International Longshore and Warehouse Union
The organization's primary function is to represent and unionize workers. The organization maintains five offices to organize and to render assistance to over 50 locals and union members when called upon to do so.
International Longshore and Warehouse Union at a glance
In short: International Longshore and Warehouse Union gave $236K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $236,110
- +118.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,703
- +410.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,595,783
- -60.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who International Longshore and Warehouse Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ilwu Local 142 ($216K). Together the top 3 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How International Longshore and Warehouse Union gives
- Giving grew 1081% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $236K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ilwu Local 142 Lahaina, HI | Contribution | $216,110 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand Wynnewood, PA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Global Health Partners New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,595,783 | $14,698,024 | $11,108,640 | $236,110 | 3 | $13,746 |
| 2023 | $11,541,218 | $9,420,727 | $19,165,782 | $108,000 | 7 | $14,476 |
| 2022 | $10,963,317 | $9,396,201 | $8,148,105 | $10,000 | 1 | $3,866 |
| 2021 | $9,534,737 | $8,857,061 | $7,562,328 | $20,000 | 2 | $764 |
| 2020 | $9,636,485 | $8,250,246 | $7,218,135 | $10,697 | 1 | $4,393 |
About International Longshore and Warehouse Union
Based on IRS filings
International Longshore and Warehouse Union is a public charity, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $236K. Net investment income was $14K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Longshore and Warehouse Union is led by Robert Olvera Jr., President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 18 of 44 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Olvera Jr.
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$191K (2020) → $226K (2024)
William Adams
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$204K (2020) → $233K (2024)
Roy San Filippo
Communication Director
Dispatcher E → Communications, 2022
Communications → Communication Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$150K (2021) → $145K (2024)
Ryan Dowling
Organizing Director
Organizing D → Organizing Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$141K (2021) → $163K (2024)
Robin Walker
Librarian, Archivist & Educ Director
Librarian → Librarian, Archivist & Educ Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$127K (2022) → $136K (2024)
Alexandra Jurczak
Senior Advisor
Office Manag → Senior Advisor, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$123K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Edwin Ferris
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary Tr → Secretary Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$199K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Melvin Mackay
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Myka Dubay
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$450 (2020) → $600 (2024)
Rebecca Contreras
Accounting Manager
Accounting M → Accounting Manager, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $135K (2024)
Brandon Wolff
Vice President
Internationa → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$129K (2021) → $37K (2024)
Jesse Groom
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Jose A. Nuez
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Luisa Gratz
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$800 (2023) → $0 (2024)
Paul Sam Kreutz
Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$42K (2021) → $201K (2024)
Ryan Takas
Field Service Organizer
Organizer → Field Service Organizer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $139K (2024)
John Martz
Executive Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $800 (2024)
Lindsay Nicholas
General Council & Executive Administrator
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$239K (2023) → $262K (2024)
Jonathan Brier
Field Service Organizer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$126K (2024)
Ryan Whitman
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$37K (2024)
D. Kehau Oyamont-Maeha
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan McKisson
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dax Koho
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dean McGrath
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Ford
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Ubelhart
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fageaux
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lourdes R. Rivera
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Findley
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Podue
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Radford Demotta
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ray Benavente
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo De La Torre Sr.
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Ashton
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Farley
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sierra Delgado
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian West
Executive Board
Executive Bo → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie Silva
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Barreras
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keola Gorospe
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mendoza
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Estrada
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trent Willis
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Broekstra
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Carlos Cordon (2020–2023) — Field Service Organizer
- Former: Russell Bargmann (2020–2022) — Research Director
- Former: Kevin Martz (2021–2022) — Executive Bo
- Former: Donna Domingo (2021) — Executive Bo
- Former: Agustin Ramirez (2020) — Lead Organiz
- Former: Christopher Castaing (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: David Gonzales (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: Jon Brier (2020) — Lead Organiz
- Former: Wesley Furtado (2020) — Vice President - Hawaii
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 $262K, to Lindsay Nicholas (General Council/Exec Admin). 18 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Longshore and Warehouse Union
How much does International Longshore and Warehouse Union give each year?
International Longshore and Warehouse Union gave $236K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $108K across 7 grants.
What is International Longshore and Warehouse Union's typical grant size?
International Longshore and Warehouse Union's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $78,703, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does International Longshore and Warehouse Union give grants?
International Longshore and Warehouse Union gives mostly in Hawaii: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does International Longshore and Warehouse Union give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on International Longshore and Warehouse Union's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is International Longshore and Warehouse Union?
International Longshore and Warehouse Union reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.7M.
What is International Longshore and Warehouse Union's EIN?
International Longshore and Warehouse Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0577594. 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
(4)
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 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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