International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL UNION NO. 728 IS TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, FRATERNAL, CIVIC, AND BENEVOLENT WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS AND OF THE COMMUNITY. ITS PRIMARY SOURCE OF REVENUE IS FROM DUES AND ASSESSMENTS FROM MEMBERS.
- Income
- $2.7 million
- Spending
- $2.4 million
- Employees
- 11
- Highest pay
- $183,625, bus mgr/fin
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 June 30, 2026, 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 June 30, 2026, 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 (3)
- TO ORGANIZE THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY IN THE U.S. AND CANADA INTO LOCAL UNIONS, TO PROMOTE REASONABLE METHODS OF WORK, SETTLE EMPLOYEE AND MANAGEMENT DISPUTES. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IS ORGANIZING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING SEEKING A HIGHER STANDARD OF LIVING, SEEKING SECURITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, AND BY LEGAL AND PROPER MEANS TO ELEVATE THE MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND DEPENDENTS IN THE INTEREST OF A HIGHER STANDARD OF CITIZENSHIP. AN ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD EVENT AT CHRISTMAS IS PUT ON TO HELP CULTIVATE FEELINGS OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY. THERE IS SOMEONE TO HELP MEMBERS WITH THEIR PENSION, ANNUITY, AND RETIREMENT RELATED ISSUES TO BETTER TRACK AND MAINTAIN THEIR RETIREMENT BENEFITS, THUS ATTAINING A HIGHER SENSE OF SECURITY. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING ARE HELD TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS AS THEY RELATE TO THE INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT. OTHER PROGRAMS: AIDING THE SICK OR DISTRESSED MEMBERS. TO ORGANIZE THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY IN THE U.S. AND CANADA INTO LOCAL UNIONS, TO PROMOTE REASONABLE METHODS OF WORK, SETTLE EMPLOYEE AND MANAGEMENT DISPUTES. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IS ORGANIZING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING SEEKING A HIGHER STANDARD OF LIVING, SEEKING SECURITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, AND BY LEGAL AND PROPER MEANS TO ELEVATE THE MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND DEPENDENTS IN THE INTEREST OF A HIGHER STANDARD OF CITIZENSHIP. AN ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD EVENT AT CHRISTMAS IS PUT ON TO HELP CULTIVATE FEELINGS OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY. THERE IS SOMEONE TO HELP MEMBERS WITH THEIR PENSION, ANNUITY, AND RETIREMENT RELATED ISSUES TO BETTER TRACK AND MAINTAIN THEIR RETIREMENT BENEFITS, THUS ATTAINING A HIGHER SENSE OF SECURITY. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING ARE HELD TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS AS THEY RELATE TO THE INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT. OTHER PROGRAMS: AIDING THE SICK OR DISTRESSED MEMBERS.
- TO ORGANIZE THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY IN THE U.S. AND CANADA INTO LOCAL UNIONS, TO PROMOTE REASONABLE METHODS OF WORK, SETTLE EMPLOYEE AND MANAGEMENT DISPUTES. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IS ORGANIZING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING SEEKING A HIGHER STANDARD OF LIVING, SEEKING SECURITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, AND BY LEGAL AND PROPER MEANS TO ELEVATE THE MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND DEPENDENTS IN THE INTEREST OF A HIGHER STANDARD OF CITIZENSHIP. AN ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD EVENT AT CHRISTMAS IS PUT ON TO HELP CULTIVATE FEELINGS OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY. THERE IS SOMEONE TO HELP MEMBERS WITH THEIR PENSION, ANNUITY, AND RETIREMENT RELATED ISSUES TO BETTER TRACK AND MAINTAIN THEIR RETIREMENT BENEFITS, THUS ATTAINING A HIGHER SENSE OF SECURITY. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING ARE HELD TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS AS THEY RELATE TO THE INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT. OTHER PROGRAMS: AIDING THE SICK OR DISTRESSED MEMBERS.
- TO ORGANIZE THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY IN THE U.S. AND CANADA INTO LOCAL UNIONS, TO PROMOTE REASONABLE METHODS OF WORK, SETTLE EMPLOYEE AND MANAGEMENT DISPUTES. THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IS ORGANIZING FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING SEEKING A HIGHER STANDARD OF LIVING, SEEKING SECURITY FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, AND BY LEGAL AND PROPER MEANS TO ELEVATE THE MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND DEPENDENTS IN THE INTEREST OF A HIGHER STANDARD OF CITIZENSHIP. AN ANNUAL BROTHERHOOD EVENT AT CHRISTMAS IS PUT ON TO HELP CULTIVATE FEELINGS OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY. THERE IS SOMEONE TO HELP MEMBERS WITH THEIR PENSION, ANNUITY, AND RETIREMENT RELATED ISSUES TO BETTER TRACK AND MAINTAIN THEIR RETIREMENT BENEFITS, THUS ATTAINING A HIGHER SENSE OF SECURITY. MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING ARE HELD TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS AS THEY RELATE TO THE INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT. OTHER PROGRAMS: AIDING THE SICK OR DISTRESSED MEMBERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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? 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)(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 June 2026.
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 August 1940.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.