Nonprofit · EIN 20-3404034
COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · BOSTON, MA 02108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,258,415 | $1,449,027 | -$190,612 | $1,988,016 | $273,941 | $1,714,075 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,428,077 | $1,982,630 | -$554,553 | $2,295,824 | $351,137 | $1,944,687 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,183,680
- of which government grants
- $43,262
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $74,786
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$204
- Other revenue
- -$51
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $239,970
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $188,507
- Other salaries and wages
- $426,077
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $809,546
- Professional fundraising fees
- $40,675
- Legal fees
- $180
- Accounting fees
- $70,669
- Occupancy
- $74,868
- Travel
- $9,985
- Depreciation
- $1,280
- Program services (functional)
- $950,100
- Management and general (functional)
- $372,775
- Fundraising (functional)
- $126,152
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,295,824
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,988,016
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $273,941
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,714,075
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,415
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $574,324
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,139,751
- Gross receipts
- $1,274,969
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT BOWER | FORMER SENIOR POLITICAL STRATEGIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,530 | $20,080 |
| LISA CLAUSON | FORMER INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $94,346 | $26,616 |
| DWAIGN TYNDAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLENE LOMBOS | PRESIDENT/CHAIR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN CHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUDE HURD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE RIVERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE DOZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALIDA ROCHA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| YESENIA ALFARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRIN HOWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALICIA TRACY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE MATSUEDA | FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $74,788 | $3,478 |
| LISA CLAUSON | INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR. FROM JAN 2024 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| DARLENE LOMBOS | PRESIDENT/CHAIR/SECRETARY/ Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DWAIGN TYNDAL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN CHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAUDE HURD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE RIVERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ETHAN SNOW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARRIN HOWELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8 BEACON ST 5TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02108-3722
- In care of
- % LISA CLAUSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DARLENE LOMBOS, 8 BEACON STREET 5TH FLOOR, BOSTON, MA 02108
- Signed the 990
- DARLENE LOMBOS, PRESIDENT/CHAIR
- Phone
- (617) 723-2639
- Website
- WWW.MASSCLU.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH SULLIVAN & BROWN PC
Mission
COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED'S MISSION IS TO DRIVE FORWARD STRATEGIC CAMPAIGNS WITH GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS AND LABOR UNIONS THAT STABILIZE AND STRENGTHEN WORKING-CLASS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN GREATER BOSTON. THROUGH A PROGRAM OF COALITION BUILDING, RESEARCH AND POLICY DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND GRASSROOTS MOBILIZATION, WE ADVANCE POLICIES THAT PROMOTE QUALITY JOBS, SECURE HEALTHCARE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED, INC. BUILDS POWER AND LASTING CONNECTIONS BETWEEN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS AND LABOR UNIONS, IN ORDER TO DEVELOP COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT AND FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF THE WORKING-CLASS AND COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN THE GREATER BOSTON REGION AND BEYOND. OUR PROGRAMS AND CAMPAIGNS BUILD UPON STRATEGIC PLANNING, ORGANIZING, COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, AND GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE QUALITY JOBS, LIVABLE WAGES, PATHWAYS TO GREEN HIGH-ROAD JOB ACCESS, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, DEPENDABLE AND LOW-COST PUBLIC TRANSIT, AFFORDABLE AND QUALITY CHILDCARE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. OUR SIGNATURE CAMPAIGNS ARE OUR GREEN JUSTICE COALITION; CARE THAT WORKS; PUBLIC TRANSIT, PUBLIC GOOD; YOUNG WORKERS FOR A GREEN ECONOMY; AND, AI AND TECH.Expenses $950,100 · grants $239,970
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3404034
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,988,016
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,274,969
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- July 10, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2022
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,258,415 | $1,449,027 | $1,988,016 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,428,077 | $1,982,630 | $2,295,824 | XML |
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 20-3404034).
Questions about COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED is 20-3404034.
- Is COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2022.
- Are donations to COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED 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 COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DARLENE LOMBOS.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $113,530 (ROBERT BOWER, FORMER SENIOR POLITICAL STRATEGIST).
- How much revenue does COMMUNITY LABOR UNITED INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,258,415, expenses of $1,449,027 and total assets of $1,988,016 at year end.
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