International Brotherhood of Teamsters
To organize all workers for the economic, moral and social advancement of their condition and status.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters at a glance
In short: International Brotherhood of Teamsters gave $47K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $47,205
- -41.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,801
- -41.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,103
- Total assets
- $11,847,114
- +12.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (53% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Brotherhood of Teamsters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Teamsters Scholarship Fund ($25K). Together the top 4 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How International Brotherhood of Teamsters gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $81K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teamsters Scholarship Fund Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Teamsters Union Local No 710 Scholarship Fund Mokena, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Teamsters National Black Caucus Memphis, TN | General Support | $6,205 |
| Chicago Teamsters Hispanic Caucus Elmhurst, IL | General Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,847,114 | $12,495,487 | $11,225,008 | $47,205 | 4 | $336,513 |
| 2024 | $10,580,309 | $12,153,748 | $10,153,584 | $81,100 | 4 | $318,827 |
| 2023 | $8,561,440 | $12,723,588 | $10,149,143 | $69,050 | 5 | $120,433 |
| 2022 | $5,990,491 | $10,928,956 | $9,712,007 | $45,000 | 2 | $6,454 |
| 2021 | $4,769,558 | $10,858,947 | $9,584,472 | $20,000 | 2 | $2,172 |
| 2020 | $3,496,224 | $10,224,046 | $9,371,908 | $10,000 | 1 | $6,399 |
About International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Based on IRS filings
International Brotherhood of Teamsters is a public charity, based in Mokena, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $337K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Brotherhood of Teamsters is led by Delmar Schaefer, President on every filing since 2020; all 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Delmar Schaefer
President
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $191K (2025)
Philip Reams
Trustee & Bus Agent
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $134K (2025)
Robert Downey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$21K (2020) → $33K (2025)
Jocelyn Turner Adams
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$36K (2022) → $36K (2025)
Michael Ramirez
Recording Secretary
Business Agent → Recording Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $167K (2025)
Neil McKinney
Vice President
Business Agent → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $159K (2025)
Michael Cales
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$197K (2021) → $230K (2025)
Michael Halvorson
Business Agent
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$115K (2021) → $142K (2025)
Craig Friedrich
Business Agent
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $142K (2025)
Matt Hamilton
Business Agent
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$127K (2024) → $128K (2025)
Gabriel Stephan
Business Agent
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$132K (2025)
Michael Krause
Business Agent
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$130K (2025)
Former officers (10)
- Former: John Rule (2020–2024) — Business Agent
- Former: Keith Kazluski (2023–2024) — Business Agent
- Former: Bernard Sherlock (2020–2023) — Business Agent
- Former: Richard Bartolo (2020–2023) — Business Agent
- Former: Mike Sanchez (2020–2022) — Former Trustee
- Former: Ronald Dillon (2020–2022) — Business Agent
- Former: Anthony Lamy (2021) — Business Agent
- Former: Justin Vaughn (2021) — Business Agent
- Former: Mike Cales (2020) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: Ted Barnhart (2020) — Business Agent
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $230K, to Michael Cales (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 $47K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $81K across 4 grants.
What is International Brotherhood of Teamsters's typical grant size?
International Brotherhood of Teamsters's median grant in 2025 was $8,103, and its average grant was $11,801, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does International Brotherhood of Teamsters give grants?
International Brotherhood of Teamsters gives mostly in District of Columbia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (34%) and Tennessee (13%).
Does International Brotherhood of Teamsters give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of International Brotherhood of Teamsters's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is International Brotherhood of Teamsters?
International Brotherhood of Teamsters reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.5M.
What is International Brotherhood of Teamsters's EIN?
International Brotherhood of Teamsters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1460890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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