International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust
The International Union of Operating is a public charity based in Medway, Massachusetts, formed in 1993. It primarily awards grants to eligible employers collectively bargained with the union, with the stated aim of promoting the economic competitiveness of operating engineers and employers in the industry.
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust at a glance
In short: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust gave $1.2M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Massachusetts. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,168,316
- +19.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,944
- +35.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,142
- Total assets
- $16,629,041
- +16.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 16 Trotter Drive, Medway, MA 02053
Phone: (508) 533-9181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was D W White Construction ($181K). Together the top 10 received $881K.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 174 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 8% to Rhode Island, 3% to Connecticut, and 1% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
Cities
Is International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 30 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $976K (2023) to $1.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| D W White Construction Acushnet, MA | To successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry | $181,444 |
| Barletta Heavy Division Canton, MA | To successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry | $181,428 |
| Borggaard Construction Corp N Grafton, MA | To successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry | $88,219 |
| Albanese D&S Inc Dracut, MA | To successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry | $85,024 |
| Bond Civil & Utility Construction Inc Medford, MA | To successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry | $70,375 |
| Northern General Contractors Palmer, MA | To successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry | $61,930 |
| Jr Vinagro Corp Johnston, RI | To successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry | $61,364 |
| SPS New England Inc Salisbury, MA | To successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry | $54,090 |
| D & R General Contracting Melrose, MA | To successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry | $53,161 |
| Lawrence-Lynch Corp Falmouth, MA | To successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry | $43,867 |
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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 | $16,629,041 | $3,106,321 | $2,867,709 | $1,168,316 | 30 | $467,003 |
| 2023 | $14,332,596 | $3,141,788 | $1,609,776 | $975,889 | 34 | $361,120 |
| 2022 | $11,812,219 | $3,083,919 | $2,365,151 | $1,290,780 | 34 | $235,143 |
| 2021 | $12,678,333 | $3,121,039 | $1,504,854 | $1,210,442 | 38 | $512,366 |
| 2020 | $10,921,701 | $2,756,948 | $2,567,003 | $1,271,997 | 38 | $305,448 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to improve labor-management relationships, preserve employment security, support community economic development, improve communication about industry advancements, and promote the economic competitiveness of operating engineers and employers. It pursues these aims primarily through grants to eligible employers collectively bargained with the union.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the organization reported 30 grants totaling $1,168,316. Grant amounts ranged from $5,667 to $181,444, with a median of $19,142. The filing describes the grants’ purpose as helping recipients “successfully bid and obtain jobs in construction industry.”
The largest reported awards included $181,444 to D W White Construction, $181,428 to Barletta Heavy Division, $88,219 to Borggaard Construction Corp, $85,024 to Albanese D&S Inc, and $70,375 to Bond Civil & Utility Construction Inc. The filing also listed awards to Northern General Contractors ($61,930) and JR Vinagro Corp ($61,364).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed the following trustees and administrator:
- Union trustees: Robert Burr, Michael Bowes, James Marenghi, and Tayla Rose
- Employer trustees: Albert J Welch III, Robert Pine, Drew Floyd (through January 2024), Peter DeSisto, and Bob Tonning (effective January 2024)
- Administrator: Gregory A Geiman
The plan is jointly administered by trustees appointed by the union’s business manager and by employer associations. Successor employer trustees are appointed by the employer associations when vacancies occur.
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Albert J. Welch III
Employer Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Drew Floyd
Employer Trustee -
Employer Trustee → Employer Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Bowes
Union Trustee
Union Trustee → Union Trustee -, 2023
Union Trustee - → Union Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Burr
Union Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Pine
Employer Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Marenghi
Union Trustee
Union Trustee - → Union Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Desisto
Employer Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tayla Rose
Union Trustee
Union Trustee - → Union Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Tonning
Employer Trustee -
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory A. Geiman
Adminstrator
Administrator → Adminstrator, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Christopher L. Carey (2020–2023) — Union Trustee -
- Former: David Dobson Jr. (2020–2023) — Union Trustee -
- Former: William D. McLaughlin (2020–2023) — Union Trustee -
- Former: Gina Alongi (2020) — Administrator
- Former: Leo Ryan (2020) — Employer 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.
Frequently asked questions about International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust
How much does International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust give each year?
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust gave $1.2M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $976K across 34 grants.
What is International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust's typical grant size?
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust's median grant in 2024 was $19,142, and its average grant was $38,944, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust that year got $14K on average.
Where does International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust give grants?
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Falmouth, MA (2 grants).
Does International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Successfully Bid and Obtain Jobs in Construction Industry" (30 grants).
Who are International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust's largest grantees?
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust's largest 2024 grantees include D W White Construction ($181,444), Barletta Heavy Division ($181,428) and Borggaard Construction Corp ($88,219), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust?
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust reported $16.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.1M.
What does International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust fund?
The organization states that its mission is to improve labor-management relationships, preserve employment security, support community economic development, improve communication about industry advancements, and promote the economic competitiveness of operating engineers and employers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust?
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust's EIN?
International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 Labor MGT Coop Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6254465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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