United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Columbia, Maryland, registered in 1941, with $80,027,890 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
7050 Oakland Mills Rd, Columbia, MD, 21046 EIN 23-7152443 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$80.0M
▲ 15.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$50.7M
Net assets
$164.4M
Employees
129
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—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 United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe— 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 rating39 mo reserves · +37% 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 United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe: 39 mo reserves · +37% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CGovernance25% of the rating2 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 United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe: 2 of 6 checks met earns a C 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 United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Process membership dues and assessments; facilitate recordkeeping; and provide services and benefits to members.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $28.8M (FY2013) to $80.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.7MNet assets $164.4M
Operating margin
36.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$166.1M
Total liabilities
$1.7M
Net assets
$164.4M
Salaries & benefits
$17.5M
35% of expenses
Board members
12
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,027,890▲15.5% | $50,719,600▲0.3% | $164,400,263▲21.7% | $166,082,788▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $69,273,166▲13.5% | $50,547,318▲10.2% | $135,091,973▲16.1% | $136,429,778▲16.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $61,024,254▼2.4% | $45,871,588▲1.2% | $116,366,125▲15.0% | $117,461,876▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,554,004▲18.3% | $45,347,674▲13.9% | $101,213,459▲20.5% | $102,310,509▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $52,886,129▲3.8% | $39,807,925▲2.2% | $84,007,129▲18.4% | $85,063,433▲18.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $50,974,052▲11.2% | $38,966,881▲8.4% | $70,928,925▲20.4% | $71,818,824▲20.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,825,648▲7.3% | $35,935,374▲5.7% | $58,921,754▲20.2% | $59,529,052▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $42,713,334▲8.3% | $34,004,944▲2.8% | $49,031,480▲21.6% | $49,585,700▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $39,432,505▲7.7% | $33,075,160▲2.8% | $40,323,090▲18.7% | $40,960,952▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $36,615,250▲6.3% | $32,180,616▲4.1% | $33,965,745▲15.0% | $34,405,917▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $34,442,860▲19.5% | $30,903,984▲1.0% | $29,531,111▲13.6% | $29,967,173▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $28,816,816 | $30,589,587▲9.3% | $25,992,235▼6.4% | $26,318,584▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $27,987,459▼1.3% | $27,765,006▲9.0% | $27,956,292▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $28,365,442▲4.1% | $25,473,147▲3.8% | $25,655,037▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $27,241,309 | $24,533,388 | $24,741,743 | 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: R Cooper — $192,319 (0.38% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Cooper | Business Manager | 40 | $192,319 |
| K Winget | Secretary Treasurer | 40 | $189,324 |
| C Westby | President/organizer | 40 | $188,325 |
| M O'connor | Asst Business Manager | 40 | $151,327 |
| R Johnson | Asst Business Manager | 40 | $151,327 |
| S Purdy | Asst Business Manager | 40 | $151,327 |
| W Puhalla | Asst Business Manager | 40 | $151,327 |
| J Woosley | Business Agent | 40 | $144,390 |
| D Price | Executive Board | 13 | $114,659 |
| T Jarnigan | Executive Board | 40 | $74,688 |
| G Adams | Executive Board | 1 | $43,656 |
| R Smith | Executive Board | 13 | $42,809 |
| R Davis | Executive Board | 13 | $42,747 |
| D Mcmillan | Executive Board | 13 | $24,462 |
| B Gabrick | Finance Committee | 1 | $11,731 |
| T Rambo | Finance Committee | 1 | $11,078 |
| J Jameson | Finance Committee | 1 | $9,419 |
| D Sandoval | Finance Committee | 1 | $7,952 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Abato Rubenstein & Abato PA | Legal Services | $240,291 |
| Calibre CPA Group | Accounting Services | $113,624 |
Grants received · $12.0M total
11 grants to United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe totaling $12.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
Frequently asked questions
- Is United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7152443, based in Columbia, Maryland.
- What is United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe's EIN?
- United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7152443.
- How much revenue does United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe report?
- United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe reported $80,027,890 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe have?
- CharityIndex grades United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe's latest Form 990 is $192,319, paid to R Cooper (Business Manager).
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Data for United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe (EIN 23-7152443) 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.