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Nonprofit · EIN 41-6030483

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS

Also known as 114 DULUTH MINNESOTA

Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55816

Financials

$72K$64K2023$83K$90K2024$75K$86K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$74,559$86,150-$11,591$67,963$180$67,783
December 31, 2024990-EZ$83,190$89,935-$6,745$81,655$0$81,655
December 31, 2023990-EZ$72,470$64,062$8,408$88,400$0$88,400
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Membership dues
$73,955
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$73
Other revenue
$531

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$33,810
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$34,939
Occupancy
$1,483
Printing, publications and postage
$5,860
Other expenses
$42,868

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$80,085
Total assets, end of year
$67,963
Total liabilities, end of year
$180
Net assets, end of year
$67,783
Cash, savings and investments
$60,456
Gross receipts
$74,559

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TJ LydonPresident and Chief Steward10$8,500
Linda JohnsonVice President and Steward9$4,230
Scott DulasMDA/Health Benefits Rep and Steward4$3,650
Jenna MonnierSteward, Branch Office Administrator and Assistant Editor4$2,650
Mike SylvesterTrustee and Former Treasurer1$2,300
Erik FindellSteward3$2,200
Joel TraceyTreasurer, Steward and Former Trustee6$2,185
Erin RodeRecording Secretary4$2,145
Alex vanBeaumontSteward3$1,600
David O MayouBranch News Editor2$1,500
Shawn HansenFinancial Secretary and Retiree Banquet Committee Chair3$800
Jeffrey ChingFormer New Employee Experience Committee Chair1$610
Richard EllwoodHead Trustee1$400
Sarah BietilaMain Office Safety Coordinator and Sergeant at Arms1$365
Troy JohnsonTrustee1$300
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jacob PostalSocial Welfare Coordinator at Main Office1$300
Regina WesterlundSocial Welfare Coordinator at Mt. Royal Office1$75
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TJ LydonVice President and Steward9$5,050
Joel TraceyPresident and Chief Steward10$4,060
Linda JohnsonTrustee steward6$2,810
Jenna MonnierSteward3$2,500
Mike SylvesterTreasurer and Steward6$2,300
Erik FindellSteward3$2,200
Erin RodeRecording Secretary4$2,015
Alex vanBeaumontSteward3$1,600
David O MayouBranch News Editor2$1,500
Shawn HansenFinancial Secretary3$800
Scott DulasHealth benefits Rep4$500
Paul CouillardRoute Adjustment Coordinator1$500
Sheila FawcettFormer Safety Coordinator1$465
Richard EllwoodHead trustee1$400
Jeffrey ChingPTF Coordinator1$340
Troy Johnsontrustee1$300
Jacob PostalSocial Welfare Coordinator at Main Office1$300
Sarah BietilaOffice Safety Coordinator and Sergeant at Arms1$155
Jordan HydukeFormer Sergeant at Arms1$155
Regina WesterlundSocial Welfare Coordinator at Mt. Royal Office1$150
Carolyn ShullPTF Coordinator1$100
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Joel TraceyPresident and Chief Steward10$8,280
TJ LydonVice President and Steward6$2,935
Mike SylvesterTreasurer and Steward5$2,300
Erik FindellSteward3$2,200
Jenna MonnierSteward2$2,200
Scott DulasHealth benefits Rep4$1,400
Erin BlazevicRecording Secretary4$1,280
David O MayouBranch News Editor3$1,200
Amber UnruhSteward1$1,000
Shawn HansenFinancial Secretary3$800
Linda JohnsonTrustee and PTF Coordinator2$570
Richard EllwoodHead trustee1$400
Troy Johnsontrustee1$300

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 16583, DULUTH, MN 55816-0583
In care of
% P W OIKARINEN
Signed the 990-EZ
Joel Tracey, Treasurer
Phone
(218) 461-9715

Mission

We exist to represent our members when it comes to resolving disputes with management involving wages, benefits or working conditions, especially in filing grievances related to management's contractual violations, representing carriers in discipline proceedings, and enforcing safety standards. Over 1100 grievances were filed in 2025 representing 4 offices and 150+ active carriers.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our union stewards filed more than 400 grievances on behalf of our 250 members during the last year.

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
41-6030483
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1944
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$67,963
Income (IRS master file)
$74,559

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$74,559$86,150$67,963IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$83,190$89,935$81,655IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$72,470$64,062$88,400XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 41-6030483).

Questions about NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS

What is the EIN of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS is 41-6030483.
Is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1944.
Are donations to NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS 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 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 17 received compensation from the organization, the highest $8,500 (TJ Lydon, President and Chief Steward).
How much revenue does NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $74,559, expenses of $86,150 and total assets of $67,963 at year end.

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