United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
501(c)(5)
Strong reserves Growing revenue
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 2007, with $124,110,970 in FY2023 revenue.
650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205 EIN 25-0849687 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2023)
$124.1M
▲ 11.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$94.6M
Net assets
$439.6M
Employees
211
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 and 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 rating56 mo reserves · +24% 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 and Joiners of America: 56 mo reserves · +24% 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 and Joiners of America: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 and Joiners of America: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Labor union maintaining and improving the benefit and working conditions of members engaged in the carpentry trade.
Contact & location
- Address
- 650 Ridge Rd Ste 200, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $93.8M (FY2018) to $124.1M (FY2023) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $871Net assets $439.6M
Operating margin
23.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$439.6M
Total liabilities
$871
Net assets
$439.6M
Salaries & benefits
$38.1M
40% of expenses
Board members
13
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $124,110,970▲11.8% | $94,627,057▲1.1% | $439,629,011▲10.9% | $439,629,882▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $111,030,577▲10.7% | $93,595,719▲17.7% | $396,491,197▲9.9% | $396,514,228▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $100,285,899▲10.5% | $79,507,631▲12.4% | $360,860,586▼3.0% | $360,875,783▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $90,731,783▼3.3% | $70,714,633▼10.7% | $372,195,852▲21.4% | $372,213,236▲21.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $93,832,031 | $79,220,904 | $306,692,148 | $306,796,995 | 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: William Sproule — $398,220 (0.42% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Sproule | Exec Secreta | 60 | $398,220 |
| Raymond Brugueras III | Exec Comm/ch | 60 | $293,977 |
| Anthony Abrantes | Asst Exec Se | 60 | $285,180 |
| Bruce Garganio | Exec Committ | 60 | $248,092 |
| Paul Simpson | President | 50 | $225,778 |
| John Del Sordi | Exec Committ | 50 | $225,060 |
| Robert Tarby | Dir of Trade | 55 | $209,103 |
| James Hocker | Exec Committ | 50 | $198,449 |
| Ronald Meischker | Industry Lab | 50 | $178,901 |
| Kevin Morrow | Dir of Organ | 50 | $178,852 |
| Olaf Olsen | Sr Council R | 50 | $174,120 |
| Stephen Schaefer | Shared Srvcs | 50 | $172,803 |
| Frank Koch Jr | Exec Committ | 50 | $170,587 |
| Michael Morrow | Sr Council R | 50 | $170,443 |
| Frank Speziali | Dir of Opera | 50 | $169,773 |
| Darren Bonass | Sr Council R | 50 | $168,460 |
| John Reape | Sr Council R | 50 | $167,836 |
| Sean Foley | Sr Council R | 50 | $167,190 |
| Jamie Vincent Serritella | Exec Committ | 50 | $164,185 |
| John Robinson Jr | Trustee | 50 | $152,227 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanleysmith Barney | Investment Advi | $1,252,367 |
| Pcs LLC | Info Tech | $544,042 |
| Kroll Heineman Carton | Attorney | $455,000 |
| Groundwork Strategies LLC | Consulting | $240,000 |
| Royal Printing Service | Printing | $229,896 |
Grants received · $583K total
3 grants to United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America totaling $583K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America | Education grant | 2022 | $250,000 |
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America | Education grant | 2021 | $250,000 |
| United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America | Education grants | 2020 | $83,333 |
Grants made · $3.0M in FY2023
51 grants totaling $3.0M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carpenters Action Fund | Donation | $1,372,946 |
| Foundations For A Better Future | Donation | $500,000 |
| Stronger Fairer Forward Pac Inc | Donation | $250,000 |
| Carpenters Helping Hands | — | $110,000 |
| Build Phlly Now | — | $100,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Donation | $50,000 |
| Drumthwacket Foundation Inc | Donation | $35,000 |
| The Cooper Foundation | Donation | $30,000 |
| New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus | Donation | $30,000 |
| Independence Seaport Museum | Donation | $25,000 |
| Progress 360 | Donation | $25,000 |
| Mastery High School of Camden | Donation | $25,000 |
| Choose New Jersey | — | $25,000 |
| America250pa | Presenting sponsor | $25,000 |
| Urban Affairs Coalitioneverybody B | Donation | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 25-0849687, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- What is United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's EIN?
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 25-0849687.
- How much revenue does United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America report?
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America reported $124,110,970 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's latest Form 990 is $398,220, paid to William Sproule (Exec Secreta).
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Data for United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (EIN 25-0849687) 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.