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American Postal Workers Union

EIN 52-0940594 · Elkridge, MD

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What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, COMPETITIVE HEALTH BENEFIT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION HEALTH PLAN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)

High Option Plan: Our fee-for-service plans offer services through PPO networks.This means that certain hospitals and other health care providers are "preferred providers". When you use our network providers, you will receive covered services at reduced cost. APWU Health Plan is solely responsible for the selection of PPO providers in your area.
Consumer Driven Option Preventive benefits: This component provides first dollar coverage for specified preventive care for adults and children if you use a network provider. Personal Care Account (PCA): This component is used first to provide first dollar coverage for covered medical, dental and vision care services until the account balance is exhausted. Traditional benefits: After you have used up your Personal Care Account and satisfied a Member Responsibility, the Plan starts paying benefits under the Traditional Health Coverage.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(9) employees' beneficiary association.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(9) employees' beneficiary association 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 2024.
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 January 1975.
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 November 4, 2026.

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