American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs

Public charity · Grantmaker New York, NY EIN: 13-0535680

Liason for organized labor in the New York city area.

American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs at a glance

In short: American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs gave $45K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2025)
$45,000
+350.0% vs 2024
Grants made (2025)
2
+100.0% vs 2024
Average grant
$22,500
+125.0% vs 2024
Median grant
$22,500
Total assets
$15,905,750
+1.9% vs 2024
Primary geography
New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.

Who American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2025

Housing for US: $30KHousing for US$30KArchdiocese of New York: $15KArchdiocese of New York$15K

The largest 2025 recipient was Housing for US ($30K). Together the top 2 received $45K.

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

6<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

New York

How American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs gives

  • Giving grew 125% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K2 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 2 grants2025

From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Housing for US New York, NYContribution$30,000
Archdiocese of New York New York, NYContribution$15,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$15,905,750$3,007,732$2,566,776$45,0002$110,403
2024$15,613,455$2,893,918$2,434,918$10,0001$59,837
2023$15,341,388$2,944,112$2,366,099$10,0001$61,718
2022$14,869,671$3,062,191$2,243,468$20,0002$44,040

About American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs

Based on IRS filings

American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $110K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs is led by Gary Labarbera, President on every filing since 2022; 3 of 28 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Gary Labarbera

    President

    On filings since 2022

    45 hrs/week

    $273K (2022) → $307K (2025)

  • Lenny Legotte Elevator Constructors

    Trustee & Eboard

    Eboard → Trustee & Eboard, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel Doyle Iron Workers

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicholas Milazzo Bridge Painters

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Camacho

    Executive Assistant

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $106K (2022) → $119K (2025)

  • Santos Rodriguez

    Chief of Staff

    On filings since 2022

    44 hrs/week

    $187K (2022) → $214K (2025)

  • Angelo Angelone Cement Concrete Wor

    Eboard

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Christopher Erikson Electrical Work

    Eboard

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Edwin Christian Engineers L.

    Eboard

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Meslin Sheetmetal Workers L.

    Eboard

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jack Argila Bricklayers Local

    Eboard

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James P. Mahoney Nys Ironworkers Dc

    Sergeant at Arms

    Sergeant at Arms & Fin'l Secretary → Sergeant at Arms, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Jovich Asbestos Workers L.

    Eboard

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joseph Azzopardi Painters Dc

    Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Apuzzo Plumbers L.

    Eboard

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul Capurso Carpenters Dc

    Eboard

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ray Kitson Electrical Wrks Lu

    Sergeant at Arms

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Thomas Callahan Engineers L.

    Eboard

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Ryan Boilermakers L.

    Eboard

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William Hill Tile Marble Terrazzo T.

    Recording Secretary

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Benjamin Arana Electrical Wrks Lu

    Rec Secretary Designee

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carmine D'amato Laborers L.

    Eboard

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Bolger Mason Tenders Dc

    Eboard

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Paul O'Connor Ua Plumbers

    Eboard

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pete Myers Nys Ironworkers Dc

    Fin'l Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Bartels Steamfitters

    Eboard

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Stephen Brice Glaziers

    Eboard

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Rendina

    Eboard

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Mike Prohaska Mason Tenders (2022–2024) — Eboard
  • Former: Gino Castignoli Cement Masons L. (2022–2023) — Eboard
  • Former: Brian Casey Bridge Painters L. (2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Daniel Mulligan Steamfitters L. (2022) — Eboard
  • Former: James Bua Electrical Wrks Lu (2022) — Rec Secretary Designee
  • Former: Joseph D'amato Laborers L. (2022) — Eboard
  • Former: Robert Walsh Iron Workers Local (2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Steve Bermingham Glaziers L. (2022) — Eboard

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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

Gary Labarbera — President: $307KGary LabarberaPresident$307KSantos Rodriguez — Chief of Staff: $214KSantos RodriguezChief of Staff$214KLinda Camacho — Executive Assistant: $119KLinda CamachoExecutive Assistant$119K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $307K, to Gary Labarbera (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs

How much does American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs give each year?

American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs gave $45K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.

How large is American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs?

American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.

Where does American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs operate?

American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs has awarded grants in New York.

What is American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs's EIN?

American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-0535680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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