United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1970, with $583,347 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
6535 N Olmsted Ave, Chicago, IL, 60631 EIN 36-4357323 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2024)
$583K
▲ 0.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$614K
Net assets
$922K
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.
C+
—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 Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · -5% 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 Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America: 18 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America— 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 United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $189K (FY2013) to $583K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $18KNet assets $922K
Operating margin
-5.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$940K
Total liabilities
$18K
Net assets
$922K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $583,347▲0.1% | $614,203▲5.8% | $921,939▼3.2% | $939,829▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $582,933▼23.2% | $580,273▼6.3% | $952,795▲0.3% | $971,087▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $758,716▲34.6% | $619,247▲6.7% | $950,135▲17.2% | $966,157▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $563,724▲0.9% | $580,184▲11.1% | $810,666▼2.0% | $827,013▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $558,716▼19.6% | $522,154▼12.0% | $827,126▲4.6% | $860,229▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $695,123▲17.2% | $593,524▲36.9% | $790,564▲14.7% | $809,159▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $593,122▲161% | $433,412▲120% | $688,965▲30.2% | $706,714▲33.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $227,615▼6.3% | $197,060▲7.6% | $529,255▲6.1% | $529,255▲6.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $242,958▲6.2% | $183,158▼5.2% | $498,700▲13.6% | $498,700▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $228,731▲14.9% | $193,194▲14.3% | $438,900▲8.8% | $438,900▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $199,127▲5.3% | $168,983▼5.1% | $403,363▲8.1% | $403,363▲8.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $189,185 | $177,988▲6.6% | $373,219▲3.1% | $373,219▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $166,943▼3.9% | $362,022▲11.3% | $362,086▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $173,667▼27.1% | $325,125▲10.2% | $325,125▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $238,284 | $295,002 | $295,412 | 990 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-4357323, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America's EIN?
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-4357323.
- How much revenue does United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America report?
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America reported $583,347 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America have?
- CharityIndex grades United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America (EIN 36-4357323) 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.