International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 98, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a labor union that files Form 990. Its filing describes its purpose as a labor union organization. The organization’s website identifies it as IBEW Local Union 98, a Philadelphia electrical labor organization founded in 1900.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 at a glance
In short: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 gave $3.5M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $152K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,495,711
- +135.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +43.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $151,987
- +63.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $110,343,281
- +7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (12 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98
- Contact
Mailing address: 4960 S 12Th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112
Phone: (215) 563-5592
Website: https://ibew98.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McGoldrick Electric Inc ($863K). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 91 grants of 127 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Philadelphia, and its website describes Local 98’s work in Philadelphia and surrounding counties. In 2024, 98% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 1% to Delaware, and less than 1% to New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 23 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $278K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $150K 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 $764K (2022) to $3.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McGoldrick Electric Inc Havertown, PA | Markey Recovery Supplement | $862,500 |
| Philly Electrical Services Philadelphia, PA | Markey Recovery Supplement | $770,000 |
| LCN Partners Inc Philadelphia, PA | Markey Recovery - Community Service Project | $381,561 |
| Madden Electric Associates Inc Yeadon, PA | Markey Recovery Supplement | $294,600 |
| Dougherty Electric Inc Philadelphia, PA | Markey Recovery Supplement | $270,000 |
| Rue Electric Inc Philadelphia, PA | Markey Recovery Supplement | $150,000 |
| Hobbs & Company Inc Boothwyn, PA | Markey Recovery Supplement | $150,000 |
| Liberty Integrated Solutions Inc Bensalem, PA | Markey Recovery Supplement | $102,800 |
| Acme Markets (Albertsons Companies Foundation) Philadelphia, PA | Support | $101,872 |
| Anmar Electrical Contractors Warminster, PA | Markey Recovery Supplement | $100,750 |
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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 | $110,343,281 | $34,156,787 | $26,163,686 | $3,495,711 | 23 | $2,817,022 |
| 2023 | $102,933,215 | $38,644,648 | $27,716,306 | $1,486,148 | 16 | $2,445,301 |
| 2022 | $92,157,512 | $33,592,773 | $25,649,142 | $763,877 | 20 | $316,587 |
| 2021 | $84,076,820 | $35,958,828 | $26,672,436 | $1,222,105 | 28 | $62,943 |
| 2020 | $73,828,701 | $32,392,813 | $25,546,608 | $1,287,367 | 40 | $198,486 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated filing purpose is “labor union organization.” Local 98’s website describes a mission of providing contractor partners and end users with a trained, safety-focused union workforce, while supporting members and the communities where they live and work.
The filing describes a Dues & Welfare Protection Fund that provides benefits for pensioned, disabled, and sick members. A separate fund provides financial assistance to members who are available for work, unemployed, unable to find employment through their own efforts or the union office, and not receiving state unemployment benefits. The Job Recovery Fund subsidizes targeted projects to promote job opportunities for union members and economic development.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 23 grants totaling $3,495,711. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $862,500, with a median of $50,000. Many of the largest listed grants went to electrical contractors for “MARKEY RECOVERY SUPPLEMENT” purposes. Examples include McGoldrick Electric Inc. ($862,500), Philly Electrical Services ($770,000), and Madden Electric Associates Inc. ($294,600). LCN Partners Inc. received $381,561 for a “MARKEY RECOVERY - COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT.” Other listed recipients included Acme Markets (Albertsons Companies Foundation), which received $101,872 for support, and Build Philly Now, which received $100,000 for support.
Eagles Autism Challenge Inc. received $8,378. The grantee describes its mission as supporting autism research and care to improve the lives of affected individuals and families.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Lynch as Business Manager/Financial Secretary; James Foy as President; Dominick Basciano as Vice President; Michael Gummel as Treasurer; and Gabrielle Edwards as Recording Secretary. It also lists James Snyder, Robert Gormley, Francis McDade Jr., Daniel Wolfe, and Michael Magee on the Executive Board.
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 is led by James Foy, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 13 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Foy
President
Executive Board & Assistant Bus Manager → Executive Board, 2022
Executive Board → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$210K (2020) → $226K (2024)
George Walker
Director of Organizing
Business Represntative → Business Representative, 2022
Business Representative → Director of Organizing, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$208K (2021) → $236K (2024)
Thomas Lepera
Political Director
New on the 2024 filing
48 hrs/week
$245K (2024)
James Snyder
Executive Board
Executive Board → Executive Board & Bus Representative, 2021
Executive Board & Bus Representative → Executive Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$208K (2020) → $241K (2024)
Mark Lynch
Business Manager & Finance Secretary
Executive Board → Business Manager & Finance Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
56 hrs/week
$31K (2021) → $296K (2024)
Michael Magee
Executive Board
Treasurer → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Robert Bark
Business Representative
Business Agent → Business Represntative, 2021
Business Represntative → Business Representative, 2022
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$206K (2020) → $231K (2024)
Robert Gormley
Executive Board
Executive Board → Executive Board & Bus Representative, 2021
Executive Board & Bus Representative → Executive Board, 2022
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$204K (2020) → $230K (2024)
Zachary Gniewoz
Assistant Business Manager
Assistant Business Manager → Executive Board, 2022
Executive Board → Assistant Business Manager, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$221K (2021) → $239K (2024)
Daniel Wolfe
Executive Board
On filings since 2023
48 hrs/week
$526 (2023) → $29K (2024)
Dominick Basciano
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$240 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Francis McDade Jr.
Executive Board
On filings since 2023
48 hrs/week
$221K (2023) → $226K (2024)
Gabrielle Edwards
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2023) → $557 (2024)
Michael Gummel
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$845 (2023) → $2K (2024)
John Donohoe
Organizing
New on the 2024 filing
48 hrs/week
$233K (2024)
Former officers (15)
- Former: Brian Burrows (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Michael Masculli (2020–2023) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Timothy J. Browne (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Todd Neilson (2020–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Robert Thompson (2022–2023) — Business Representative
- Former: Anthony Sabo (2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Christine Bott (2023) — Financial Officer
- Former: Robert Boland (2020–2022) — Business Representative
- Former: Tara Chupka (2020–2022) — Assistant to President
- Former: John J. Dougherty (2020–2021) — Business Manager & Financial
- Former: John P. O'Neill (2020–2021) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Bob Cresswell (2020) — Executive Board
- Former: Chris Bott (2020) — Financial Officer
- Former: Francis Walsh Jr. (2020) — Financial Secretary
- Former: Nicholas Gummel (2020) — Executive Board
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 $296K, to Mark Lynch (Business Manager/Fin. Sec.). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98
How much does International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 give each year?
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 gave $3.5M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 16 grants.
What is International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98's typical grant size?
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $151,987, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 that year got $37K on average.
Where does International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 give grants?
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (9 grants).
Does International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Markey Recovery Supplement" (14 grants) and "Support" (8 grants).
Who are International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98's largest grantees?
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98's largest 2024 grantees include McGoldrick Electric Inc ($862,500), Philly Electrical Services ($770,000) and LCN Partners Inc ($381,561), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98?
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 reported $110.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34.2M.
What does International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 fund?
The organization’s stated filing purpose is “labor union organization.” Local 98’s website describes a mission of providing contractor partners and end users with a trained, safety-focused union workforce, while supporting members and the communities where they live and work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98?
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ibew98.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98's EIN?
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers #98's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-0724610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 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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