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Union for Radical Political

The union for radical political economics (urpe) is an interdisciplinary association devoted to the study, development, and application of radical political economic analysis to social problems. Founded in …

Union For Radical Political Economics

Amherst, MA EIN: 132983845 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Union for Radical Political

The organization publishes a quarterly journal, "review of radical political economics," which is subscribed to by over three-hundred academics and libraries and the organization participates in multiple conferences with sessions that are attended to by hundreds of economists.

Founded
Headquarters
Amherst, MA
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1980

Mission

The union for radical political economics (urpe) is an interdisciplinary association devoted to the study, development, and application of radical political economic analysis to social problems. Founded in 1968, urpe presents a continuing left critique of the capitalist system and all forms of exploitation and oppression while helping to construct a progressive social policy and create socialist alternatives. Through its publications, conferences, study groups, and other projects, urpe provides a forum for education and debate in which divergent and often conflicting analysis can be evaluated.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
General nonprofit

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar charities in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.96
Program$0.96

GiveRadar Analysis

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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Union for Radical Political has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1968, it predates 88% of the charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. Explore United States
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Union for Radical Political is a registered nonprofit based in Amherst, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 132983845. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $149K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Union for Radical Political's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 132983845. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Union for Radical Political has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.

Union for Radical Political is located in Amherst, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.

Based on official tax filings, Union for Radical Political has $149K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

No red flags have been detected for Union for Radical Political. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Union for Radical Political holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The organization publishes a quarterly journal, "review of radical political economics," which is subscribed to by over three-hundred academics and libraries and the organization participates in multiple conferences with sessions that are attended to by hundreds of economists. Union for Radical Political is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.

Yes, donations to Union for Radical Political are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Union for Radical Political is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 132983845, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Stephan T•••••••
Organizational Coordinator

Officers & trustees (14)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 38 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1968
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Union for Radical Political

What is Union for Radical Political?
Union for Radical Political is a supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Amherst, United States. The organization publishes a quarterly journal, "review of radical political economics," which is subscribed to by over three-hundred academics and libraries and the organization participates in multiple conferences with sessions that are attended to by hundreds of economists.
When was Union for Radical Political founded?
Union for Radical Political was founded in 1968.
Who leads Union for Radical Political?
Stephan Theberge serves as Organizational Coordinator.
Where is Union for Radical Political located?
Headquartered in Amherst, MA, United States.
What is Union for Radical Political's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Union for Radical Political trustworthy?
Union for Radical Political has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Union for Radical Political's registration number?
IRS EIN: 132983845.
What is Union for Radical Political's website?
http://www.urpe.org