Civic Intelligence

American Postal Workers Union 604-605

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 36-3027012

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Nov 13, 2025

Organization ProfileN/A
9525 South 79th Ave 5Hickory Hills, IL 60457

(847) 579-0186

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.23x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

46th percentile

2.4%

Higher net margin than 46% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$28,916

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 16.5% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

95th percentile

58%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

33rd percentile

-1.3%

Faster revenue growth than 33% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)5 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Up

$12,384

Up $4,527 (+58%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$9,545

Up $4,274 (+81%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$2,839

Up $253 (+9.8%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin46th percentile

Revenue

Down

$175,358

Down $2,324 (-1.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$171,083

Down $5,997 (-3.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$4,275

Up $3,673 (+610%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2014: $22,921Liabilities 2014: $2,766Net Assets 2014: $20,1552014Assets 2015: $28,392Liabilities 2015: $2,418Net Assets 2015: $25,9742015Assets 2016: $29,230Liabilities 2016: $2,477Net Assets 2016: $26,7532016Assets 2017: $28,202Liabilities 2017: $2,913Net Assets 2017: $25,2892017Assets 2018: $18,587Liabilities 2018: $3,673Net Assets 2018: $14,9142018Assets 2019: $22,070Liabilities 2019: $2,989Net Assets 2019: $19,0822019Assets 2021: $13,005Liabilities 2021: $3,745Net Assets 2021: $9,2602021Assets 2023: $7,857Liabilities 2023: $2,586Net Assets 2023: $5,2712023Assets 2024: $12,384Liabilities 2024: $2,839Net Assets 2024: $9,5452024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,384
Liabilities$2,839
Net Assets$9,545
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth33rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2014: $162,759Expenses 2014: $154,994Net Income 2014: $7,7652014Revenue 2015: $159,711Expenses 2015: $153,892Net Income 2015: $5,8192015Revenue 2016: $158,541Expenses 2016: $157,762Net Income 2016: $7792016Revenue 2017: $166,885Expenses 2017: $168,349Net Income 2017: -$1,4642017Revenue 2018: $168,292Expenses 2018: $178,667Net Income 2018: -$10,3752018Revenue 2019: $158,351Expenses 2019: $154,183Net Income 2019: $4,1682019Revenue 2021: $169,195Expenses 2021: $170,320Net Income 2021: -$1,1252021Revenue 2023: $177,682Expenses 2023: $177,080Net Income 2023: $6022023Revenue 2024: $175,358Expenses 2024: $171,083Net Income 2024: $4,2752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$175,358
Expenses$171,083
Net Income$4,275
Open 2024 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$175,358
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

UNION

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
TO UNITE AS A POSTAL UNION ALL WORKERS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP AND TO ENGAGE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES AS TO SAFEGUARD THE ECONOMIC WELFARE OF WORKING PEOPLE.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
CHARLES MAUERER JRPresidentPT$28,916-$28,916
CATHY BUCHLERTreasurerPT$25,626-$25,626
WILLIAM ENOCHSVice PresidentPT$11,952-$11,952
CAROL GUSTAFSONSecretaryPT$11,475-$11,475
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Postal Workers Union
EIN
36-3027012
Phone
8475790186
Address
9525 SOUTH 79TH AVE 5, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457

Signing Officer

Name
Cathy Buchler
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Melinda Bordy & Associates Ltd
Address
4495 HAMELTON CT, LONG GROVE, IL 60047
Preparer
Melinda Bordy
Phone
8479718114
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $10112”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $236”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $451”

Other Expenses.1009

“Depreciation $110”

Other Expenses.1012

“Insurance $756”

Other Expenses.2

“Dues & subscriptions $3845”

Other Expenses.4

“Telephone and internet $3494”

Other Expenses.5

“Postage Meter Rental $1247”

Other Expenses.6

“MISCELLANEOUS $748”

Other Expenses.7

“Bank Charges $356”

Other Expenses.8

“P.O. BOX RENT $200”

Other Expenses.9

“Business License $75”

Other Assets.1002

“Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $4677 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $4567”

Other Assets.1

“SECURITY DEPOSIT - Beginning $1300 SECURITY DEPOSIT - Ending $1300”

Other Assets.2

“PREPAID POSTAGE - Beginning $200 PREPAID POSTAGE - Ending $200”

Total Liabilities.1

“PAYROLL TAXES WITHHELD - Beginning $1654 PAYROLL TAXES WITHHELD - Ending $2388”

Total Liabilities.2

“DUE TO EMPLOYEE - Beginning $932 DUE TO EMPLOYEE - Ending $451”

Raw XML Appendix141 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0CATHY BUCHLER
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum08475790186
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt09525 SOUTH 79TH AVE 5
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0HICKORY HILLS
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IL
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd060457
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt01680
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt06317
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt00
IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt00
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd0false
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt04275
IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt05400
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt07857
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt012384
IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt00
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt0175358
IRS990EZ/GroupExemptionNum02474
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd0false
IRS990EZ/MembershipDuesAmt0175358
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt05271
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt09546
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt05271
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt09545
IRS990EZ/OccupancyRentUtltsAndMaintAmt020726
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt025.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt120.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt220.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt310.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt028916
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt111952
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt225626
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt311475
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0CHARLES MAUERER JR
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1WILLIAM ENOCHS
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm2CATHY BUCHLER
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm3CAROL GUSTAFSON
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0President
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1Vice President
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt2Treasurer
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt3Secretary
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990EZ/Organization501cInd0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd0false
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd0false
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt06177
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt06067
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt021630
IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0UNION
IRS990EZ/PrintingPublicationsPostageAmt09736
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0TO UNITE AS A POSTAL UNION ALL WORKERS ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP AND TO ENGAGE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES AS TO SAFEGUARD THE ECONOMIC WELFARE OF WORKING PEOPLE.
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/SalariesOtherCompEmplBnftAmt0113591
IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd0X
IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt00
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt02586
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt02839
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd0false
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt00
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt0171083
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt0175358
IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt0N/A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Office Expenses $10112
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Travel $236
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $451
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Depreciation $110
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Insurance $756
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS $3845
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6TELEPHONE AND INTERNET $3494
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Postage Meter Rental $1247
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8MISCELLANEOUS $748
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Bank Charges $356
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10P.O. BOX RENT $200
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Business License $75
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12Furniture and Fixtures - Beginning $4677 Furniture and Fixtures - Ending $4567
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13SECURITY DEPOSIT - Beginning $1300 SECURITY DEPOSIT - Ending $1300
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14PREPAID POSTAGE - Beginning $200 PREPAID POSTAGE - Ending $200
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15PAYROLL TAXES WITHHELD - Beginning $1654 PAYROLL TAXES WITHHELD - Ending $2388
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16DUE TO EMPLOYEE - Beginning $932 DUE TO EMPLOYEE - Ending $451
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Other Expenses.1002
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Other Expenses.1005
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Other Expenses.1007
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Other Expenses.1009
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Other Expenses.1012
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Other Expenses.2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Other Expenses.4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Other Expenses.5
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Other Expenses.6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Other Expenses.7
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc10Other Expenses.8
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc11Other Expenses.9
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc12Other Assets.1002
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc13Other Assets.1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc14Other Assets.2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc15Total Liabilities.1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc16Total Liabilities.2
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0CATHY BUCHLER
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0Treasurer
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02025-11-13
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0AMER
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0363027012
ReturnHeader/Filer/PhoneNum08475790186
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt09525 SOUTH 79TH AVE 5
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0HICKORY HILLS
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IL
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd060457
ReturnHeader/IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd0true
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0364018235
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MELINDA BORDY & ASSOCIATES LTD
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt04495 HAMELTON CT
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0LONG GROVE
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IL
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd060047
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum08479718114
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0Melinda Bordy
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02025-11-13T20:37:39-08:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02024-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02024-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02024

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$12,384
Liabilities
$2,839
Net assets
$9,545
Revenue
$175,358
Expenses
$171,083
Net income
$4,275
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.03$0.10$1.75$1.71$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.03$0.05$1.78$1.77$0.01
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.13$0.04$0.09$1.69$1.70$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.22$0.03$0.19$1.58$1.54$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.04$0.15$1.68$1.79$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.03$0.25$1.67$1.68$0.01
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.02$0.27$1.59$1.58$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.02$0.26$1.60$1.54$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.03$0.20$1.63$1.55$0.08