Great Lakes Region Organizing Committee is a labor union-affiliated nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Designated as a 501(c)(5) entity, the organization functions as a labor union that conducts organizing activities and provides support services to affiliated district councils and local unions across the Great Lakes region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$48.5M
+9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.0M
+189.1% YoY
Grant Count
35
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$170K
+131.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's primary mission is to aid affiliated district councils in negotiations, pre-hire agreements, and initial agreements with employers. The committee promotes unity of action in dealing with employers to coordinate and consolidate the activities of its various affiliated district councils, enabling them to work in a harmonious and united way.
Program services focus on conceiving, developing, and conducting organizing and incidental activities within the Great Lakes Region.
Grantmaking
The organization does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$8,000–$245,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization operates within the Great Lakes region, supporting affiliated district councils and local unions across multiple states in this area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,512,806 | 2025 |
| Total Revenues | $18,856,508 | 2025 |
| Total Expenses | $16,371,459 | 2025 |
| Annual Giving Rate | 4.6% of assets | 2024 |
Staffing:
- 42 employees (2025)
Compensation:
- Executive Compensation: $0
- Professional Fundraising Fees: $0
- Other Salaries and Wages: $4,314,470
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $48,512,806 | $44,479,928 | $41,123,384 |
| Revenue | $18,856,508 | $18,594,384 | $17,089,940 |
| Expenses | $16,371,459 | $17,488,965 | $17,425,477 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,130,832 | $1,022,227 | $800,506 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERRENCE M HEALY | CHAIRMAN | 3 | — |
| JAMES CONNOLLY | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JOEL SMITH | SERG AT ARMS-NEW/VICE CHAIR-PAST | 3 | — |
| JOSEPH HEALY | VICE CHAIR-NEW/REC SECY-PAST | 3 | — |
| BRENT PILARSKI | DIRECTOR - NEW | 3 | — |
| KENT MILLER | REC SECY-NEW/SERG AT ARMS-PAST | 3 | — |
| GENO ALESSANDRINI | DIRECTOR - PAST | 3 | — |
| PETER A FOSCO | REGIONAL DIRECTOR | 40 | $224,699 |
| LEE C CHWALEK | MARKETING MANAGER | 40 | $160,771 |
| RICHARD PIERUCCINI | MARKETING MANAGER | 40 | $159,640 |
| KEVIN PRANIS | MARKETING MANAGER | 40 | $159,632 |
| JUAN MUNOZ | MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE | 40 | $147,449 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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