Transportation-communications Union
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Transportation-communications Union is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1944, with $96,945 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1424 N 55th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19131 EIN 36-3879174 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2024)
$97K
▲ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$71K
Net assets
$100K
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
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 rating17 mo reserves · +26% 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: 17 mo reserves · +26% 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 →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1424 N 55th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $54K (FY2022) to $97K (FY2024) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $100K
Operating margin
26.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$100K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$100K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $96,945▲0.1% | $71,273▼9.1% | $100,145▲33.9% | $100,145▲33.9% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $96,860▲79.1% | $78,376▲38.9% | $74,808▲32.8% | $74,808▲32.8% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $54,072 | $56,414 | $56,324 | $56,324 | 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 36-3879174, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- What is Transportation-communications Union's EIN?
- Transportation-communications Union's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3879174.
- How much revenue does Transportation-communications Union report?
- Transportation-communications Union reported $96,945 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 C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Transportation-communications Union (EIN 36-3879174) 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.