Federation of Public Service Employees
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What it says it does
IMPROVE THE BENEFITS AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF OUR MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EFFECTIVE REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND POLITICAL ACTION. WE SHALL ADVOCATE FOR AND ORGANIZE PUBLIC SERVICE WORKERS EMPLOYED BY VARIOUS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES. UNITE THE WORKERS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION IN A SINGLE COHESIVE LABOR UNION FOR PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE EFFORTS AND ADVANCING THE INTERESTS OF WORKERS. IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF THE WORKERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING WITH THEIR EMPLOYER WITH RESPECT TO WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
- Income
- $404,425
- Spending
- $392,574
- Employees
- 1
- Highest pay
- $23,676, secretary-treas
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
- During the calendar year 2024, FPSE extended its membership benefits to include the option of Dependent Care, providing optional life coverage for spouse and children. $50,000 life coverage was extended to all members and not just our public safety members. Additionally, the union provided long-term disability coverage, which was increased to $1,000 per month for up to two years, covering injuries occurring on or off the job.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 2014.
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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