American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs
The council aids in negotiating project agreements and works with the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, and State of Wisconsin officials in representing trades people.
American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs at a glance
In short: American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs gave $17K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,000
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,500
- -34.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $323,294
- -4.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Big Step Inc ($10K). Together the top 2 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs gives
- Giving fell 29% 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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $28K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Step Inc Milwaukee, WI | WRTP/BIG STEP's 50th Anniversary: Building Renovation Sponsorship - Construction Training House | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | 2024 WI Veterans Network Donation | $7,000 |
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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 | $323,294 | $506,620 | $523,940 | $17,000 | 2 | $3,349 |
| 2024 | $339,958 | $499,336 | $538,769 | $13,000 | 1 | $3,276 |
| 2023 | $384,656 | $505,463 | $505,984 | $27,663 | 1 | $3,121 |
| 2022 | $385,650 | $436,660 | $487,574 | $24,000 | 2 | $1,004 |
| 2021 | $436,884 | $454,589 | $448,759 | $14,510 | 1 | $360 |
| 2020 | $431,149 | $454,992 | $429,420 | — | — | $524 |
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 Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $323K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $17K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs is led by Dan Bukiewicz, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Bukiewicz
President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $161K (2025)
Anthony Niera
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Allen
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$950 (2020) → $1K (2025)
Kilah Engelke
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$360 (2020) → $360 (2025)
Bill Bonlender
Sergeant at Arms
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Large
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $161K, to Dan Bukiewicz (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 $17K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
How large is American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs?
American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs reported $323K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $507K.
Where does American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs operate?
American Federation of Labor & Congress of Industrial Orgs has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
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 39-0475660. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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