United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1941, with $261,789,459 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+.
1775 K Street Nw, Washington, DC, 20006 EIN 53-0220586 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$261.8M
▲ 7.2% vs prior year
Employment median: $367K
Expenses (FY2024)
$203.1M
Net assets
$676.9M
Employees
470
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
—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 Food and Commercial Workers International Union— 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 rating40 mo reserves · +22% 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 Food and Commercial Workers International Union: 40 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BGovernance25% of the rating4 of 6 checks met
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. For United Food and Commercial Workers International Union: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 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 Food and Commercial Workers International Union: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Mission
To organize all workers for the economic, moral and social advancement of their condition and status.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1775 K Street Nw, Washington, DC, 20006
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Employment
- Subcategory
- Labor Unions & Organizations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $238.0M (FY2013) to $261.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $392KNet assets $676.9M
Operating margin
22.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$677.3M
Total liabilities
$392K
Net assets
$676.9M
Salaries & benefits
$101.3M
50% of expenses
Board members
19
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $261,789,459▲7.2% | $203,073,342▲5.9% | $676,924,662▲10.9% | $677,316,707▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $244,211,630▲1.8% | $191,679,890▲1.4% | $610,191,969▲14.9% | $610,483,388▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $239,991,864▼4.9% | $188,943,835▼0.3% | $530,916,682▲3.8% | $531,305,933▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $252,363,419▲2.1% | $189,588,145▼10.2% | $511,520,853▲14.3% | $512,046,012▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $247,224,999▼4.7% | $211,208,904▲3.7% | $447,573,616▲10.9% | $448,141,412▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $259,412,269▲3.0% | $203,638,119▼0.8% | $403,482,250▲19.0% | $404,089,097▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $251,804,153▲0.5% | $205,329,046▲2.1% | $339,012,140▲13.2% | $339,224,220▲13.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $250,484,054▲3.0% | $201,171,464▲3.5% | $299,387,544▲21.3% | $299,919,231▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $243,299,954 | $194,331,894▼20.3% | $246,917,106▲26.1% | $247,572,324▲26.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $243,355,441▼3.3% | $243,808,012▼3.5% | $195,813,136▼1.6% | $196,439,948▼1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $251,789,905▲5.8% | $252,632,298▲18.4% | $199,091,042▼2.6% | $199,565,766▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $238,038,345 | $213,356,279▼6.6% | $204,480,406▲13.1% | $204,978,848▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $228,526,057▲0.2% | $180,856,333▲2.4% | $181,616,960▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $228,096,902▲3.7% | $176,581,443▲5.0% | $177,167,479▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $219,976,984 | $168,189,744 | $168,701,524 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Ford Peter James — $392,851 (0.19% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Peter James | General Counsel | 40 | $392,851 |
| Wynn Bryan E | Int'l Vice President | 40 | $358,100 |
| Perrone Anthony | International President | 39.8 | $316,064 |
| Morrissette Alan L | Int'l Vice President | 40 | $270,090 |
| Pena Eduardo R | Int'l Vice President | 40 | $267,829 |
| Meinema Paul R | Exec Vp/nat'l President (until 2/27/24) | 39.8 | $262,243 |
| Jones Milton L | Int'l Secy-treasurer | 39.8 | $257,775 |
| Werner Lori A | Execuitve Vice President (until 4/1/24) | 39.8 | $250,436 |
| Ramirez Leticia | Int'l Vice President (until 2/27/24) | 40 | $242,760 |
| Orlando George J | Int'l Vice President | 40 | $237,330 |
| Young David T | Executive Vice President/org Dir | 39.8 | $236,247 |
| Lauritsen Mark D | Int'l Vice President | 40 | $211,549 |
| Cain Anthony F | Comptroller | 40 | $207,722 |
| Saleeby III George J | Exec Asst To Secy-treas/dir of Finance | 40 | $207,275 |
| Netzer Rachelle B | Int'l Vice President | 40 | $205,915 |
| Lambert Regina M | Int'l Vice President | 40 | $203,501 |
| Vinson Scott A | Int'l Vice President | 40 | $198,253 |
| Honeysucker Laquita V | Civil Rights Dir | 40 | $196,863 |
| Wiszynski George | Associate General Counsel | 40 | $196,441 |
| Ager-norman Fallon D | Int'l Vice President | 40 | $195,716 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Thirtytech Inc | Programming Services | $1,682,993 |
| Park Street Strategies LLC | Consulting Services | $972,650 |
| Slevin & Hart PC Attorneys At Law | Legal Services | $442,830 |
| Red Coats Inc | Cleaning Services | $379,307 |
| Calibre CPA Group | Accounting Services | $375,101 |
Grants received · $6,416 total
1 grant to United Food and Commercial Workers International Union totaling $6,416, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2023 | $6,416 |
Grants made · $2.2M in FY2024
43 grants totaling $2.2M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by United Food and Commercial Workers International Union →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Letter Carriers | General support | $750,000 |
| United Latinos of the Ufcw Incorporated | General support | $288,600 |
| Building Back Together | General support | $150,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Democracy Alliance | General support | $100,000 |
| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Inc | General support | $70,000 |
| Alliance For Retired Americans | General support | $59,377 |
| Stop the Ban Protect Jobs | General support | $50,000 |
| North Main Street Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| United Food and Commercial Workers International Union | General support | $50,000 |
| United Food and Commercial Workers International Union | General support | $40,000 |
| Congressional Black Caucus Politica L Education & Leadership Institute | General support | $40,000 |
| Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Ufcw Minority Coalition | General support | $30,500 |
| Americas Agenda Healthcare For All Inc | General support | $30,000 |
Similar organizations in Employment
Employment
National Football League Players Association
Washington, DC
$163.5M
B+annual revenue
Employment
Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries
Washington, DC
$81.3M
A+annual revenue
Employment
American Federation of Government Employees
Washington, DC
$80.2M
B+annual revenue
Employment
Business Roundtable Inc
Washington, DC
$65.6M
Aannual revenue
Employment
Home Builders Institute
Washington, DC
$50.4M
Bannual revenue
- Employment
International Union of Operating Engineers National Training Fund
Washington, DC
$38.7M
C+annual revenue
Employment
Partnership For Public Service Inc
Washington, DC
$36.6M
Bannual revenue
Employment
Opportunity At Work Inc
Washington, DC
$30.4M
Bannual revenue
Employment
American Investment Council
Washington, DC
$26.3M
Bannual revenue
Employment
National Music Publishers Assn Inc
Washington, DC
$20.2M
Bannual revenue
Compare United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Frequently asked questions
- Is United Food and Commercial Workers International Union a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Food and Commercial Workers International Union is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0220586, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's EIN?
- United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0220586.
- How much revenue does United Food and Commercial Workers International Union report?
- United Food and Commercial Workers International Union reported $261,789,459 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Food and Commercial Workers International Union have?
- CharityIndex grades United Food and Commercial Workers International Union B+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's latest Form 990 is $392,851, paid to Ford Peter James (General Counsel).
More nonprofits in Washington
Explore more
Data for United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (EIN 53-0220586) 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.