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National Association of Letter Carriers

EIN 95-6187890 · Chatsworth, CA

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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

TO SECURE THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING A BETTER STANDARD OF LIVING FOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS, LOCAL 2902

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Employees
37
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$121,731, president

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 (13)
  1. VARIOUS EVENTS & PROGRAMS HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR MEMBERS OF LOCAL UNION. INCLUDES ANNUAL PICNIC HELD FOR ALL MEMBERS & THEIR FAMILIES, LUNCHES, ALONG WITH WATCHES & PLAQUES HONORING RETIREES, AND OTHER EVENTS SUCH AS SEAWORLD, INSTALLATION DINNERS, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS EXPENSES, ETC. REVENUE IS FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TICKETS PAID FOR FAMILY EVENTS SUCH AS SEAWORLD.
  2. NEWSLETTER THAT IS SENT AT NO CHARGE TO MEMBERS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. REVENUE IS FROM SALE OF ADS TO HELP OFFSET PRINTING CHARGES.
  3. CONFERNECES, SEMINARS, AND ASSOCIATED TRAVEL, MILEAGE & LODGING. PAYMENTS TO PAY FOR AND/OR REIMBURSE MEMBERS FOR ATTENDING UNION SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING SEMINARS, MEETINGS, ARBITRATIONS, ETC. INCOME IS FOR REIMBURSEMENTS MADE FOR CONVENTION EXPENSES
  4. PER CAPITA TAXES AMOUNT PAID TO GOVERNING BODY OF UNION, A PERCENTAGE OF ALL UNION DUES RECEIVED
  5. WAGES PAID TO OFFICERS WAGES PAID TO OFFICERS ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. SALARY AND WAGES BASED ON CONTRACT.
  6. FRINGE BENEFTS COST OF HEALTH & WELFARE, LIFE INSURANCE AND RETIRMENT FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF LOCAL.
  7. OTHER WAGES - STEWARDS WAGES PAID FOR MEMBERS PERFORMING UNION-AUTHORIZED DUTES ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBERSHIP. BASED ON CONTRACT HOURLY WAGES.
  8. EMPLOYER TAXES ON PROGRAM WAGES
  9. MEMBERSHIP TO UNION-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
  10. INSURANCE ON WORKERS COMP (PROGRAM)
  11. RECRUITMENT FEE PD TO MEMBERS WHO SIGN UP NEW UNION MEMBERS
  12. MEMBERSHIP TO UNION-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
  13. RECRUITMENT FEE PD TO MEMBERS WHO SIGN UP NEW UNION

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 October 13, 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 September 1944.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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