Transportation-communications Union
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Transportation-communications Union is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Lincoln, California, registered in 1944, with $157,246 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 1323, Lincoln, CA, 95648 EIN 23-7043247 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2024)
$157K
▼ 7.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$160K
Net assets
$101K
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 Transportation-communications 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 rating8 mo reserves · -2% 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 Transportation-communications Union: 8 mo reserves · -2% 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 Transportation-communications Union— 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 Transportation-communications Union: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1323, Lincoln, CA, 95648
- City
- Lincoln
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $191K (FY2011) to $157K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $100Net assets $101K
Operating margin
-1.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$101K
Total liabilities
$100
Net assets
$101K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,246▼7.4% | $159,812▼5.7% | $100,910▼2.5% | $101,010▼3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $169,799▲2.3% | $169,558▲3.1% | $103,476▲0.2% | $105,123▼0.5% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $165,964▲1.4% | $164,388▲11.0% | $103,235▲1.6% | $105,628▲3.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $163,743▼12.2% | $148,118▼12.4% | $101,659▲18.2% | $101,697▲18.2% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $186,422▼11.6% | $169,066▼9.8% | $86,034▲25.3% | $86,034▲18.1% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $210,853▲4.4% | $187,434▼14.4% | $68,678▲51.7% | $72,875▲61.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $202,050▼2.2% | $218,883▲7.0% | $45,259▼27.1% | $45,259▼30.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $206,650▲0.7% | $204,639▲1.8% | $62,092▲3.3% | $64,771▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $205,209▲0.7% | $201,054▲3.0% | $60,081▲7.4% | $62,833▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $203,774▲4.8% | $195,231▼8.8% | $55,926▲18.0% | $59,495▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $194,496▼7.3% | $214,079▲14.7% | $47,383▼29.2% | $49,655▼28.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $209,790▲9.4% | $186,580▼4.0% | $66,966▲53.0% | $69,194▲58.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | $191,735▲0.6% | $194,400▼9.9% | $43,756▼5.7% | $43,756▼10.9% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $190,514 | $215,782 | $46,421 | $49,131 | 990EZ |
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 Transportation-communications Union a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Transportation-communications Union is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7043247, based in Lincoln, California.
- What is Transportation-communications Union's EIN?
- Transportation-communications Union's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7043247.
- How much revenue does Transportation-communications Union report?
- Transportation-communications Union reported $157,246 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Transportation-communications Union have?
- CharityIndex grades Transportation-communications Union B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Transportation-communications Union (EIN 23-7043247) 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.