United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Dorchester, Massachusetts, registered in 1970, with $54,394,533 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
750 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02125 EIN 04-3322535 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2023)
$54.4M
▼ 10.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$46.2M
Net assets
$174.6M
Employees
132
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating45 mo reserves · +15% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America: 45 mo reserves · +15% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To generate jobs for union carpenters
Contact & location
- Address
- 750 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02125
- City
- Dorchester
- State
- Massachusetts
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21.3M (FY2013) to $54.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.2MNet assets $174.6M
Operating margin
15.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$178.8M
Total liabilities
$4.2M
Net assets
$174.6M
Salaries & benefits
$25.7M
56% of expenses
Board members
14
1 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $54,394,533▼10.5% | $46,227,088▲1.8% | $174,558,054▲9.1% | $178,785,481▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $60,767,156▲14.3% | $45,416,373▲8.3% | $159,995,915▲11.9% | $164,555,912▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,186,412▲9.4% | $41,925,213▲5.7% | $142,993,944▼0.8% | $146,178,722 | 990 |
| 2020 | $48,619,661▲2.6% | $39,669,561▼23.4% | $144,109,569▲13.2% | $146,209,837▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $47,374,185▼52.4% | $51,759,096▲15.4% | $127,316,838▼1.0% | $129,005,926▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $99,435,648▲92.2% | $44,870,043▲69.6% | $128,634,210▲81.0% | $130,803,330▲77.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $51,744,703▲73.8% | $26,455,856▲7.0% | $71,063,862▲56.3% | $73,812,018▲52.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $29,778,845▲14.1% | $24,732,226▲5.0% | $45,465,772▲4.9% | $48,266,571▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $26,090,856▲8.9% | $23,549,345▲18.5% | $43,348,045▲7.4% | $46,095,526▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $23,948,531▲12.6% | $19,871,523▲5.2% | $40,358,242▲19.0% | $42,939,325▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,276,370 | $18,889,699▲5.6% | $33,919,847▲9.8% | $38,031,878▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $17,895,711 | $30,885,062 | $34,289,254 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Joseph Byrne — $289,662 (0.63% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Byrne | Exec Secretary-treasurer | 40 | $289,662 |
| Elizabeth Conway | Cfo | 40 | $257,891 |
| William Banfield | Vice President | 40 | $257,434 |
| Stephen Joyce | Contractor Relations | 40 | $215,519 |
| Cosmos Angelakis | It Director | 40 | $211,561 |
| Noel Xavier | Organizing Director | 40 | $178,951 |
| Dennis Lassige | Executive Committee | 40 | $163,919 |
| Mynor Perez | Trustee | 40 | $163,647 |
| Jeff Wolcheski | Warden (until 12/2023) | 40 | $157,796 |
| Kevin Kelley | Executive Committee | 40 | $156,060 |
| Kim Hokanson | Warden (as of 12/2023) | 40 | $155,753 |
| Raheem Shepard | President | 40 | $155,723 |
| David Minasian | Regional Manager | 40 | $155,689 |
| Anthony Villa | Trustee | 40 | $142,442 |
| Greg Poole | Executive Committee | 40 | $141,668 |
| James Mason | Executive Committee | 40 | $140,321 |
| Michael Holmes | Trustee | 40 | $134,276 |
| Ernest Pagan | Executive Committee | 40 | $127,561 |
| John M Walsh | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $115,850 |
| Jomo Akono | Executive Committee | 40 | $113,534 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Krakow Souris & Landry LLC | Legal Services | $817,272 |
| Bluejacket Strategies | Strategic Consulting Services | $120,000 |
Grants made · $500K in FY2023
12 grants totaling $500K in FY2023. All grants made by United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ma Not For Sale | Donation | $100,000 |
| Democratic Governors Association | Donation | $100,000 |
| Future Majority | Donation | $100,000 |
| Carpenters Helping Hand Inc | Donation | $75,000 |
| Simon Youth Foundation Inc | Donation | $30,000 |
| Mass Afl-cio Cope | Donation | $30,000 |
| Vote Yes To Ahs | Donation | $15,000 |
| Maine People's Alliance | Donation | $10,000 |
| Maine State Building and Construction Trades Council | Donation | $10,000 |
| Clinton Middle School Ballot Question | Donation | $10,000 |
| Carpenters For Hope Charitable Corporation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Buildri | Donation | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3322535, based in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
- What is United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America's EIN?
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3322535.
- How much revenue does United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America report?
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America reported $54,394,533 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America have?
- CharityIndex grades United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America's latest Form 990 is $289,662, paid to Joseph Byrne (Exec Secretary-treasurer).
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Data for United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America (EIN 04-3322535) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.