International Brotherhood of Teamsters
The mission of teamsters local 959 is to provide its members with representation in the workplace and to support the interests of labor everywhere.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters at a glance
In short: International Brotherhood of Teamsters gave $29K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Alaska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,000
- +91.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $14,500
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $15,013,589
- +12.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alaska (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Who International Brotherhood of Teamsters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Better Jobs for Alaska ($20K). Together the top 2 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $29K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $29K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Better Jobs for Alaska Anchorage, AK | Organizational Support | $20,000 |
| Gen Teamsters Local 959 Jesse L Carr Charity Fund Anchorage, AK | Charity Support | $9,000 |
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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 | $15,013,589 | $9,902,451 | $8,233,945 | $29,000 | 2 | $257,952 |
| 2023 | $13,307,299 | $8,821,909 | $7,685,812 | $15,149 | Total only | $395,530 |
| 2022 | $12,125,530 | $8,007,459 | $7,414,664 | — | — | $12,034 |
| 2021 | $11,553,934 | $7,778,882 | $6,984,048 | — | — | $13,404 |
| 2020 | $10,735,211 | $7,515,291 | $6,793,296 | — | — | $21,373 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Based on IRS filings
International Brotherhood of Teamsters is a public charity, based in Anchorage, AK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $258K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Brotherhood of Teamsters is led by Eileen Whitmer, President on every filing since 2020; all 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eileen Whitmer
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $132K (2024)
Derek Musto
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $129K (2024)
Kirk Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $3K (2024)
Norman Blair
Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $114K (2024)
James McMilon
Business Agent & Director of Controller
Business Agent & Director of Construction → Business Agent & Director of Controller, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $116K (2024)
Jeremy Holan
Business Agent & Director of Sch
Business Agent & Director of School Transportation → Business Agent & Director of Sch, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$106K (2021) → $112K (2024)
Gary Dixon
Secretary-Treasurer
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $209K (2024)
Jace Digel
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Kim Brandenburg
Dispatcher
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $106K (2024)
Yolandous Williams
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $109K (2024)
John Marton
Arbitrations & Negotiations
Business Agent → Arbitrations & Negotiations, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $108K (2024)
Thor Brown
Business Agent
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $115K (2024)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Nicolette Hernandez (2023) — Accountant
- Former: Stevenson Polintan (2022) — Business Agent
- Former: Kris Lira (2020–2021) — Controller
- Former: Dale Miller (2020) — Business Agent
- Former: John Eberhart (2020) — Attorney
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 $209K, to Gary Dixon (Secretary-Treasurer). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Brotherhood of Teamsters
How much does International Brotherhood of Teamsters give each year?
International Brotherhood of Teamsters gave $29K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $15K in grants paid.
How large is International Brotherhood of Teamsters?
International Brotherhood of Teamsters reported $15.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.9M.
Where does International Brotherhood of Teamsters operate?
International Brotherhood of Teamsters has awarded grants in Alaska.
What is International Brotherhood of Teamsters's EIN?
International Brotherhood of Teamsters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0008195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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