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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

EIN 52-6839884 · Lanham, MD

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION IS ENGAGED IN EDUCATION AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS DESIGNATED TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN REPRESENTATIVES OF LABOR AND MANAGEMENT FOR A LOCAL UNION OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Employees
0

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)
  1. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED IN EDUCATION AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PRODUCTION OF VIDEOS, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN REPRESENTATIVES OF LABOR AND MANAGEMENT; TO PROVIDE WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDY AND EXPLORE NEW AND INNOVATIVE JOINT APPROACHES TO ACHIEVING ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS; TO ASSIST WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS IN SOLVING PROBLEMS OF MUTUAL CONCERN NOT SUSCEPTIBLE TO RESOLUTION WITHIN THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PROCESS; TO STUDY AND EXPLORE WAYS OF ELIMINATING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS WHICH REDUCE THE COMPETITIVENESS AND INHIBIT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY; TO SPONSOR PROGRAMS WHICH IMPROVE JOB SECURITY, ENHANCE ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE INDUSTRY; TO ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS CONCERNING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE INDUSTRY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, LABOR RELATIONS, AND NEW METHODS OF IMPROVED PRODUCTION; TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO EXPAND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY; TO ENHANCE THE INVOLVEMENT OF WORKERS IN MAKING DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR WORKING LIVES; AND TO DO ANY AND ALL OTHER LAWFUL ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL OR RELATED TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THESE PURPOSES AND GOALS. THE ORGANIZATION PROMOTED THE BENEFITS OF THE UNION ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA OUTLETS; PROMOTED THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY AS A CAREER TO STUDENTS; AND PROMOTED SAFETY AT WORKSITES.

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

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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 October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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