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 IBEW Local 757 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 1865 also seeks by legal and proper means to el
- Income
- $165,290
- Spending
- $135,453
- Highest pay
- $3,600, financial secretary/treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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)
- Approximately 140 members of IBEW, Local 757 were represented in collective bargaining resulting in improved wages and benefits.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1940.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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