United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1941, with $22,886,380 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
45 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, 60607 EIN 36-1820310 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$22.9M
▲ 0.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$19.1M
Net assets
$35.0M
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 rating22 mo reserves · +16% 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: 22 mo reserves · +16% 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 $17.2M (FY2013) to $22.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.0MNet assets $35.0M
Operating margin
16.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.0M
Total liabilities
$6.0M
Net assets
$35.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,886,380▲0.6% | $19,135,967▼4.8% | $35,044,654▲12.0% | $41,027,461▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $22,752,492▼3.2% | $20,106,082▼5.4% | $31,294,241▲9.2% | $38,129,899▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $23,511,265▼4.7% | $21,256,661▼9.2% | $28,647,831▼5.7% | $36,284,048▼18.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $24,662,061▲24.6% | $23,404,274▲25.3% | $30,370,548▲4.3% | $44,527,924▼22.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $19,799,322▲2.8% | $18,671,952▲8.5% | $29,112,761▲4.0% | $57,424,675▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $19,265,949▲8.8% | $17,201,958▲2.3% | $27,985,391▲8.0% | $49,055,954▲30.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $17,704,450▲6.0% | $16,815,724▼1.8% | $25,921,400▲3.6% | $37,711,556▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $16,695,128▼3.9% | $17,124,726▲7.5% | $25,032,674▼1.7% | $33,970,127▲27.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $17,375,975▲11.8% | $15,929,530▲11.6% | $25,462,272▲6.0% | $26,678,220▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $15,543,256▲6.5% | $14,275,111▲2.8% | $24,015,827▲5.6% | $25,319,031▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $14,588,938▼15.3% | $13,884,101▲4.2% | $22,747,682▲3.2% | $24,122,024▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $17,227,167 | $13,322,333▲13.5% | $22,042,845▲69.7% | $23,497,544▲80.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,740,204▲7.2% | $12,992,244▲70.5% | $12,996,694▲70.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,953,407▲3.5% | $7,619,095▲14.6% | $7,621,059▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $10,587,500 | $6,646,305 | $6,646,325 | 990 |
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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 36-1820310, 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 36-1820310.
- How much revenue does United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe report?
- United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe reported $22,886,380 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).
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Data for United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe (EIN 36-1820310) 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.