Amalgamated Transit Union
THE OBJECT OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION SHALL BE TO ORGANIZE LOCAL UNIONS. TO PLACE OUR OCCUPATION ON A HIGHER PLANE OF INTELLIGENCE, EFFICIENCY AND SKILL; ENCOURAGE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES BETWEEN EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS; SECURE EMPLOYMENT AND ADEQUATE PAY FOR OUR WORK. TO ENGAGE IN SUCH LEGISLATIVE, POLITICAL, EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND WELFARE ACTIVITIES AS WILL FURTHER THE INTERESTS AND WELFARE OF THE MEMBERSHIP. TO SEEK THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA AND TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF LABOR EVERYWHERE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$226.5M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.7M
+2459.6% YoY
Grant Count
10
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$666K
+1947.7% YoY
About Amalgamated Transit Union
Based on IRS filings
Amalgamated Transit Union is a nonprofit organization, based in SILVER SPRING, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $226.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $6.7M. Net investment income was $10.2M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $226,488,314 | $225,278,356 | $210,986,424 |
| Revenue | $47,118,490 | $53,332,011 | $36,319,157 |
| Expenses | $46,826,027 | $47,436,808 | $32,779,068 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $10,180,897 | $20,477,081 | $4,324,636 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Atu Dupont Circle Llc ($6,459,102), Atu Black Caucus ($46,479), Coalition of Black Trade Unionists ($27,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ATU BLACK CAUCUS SILVER SPRING, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $46,479 |
| ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| JOBS TO MOVE AMERICA LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| A PHILIP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| RIDERS ALLIANCE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| LABOR COUNCIL FOR LATIN AMERICAN ADVANCEMENT (LCLAA) WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| COALITION OF BLACK TRADE UNIONISTS WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $27,000 |
| AFL-CIO SECRETARY-TREASURER WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| UNIONIZE AMAZON NORTHERN KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, KY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| ATU DUPONT CIRCLE LLC WASHINGTON, DC | INITIAL CONTRIBUTION | $6,459,102 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSTAJOHN | INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT | 38.8 | $336,142 |
| KIRKKENNETH | INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER | 38.8 | $320,438 |
| TRUJILLOYVETTE | INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 39 | $311,910 |
| AGUILAR ARTURO | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $227,304 |
| BARNES MARCELLUS | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $228,115 |
| CALLAHAN JOHN | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $209,200 |
| CHAPMAN JACQUES | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $225,075 |
| CRUZ NATALIE | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $225,848 |
| DAY KENNETH | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $225,132 |
| GARLAND ANTHONY | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $235,292 |
| GREAVES RAYMOND | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $237,025 |
| HENRY MARK | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $225,335 |
| HOWARD CURTIS | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $226,413 |
| JOHNSON GARY | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $225,362 |
| LINDSAY IIIJAMES B | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $238,000 |
| MACDOUGALL STEPHEN | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $237,025 |
| MURPHY RICHARD | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $197,066 |
| SAWYER-TURNER AMANDA | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $226,539 |
| SFORZA EMANUELE | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $209,200 |
| SOMMERS MICHELLE | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $228,332 |
| WILSON KENNETH | INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $209,200 |
| SMITH DANIEL | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $236,769 |
| ROSENBERG JEFFREY | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $218,546 |
| CHU JESSICA | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $218,989 |
| ROSCOW DAVID | ASSISTANT TO THE IP FOR COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $196,250 |
| PANOS JUSTIN | CAMPAIGNS DIRECTOR | 40 | $193,647 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Amalgamated Transit Union?
As of 2024, Amalgamated Transit Union holds $226.5M in total assets with $47.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $6.7M in 2024.
Where does Amalgamated Transit Union operate?
Amalgamated Transit Union has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Amalgamated Transit Union award?
In 2024, Amalgamated Transit Union awarded 10 grants totaling $6.7M — an average of about $666K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Amalgamated Transit Union's EIN?
Amalgamated Transit Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-6014540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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