Communication Workers of America
To unite the workers within its jurisdiction in a single cohesive labor union for the purpose of collective effort, to improve the conditions of the workers with respect to wages, hours, working conditions and other matters affecting their lives and welfare and to do all things which may be necessary or proper to secure for the workers the enjoyment of their natural rights.
Communication Workers of America at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,205,251
- +11.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,669,113
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $34,810
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,140,738
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Communication Workers of America 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
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $11K (2021). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metro United Way Inc Louisville, KY | Bikes or Bust, Boxes of Love | $11,000 |
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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 | $5,205,251 | $1,669,113 | $1,140,738 | — | — | $34,810 |
| 2024 | $4,675,228 | $1,543,851 | $992,524 | — | — | $31,042 |
| 2023 | $4,124,246 | $1,581,122 | $828,221 | — | — | $15,587 |
| 2022 | $3,370,735 | $1,329,996 | $705,535 | — | — | $1,181 |
| 2021 | $2,746,573 | $1,297,811 | $674,893 | $11,000 | 1 | $4,032 |
| 2020 | $2,124,143 | $946,051 | $706,752 | — | — | $2,518 |
| 2019 | $1,883,518 | $940,647 | $708,069 | $8,000 | 1 | $6,062 |
About Communication Workers of America
Based on IRS filings
Communication Workers of America is a public charity, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $35K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Communication Workers of America is led by Dean Driskell, President on every filing since 2024; all 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dean Driskell
President
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$58K (2024) → $70K (2025)
Susan Bailey
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $754 (2025)
Craig Nifong
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $42K (2025)
Danny Miles
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$5K (2024) → $5K (2025)
David Bush
Chief Steward
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$1K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Todd Adams
Chief Steward
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$22K (2019) → $24K (2025)
Brad Gilbert
Vice President
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$35K (2021) → $44K (2025)
Pam Taylor
Chief Steward
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $17K (2025)
Shane Pottinger
Sergeant at Arms
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Stacey Williams
Sec-Treasurer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $55K (2025)
Emmett Burrel
Chief Steward
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$13K (2024) → $15K (2025)
Eric Fields
Chief Steward
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$14K (2024) → $1K (2025)
Eric Simms
Chief Steward
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$19K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Former officers (17)
- Former: Loretta Carter (2019–2023) — Benefits Representative
- Former: Elijah Bates (2021–2023) — Chief Steward
- Former: Kindre Batliner (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Levi Bishop (2021–2023) — Chief Steward
- Former: Mike Nifong (2021–2023) — Chief Steward
- Former: Wesley Parks (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Stacey Johnson (2019–2021) — Sec-Treasurer
- Former: Bobby Dearing (2019–2020) — Sergeant at Arms
- Former: Bradley Gilbert (2019–2020) — Chief Steward
- Former: Cynthia Bennett (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Danny Goodlett (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Darrell Puckett (2019–2020) — Chief Steward
- Former: Dino Driskell (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Rick Murray (2019–2020) — Chief Steward
- Former: Tammy Merrick (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Timothy Spurlock (2020) — Chief Steward
- Former: John Flaherty (2019) — Chief Steward
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 $70K, to Dean Driskell (President). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Communication Workers of America
How large is Communication Workers of America?
Communication Workers of America reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
Where does Communication Workers of America operate?
Communication Workers of America has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Communication Workers of America's EIN?
Communication Workers of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0482774. 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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