IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc
IBEW LOCAL #98 LABOR MANAGEMENT is a public charity based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed in 2000. Its filing describes it as an area- and industry-wide labor-management cooperation committee related to IBEW Local Union #98. Collectively bargained employers contribute to the committee, which benefits Local 98 members by promoting the electrical industry.
IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc at a glance
In short: IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc gave $466K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $466,245
- +152.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,193
- +83.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,275
- Total assets
- $23,520,701
- +5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (10 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 4960 S 12Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112
Phone: (215) 599-6436
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Childrens Hospital of Phila Foundation ($125K). Together the top 10 received $359K.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 94 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 5% to Virginia, and 4% to New Jersey. The listed grants include recipients in Philadelphia and other Pennsylvania communities, as well as recipients in Arlington, Virginia, and Camden, New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 22 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2023) to $466K (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $466K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Hospital of Phila Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Financial Support | $125,000 |
| Copwheels Inc Philadelphia, PA | Financial Support | $38,205 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge Inc Philadelphia, PA | Financial Support | $35,000 |
| American Cancer Society Philadelphia, PA | Financial Support | $30,000 |
| The Superhero Project Inc North Wales, PA | Financial Support | $26,000 |
| March of Dimes Arlington, VA | Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Police Athletic League of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Financial Support | $25,000 |
| Fairmont Park Conservancy Philadelphia, PA | Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Sixers Youth Foundation Camden, NJ | Financial Support | $20,000 |
| Philly Rise Trevose, PA | Financial Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,520,701 | $3,687,249 | $2,763,095 | $466,245 | 22 | $769,836 |
| 2023 | $22,255,677 | $3,622,610 | $2,006,752 | $184,445 | 16 | $277,097 |
| 2022 | $19,861,294 | $4,031,476 | $1,922,978 | $371,546 | 29 | $200,782 |
| 2021 | $18,634,538 | $3,972,484 | $1,458,552 | $275,050 | 15 | — |
| 2020 | $16,120,606 | $3,773,174 | $1,553,561 | $226,375 | 12 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to encourage and support area- and industry-wide committees intended to advance labor-management relationships, job security, competitiveness, productivity, organizational effectiveness, and economic development.
Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. For example, the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia says it provides free athletic, educational, and cultural programs for young people, while March of Dimes says it works on the health of mothers and babies through research, education, advocacy, and programs. The Superhero Project says it supports families with babies in neonatal intensive care and provides resources to hospitals in the greater Philadelphia area. The Sixers Youth Foundation says it uses sport to inspire and educate future generations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 22 grants totaling $466,245. Grants ranged from $5,490 to $125,000, with a median of $11,275. Its largest reported grants included:
The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “financial support.” Other 2024 recipients identified in the provided information include the Vincera Foundation ($12,550), Urban Affairs Coalition ($10,000), Veterans Multi-Service Center ($10,000), and 98 Cares ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christine Bott as executive director. Trustees listed are Jeffrey Pscarpello, Bernard Shaeffer, Christopher Dion, and Ryan McGoldrick as employer trustees; and James Snyder, Zachary Gniewoz, Mark Lynch Jr, and James Foy as union trustees.
IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc is led by Christine Bott, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Bott
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$12K (2023) → $24K (2024)
Bernard Shaeffer
Employer Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Snyder
Union Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Pscarpello
Employer Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Dion
Employer Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Lynch Jr.
Union Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Foy
Union Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan McGoldrick
Employer Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Gniewoz
Union Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Brian Burrows (2020–2023) — Union Trustee
- Former: Tara D. Chupka (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Thomas G. Moore (2020–2023) — Employer Trustee
- Former: Zach Gniewoz (2020–2023) — Union Trustee
- Former: John Dougherty (2020–2021) — Union Trustee
- Former: Robert Duff (2020–2021) — Employer Trustee
- Former: Robert Cresswell (2020) — Union Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Christine Bott (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc
How much does IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc give each year?
IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc gave $466K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $184K across 16 grants.
What is IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc's typical grant size?
IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,275, and its average grant was $21,193, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc that year got $27K on average.
Where does IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc give grants?
IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (14 grants).
Does IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (22 grants).
Who are IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc's largest grantees?
IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Childrens Hospital of Phila Foundation ($125,000), Copwheels Inc ($38,205) and Eagles Autism Challenge Inc ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc?
IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc reported $23.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What does IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to encourage and support area- and industry-wide committees intended to advance labor-management relationships, job security, competitiveness, productivity, organizational effectiveness, and economic development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc?
IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc's EIN?
IBEW Local #98 Labor Management Cooperative Committee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1913949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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