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Nonprofit · EIN 11-1980230

COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA

Also known as 1106 CWA

Tax-exempt · QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11428

Financials

$1.5M$1.5M2022$1.6M$1.6M2023$1.4M$1.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,438,352$1,540,680-$102,328$1,433,456$0$1,433,456
September 30, 2024990$1,629,505$1,575,125$54,380$1,535,784$0$1,535,784
September 30, 2023990$1,514,832$1,500,041$14,791$1,597,003$115,599$1,481,404
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,430,412
Investment income
$7,940
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$15,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$505,631
Other salaries and wages
$146,535
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$709,450
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,808
Accounting fees
$31,070
Occupancy
$71,439
Travel
$39,342
Depreciation
$1,263

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,535,784
Total assets, end of year
$1,433,456
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,433,456
Land, buildings and equipment
$41,120
Publicly traded securities
$197,094
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,433,456
Gross receipts
$1,438,352
Employees
27
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1961
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FRANK TALLARINETREASURER
Officer
40$101,914
ROBERT M SMITHPRESIDENT
Officer
40$100,881
FREDERICK M BRIDVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
40$94,339
REGINALD J PIERRE-LOUISDELEGATE/EX BD
Officer
40$68,146
WILLIAM R PODMOREDIVISION STEWARD/EX BD
Officer
40$63,280
VASILIOS K GIANNATSISDELEGATE/EX BD
Officer
40$62,948
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL R CIANCARELLIPRESIDENT - THRU 1/1/24
Officer
40$96,046
ROBERT M SMITHPRESIDENT - EFF 1/1/24
Officer
40$81,963
FRANK TALLARINETREASURER
Officer
40$80,600
REGINALD J PIERRE-LOUISDELEGATE/EX BD
Officer
40$55,291
FREDERICK M BRIDVICE PRESIDENT - EFF 1/1/24
Officer
40$52,000
WILLIAM G WATERSDELEGATE/EX BD - THRU 1/1/24
Officer
40$52,000
WILLIAM R PODMOREDIVISION STEWARD/ED BD
Officer
40$47,214
PATRICK E PYNEDIVISION STEWARD/ED BD - THRU 1/1/24
Officer
40$46,800
VASILIOS GIANNATSISDELEGATE/EX BD - EFF 1/1/24
Officer
40$8,796
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL R CIANCARELLIPRESIDENT
Officer
40$93,204
FRANK TALLARINESECTY/TREASURER
Officer
40$82,105
ROBERT M SMITHVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
40$81,106
REGINALD J PIERRE-LOUISDELEGATE/EX BD
Officer
40$58,720
FREDERICK M BRIDDELEGATE/EX BD
Officer
40$52,199
WILLIAM G WATERSDELEGATE/EX BD
Officer
40$52,000
WILLIAM R PODMOREDIV. STEWARD/EX BD
Officer
40$46,800
PATRICK E PYNEDIV. STEWARD/EX BD
Officer
40$46,800

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
22110 JAMAICA AVE, QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11428-2045
In care of
% ROBERT SMITH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ROBERT M SMITH, 221-10 JAMAICA AVENUE, QUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11428
Signed the 990
FRANK TALLARINE, TREASURER
Phone
(718) 479-1106
Return prepared by
SCHULTHEIS & PANETTIERI LLP

Mission

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNION AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF ITS MEMBERS, ARE TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND LIVING STANDARDS OF MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND TO ESTABLISH NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR THE AMICABLE ADJUSTMENT OF ALL DISPUTES WHICH MAY ARISE BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE OBJECTIVES OF THE UNION AS THE REPRESENTATIVE OF ITS MEMBERS, ARE TO IMPROVE WORKING CONDITIONS AND LIVING STANDARDS OF MEMBERS THROUGH COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND TO ESTABLISH NECESSARY PROCEDURES FOR THE AMICABLE ADJUSTMENT OF ALL DISPUTES WHICH MAY ARISE BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
11-1980230
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1969
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,433,456
Income (IRS master file)
$1,438,352

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,438,352$1,540,680$1,433,456XML
990September 2024$1,629,505$1,575,125$1,535,784XML
990September 2023$1,514,832$1,500,041$1,597,003XML
990September 2022$1,495,685$1,540,486$1,593,629IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 11-1980230).

Questions about COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA

What is the EIN of COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA is 11-1980230.
Is COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1969.
Are donations to COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ROBERT M SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,914 (FRANK TALLARINE, TREASURER).
How much revenue does COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,438,352, expenses of $1,540,680 and total assets of $1,433,456 at year end.

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