United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Des Moines, Iowa, registered in 1944, with $1,520,763 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
4309 Sw 9th St Unit A, Des Moines, IA, 50315 EIN 42-1186502 Since 1944
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.5M
▲ 1075.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$897K
Net assets
$613K
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 Electrical Radio & Machine Workers 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 →
AFinancial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · +41% 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 Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America: 8 mo reserves · +41% 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 Electrical Radio & Machine Workers 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 →
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 Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4309 Sw 9th St Unit A, Des Moines, IA, 50315
- 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 $691K (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $13KNet assets $613K
Operating margin
41.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$626K
Total liabilities
$13K
Net assets
$613K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,520,763▲1076% | $897,244▲590% | $613,129▲6001% | $626,229▲46773% | 990 |
| 2022 | $129,354▼19.9% | $129,946▼20.2% | -$10,390▼6.0% | $1,336▼24.1% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $161,574▼4.1% | $162,904▼22.5% | -$9,798▼15.7% | $1,760▼54.6% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $168,551▼6.7% | $210,101▼17.4% | -$8,468▼126% | $3,873▼88.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $180,709▼25.8% | $254,428▼16.7% | $33,082▼69.0% | $34,540▼68.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $243,693▼33.7% | $305,492▼25.8% | $106,801▼36.7% | $108,505▼36.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $367,574▼51.2% | $411,757▼51.1% | $168,600▼20.8% | $170,009▼20.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $753,634▲2.0% | $842,061▲15.2% | $212,783▼29.4% | $214,205▼29.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $738,969▲13.0% | $730,753▲4.1% | $301,210▲2.8% | $302,530▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $653,673▼5.3% | $701,854▲9.4% | $292,994▼14.1% | $294,407▼14.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $690,586 | $641,387▲6.6% | $341,175▲16.9% | $342,409▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $601,936▼4.0% | $291,976▲0.4% | $292,770▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $626,814▲10.6% | $290,912▼15.7% | $292,017▼15.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $566,929 | $344,926 | $345,989 | 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 Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 42-1186502, based in Des Moines, Iowa.
- What is United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America's EIN?
- United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 42-1186502.
- How much revenue does United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America report?
- United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America reported $1,520,763 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America have?
- CharityIndex grades United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for United Electrical Radio & Machine Workers of America (EIN 42-1186502) 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.