American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council
The American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council is a public charity based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its stated mission is to create a better working environment for the construction industry and its members. The organization’s listed scholarship supports construction management education for eligible students in a Rowan University program.
American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council at a glance
- Total assets
- $750,901
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $432,422
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $16,732
- -25.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $371,593
- -14.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council
- Contact
Mailing address: 5 Hot Metal Street Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone: (412) 432-1400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council
Governing Board of Presidents Scholarship
American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council
Amount
Up to $3,600
Deadline
Deadline not published
NABTU Governing Board of Presidents (GPOB) Scholarship
American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council
Amount
Up to $3,600 per year (tuition)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 16 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The scholarship listing identifies its geographic scope as the United States for NABTU members. No broader geographic focus for the organization’s grantmaking is stated.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 16 grants totaling $932K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Local 5 JATC | General Support | $188,949 |
| KML Carpenters Apprenticeship & | General Support | $131,130 |
| Allegheny County Joint Apprenticesh | General Support | $116,080 |
| Western Pa Laborers Education & Tra | General Support | $114,810 |
| Western Pa Operating Engineers JATC | General Support | $95,990 |
| Ironworkers Ja & JTF | General Support | $53,553 |
| Jwapprentice Training Fund SMW | General Support | $47,759 |
| Opcmia Local No 526 Joint Educatio | General Support | $35,802 |
| Plumbers Local 27 Apprenticeship | General Support | $32,391 |
| FTI District Council 57 Jatf | General Support | $24,817 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $750,901 | $432,422 | $371,593 | — | — | $16,732 |
| 2024 | $689,984 | $432,799 | $435,747 | — | — | $22,542 |
| 2023 | $693,663 | $408,561 | $337,765 | — | — | $11,744 |
| 2022 | $517,893 | $1,386,687 | $1,287,777 | $932,068 | 16 | $15,706 |
| 2021 | $419,541 | $244,742 | $282,178 | — | — | $21,701 |
| 2020 | $411,317 | $308,663 | $293,278 | — | — | $17,720 |
| 2019 | $395,789 | $262,826 | $301,949 | — | — | $22,400 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to create a better working environment for the construction industry and its members.” Its listed Governing Board of Presidents Scholarship supports construction management education and building trades workforce development. It is available to first-year students in Rowan University’s B.A. in Construction Management program, particularly those with an associate degree or at least 60 college credits; preference is given to NABTU members or building trades workers.
NABTU’s website describes its broader policy and workforce priorities as including infrastructure investment, registered apprenticeship, job opportunities, and workplace standards. These are stated organizational priorities, not evidence of grants to outside organizations.
Grantmaking
The available filing data reports no grants given in 2023, 2024, or 2025. The listed Governing Board of Presidents Scholarship is currently open and offers up to $3,600 per year toward tuition for first-year students entering the NABTU-approved Rowan University online B.A. in Construction Management program. The program is designed for degree-completion students with an associate degree or 60 or more credits, including apprentices seeking to advance into leadership roles. The scholarship listing gives an award range of $0–$3,600; it does not provide a deadline or application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jason Markovich as president and Thomas J. Platt as secretary/treasurer. It also lists Gregory A. Bernarding as a business man and Brian Her binko, Thomas R. McIntyre Jr., Steve Mazza, Joseph Podolak, and William Teitz as trustees.
American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council is led by Jason Markovich, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason Markovich
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Thomas R. McIntyre Jr.
Trustee
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Brian Herbinko
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Joseph Podolak
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Mazza
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
William Teitz
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Gregory A. Bernarding
Business Man
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $183K (2025)
Thomas J. Platt
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Kevin Malley (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Tim McManus (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas Melcher (2021–2024) — Business Man
- Former: James Harding (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Gregory Vogt (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Joseph Little (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: William Brooks (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Tom Melcher (2020) — Bus Agent
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $183K, to Gregory a Bernarding (Business Man).
Frequently asked questions about American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council
How large is American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council?
American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council reported $751K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $432K.
What does American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to create a better working environment for the construction industry and its members.” Its listed Governing Board of Presidents Scholarship supports construction management education and building trades workforce development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council?
American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council make grants?
The scholarship listing identifies its geographic scope as the United States for NABTU members. No broader geographic focus for the organization’s grantmaking is stated.
What is American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council's EIN?
American Federation of Labor & Bldg & Construction Trades Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1030051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 5, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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