West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc
Labor union formed to aid workers in securing improved wages, benefits, and working conditions; assist affiliated unions; secure favorable legislation; and related.
West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc at a glance
In short: West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc reported $16K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $16,311 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +952.3% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $164,415
- +48.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,054,199
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $2,042
- +10110.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,001,995
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $163K (2022). In 2024 it reported $16K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain State Values Charleston, WV | Political Commun | $163,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $164,415 | $1,054,199 | $1,001,995 | $16,311 | Total only | $2,042 |
| 2023 | $110,915 | $1,039,151 | $1,103,547 | $1,550 | Total only | $20 |
| 2022 | $159,908 | $1,196,030 | $1,275,467 | $163,000 | 1 | $137 |
| 2021 | $237,371 | $1,210,866 | $1,047,331 | $23,120 | Total only | $16,194 |
| 2020 | $76,770 | $961,982 | $1,118,313 | $55,000 | 2 | $342 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc
Based on IRS filings
West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc is a public charity, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $164K in total assets. In 2024, it reported $16K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $2K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc is led by Joshua D. Sword, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua D. Sword
President
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $93K (2024)
Andy Walters
Secretary Tr
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $90K (2024)
Brian Wedge
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Parker
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Doyle
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel J. Poling
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Harris
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Albert
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Anderson
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Carter
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Gibson
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Caputo
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Brown
Executive Bo
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Southall
Executive Bo
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Epperly
Executive Bo
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse King
Executive Bo
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Shipley
Executive Bo
New on the 2024 filing
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristie Skidmore
Executive Bo
New on the 2024 filing
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Craig Harvey (2020–2021) — Executive Bo
- Former: Dave Efaw (2020–2021) — Executive Bo
- Former: Sterling Ball (2020–2021) — Executive Bo
- Former: Kathy McCormick (2021) — Executive Bo
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $93K, to Joshua D Sword (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc
How much does West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc give each year?
West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc reported $16K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $2K in grants paid.
How large is West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc?
West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc reported $164K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc operate?
West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc's EIN?
West Virginia AFL-CIO Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0417680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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