International Brotherhood of Electrical
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98 is a labor union organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, classified as a 501(c)(5) tax-exempt organization. Established in 1900 (with IRS ruling in 1940), Local 98 represents electrical workers and operates as a member-driven labor organization committed to advancing the interests of electricians and related professionals in the electrical industry.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$110.3M
+7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.5M
+135.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
+43.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$152K
+63.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Local 98's mission centers on promoting job opportunities for union members and advancing the goodwill of the union through economic development initiatives, charitable contributions, marketing, and consulting agreements.
The organization operates several key programs:
- Local Union #98 IBEW Job Recovery Fund: Subsidizes targeted projects to achieve employment and economic development goals
- Local Union #98 IBEW Sup 2100 Fund: Provides financial assistance to unemployed members who have been unable to obtain employment
- Dues & Welfare Protection Fund: Provides benefits for pensioned members, disabled members, and sick members
Grantmaking
Local 98 engages in charitable giving and grantmaking activities. In 2023, the organization awarded approximately $1.5 million in total giving across 16 grants, with a median grant size of $28,000 and a grant range of $7,000 to $533,000.
Grant Range
of $28,000 and a grant range of $7,000 to $533,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Local 98 operates primarily in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area and surrounding regions, representing electrical workers within its jurisdiction.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $102,933,215
- Total Revenue: $38,644,648
- Total Expenses: $27,716,306
- Number of Employees: 86
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $110,000,000
- Total Revenue: $34,200,000
- Total Expenses: $26,200,000
- Total Liabilities: $143,000
The organization maintains a giving rate of approximately 1.4% of assets.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $110,343,281 | $102,933,215 | $92,157,512 |
| Revenue | $34,156,787 | $38,644,648 | $33,592,773 |
| Expenses | $26,163,686 | $27,716,306 | $25,649,142 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,817,022 | $2,445,301 | $316,587 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Daugherty is listed as a key contact for the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK LYNCH | BUSINESS MANAGER/FIN. SEC. | 56 | $296,178 |
| JAMES SNYDER | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 50 | $240,970 |
| ROBERT GORMLEY | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 48 | $230,449 |
| JAMES FOY | PRESIDENT | 48 | $226,420 |
| FRANCIS MCDADE JR | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 48 | $225,952 |
| DANIEL WOLFE | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 48 | $29,251 |
| MICHAEL GUMMEL | TREASURER | 1 | $2,227 |
| GABRIELLE EDWARDS | RECORDING SECRETARY | 1 | $557 |
| DOMINICK BASCIANO | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MAGEE | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | — |
| THOMAS LEPERA | POLITICAL DIRECTOR | 48 | $245,121 |
| ZACHARY GNIEWOZ | ASST. BUSINESS MANAGER | 50 | $239,293 |
| GEORGE WALKER | DIRECTOR OF ORGANIZING | 50 | $236,367 |
| JOHN DONOHOE | ORGANIZING | 48 | $233,363 |
| ROBERT BARK | BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE | 48 | $230,561 |
Contact Information
Address: 1719 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130-3915
Phone: 215-563-5592 / 215-567-6405
Website: www.ibew98.org
EIN: 23-0724610
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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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