $9,635,062▲33.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $6,985,072 | $7,196,274 | $7,229,638 | 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 & Steamfitters Local 81 a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81 is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 15-6025166, based in Syracuse, New York.
- What is Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81's EIN?
- Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 15-6025166.
- How much revenue does Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81 report?
- Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81 reported $26,427,107 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81 have?
- CharityIndex grades Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81 B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 81 (EIN 15-6025166) 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.