Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A
501(c)(9)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1952, with $92,550,851 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1340 West Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60607 EIN 36-2141153 Since 1952
Revenue (FY2024)
$92.6M
▲ 3.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$97.3M
Net assets
$175.8M
Employees
122
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 Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A— 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 rating22 mo reserves · -5% 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 Welfare Fund-130 U A: 22 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Governance25% of the rating3 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 Welfare Fund-130 U A: 3 of 6 checks met earns a C+ 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 Welfare Fund-130 U A: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide health benefits to participants.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $46.1M (FY2013) to $92.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $254KNet assets $175.8M
Operating margin
-5.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$176.0M
Total liabilities
$254K
Net assets
$175.8M
Salaries & benefits
$529K
1% of expenses
Board members
14
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $92,550,851▲3.8% | $97,293,205▲5.2% | $175,789,171▲1.1% | $176,043,040▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $89,120,236▲7.2% | $92,521,847▲9.4% | $173,809,020▲4.8% | $174,128,686▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $83,129,901▲4.5% | $84,549,391▲1.1% | $165,814,870▼1.9% | $166,049,818▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $79,585,968▼0.3% | $83,670,056▲0.1% | $168,943,276▼10.3% | $169,410,455▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $79,806,409▲9.0% | $83,615,347▲16.3% | $188,433,417▲7.4% | $188,760,181▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $73,183,740▲0.4% | $71,874,630▼5.6% | $175,482,559▲5.9% | $175,855,040▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $72,923,845▲4.4% | $76,172,034▲10.8% | $165,782,140▲0.8% | $166,388,473▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $69,844,158▲3.8% | $68,728,956▲10.3% | $164,508,349▲4.8% | $164,870,507▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $67,273,778▲5.4% | $62,305,876▲2.6% | $156,906,871▲9.1% | $157,196,201▲9.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $63,815,195▲1.3% | $60,745,434▲4.9% | $143,837,012▲2.1% | $144,123,095▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,975,114▲36.6% | $57,899,325▲19.8% | $140,895,083▲5.3% | $141,167,413▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $46,092,364 | $48,313,859▲8.5% | $133,834,491▲35.9% | $134,337,276▲29.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $44,545,733▼0.7% | $98,514,291▲9.4% | $104,071,691▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $44,874,377▲10.1% | $90,041,079▼3.6% | $94,872,611▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $40,745,615▼5.8% | $93,392,799▲8.3% | $99,115,000▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $43,232,825 | $86,197,245 | $91,041,416 | 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: Joseph Ohm — $311,472 (0.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Ohm | Fund Administrator | 55 | $311,472 |
| Chris Anish | Field Representative | 55 | $139,851 |
| Bart Holzhauser | Labor Trustee | 0.47 | — |
| Cliff Bruckner | Management Trustee | 0.47 | — |
| James Coyne | Labor Co-chairman | 0.47 | — |
| James O'sullivan | Mgmt Co-chairman | 0.47 | — |
| Jennifer Macdonald | Labor Trustee - Past | 0.47 | — |
| Jim Mansfield | Labor Trustee | 0.47 | — |
| John Hosty | Labor Trustee | 0.47 | — |
| Joseph Mondia | Labor Trustee | 0.47 | — |
| Kelly Castrogiovanni | Management Trustee | 0.47 | — |
| Michael Shea | Labor Trustee | 0.47 | — |
| Patrick Mccarthy | Labor Trustee - New | 0.47 | — |
| Paul Aleck | Management Trustee | 0.47 | — |
| Rick Kuhn | Management Trustee | 0.47 | — |
| Sara Fletcher | Management Trustee | 0.47 | — |
| Sj Peters | Management Trustee - Alter | 0.47 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon Health | Health Clinic Administrator | $3,062,769 |
| Union Eyes LLC | Eye Clinic Administrator | $1,467,440 |
| Legacy Professionals LLP | Audit and Accounting | $419,088 |
| Gregorio Stec Klein & Hose | Attorney | $356,150 |
| Bridgeway Benefit Technologies | Software Provider | $278,739 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2141153, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A's EIN?
- Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2141153.
- How much revenue does Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A report?
- Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A reported $92,550,851 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A have?
- CharityIndex grades Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A's latest Form 990 is $311,472, paid to Joseph Ohm (Fund Administrator).
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Data for Plumbers Welfare Fund-130 U A (EIN 36-2141153) 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.