International Union of Elevator
The exempt purpose of local no. 2 is to encourage a higher standard of skill among its members; to cultivate a feeling of friendship among the craft; to obtain and maintain a fair standard of wages; to assist each other in securing employment; to protect the jurisdiction of the craft; to engage in cultural, civic, legislative, fraternal, educational, charitable, welfare, and social and other activities which further the interests, directly and indirectly, of this organization and its membership; and to use legal and appropriate means for the accomplishment of the foregoing objectives.
International Union of Elevator at a glance
In short: International Union of Elevator gave $42K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $42,000
- Median grant
- $42,000
- Total assets
- $12,826,033
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who International Union of Elevator funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Iuec Local No 5 Charitable Fund ($42K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iuec Local No 5 Charitable Fund Philadelphia, PA | To provide assistance to purchase and install stair chairs for disabled veterans. | $42,000 |
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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 | $12,826,033 | $5,003,700 | $4,411,865 | $42,000 | 1 | $486,687 |
| 2023 | $12,226,967 | $4,603,265 | $4,164,068 | — | — | $251,557 |
| 2022 | $11,784,978 | $4,186,809 | $4,124,436 | $11,500 | 2 | $-200,658 |
| 2021 | $11,724,651 | $4,343,058 | $3,865,632 | — | — | $81,611 |
| 2020 | $11,245,012 | $4,521,038 | $3,640,530 | — | — | $141,687 |
About International Union of Elevator
Based on IRS filings
International Union of Elevator is a nonprofit organization, based in Chicago Ridge, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $42K. Net investment income was $487K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Union of Elevator is led by Gary Pipiras, Business Manager, President, Business Representative & Vice President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Pipiras
Business Manager, President, Business Representative & Vice President
Business Representative, Vice President & Executive Board → Business Representative & Vice President, 2023
Business Representative & Vice President → Business Manager, President, Business Representative & Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $205K (2024)
Juan Gonzalez Jr.
Business Manager & President
Business Representative & Vice President → Business Manager, President, Business Representative & Vice President, 2022
Business Manager, President, Business Representative & Vice President → Business Manager & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Timothy Brogan
Executive Board & Trustee
Trustee → Executive Board & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2024)
John Beyer
Trustee
Trustee & Conductor → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$993 (2022) → $4K (2024)
Ray Smycz
Trustee
Trustee & Warden → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Michael McCann
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Daniel Fitzgibbon
Business Representative, Vice President & Executive Board
Executive Board → Business Representative, Vice President & Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Eric Crane
Business Representative & Vice President
Executive Board → Business Representative, Vice President & Executive Board, 2022
Business Representative, Vice President & Executive Board → Business Representative & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $188K (2024)
Kathleen Hickey
Financial Administrator
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Robert Kennedy
Business Representative & Vice President
Recording Secretary & Correspondent → Business Representative, Vice President, Recording Secretary & Corres, 2022
Business Representative, Vice President, Recording Secretary & Corres → Business Representative & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
48 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $188K (2024)
Rocco Caifano
Treasurer
Treasurer & Executive Board → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Michael Christopherson
Executive Board
Trustee → Executive Board & Trustee, 2022
Executive Board & Trustee → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $4K (2024)
Cody Baumann
Executive Board
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $4K (2024)
Michael Cafiano
Executive Board
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $7K (2024)
Michael Sava
Warden
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$120 (2022) → $360 (2024)
Philip Erickson
Executive Board
Executive Board & Conductor → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $7K (2024)
Vincent Calderone
Conductor
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$90 (2022) → $360 (2024)
Jeremy Trezise
Recording Secretary & Correspond
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $12K (2024)
Marianne Mators
Administrative Assistant
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Former officers (14)
- Former: Bryan Stalzer (2020–2022) — Executive Board
- Former: John G. McManus (2020–2022) — Business Manager & President
- Former: Matthew McCann (2020–2022) — Business Representative & Vice President
- Former: Michael Mintle (2020–2022) — Business Representative & Vice President
- Former: William Kettering (2020–2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Brian Dobis (2021–2022) — Conductor
- Former: Jeremy Tresize (2021–2022) — Recording Secretary, Correspond & Trustee
- Former: Raymond Smycz (2020–2021) — Warden
- Former: Robert Capuani II (2020–2021) — Executive Board
- Former: Robert Weiss (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John Valone (2020) — Business Manager & President
- Former: Mike Christopherson (2020) — Conductor
- Former: Neal McCann (2020) — Business Representative & Vice President
- Former: Thomas Mirabella (2020) — Trustee
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 $205K, to Gary Pipiras (Business MGR/President & Business Rep/VP). 19 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Union of Elevator
How much does International Union of Elevator give each year?
International Union of Elevator gave $42K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is International Union of Elevator?
International Union of Elevator reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
Where does International Union of Elevator operate?
International Union of Elevator has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Pennsylvania.
What is International Union of Elevator's EIN?
International Union of Elevator's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1265720. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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