Communications Workers of America
Labor Union
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$806K
-7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$14K
+81.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+81.7% YoY
About Communications Workers of America
Based on IRS filings
Communications Workers of America is a nonprofit organization, based in WOODBURY HEIGHTS, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $806K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $14K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $805,589 | $869,368 | $604,711 |
| Revenue | $2,392,205 | $2,338,515 | $2,326,180 |
| Expenses | $2,434,432 | $2,289,346 | $2,558,486 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $3 | $5 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Other Donations Under 5000 ($13,631).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OTHER DONATIONS UNDER 5000 WOODBURY HEIGHT, NJ | CHARITABLE DONATIONS | $13,631 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Ludwig | President | 60 | $182,454 |
| Carly Ruiz | Chief of staff | 35 | $137,972 |
| Gina Garofolo | Admin Assistant | 35 | $109,160 |
| Michelle Franklin-Leach | Staff Rep | 35 | $109,717 |
| Peter Cipparulo | Staff Rep | 35 | $106,075 |
| Marvin Royal | Vice President | 35 | $9,287 |
| Denise Greene | Executive VP | 15 | $8,100 |
| Anthony Simone | Treasurer | 15 | $8,100 |
| Darcell Medley-Stokes | Secretary | 2 | $8,100 |
| Donna Johnson | Vice President | 15 | $5,700 |
| Maureen Carvelli | Vice President | 2 | $5,700 |
| Marcella Secchiano | Vice President | 2 | $5,700 |
| Brian Norwood | Vice President | 2 | $5,700 |
| Evangeline Banks | Vice President | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Communications Workers of America?
As of 2024, Communications Workers of America holds $806K in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $14K in 2024.
Where does Communications Workers of America operate?
Communications Workers of America has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What size grants does Communications Workers of America award?
In 2024, Communications Workers of America awarded 1 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Communications Workers of America's EIN?
Communications Workers of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0591087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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