Communications Workers of America
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 530246709 · Private foundation
Communications Workers of America is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.9M in grants paid and $641.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 175 individual grants from this funder — $5.8M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for community improvement. Below is its full funding profile.
What Communications Workers of America funds
Communications Workers of America's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement, education, environment & conservation, lgbtq rights, youth development.
Populations it has supported include black communities, families, hispanic communities.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Communications Workers of America, by amount:
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development Now for Chicago GENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $375K | 2024 |
| NAACP GENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $299K | 2023 |
| Progressive Caucus Action Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Federal Contract Call Center Workers Solidarity Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Hattiesburg, MS | $150K | 2023 |
| Americans for Financial Reform GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $120K | 2023 |
| Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $120K | 2022 |
| United Mine Workers of America GENERAL SUPPORT | Triangle, VA | $110K | 2022 |
| Progressive Caucus Action Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Coalition for Worker Power GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2022 |
| Progressive Caucus Action Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2024 |
| One Voice Inc GENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, MS | $100K | 2024 |
| National Employment Law Project GENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2020 |
| Progressive Caucus Action Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2020 |
| Federal Contract Call Center Workers Solidarity Fund GENERAL SUPPORT | Hattiesburg, MS | $82K | 2024 |
| New Directon Nj GENERAL SUPPORT | Morrisontown, NJ | $77K | 2020 |
Communications Workers of America giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Communications Workers of America
Communications Workers of America's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at cwa-union.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Communications Workers of America
- Does Communications Workers of America accept grant applications?
- Communications Workers of America's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Communications Workers of America fund?
- Communications Workers of America's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Development Now for Chicago, NAACP, Progressive Caucus Action Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Communications Workers of America give in grants?
- Communications Workers of America reported $3.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.8M over 175 grants.
- Where is Communications Workers of America located?
- Communications Workers of America is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 530246709.
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