United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1940, with $110,028,389 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
12 E Erie Street, Chicago, IL, 60611 EIN 36-1894832 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2024)
$110.0M
▲ 3.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$85.6M
Net assets
$249.6M
Employees
546
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—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 rating35 mo reserves · +22% 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: 35 mo reserves · +22% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Governance25% of the rating3 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: 3 of 6 checks met earns a C+ 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
Labor union
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $42.8M (FY2013) to $110.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $12.4MNet assets $249.6M
Operating margin
22.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$262.1M
Total liabilities
$12.4M
Net assets
$249.6M
Salaries & benefits
$52.5M
61% of expenses
Board members
11
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,028,389▲3.2% | $85,590,520▲6.1% | $249,615,708▲10.9% | $262,051,947▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $106,572,712▲11.5% | $80,688,462▲1.3% | $225,177,839▲13.0% | $236,863,157▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $95,546,522▲11.6% | $79,654,389▲10.9% | $199,293,589▲9.4% | $209,914,296▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $85,585,121▲88.9% | $71,842,960▲52.6% | $182,087,526▲67.7% | $195,631,791▲77.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $45,299,424▼13.4% | $47,092,634▼9.3% | $108,587,694▼1.6% | $110,214,946▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $52,302,807▼2.9% | $51,946,565▲3.7% | $110,380,904▲0.3% | $111,564,523▼0.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $53,846,788▲1.5% | $50,094,730▼3.4% | $110,024,662▲10.4% | $111,701,881▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,028,296▲3.2% | $51,854,017▲5.0% | $99,694,995▲1.2% | $101,808,331▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $51,373,230▼5.3% | $49,363,775▲0.1% | $98,520,716▲2.1% | $100,972,239▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $54,244,549▲11.6% | $49,334,247▲13.5% | $96,511,261▲10.7% | $98,140,593▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $48,622,075▲13.5% | $43,477,434▲4.5% | $87,171,254▲6.3% | $90,637,974▲6.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $42,846,350 | $41,613,209▲0.8% | $82,026,613▲1.5% | $84,771,740▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $41,280,034▲23.4% | $80,793,472▼0.9% | $83,163,543▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $33,458,775▼32.6% | $81,531,905▼0.8% | $83,392,486▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $49,634,593 | $82,157,869 | $83,896,471 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Kevin Mclaughlin — $380,258 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Mclaughlin | Executive Secretary-treasurer | 40 | $380,258 |
| Joel Pogose | President | 40 | $316,585 |
| John Jarger | Director of Operations | 40 | $287,420 |
| Wade Beasley | Vice President | 40 | $286,829 |
| Robert Lid | Executive Committee - Past | 40 | $276,609 |
| Anthony Janowski | Executive Committee | 40 | $273,383 |
| Anthony Ballay | Warden/assistant To the Est | 40 | $266,732 |
| Joseph Weber | Trustee/assistant To the Est | 40 | $241,176 |
| Edmund Sexton | Contracts and Bonds | 40 | $233,797 |
| Victor Ancich III | Controller | 40 | $230,902 |
| Stephen Pinkley | Executive Committee | 40 | $222,884 |
| Virgil Kloth | Executive Committee | 40 | $219,630 |
| Brian Hardy | It Director | 40 | $215,187 |
| Anthony Diraffaele | Research Analyst | 40 | $214,490 |
| Thomas Ryan Jr | Executive Committee | 40 | $214,125 |
| Jonathan Jones | Director of Workforce Development | 40 | $212,571 |
| Anthony Guida | Executive Committee - New | 40 | $207,384 |
| Alberto Jotautas | Conductor/safety Director | 40 | $205,884 |
| Ronald Culbertson | Executive Committee - Past | 40 | $198,160 |
| John Peters | Executive Committee | 40 | $186,773 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Professionals LLP | Accounting and Auditing Services | $1,098,989 |
| Mcgann Ketterman & Rioux | Legal Services | $1,003,959 |
| Abm Building Value | Janitorial Services | $365,384 |
| Marco Technologies LLC | Office Equipment Rental Services | $326,468 |
| Aboc | Financial Institution | $280,723 |
Grants made · $1.1M in FY2024
8 grants totaling $1.1M in FY2024. All grants made by United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Development Now For Chicago | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Carpenters Assistance Relief Program | General support | $30,000 |
| Windy City Productions | General support | $10,000 |
| Home Builders Charitable Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| St Mary of the Lake Seminary | General support | $10,000 |
| Little Village 26th St Area Chamber of Commerce Inc | General support | $7,600 |
| Associated General Contractors of Missouri | General support | $6,000 |
| Champaign Park District | General support | $5,500 |
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 36-1894832, based in Chicago, Illinois.
- What is United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America's EIN?
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-1894832.
- How much revenue does United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America report?
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America reported $110,028,389 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 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 B, 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 $380,258, paid to Kevin Mclaughlin (Executive Secretary-treasurer).
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Data for United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America (EIN 36-1894832) 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.