Transportation-communications Union
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Transportation-communications Union is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Rockville, Maryland, registered in 1944, with $46,348,290 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3 Research Pl, Rockville, MD, 20850 EIN 31-6000450 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2024)
$46.3M
▲ 6.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$46.3M
Net assets
$29.4M
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 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 · +0% 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 · +0% 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
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $41.1M (FY2013) to $46.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17.2MNet assets $29.4M
Operating margin
0.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$46.7M
Total liabilities
$17.2M
Net assets
$29.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,348,290▲6.8% | $46,258,108▲9.2% | $29,416,805▲7.8% | $46,661,022▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $43,389,908▲7.8% | $42,375,627▼3.0% | $27,291,224▲12.1% | $44,521,377▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $40,261,858▲12.0% | $43,708,130▲17.2% | $24,341,133▼28.0% | $41,649,587▼20.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $35,935,195▼6.1% | $37,281,270▲3.1% | $33,820,983▲10.2% | $52,081,402▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $38,257,295▼5.6% | $36,171,218▼11.0% | $30,698,879▲10.4% | $48,733,558▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $40,536,147▼1.0% | $40,641,978▼8.0% | $27,808,645▲15.7% | $44,187,550▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $40,939,598▼3.7% | $44,197,686▲3.9% | $24,040,328▼15.0% | $39,307,039▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $42,501,480▼2.9% | $42,551,179▲0.5% | $28,268,221▲10.1% | $43,232,942▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $43,754,197▼0.5% | $42,354,806▲0.5% | $25,678,945▲14.7% | $40,464,210▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $43,982,224▲1.8% | $42,150,213▼5.5% | $22,381,705▲10.7% | $37,568,943▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $43,191,566▲5.2% | $44,611,263▲7.6% | $20,227,117▼4.1% | $35,356,497▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $41,069,923 | $41,457,088▼0.3% | $21,094,803▲17.3% | $35,468,358▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $41,574,252▲29.9% | $17,982,102▲0.5% | $32,219,479▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $32,015,980▲1.0% | $17,901,522▲16.8% | $30,509,013▲18.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $31,698,824 | $15,328,398 | $25,728,375 | 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.
Grants received · $10K total
1 grant to Transportation-communications Union totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Food and Commercial Workers International Union | General support | 2018 | $10,000 |
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 31-6000450, based in Rockville, Maryland.
- What is Transportation-communications Union's EIN?
- Transportation-communications Union's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 31-6000450.
- How much revenue does Transportation-communications Union report?
- Transportation-communications Union reported $46,348,290 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 31-6000450) 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.