International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
Since obtaining its charter on September 15, 1918, IBEW Local 794 has and will continue to seek to better the working conditions of workers in the railroad branch of the electrical industry within its jurisdiction, to improve the grade of their work product, and to enhance the efficiency of the electrical work they perform through the following activities: (i) bargaining collectively with employers; (ii) organizing workers; (iii) promoting reasonable methods of work; (iv) cultivating feelings of friendship among those in the electrical industry; (v) settling disputes between employers and employees by arbitration (if possible); (vi) assisting members in sickness and distress; (vii) assisting members in securing employment; (viii) securing adequate pay and other similar benefits for members' work; (ix) seeking a higher and higher standard of living for members; and (x) seeking security for members.
- Income
- $127,880
- Spending
- $121,123
- Highest pay
- $13,396, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- Since obtaining its charter on September 15, 1918, IBEW Local 794 has and will continue to seek to better the working conditions of workers in the railroad branch of the electrical industry within its jurisdiction, to improve the grade of their work product, and to enhance the efficiency of the electrical work they perform through the following activities: (i) bargaining collectively with employers; (ii) organizing workers; (iii) promoting reasonable methods of work; (iv) cultivating feelings of friendship among those in the electrical industry; (v) settling disputes between employers and employees by arbitration (if possible); (vi) assisting members in sickness and distress; (vii) assisting members in securing employment; (viii) securing adequate pay and other similar benefits for members' work; (ix) seeking a higher and higher standard of living for members; and (x) seeking security for members. As part of its exempt mission, IBEW Local 794 also seeks by legal and proper means to elevate the moral, intellectual and social conditions of its members, their families and dependents, in the interest of a higher standard of citizenship.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Roseland, NJ), EIN 22-1537766. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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