Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Western States Regional Council of Carpenters is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1940, with $189,193,288 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
533 S Fremont Ave 10th Fl, Los Angeles, CA, 90071 EIN 95-1318135 Since 1940
Revenue (FY2023)
$189.2M
▲ 96.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$152.5M
Net assets
$504.7M
Employees
358
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 Western States Regional Council of Carpenters— 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 rating40 mo reserves · +19% 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 Western States Regional Council of Carpenters: 40 mo reserves · +19% 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 Western States Regional Council of Carpenters: 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 Western States Regional Council of Carpenters: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
A labor organization for the betterment and advancement of its members.
Contact & location
- Address
- 533 S Fremont Ave 10th Fl, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $52.6M (FY2013) to $189.2M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $25.8MNet assets $504.7M
Operating margin
19.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$530.4M
Total liabilities
$25.8M
Net assets
$504.7M
Salaries & benefits
$56.7M
37% of expenses
Board members
12
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $189,193,288▲96.8% | $152,506,937▲89.3% | $504,672,062▲44.4% | $530,426,382▲44.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $96,124,537▼15.6% | $80,557,766▼9.3% | $349,566,997▲3.9% | $367,841,374▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $113,955,046▼2.3% | $88,858,195▲2.3% | $336,405,097▲4.7% | $343,008,964▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $116,659,746▲2.8% | $86,826,310▲3.5% | $321,223,985▲7.8% | $327,958,428▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $113,454,616▲30.6% | $83,866,674▲1.1% | $298,045,709▲12.7% | $303,564,502▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $86,870,182▲9.9% | $82,960,263▲8.4% | $264,440,762▲4.9% | $270,270,945▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $79,077,354▲11.1% | $76,536,349▲16.5% | $251,987,825▲0.3% | $258,120,104▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $71,184,372▲16.3% | $65,716,533▲19.5% | $251,319,187▲5.6% | $257,301,693▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $61,181,680▲16.4% | $54,994,102▲1.0% | $237,952,475▲2.2% | $244,349,698▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $52,567,463 | $54,464,351▼6.1% | $232,833,154▲0.3% | $239,486,668▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $58,022,230▲10.6% | $232,242,060▼2.7% | $238,721,168▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $52,459,126▲3.7% | $238,718,069▼0.9% | $245,191,667▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $50,583,007▲1.3% | $240,933,293▲4.3% | $247,403,598▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $49,944,765 | $231,004,215 | $236,962,982 | 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)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Hicks | Executive Committee | 40 | — |
| Fabian Sandez | Executive Committee | 40 | — |
| Francisco Pena | Trustee | 40 | — |
| Frank Hawk | President | 40 | — |
| Frank Zambrano | Executive Committee | 40 | — |
| Jacob Lopez | Executive Committee | 40 | — |
| Joshua Raper | Executive Committee | 40 | — |
| Kyle Patterson | Trustee | 40 | — |
| Louis Ontiveros | Executive Committee | 0.1 | — |
| Oscar Cordova | Executive Committee | 40 | — |
| Pedro Rodriguez | Executive Secretary-treasurer | 40 | — |
| Rigoberto Ramirez-alvarez | Conductor | 40 | — |
| Rosendo Najar Jr | Warden | 40 | — |
| Sean Hartranft | Vice President | 40 | — |
| William Gosnell Jr | Trustee | 40 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Williams Connolly | Legal Services | $6,725,748 |
| Mitchell M Tsai | Legal Services | $3,226,804 |
| Shanley A Professional Corporation | Consultant | $1,664,615 |
| Rr Partners Inc | Consultant | $1,664,615 |
| L37 LLC | Communication | $929,218 |
Grants received · $1.1M total
2 grants to Western States Regional Council of Carpenters totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters International Training Fund | Training program grant | 2024 | $636,914 |
| Carpenters International Training Fund | Training program grant | 2023 | $440,044 |
Grants made · $2.5M in FY2023
41 grants totaling $2.5M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Western States Regional Council of Carpenters →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strategic Victory Fund | Charitable | $1,000,000 |
| Yes On Prop 1 | Legislative | $667,000 |
| Connect Maricopa | Legislative | $100,000 |
| Western Futures Fund Inc | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Carpenters Helping Hand Inc | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Community Coalition For Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Holbrook Holding (duke City Gladitors) | Charitable | $35,558 |
| West Angeles Community Development Corporation | Financial | $30,000 |
| Citizens For Safe Modern Schools | Legislative | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade - Black United Fund Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Democratic Governors Association | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Living United For Change In Arizona | Legislative | $25,000 |
| Valley Cultural Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Central City Assoc of Los Angeles | Financial | $24,500 |
| Seven Point Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Western States Regional Council of Carpenters a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Western States Regional Council of Carpenters is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-1318135, based in Los Angeles, California.
- What is Western States Regional Council of Carpenters's EIN?
- Western States Regional Council of Carpenters's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-1318135.
- How much revenue does Western States Regional Council of Carpenters report?
- Western States Regional Council of Carpenters reported $189,193,288 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Western States Regional Council of Carpenters have?
- CharityIndex grades Western States Regional Council of Carpenters A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Western States Regional Council of Carpenters's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Western States Regional Council of Carpenters's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Douglas Hicks (Executive Committee).
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Data for Western States Regional Council of Carpenters (EIN 95-1318135) 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.