Communication Workers of America Local
To organize workers in covered industries, to assist members in negotiations and to represent them in grievance arbitration and mediation.
Communication Workers of America Local at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,689,593
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $385,684
- -63.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $107,020
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $567,449
- -37.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Communication Workers of America Local funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metro United Way Inc Louisville, KY | Various Programs | $6,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,689,593 | $385,684 | $567,449 | — | — | $107,020 |
| 2024 | $1,884,808 | $1,048,200 | $911,035 | — | — | $95,563 |
| 2023 | $1,632,895 | $401,093 | $383,854 | — | — | $62,438 |
| 2022 | $1,539,877 | $461,743 | $338,058 | — | — | $86,116 |
| 2021 | $1,704,811 | $376,292 | $350,804 | $6,700 | 1 | $39,105 |
| 2019 | $1,519,859 | $575,171 | $604,663 | — | — | $77,345 |
About Communication Workers of America Local
Based on IRS filings
Communication Workers of America Local is a public charity, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $107K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Communication Workers of America Local is led by Diogenes Miller, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Diogenes Miller
President
Executive Board → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
16 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Carolyn Cain
Second Vice President
On filings since 2019
24 hrs/week
$21K (2019) → $2K (2025)
Chad Melton
Executive Board
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Tim Horine
Vice President
Executive Board → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $24K (2025)
Brad Back
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
$13K (2021) → $26K (2025)
Eugene Spear
Executive Board
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Gary Spencer
Treasurer
Executive Board → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
12 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
James Sargent
Executive Board
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Jason Blair
Executive Board
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Barbara Hornback (2019–2024) — Executive Board
- Former: Brent Robinson (2019–2023) — First Vice President
- Former: Jason Devaldivielso (2019–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Robin Barnett (2019–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Steven Robey (2019–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: William Thomas (2022–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Lynn Wright (2019–2021) — Executive Board
- Former: Matthew Embry (2019–2021) — President - Past
- Former: Larry Gardner Oct (2019) — First Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $26K, to Brad Back (Treasurer (Former)). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Communication Workers of America Local
How large is Communication Workers of America Local?
Communication Workers of America Local reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $386K.
Where does Communication Workers of America Local operate?
Communication Workers of America Local has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Communication Workers of America Local's EIN?
Communication Workers of America Local's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0411133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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