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Nonprofit · EIN 54-6074160

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

Also known as 22 AFGE

Tax-exempt · VIRGINIA BCH, VA 23462

Financials

$202K$217K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$201,650$217,228-$15,578$42,340$0$42,340
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$201,650
Membership dues
$201,650
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$2,475
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$43,290
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$43,290
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$27,718
Program services (functional)
$217,228

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$60,135
Total assets, end of year
$42,340
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$42,340
Gross receipts
$201,650
Employees
4
Year formed
1975
State of legal domicile
VA

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 December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHAWN WHITAKERPRESIDENT
Officer
40$22,020
CATHY DAWSONTREASURER
Officer
20$7,800
LEAH WILLIAMSSECRETARY
Officer
20$7,800
DINETTA RICKSVP NORFOLK
Officer
20$5,670

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
154 NEWTOWN RD STE B-3, VIRGINIA BCH, VA 23462-2412
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
SHAWN WHITAKER, 4443 PELUCAN PT, PORTSMOUTH, VA 237035369
Signed the 990
SHAWN WHITAKER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(757) 567-0499
Return prepared by
PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING AND INCOME

Mission

Federal Employees Labor Union, Representation with Grievances, FLRA, Arbitration, Investigations, Negotiations on Policies and Procedures, Collective Bargaining in Labor Management Forums, Management Meetings with Human Resource Office (HRO)

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • AFGE is a non-tax organization which specializes in representing non-supervisory employees in accordance with 5-USC 7100, and represents employees individually or as groups, to negociate working conditions, policy, procedures and directives, as well as present present employees individual concerns.
  • AFGE is a non-tax organization which specializes in representing non-supervisory employees in accordance with 5-USC 7100, and represents employees individually or as groups, to negociate working conditions, policy, procedures and directives, as well as present present employees individual concerns.
    Expenses $217,228 · revenue $201,650

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
54-6074160
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1968
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$42,340
Income (IRS master file)
$201,650

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$201,650$217,228$42,340XML
990December 2022$189,859$317,337$60,135IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 54-6074160).

Questions about AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

What is the EIN of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES is 54-6074160.
Is AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1968.
Are donations to AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES 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 AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names SHAWN WHITAKER.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 4 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $22,020 (SHAWN WHITAKER, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $201,650, expenses of $217,228 and total assets of $42,340 at year end.

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