Service Employees International Union
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Service Employees International Union is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1943, with $80,011,765 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
1545 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90017 EIN 37-1535315 Since 1943
Revenue (FY2024)
$80.0M
▲ 8.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$73.2M
Net assets
$43.0M
Employees
377
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 Service Employees International Union— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +8% 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 Service Employees International Union: 7 mo reserves · +8% margin earns a A 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 Service Employees International Union: 5 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 Service Employees International Union: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o
Contact & location
- Address
- 1545 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90017
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $55.2M (FY2013) to $80.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $869KNet assets $43.0M
Operating margin
8.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43.9M
Total liabilities
$869K
Net assets
$43.0M
Salaries & benefits
$37.5M
51% of expenses
Board members
41
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,011,765▲8.0% | $73,239,889▲17.2% | $43,019,990 | $43,888,759▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $74,079,141▲4.9% | $62,478,387▲3.1% | $43,036,821▲19.8% | $44,252,776▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $70,624,411▼1.6% | $60,621,088▲3.8% | $35,936,067▼4.0% | $37,104,690▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $71,749,846▲0.8% | $58,399,890▼12.7% | $37,432,744▲27.4% | $37,940,292▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $71,191,219▲5.4% | $66,915,485▲22.1% | $29,382,788▼7.9% | $29,826,384▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $67,541,626▲0.4% | $54,793,895▼5.0% | $31,907,054▲28.9% | $32,315,753▲28.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $67,264,086▲2.0% | $57,681,863▼1.0% | $24,759,323▲36.2% | $25,157,417▲35.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $65,931,624▲5.0% | $58,265,125▲3.3% | $18,177,100▲18.7% | $18,510,976▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $62,795,068▲8.4% | $56,390,651▼2.5% | $15,310,601▲30.8% | $15,627,675▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $57,926,853▲2.4% | $57,865,294▼0.3% | $11,706,184▼5.2% | $12,002,531▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $56,558,214▲2.4% | $58,013,512▲3.3% | $12,344,625▼58.0% | $12,537,395▼72.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $55,241,440 | $56,169,009▲0.4% | $29,417,364▼3.1% | $45,893,806▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $55,917,776▲2.9% | $30,344,933▼1.4% | $47,610,626▲53.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $54,336,412▲8.3% | $30,771,863▼1.2% | $31,051,452▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $50,157,814 | $31,137,283 | $31,642,927 | 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: Gilda Valdez — $370,010 (0.51% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilda Valdez | Chief of Staff | 40 | $370,010 |
| David Sanders | Reg Dir La/oc Cities | 40 | $236,615 |
| Raymond Meza | Deputy Chief of Staff | 40 | $232,045 |
| Renee Anderson | Director of Courts | 40 | $203,798 |
| David Green | President/board Member | 40 | $190,186 |
| Eloy Alvarez | Reg Dir Inland Region | 40 | $189,931 |
| Simboa Wright | Board Member/vice President | 1 | $29,266 |
| Adolfo Granados | Treasurer/board Member | 1 | $16,800 |
| Lillian Cabral | Secretary/board Member | 1 | $16,088 |
| Yuri Gomez | Board Member | 1 | $14,048 |
| Al Reed | Board Member | 1 | $9,600 |
| Alta Grace Sepulveda | Regional Vp | 1 | $9,600 |
| Barbara Hunter | Board Member | 1 | $9,600 |
| Bruce Campbell | Board Member | 1 | $9,600 |
| Charlotte Ramos | Board Member | 1 | $9,600 |
| Christopher Jones | Board Member | 1 | $9,600 |
| Dion Cornelious | Board Member | 1 | $9,600 |
| Erika Villa | Regional Vp | 1 | $9,600 |
| Esperanza Barajas | Board Member | 1 | $9,600 |
| Grace Santillano | Board Member | 1 | $9,600 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rothner Segall Greenstone Leheny | Attorney | $1,190,741 |
| Ipromoteucom Inc | Promotional Item Man | $327,127 |
| Big Bowl of Ideas Inc | Consultant | $289,550 |
| Miller Kaplan Arase LLP | Accountant | $274,985 |
| Miguel A Contreras Maracas Cafe and | Catering Services | $199,879 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Service Employees International Union a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Service Employees International Union is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-1535315, based in Los Angeles, California.
- What is Service Employees International Union's EIN?
- Service Employees International Union's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-1535315.
- How much revenue does Service Employees International Union report?
- Service Employees International Union reported $80,011,765 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Service Employees International Union have?
- CharityIndex grades Service Employees International Union A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Service Employees International Union's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Service Employees International Union's latest Form 990 is $370,010, paid to Gilda Valdez (Chief of Staff).
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Data for Service Employees International Union (EIN 37-1535315) 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.