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 Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1941, with $5,717,449 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2501 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321 EIN 42-0573817 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.7M
▲ 17.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$4.6M
Net assets
$9.7M
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 rating25 mo reserves · +20% 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: 25 mo reserves · +20% 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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Contact & location
- Address
- 2501 Bell Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50321
- City
- Des Moines
- State
- Iowa
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.2M (FY2013) to $5.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3.5MNet assets $9.7M
Operating margin
19.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.2M
Total liabilities
$3.5M
Net assets
$9.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,717,449▲17.4% | $4,596,641▼1.5% | $9,671,220▲13.1% | $13,158,335▼6.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $4,871,352▲10.1% | $4,664,791▲15.6% | $8,550,412▲2.5% | $14,113,970 | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,423,537▲7.0% | $4,035,988▲0.3% | $8,343,851▲4.9% | $14,118,626▲18.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,134,831▲4.6% | $4,025,913▲11.8% | $7,956,302▲1.4% | $11,969,187▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,954,400▲5.6% | $3,601,933▲13.4% | $7,847,384▲4.7% | $12,350,992▲54.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,745,021▼0.4% | $3,175,579▼6.7% | $7,494,917▲8.2% | $8,003,057▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $3,761,626▼2.4% | $3,405,179▲10.8% | $6,925,475▲5.4% | $6,954,281▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,855,375▼15.1% | $3,072,400▼6.6% | $6,569,028▲13.5% | $6,593,101▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,541,937▲43.4% | $3,290,245▲15.5% | $5,786,053▲27.6% | $6,111,414▲25.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,166,731▼10.3% | $2,847,661▼6.9% | $4,534,361▲7.6% | $4,872,778▲6.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,530,131▲9.3% | $3,058,211▲4.5% | $4,215,291▲12.6% | $4,589,602▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,229,015 | $2,925,667▲12.5% | $3,743,371▲8.8% | $4,132,246▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,599,497▼4.1% | $3,440,023▼4.4% | $3,844,833▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,710,277▼0.6% | $3,599,270▼7.8% | $4,019,650▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,727,437 | $3,905,529 | $4,363,963 | 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 · $37K total
2 grants to United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe totaling $37K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe | General support | 2024 | $20,000 |
| United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe | Operating grants | 2023 | $16,667 |
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 42-0573817, based in Des Moines, Iowa.
- 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 42-0573817.
- How much revenue does United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe report?
- United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices of the Plumbing & Pipe reported $5,717,449 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 42-0573817) 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.