International Brotherhood of Teamsters
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) is a 501(c)(5) labor union established in 1903 and headquartered in Washington, DC. As North America's strongest union, the IBT represents a diverse membership of blue-collar and professional workers in both the public and private sectors across the United States and Canada. The organization was formed through the merger of several local and regional teamster locals.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$609.3M
+13.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$924K
+201.6% YoY
Grant Count
24
+71.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+75.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The IBT's primary objectives are to organize workers under one banner, educate them to cooperate in movements benefiting the organization, and demonstrate to membership, employers, and the public the advantages of worker organization. The union seeks to ensure that workers receive fair compensation and benefits derived from their labor, including reasonable hours, fair wages, improved working conditions, and respectful treatment by employers.
The organization's program areas focus on organizing all workers and securing improved wages, hours, working conditions, and other advantages through organizing and collective bargaining.
Grantmaking
The IBT does not appear to function as a traditional grantmaker. However, the organization operates related entities that provide funding:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The IBT operates nationally across the United States and Canada, with numerous local chapters serving specific regions. Local chapters documented include operations in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, among other areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Main Organization)
As of fiscal year ending December 2023:
- Total revenues: $228,191,016
- Total expenses: $173,772,786
- Total assets: $535,100,383
- Total liabilities: Not specified in 2023 data
- Number of employees: 580
As of fiscal year ending December 2024:
- Total revenues: $224,000,000
- Total expenses: $199,000,000
- Total assets: $609,000,000
- Total liabilities: $30,600,000
Revenue breakdown (2023):
- Program services: $210,706,547
- Grants and contributions: $4,344,773
- Investment income and dividends: $15,467,516
- Royalty revenue: $166,388
- Net rental income: $2,500
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: -$2,498,509
The organization provided first-class or charter travel to key employees or officers as reported on Schedule J of its tax filings.
Related Entities:
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Scholarship Fund (2023):
- Total revenues: $3,058,703
- Total expenses: $141,892
- Total assets: $5,104,577
Trustees of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Voluntary Employee Benefits (2023):
- Total revenues: $2,102,812
- Total expenses: $4,203,803
- Total assets: $22,462,119
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $609,348,755 | $535,100,383 | $458,216,623 |
| Revenue | $223,777,901 | $228,191,016 | $238,065,362 |
| Expenses | $198,584,884 | $173,772,786 | $165,307,129 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-2,264,080 | $12,969,007 | $34,918,705 |
| 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
110 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
The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (a division of the IBT) lists the following key executives:
- Stuart Hurlburt: General Chairman
- David Pascarella: Director
- Reese Saulter: Vice President
- Galen Owen: Vice Chairman
- Wade Birnbaum: Director
- C Ballew: Communications Director
- Russell Walker: Assistant State Legislative Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIE FORD | INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE | 35 | $94,304 |
| DANIEL KANE JR | INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE | 35 | $93,935 |
| VINCENT PERRONE | INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE | 35 | $93,917 |
| SEAN O'BRIEN | GENERAL PRESIDENT | 35 | $388,978 |
| FRED ZUCKERMAN | GENERAL SECRETARY-TREASURE | 35 | $348,605 |
| WILLIAM HAMILTON | VICE PRESIDENT - EASTERN R | 35 | $174,232 |
| JOHN PALMER | IBT AT LARGE VICE PRESIDEN | 35 | $113,673 |
| STANLEY J HENNESSY | VICE PRESIDENT - CANADA | 35 | $77,181 |
| CRAIG MCINNES | VICE PRESIDENT - CANADA | 35 | $75,276 |
| GREGORY FLOYD | IBT AT LARGE VICE PRESIDEN | 35 | $106,458 |
| FRANCOIS LAPORTE | VICE PRESIDENT - CANADA | 35 | $97,892 |
| CHARLES A JONES | IBT AT LARGE - VICE PRESID | 35 | $124,238 |
| JAMES AVRAL THOMPSON | VICE PRESIDENT - CENTRAL R | 35 | $108,643 |
| RICHARD D HICKS | WESTERN REGION VICE - PRES | 35 | $93,935 |
| DANIEL W AVELYN | CENTRAL REGION VICE-PRESID | 35 | $94,386 |
| BRENT TAYLOR | SOUTHERN REGION VICE - PRE | 35 | $93,801 |
| RICHARD TOM ERICKSON | CENTRAL REGION VICE-PRESID | 35 | $93,913 |
| MARK DAVISON | WESTERN REGION VICE - PRES | 35 | $93,786 |
| CHRIS GRISWOLD | IBT AT-LARGE VICE - PRESID | 35 | $94,319 |
| THOR TEE JOHNSON | SOUTHERN REGION VICE - PRE | 35 | $93,786 |
| JOAN COREY | IBT AT-LARGE VICE - PRESID | 35 | $95,542 |
| JUAN CARLOS CAMPOS | IBT AT-LARGE VICE - PRESID | 35 | $93,758 |
| PETER LEE FINN | WESTERN REGION VICE - PRES | 35 | $93,638 |
| ROCCO JAMES CALO | EASTERN REGION VICE - PRES | 35 | $93,786 |
| JAMES WRIGHT | IBT AT-LARGE VICE - PRESID | 35 | $93,758 |
| MATTHEW TAIBI | EASTERN REGION VICE - PRES | 35 | $93,586 |
| LINDSAY ELIZABETH DOUGHTERY | WESTERN REGION VICE - PRES | 35 | $8,009 |
| BRET CALDWELL | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | 35 | $231,457 |
| CHRISTOPHER ROSELL | DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR | 35 | $237,065 |
| COLLEEN BRADY | DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR | 35 | $316,697 |
| CLINT AYRES | WATCH ENGINEER | 35 | $272,014 |
| WILLIAM L PETTY | DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR | 35 | $233,546 |
| LISA PAU | STAFF ATTORNEY | 35 | $228,682 |
| KELLY HEMPLE | ADMIN ASSISTANT & SPECIAL | 35 | $216,603 |
| SCOTT HILTON | ASST TO THE GST | 35 | $232,993 |
| ROBERT COLONE | EXE ASST& COUNSEL TO THE G | 35 | $330,042 |
| BRIAN RAINVILLE | EXEC ASST TO THE GP | 35 | $268,775 |
| CASEY SEAN EMORY | ASSISTANT CHIEF ENGINEER | 35 | $264,115 |
| MICHAEL CAPUTY | DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR | 35 | $210,106 |
| DANIEL F RISTEEN | FIELD SERVICES DIRECTOR | 35 | $205,488 |
| SHAWN ELLIS | TRAINING COORDINATOR CENTRAL REGION | 35 | $292,664 |
| BRIAN HAIRFIELD | INTERNATIONAL AUDITOR | 35 | $206,152 |
| LOUIS S BANIECKI | INTERNATIONAL AUDITOR | 35 | $205,195 |
| LETICIA ZIVALICH | INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE | 35 | $285,263 |
| GREGORY UNTERSEHER | MANAGER OF PILOT REPRESENT | 35 | $254,197 |
| KARA ELIZABETH DENIZ | ASSISTANT DIRECTOR | 35 | $207,192 |
| MICHAEL KRAHLING | WATCH ENGINEER | 35 | $204,942 |
| ARMANDO SOLA FARIAS | INTERNATIONAL AUDITOR | 35 | $203,276 |
| JOSEPH POLO | INTERNATIONAL AUDITOR | 35 | $204,948 |
| JOHN FRANCIS LENNOX | INTERNATIONAL AUDITOR | 35 | $204,155 |
| RENEE PESCI | INTERNATIONAL AUDITOR | 35 | $203,659 |
| FRANCIS PATRICK HUGHES | CHIEF INVESTIGATOR | 35 | $204,832 |
| KEVIN MOORE | INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE (P) | 35 | $175,204 |
| ROBERT KOPYSTYNSKY | VICE PRES- CENTRAL R (P) | 35 | $107,657 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The IBT has received workforce development grants from federal agencies:
Teamsters Airline Division, TAMC Awarded FAA Workforce Development GrantThe Teamsters Airline Division and TAMC were awarded an FAA Workforce Development Grant
Teamsters Airline Division, TAMC Awarded FAA Workforce Development GrantThe Labor Department awarded the Teamsters a $4.6 million training grant (as of 2015)
Teamsters Airline Division, TAMC Awarded FAA Workforce Development GrantThe organization maintains a scholarship program for members' dependents and operates multiple local chapters providing membership services, advocacy, and resources to workers in various industries and regions.
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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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