Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Bellwood, Illinois, registered in 1965, with $3,659,101 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2701 Van Buren St, Bellwood, IL, 60104 EIN 36-6127341 Since 1965
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.7M
▲ 0.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$3.4M
Net assets
$7.4M
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 Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu— 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 rating26 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 Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu: 26 mo reserves · +8% 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 Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu— 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 Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu: 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 $2.0M (FY2013) to $3.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $117KNet assets $7.4M
Operating margin
7.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$7.5M
Total liabilities
$117K
Net assets
$7.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,659,101▲0.9% | $3,382,244▼1.6% | $7,407,822▲7.0% | $7,525,139▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,627,035▲10.8% | $3,435,990▼6.3% | $6,925,981▲6.3% | $7,061,117▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,274,309▲5.7% | $3,667,820▼2.2% | $6,512,770▼4.8% | $6,878,471▼4.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,097,248▲8.0% | $3,749,171▲15.6% | $6,841,729▼15.7% | $7,201,124▼17.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,866,955▼5.8% | $3,243,757▲7.4% | $8,116,477▼1.1% | $8,723,821▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,043,693▲1.8% | $3,020,027▼1.0% | $8,204,214▲3.8% | $8,431,428▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,990,631▲7.0% | $3,051,861▲20.3% | $7,904,386▲2.6% | $8,178,345▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,794,456▲4.7% | $2,537,506▼7.9% | $7,706,308▲3.9% | $7,929,987▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,669,595▲4.5% | $2,754,500▲14.5% | $7,415,201▼0.7% | $7,654,228▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,555,225▲6.7% | $2,406,306▲2.4% | $7,464,114▲3.4% | $7,684,013▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,395,727▲17.9% | $2,349,738▲46.3% | $7,217,488▲1.6% | $7,451,291▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,031,443 | $1,606,554▲3.7% | $7,100,716▲10.2% | $7,274,693▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,549,165▼9.8% | $6,444,579▲6.8% | $6,623,175▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,717,695▼23.0% | $6,032,085▲6.2% | $6,207,137▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,229,694▼24.0% | $5,681,338▼0.7% | $5,904,707▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $2,932,206 | $5,723,815 | $5,961,038 | 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 Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-6127341, based in Bellwood, Illinois.
- What is Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu's EIN?
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-6127341.
- How much revenue does Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu report?
- Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu reported $3,659,101 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu have?
- CharityIndex grades Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sheet Metal Workers Local 73 Apprentice Education & Training Fu (EIN 36-6127341) 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.