Civic Intelligence

Association of Legislative Employees

EIN 84-3889885 • 501(c)5 • New York, NY

Profile

We are New York City Council staff - both from the Member and Central staff side - who have built a new union together. ALE is currently America's largest union of legislative staffers.

1114 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 10036

www.nyccouncilunion.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

99th percentile

1.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE J40 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE J40 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

16th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE J40 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE J40 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

58th percentile

7.1%

Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE J40 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE J40 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets99th percentile

Assets

Up

$28,364

Up $3,658 (+15%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$28,364

Up $28,364 from 2022

Net Assets

Down

-$19,323

Down $44,029 (-178%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Up

$130,127

Up $40,082 (+45%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$149,450

Up $73,303 (+96%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$19,323

Down $33,221 (-239%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth58th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2022: $24,706Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $24,7062022Assets 2024: $28,364Liabilities 2024: $28,364Net Assets 2024: -$19,3232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$28,364
Liabilities$28,364
Net Assets-$19,323
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $90,045Expenses 2022: $76,147Net Income 2022: $13,8982022Revenue 2024: $130,127Expenses 2024: $149,450Net Income 2024: -$19,3232024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$130,127
Expenses$149,450
Net Income-$19,323
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$28,364
Liabilities
$28,364
Net assets
-$19,323
Revenue
$130,127
Expenses
$149,450
Net income
-$19,323
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.28$0.19$1.30$1.49$0.19
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.25$0.00$0.25$0.90$0.76$0.14
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$130,127
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

We are New York City Council staff - both from the Member and Central staff side - who have built a new union together. ALE is currently America's largest union of legislative staffers.

Organized workshops and seminars to educate members on labor rights and legislative processes. Negotiated labor contracts and represented members in employment disputes and grievances.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Provided support, advocacy, and collective bargaining services to over 500 legislative employees, improving workplace conditions and benefits.--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Michael ShermanTreasurer-$0--
Matthew MalloyPresident-$0--
Casey LajszkyVice President-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Association of Legislative Employees
EIN
84-3889885
Phone
5165879687
Address
1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Sherman
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2025-05-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
George Dimov CPA
Address
211 E 43rd Street Suite 628, NEW YORK, NY 10017
Preparer
George Dimov CPA
Phone
8338291120
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $8371”

Other Expenses.1

“Counsel $45800”

Other Expenses.2

“Merchandise $16843”

Other Expenses.3

“ALE Membership Holiday Party $9472”

Other Expenses.4

“ALE Outings $8793”

Other Expenses.5

“Reimbursements $3104”

Other Expenses.6

“Gmail/ email hosting cost $1653”

Other Expenses.7

“Miscellaneous $1309”

Other Expenses.8

“Knack.com $559”

Other Expenses.9

“MailChimp $490”

Other Expenses.10

“GetThru Text Service $479”

Other Expenses.11

“Canva $143”

Total Liabilities.1001

“Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $45552 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $28364”

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