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 Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1941, with $24,291,000 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1340 West Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60607 EIN 36-0901490 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2023)
$24.3M
▲ 12.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$19.7M
Net assets
$24.0M
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 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 rating15 mo reserves · +19% 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: 15 mo reserves · +19% 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 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 →
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 United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $9.5M (FY2013) to $24.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $1.6MNet assets $24.0M
Operating margin
19.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$25.6M
Total liabilities
$1.6M
Net assets
$24.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $24,291,000▲12.6% | $19,670,336▲7.2% | $23,971,037▲23.9% | $25,561,884▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $21,577,711▲8.5% | $18,348,733▼13.9% | $19,350,373▲20.0% | $20,932,016▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $19,889,542▲14.0% | $21,321,936▲27.4% | $16,121,395▼8.2% | $17,953,563▼14.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $17,441,460▲1.6% | $16,738,913▼2.4% | $17,553,789▲4.2% | $20,981,689▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $17,169,149▼6.1% | $17,152,698▲10.4% | $16,851,242▼29.1% | $19,622,413▼24.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $18,293,794▲19.1% | $15,542,946▲10.3% | $23,763,748▲12.7% | $25,959,006▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $15,365,693▲12.5% | $14,089,106▲13.4% | $21,082,436▲6.1% | $22,308,664▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $13,653,639▲7.3% | $12,418,954▲9.9% | $19,862,266▲5.6% | $21,217,905▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $12,722,258▲14.1% | $11,304,303▲9.4% | $18,811,217▲4.3% | $18,890,484▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $11,146,738▲17.0% | $10,337,365▲6.9% | $18,035,669▲4.7% | $18,107,135▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $9,527,463 | $9,671,361▲23.0% | $17,226,296▼0.8% | $17,860,979▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $7,860,034▲35.8% | $17,370,194▲52.2% | $18,680,811▲45.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $5,786,123▲1.8% | $11,416,370▲2.0% | $12,885,443▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $5,685,495▼18.4% | $11,189,821▼6.0% | $12,715,560▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $6,967,443 | $11,899,424 | $13,218,967 | 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 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 36-0901490, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- 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 36-0901490.
- How much revenue does United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe report?
- United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe reported $24,291,000 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 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).
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Data for United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe (EIN 36-0901490) 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.