Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting
501(c)(9)
100% goes to programs
Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting is a 501(c)(9) organization based in Tukwila, Washington, registered in 1969, with $76,832,384 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
5200 Southcenter Blvd Ste 205, Tukwila, WA, 98188 EIN 91-0838639 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$76.8M
▼ 1.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$85.6M
Net assets
$14.9M
Employees
100
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 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs
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. For Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting: 100% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -11% 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 Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting: 2 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting: 5 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 Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Mission
To provide welfare benefits for participating employees and their beneficiaries.
Contact & location
- Address
- 5200 Southcenter Blvd Ste 205, Tukwila, WA, 98188
- City
- Tukwila
- State
- Washington
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $40.7M (FY2013) to $76.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $38.5MNet assets $14.9M
Operating margin
-11.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$53.4M
Total liabilities
$38.5M
Net assets
$14.9M
Salaries & benefits
$72K
0% of expenses
Board members
6
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,832,384▼1.6% | $85,646,889▲4.0% | $14,923,000▼33.1% | $53,438,077▼11.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $78,093,096▼0.8% | $82,365,543▲3.6% | $22,289,786▼14.1% | $60,160,618▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $78,731,987▲6.5% | $79,537,691▲4.5% | $25,937,121▼8.3% | $61,473,525▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $73,950,998▲1.4% | $76,098,061▲4.2% | $28,285,526▼24.1% | $61,334,297▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $72,961,849▲4.7% | $73,028,086▲9.6% | $37,275,452▲5.1% | $65,745,423▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $69,714,730▼4.2% | $66,661,377▼1.8% | $35,462,660▲25.0% | $62,622,361▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $72,772,689▲4.2% | $67,898,839▲8.6% | $28,366,541▲0.3% | $58,748,079▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $69,814,932▲14.4% | $62,536,509▲10.7% | $28,270,684▲17.0% | $52,939,130▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $61,028,529▲14.1% | $56,489,876▲17.2% | $24,168,576▲7.3% | $45,765,137▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $53,497,528▲11.3% | $48,181,510▲6.0% | $22,520,923▲18.9% | $39,008,123▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $48,067,354▲18.2% | $45,442,579▲6.2% | $18,939,729▲13.7% | $33,342,554▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $40,668,871 | $42,797,816▲4.2% | $16,662,225▼7.9% | $30,924,501▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $41,081,739▲4.6% | $18,096,552▼12.3% | $33,627,447▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $39,267,243▲1.6% | $20,639,160▼13.7% | $34,815,931▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $38,649,387▲2.4% | $23,914,345▼0.9% | $36,463,919▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $37,737,002 | $24,124,820 | $35,524,406 | 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)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Kommers | Chairman, Employer Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeffery J Owen | Chairman, Union Trustee (outgoing) | 1 | — |
| Joel Crabtree | Union Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Kunkel | Secretary, Union Trustee | 1 | — |
| Pat Damitio | Employer Trustee | 1 | — |
| Rory Olson | Employer Trustee | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Zenith American Solutions Inc | Third Party Admin | $1,586,298 |
| Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Wa | Claims Administration | $1,432,703 |
| Aetna | Ppo Network | $687,652 |
| Vera Whole Health | Clinic Start Up | $635,046 |
| Delta Dental of Washington | Claims Administration | $185,858 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting is a 501(c)(9) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0838639, based in Tukwila, Washington.
- What is Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting's EIN?
- Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0838639.
- How much revenue does Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting report?
- Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting reported $76,832,384 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting's spending goes to programs?
- Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting have?
- CharityIndex grades Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Ed Kommers (Chairman, Employer Trustee).
More nonprofits in Tukwila
Explore more
Data for Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitting (EIN 91-0838639) 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.