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NATIONAL RAILWAY LABOR CONFERENCE 7324 RRB NO: Form 990, tax year 2024

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Organization
NATIONAL RAILWAY LABOR CONFERENCE 7324 RRB NO (EIN 36-2491193)
Tax period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Filed
2025-05-09
IRS object ID
202521299349304502
Schema version
2024v5.1
Source
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Total Liability$0TotalLiabilityAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$11,498,365TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$11,498,365RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$11,498,365TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$10,533,432TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$10,533,432ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$10,533,432TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationThe Conference is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code except on net income, if any, generated from unrelated business taxable income. Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740, Income Taxes, prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Conference's management has evaluated the impact of this guidance to its financial statements. The Conference's tax returns are subject to examination by taxing authorities, generally for a period of three years from the date the returns are filed.ExplanationTxt

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
First Class Or Charter TravelYes (X)FirstClassOrCharterTravelInd
Travel For CompanionsYes (X)TravelForCompanionsInd
Written Policy Ref T And E ExpnssYes (true)WrittenPolicyRefTAndEExpnssInd
Substantiation RequiredYes (true)SubstantiationRequiredInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (X)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Severance PaymentfalseSeverancePaymentInd
Supplemental Nonqual Rtr PlanfalseSupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd
Equity Based Comp ArrngmfalseEquityBasedCompArrngmInd

Rltd Org Officer Trst Key Empl RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp (7 entries)

TitleTitleTxtBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgAmtCompensation Based On Rltd OrgsCompensationBasedOnRltdOrgsAmtBonus Filing OrganizationBonusFilingOrganizationAmountBonus Related OrganizationsBonusRelatedOrganizationsAmtOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgAmtOther Compensation Rltd OrgsOtherCompensationRltdOrgsAmtDeferred Compensation Flng OrgDeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmtDeferred Comp Rltd OrgsDeferredCompRltdOrgsAmtNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmtNontaxable Benefits Rltd OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRltdOrgsAmtTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgAmtTotal Compensation Rltd OrgsTotalCompensationRltdOrgsAmtComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgAmtComp Report Prior990 Rltd OrgsCompReportPrior990RltdOrgsAmt
Brendan Branon
CHAIRMAN THRU 10/31/2024$503,807$0$504,533$0$84,336$0$33,165$0$71,887$0$1,197,728$0$0$0
Jeffrey F Rodgers
CHAIRMAN EFF. 11/1/2024$323,783$0$271,305$0$3,564$0$49,999$0$82,342$0$730,993$0$0$0
MICHAEL MARATTO
GENERAL COUNSEL$285,486$0$175,000$0$540$0$32,210$0$63,167$0$556,403$0$0$0
Paul Winters
DIRECTOR-BENEFITS$189,910$0$64,000$0$480$0$21,238$0$74,791$0$350,419$0$0$0
Michael CORBRIDGE
DIR. OF finance analysis$195,000$0$52,000$0$618$0$18,549$0$15,643$0$281,810$0$0$0
JEANIE BARRERE
DIR. OF LABOR RELATIONS$163,612$0$42,000$0$390$0$20,079$0$27,603$0$253,684$0$0$0
KRISTIN BECKNER
DIR. OF LABOR RELATIONS$147,527$0$42,000$0$130$0$16,772$0$62,691$0$269,120$0$0$0

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 1A:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationFIRST CLASS TRAVEL - BOTH THE VICE CHAIRMAN AND CHAIRMAN ARE AUTHORIZED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD TO FLY FIRST CLASS. ALTHOUGH AUTHORIZED TO DO SO, THE OFFICERS ONLY UTILIZE FIRST CLASS TRAVEL IN CERTAIN LIMITED SITUATIONS. EXPENSE IS EITHER PAID DIRECTLY BY THE NRLC (AFTER UNDERGOING THE STANDARD DISBURSEMENT APPROVAL PROCESS) OR REIMBURSED TO THE EMPLOYEE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE WRITTEN REIMBURSEMENT POLICY OF THE NRLC. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS - TRAVEL IS PROVIDED FOR COMPANIONS OF THE OFFICERS ONLY ON THE LIMITED OCCASIONS WHEN THEY ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND A MEETING THAT INCLUDES A RELATED SOCIAL FUNCTION. EXPENSE IS EITHER PAID DIRECTLY BY THE NRLC (AFTER UNDERGOING THE STANDARD DISBURSEMENT APPROVAL PROCESS) OR REIMBURSED TO THE EMPLOYEE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE WRITTEN REIMBURSEMENT POLICY OF THE NRLC.ExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (10 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:LIAISON IN CONNECTION WITH LEGISLATIVE MATTERS AFFECTING THE RAILROAD INDUSTRY (I.E. RAILROAD RETIREMENT, RAILROAD UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE, RAILWAY LABOR ACT, ETC.).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 8ALINE 8 EXPLANATION - NO FORMAL MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS ARE TAKEN. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ATTENDING SUCH MEETINGS MAY TAKE NOTES AND KEEP THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BUT SUCH NOTES ARE NOT REPRODUCED OR DISTRIBUTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B:LINE 8 EXPLANATION - NO FORMAL MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS ARE TAKEN. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ATTENDING SUCH MEETINGS MAY TAKE NOTES AND KEEP THEM FOR FUTURE REFERENCE BUT SUCH NOTES ARE NOT REPRODUCED OR DISTRIBUTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B:LINE 11B EXPLANATION - NO REVIEW OF THE 990 OCCURS AT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD LEVEL, BUT A REVIEW DOES TAKE PLACE AT THE NRLC/ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL. AFTER BEING COMPILED BY THE NRLC'S AUDITOR A DRAFT COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE NRLC FOR REVIEW. THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR FIRST AGREES ALL AMOUNTS TO THE NRLC'S GENERAL LEDGER AND DISCUSSES ANY QUESTIONS WITH THE AUDITOR. ONCE ALL ITEMS ARE TRACED AND AGREED TO THE GENERAL LEDGER THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR REVIEWS THE ENTIRE FORM WITH THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR, CHAIRMAN, AND VICE CHAIRMAN. ALL QUESTIONS ARE THEN DISCUSSED AND REMEDIED WITH THE AUDITOR. ALL REQUIRED CHANGES ARE MADE, AND THE FINAL DOCUMENT IS REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NRLC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE CHAIRMAN'S SALARY IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, OR ITS DESIGNEES (I.E. THE NATIONAL CARRIERS' CONFERENCE COMMITTEE). EACH YEAR WHEN APPROVING THE BUDGET THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, OR ITS DESIGNEES, EVALUATES THE AMOUNTS INCLUDED WITHIN THE SALARY EXPENSE LINE ITEM. IN ADDITION IN JANUARY OF EVERY YEAR THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, OR ITS DESIGNEES, PERFORMS A REVIEW OF THE CHAIRMAN'S AND VICE CHAIRMAN'S PERFORMANCE DURING THE PRIOR YEAR. BASED ON THIS PERFORMANCE REVIEW, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A COMPARISON OF THE CASH AMOUNTS RECEIVED BY THE OFFICERS TO COMPENSATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN SIMILAR POSITIONS WITHIN THE RAILROAD INDUSTRY, THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, OR ITS DESIGNEES, DETERMINES ANY APPLICABLE BONUSES AND ADJUSTMENTS TO THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR'S BASE SALARY. ONCE AMOUNTS ARE APPROVED, A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, OR ITS DESIGNEE, COMMUNICATES THE INFORMATION TO THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR WHO IN TURN PROVIDES IT TO THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR OF THE NRLC. THE FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR MAINTAINS DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THE EXECUTIVE BOARD'S DECISION AND PROCESSES THE INFORMATION WITHIN THE PAYROLL SYSTEM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11GDESCRIPTION:PROFESSIONAL FEES TOTAL FEES:1575743
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11GDESCRIPTION:CONSULTING FEES TOTAL FEES:622460
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11GDESCRIPTION:ADMINISTRATION FEES TOTAL FEES:110000
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11GDESCRIPTION:TEMPORARY HELP TOTAL FEES:43212

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Id Related Tax Exempt Org IdRelatedTaxExemptOrgGrp (5 entries)

Address Line1USAddress/AddressLine1TxtCityUSAddress/CityNmState AbbreviationUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCdZIPUSAddress/ZIPCdEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesTxtLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateCdExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionTxtBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1TxtControlled OrganizationControlledOrganizationInd
RR EE's Nat'l Early Rtrmt Major Med Plan
251 - 18TH STREET SOUTH 750ARLINGTONVA22202521184357Employee WelfVA501(C)(9)NAfalse
The Railroad EE's National Dental Plan
251 - 18TH STREET SOUTH 750ARLINGTONVA22202521102730Employee WelfVA501(C)(9)NAfalse
SSBP Covering RR ShopCraft & Signal EEs
251 - 18TH STREET SOUTH 750ARLINGTONVA22202521162946Employee WelfVA501(C)(9)NAfalse
Maint of Way EE's Supp Sick Ben Plan
251 - 18TH STREET SOUTH 750ARLINGTONVA22202521162945Employee WelfVA501(C)(9)NAfalse
RR EE's Nat'l Health Flx Spnd Accnt Plan
251 - 18TH STREET SOUTH 750ARLINGTONVA22202800868908Employee WelfVA501(C)(9)NAfalse
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Annts Rnts RyltsfalseReceiptOfIntAnntsRntsRyltsInd
Gift Grnt Or Cap Contri To Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntOrCapContriToOthOrgInd
Gift Grnt Cap Contri From Oth OrgfalseGiftGrntCapContriFromOthOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrgInd
Loans Or Guarantees From Oth OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesFromOthOrgInd
Div Related OrganizationfalseDivRelatedOrganizationInd
Asset Sale To Other OrgfalseAssetSaleToOtherOrgInd
Asset Purchase From Other OrgfalseAssetPurchaseFromOtherOrgInd
Asset ExchangefalseAssetExchangeInd
Rental Of Facilities To Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOthOrgInd
Rental Of Fclts From Oth OrgfalseRentalOfFcltsFromOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services For Oth OrgfalsePerformOfServicesForOthOrgInd
Perform Of Services By Other OrgfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgInd
Sharing Of FacilitiesfalseSharingOfFacilitiesInd
Paid Employees SharingfalsePaidEmployeesSharingInd
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidToOtherOrgInd
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgfalseReimbursementPaidByOtherOrgInd
Transfer To Other OrgfalseTransferToOtherOrgInd
Transfer From Other OrgfalseTransferFromOtherOrgInd