United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Oakland, California, registered in 1970, with $65,779,370 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
265 Hegenberger Rd Ste 200, Oakland, CA, 94621 EIN 94-3271496 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2023)
$65.8M
▲ 5.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$61.6M
Net assets
$251.0M
Employees
186
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 rating49 mo reserves · +6% 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: 49 mo reserves · +6% 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 create and support work opportunities and promote the general welfare and working conditions of union members.
Contact & location
- Address
- 265 Hegenberger Rd Ste 200, Oakland, CA, 94621
- City
- Oakland
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $37.0M (FY2013) to $65.8M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $156KNet assets $251.0M
Operating margin
6.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$251.1M
Total liabilities
$156K
Net assets
$251.0M
Salaries & benefits
$40.9M
66% of expenses
Board members
11
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $65,779,370▲5.4% | $61,631,370▲13.3% | $250,982,117▲1.7% | $251,138,481▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $62,419,592▲1.1% | $54,386,097▲20.6% | $246,834,117▲3.4% | $247,010,337▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $61,714,670▼28.0% | $45,093,467▲7.0% | $238,800,622▲6.1% | $238,924,887▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $85,724,853▲16.8% | $42,152,976▼11.0% | $225,024,817▲24.0% | $230,758,063▲27.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $73,419,654▲13.5% | $47,372,925▲10.6% | $181,452,940▲16.8% | $181,573,914▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,684,909▲1.0% | $42,836,418▲6.5% | $155,406,211▲16.4% | $155,506,891▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $64,032,534▲15.0% | $40,233,308▲15.2% | $133,557,720▲21.7% | $133,682,373▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $55,663,274▲22.1% | $34,931,337▲5.8% | $109,758,494▲23.3% | $109,880,672▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $45,581,281▲12.2% | $33,012,219▲7.3% | $89,026,557▲16.4% | $89,122,951▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $40,607,313▲9.9% | $30,753,474▲4.9% | $76,457,495▲14.8% | $76,543,387▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $36,956,236 | $29,326,582▲6.4% | $66,603,656▲12.9% | $66,686,773▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $27,561,405▼10.5% | $58,974,002▲15.3% | $59,050,897▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $30,781,816▼13.0% | $51,158,950▼3.2% | $51,262,433▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $35,377,523▼3.5% | $52,845,368▼13.2% | $52,937,389▼13.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $36,678,950 | $60,889,521 | $60,991,197 | 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: Jay Bradshaw — $324,035 (0.53% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Bradshaw | Executive Secretary | 40 | $324,035 |
| Thomas Lam | Director of It | 40 | $210,206 |
| Ronald Rowlett | Political Director | 40 | $210,048 |
| John Belperio | Vice President | 40 | $209,405 |
| Jacob Adiarte | Conductor | 40 | $208,641 |
| Sean Hebard | District Manager | 40 | $207,417 |
| Edward Gable | District Manager | 40 | $205,777 |
| Scott Littlehale | Executive Research Analyst | 40 | $205,777 |
| Daniel Mcculloch | Trustee | 40 | $177,882 |
| Arturo Rodriguez | Trustee | 40 | $174,705 |
| Leonard Bria | Trustee | 1 | $10,084 |
| Michael Esparza | Exec Committee Member | 1 | $6,723 |
| Jarl Howard | Exec Committee Member | 1 | $6,147 |
| Lisa Tramonte | Exec Comm Mem | 1 | $6,147 |
| Lloyd Reber | President | 1 | $5,090 |
| Chris Pedroza | Warden | 0.3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Firefighters Print Design | Printing Services | $762,311 |
| Weinberg Roger Rosenfeld | Legal Services | $713,687 |
| Avii Inc | Tech Services | $705,102 |
| Shi International Group | Tech Services | $274,595 |
| Roadrunner Print Mail | Print/mailing | $219,093 |
Grants made · $741K in FY2023
41 grants totaling $741K in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Industry Force Account Council | Donation | $100,000 |
| Carpenters Helping Hand Inc | Donation | $55,000 |
| Bay Area Council | Donation | $35,000 |
| Spur-san Francisco Bay Are Planning and Urban Research Association | Donation | $30,000 |
| Transportation California | Donation | $30,000 |
| Center For New Music San Francisco Inc | Donation | $30,000 |
| Agc Construction Education Foundation | Donation | $29,500 |
| Construction Industry Educational Foundation | Donation | $26,500 |
| Urban Vibrancy Institute Inc | Donation | $25,000 |
| Trifecta Collective LLC - International Mass Timbe | Donation | $20,250 |
| Non-profit Housing Association of Northern California | Donation | $20,000 |
| Leadership Counsel For Justice and Accountability | Donation | $20,000 |
| League of California Cities | Donation | $20,000 |
| Fresno Building Healthy Communities | Donation | $20,000 |
| California Housing Consortium | Donation | $20,000 |
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 94-3271496, based in Oakland, California.
- What is United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America's EIN?
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3271496.
- How much revenue does United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America report?
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America reported $65,779,370 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 $324,035, paid to Jay Bradshaw (Executive Secretary).
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Data for United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America (EIN 94-3271496) 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.