Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund
Promotion of training, education and research for the benefit of the building and construction industry in western Pennsylvania.
Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund at a glance
In short: Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund gave $123K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $41,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $7,458,896
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Pennsylvania State University Cocoziello Institute ($50K). Together the top 3 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania State University Cocoziello Institute State College, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Trade Institute of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Industrial Arts Workshop Inc Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $23,000 |
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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 | $7,458,896 | $2,674,956 | $2,247,907 | $123,000 | 3 | $420,926 |
| 2024 | $6,895,193 | $2,395,907 | $1,991,406 | — | — | $292,329 |
| 2023 | $6,395,478 | $2,120,474 | $1,874,098 | — | — | $190,505 |
| 2022 | $5,756,687 | $1,810,762 | $1,573,713 | — | — | $129,539 |
| 2021 | $6,475,838 | $1,689,516 | $1,426,157 | — | — | $397,377 |
| 2020 | $6,106,501 | $1,497,103 | $1,436,011 | — | — | $166,594 |
| 2019 | $5,631,492 | $2,183,410 | $1,612,464 | — | — | $548,591 |
About Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund
Based on IRS filings
Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund is a public charity, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $421K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund is led by David D. Daquelente, Executive Director & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 4 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David D. Daquelente
Executive Director & Secretary
Executive Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$41K (2019) → $183K (2025)
Raymond A. Volpatt Jr Sec
Treasurer Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert McCall
Safety Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$101K (2019) → $147K (2025)
Lance Harrell
Director of Workforce Development
Director of Dei → Director of Workforce Development, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $116K (2025)
Timothy Mackin
Director of Services & Operations
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $137K (2025)
Darlaine Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Brown
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven M. Massaro
Trustee
Chairman → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Harris
Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander G. Dick
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James T. Frantz
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neal Rivers
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Episcopo
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Dean Mosites Chairman
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Mascaro Trustee
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Lance E. Shreffler (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: M. Dean Mosites (2019–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Raymond A. Volpatt Jr. (2019–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Michael R. Mascaro (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Brandon Mendoza Director Of (2024) — Public & Gov. Affairs
- Former: Domenic Dozzi (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Clifford R. Rowe Jr. (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Lee Harris (2019–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Todd A. Dominick (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Fredrick T. Episcopo Mica (2022) — Trustee
- Former: M. Dean Mosites Trustee (2022) — Chairman
- Former: Raymond A. Volpatt Jrtrustee (2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Steven M. Massaro Chairman (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Glenn Sieber Mica (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Clifford R. Rowe Jr Pe (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Fred T. Episcopo (2019) — Trustee
- Former: John W. Ramage (2019) — Executive Director
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 David D Daquelente (Executive Director/Secretary). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund
How much does Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund give each year?
Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund gave $123K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund's typical grant size?
Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $41,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund give grants?
Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (2 grants).
Does Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund?
Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.7M.
What is Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund's EIN?
Construction Advancement Program of Western Pennsylvania Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6032182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 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 2019 (received by the IRS July 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 18, 2026)
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