Central South Carpenters Regional Council
A labor organization dedicated to the betterment and advancement of its members, and maintaining and improving the benefits and working conditions of those engaged in the trade.
Central South Carpenters Regional Council at a glance
In short: Central South Carpenters Regional Council gave $85K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- -92.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -89.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,500
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $38,268,899
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (71% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Central South Carpenters Regional Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central South Carpenters Regional Council Relief Fund Inc ($60K). Together the top 2 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 24 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2023) to $1.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central South Carpenters Regional Council Relief Fund Inc Metairie, LA | Donation | $60,000 |
| Western States Regional Council Los Angeles, CA | Donation - La Wildfires | $25,000 |
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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 | $38,268,899 | $17,555,747 | $12,677,486 | $85,000 | 2 | $380,601 |
| 2024 | $37,754,818 | $17,416,083 | $11,482,022 | $1,097,582 | 19 | $261,011 |
| 2023 | $29,140,369 | $10,786,988 | $9,263,909 | $73,150 | 3 | $204,221 |
| 2022 | $27,400,853 | $8,587,017 | $7,629,815 | — | — | $20,822 |
| 2021 | $26,902,985 | $9,288,274 | $7,674,742 | — | — | $45,879 |
| 2020 | $24,873,746 | $8,790,826 | $7,714,499 | — | — | $99,297 |
| 2019 | $23,806,500 | $7,414,166 | $7,108,738 | — | — | $556,623 |
About Central South Carpenters Regional Council
Based on IRS filings
Central South Carpenters Regional Council is a public charity, based in Metairie, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $38.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $381K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Central South Carpenters Regional Council is led by Alex Ornelas, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 16 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alex Ornelas
President
Warden → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $90K (2025)
Jeremy Hughes
Trustee
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $124K (2025)
Craig J Braud
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Victor Chavez-Campos
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$85K (2025)
Gary Warren
Executive Committee
Trustee & Policitical Director → Executive Committee Member, 2024
Executive Committee Member → Executive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$95K (2019) → $124K (2025)
Kavin Griffin
Executive Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Executive Secretary Treasurer, 2024
Executive Secretary Treasurer → Executive Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
60 hrs/week
$94K (2019) → $316K (2025)
John West II
Executive Committee
Executive Committee Member → Executive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $101K (2025)
Valerie A Hosey
Conductor
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$935 (2022) → $3K (2025)
John Vandaley
Vice President
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$85K (2024) → $85K (2025)
Troy Jupiter
Warden
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$78K (2024) → $80K (2025)
Donnie Newton
Former Business Representative
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$126K (2025)
Matthew Nowlin
Former Business Representative
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
Monte Thompson
Business Representative
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Richard Halford
Former Assistant to Est
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$164K (2025)
Thomas Brown
Business Representative
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Victorino Sanchez
Business Representative
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$111K (2025)
Lester Weidman
Executive Committee
Executive Committee Member → Executive Committee, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Douglas Wilkinson (2019–2024) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Victor Chavez (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jason Engels (2019–2023) — Executive Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Ray Calamari Jr. (2019–2023) — Executive Committee Member
- Former: Michael D Young (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Dwayne Young (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Emanuel Mitchell Sr. (2019) — Trustee
- Former: John Edwards (2019) — President
- Former: Marco Vargas (2019) — Conductor
- Former: Robert Stolle (2019) — Warden
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 $316K, to Kavin Griffin (Executive Secretary/Treasurer). 16 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Central South Carpenters Regional Council
How much does Central South Carpenters Regional Council give each year?
Central South Carpenters Regional Council gave $85K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.1M across 19 grants.
How large is Central South Carpenters Regional Council?
Central South Carpenters Regional Council reported $38.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.6M.
Where does Central South Carpenters Regional Council operate?
Central South Carpenters Regional Council has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas.
What is Central South Carpenters Regional Council's EIN?
Central South Carpenters Regional Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3459916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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