International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135
Organize elevator workers and improve wages, working conditions and other economic advantages through organization, negotiations and collective bargaining for 510 members
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135 at a glance
In short: International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135 reported $4K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $4,400 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- Total assets
- $2,103,957
- +14.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,556,242
- +8.9% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $49,536
- +68.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,279,045
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2025) to $10K (2023). In 2025 it reported $4K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elevators Constructors Local 5 Charitable Fund Philadelphia, PA | Wheelchair Lift | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,103,957 | $1,556,242 | $1,279,045 | $4,400 | Total only | $49,536 |
| 2024 | $1,832,118 | $1,429,022 | $1,202,902 | — | — | $29,490 |
| 2023 | $1,609,086 | $1,385,270 | $1,069,964 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,258 |
| 2022 | $1,300,344 | $1,191,015 | $1,037,219 | $10,000 | 1 | $8,267 |
| 2021 | $1,130,910 | $1,104,391 | $952,270 | — | — | $15,203 |
| 2020 | $979,635 | $1,108,991 | $905,228 | — | — | $8,468 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135
Based on IRS filings
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135 is a public charity, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $4K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $50K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135 is led by William Wallace, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Wallace
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$347 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Patrick C. Lavender
Business Manager & Finance Secretary
Business Manager & Finance Secretary → Business Manager, 2022
Business Manager → Business Manager & Finance Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $145K (2025)
Wesley Freidham
E-Board
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$55K (2025)
Bill Delaney
Warden
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Sosebee
E-Board
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Jorgenson
E-Board
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Merithew
Warden
E-Board Rec → E-Board, 2023
E-Board → Warden, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Null
E-Board
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Money
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Serena
Recording Secretary
Recording Se → Recording Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Gregory Wasik (2021–2024) — Business Representative
- Former: Daniel Taylor (2020–2023) — Recording Se
- Former: William Perkins (2020–2023) — President Pa
- Former: Michael Kiker (2022–2023) — E-Board Past
- Former: Colby Huggins (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Meyer (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert P. Gregory (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sierra Graske (2020–2022) — Warden
- Former: Scott McGuirt (2020) — Business Manager & Finance Secretary
- Former: Shawn Price (2020) — President
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 $145K, to Patrick C Lavender (Business MGR/Fin Sec). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135
How much does International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135 give each year?
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135 reported $4K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants.
How large is International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135?
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135 reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
Where does International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135 operate?
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135 has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135's EIN?
International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 135's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6085404. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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