International Union of Operating
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International Union of Operating at a glance
In short: International Union of Operating gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- +354.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +127.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $11,142,443
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Union of Operating funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois Economic Policy Institute ($15K). Together the top 2 received $25K.
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 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $25K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Economic Policy Institute La Grange, IL | Gold Sponsor | $15,000 |
| Iuoe Local 12 Disaster Relief Fund Pasadena, CA | Wildfire Disaster | $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 | $11,142,443 | $4,608,665 | $4,008,025 | $25,000 | 2 | $471,464 |
| 2024 | $10,414,641 | $3,872,133 | $3,668,468 | $5,500 | 1 | $276,074 |
| 2023 | $9,567,056 | $3,686,045 | $3,505,775 | — | — | $186,661 |
| 2022 | $9,077,118 | $4,235,528 | $3,567,967 | — | — | $273,902 |
| 2021 | $9,159,057 | $3,846,320 | $2,972,968 | — | — | $117,751 |
| 2020 | $7,802,077 | $3,501,404 | $2,791,369 | — | — | $93,974 |
| 2019 | $6,967,255 | $2,829,072 | $2,538,394 | — | — | $232,723 |
About International Union of Operating
Based on IRS filings
International Union of Operating is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Peoria, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $471K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Union of Operating is led by Brandyn Cagle, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); 14 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brandyn Cagle
President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$600 (2019) → $600 (2025)
Andrew Erickson
President - Past
Vice President → President, 2022
President → President - Past, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
$200 (2020) → $2K (2025)
Darren Smith
Business Manager - Past
Business Manager → Business Manager - Past, 2025
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$178K (2019) → $200K (2025)
Michael High
Financial Secretary - Past
Financial Secretary → Financial Secretary - Past, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$65K (2021) → $141K (2025)
Charles Depalma
Executive Board
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$200 (2023) → $600 (2025)
Nicholas Ulm
Executive Board
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$200 (2023) → $600 (2025)
Timothy Allen
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$600 (2023) → $2K (2025)
Toby Shreves
Executive Board - Past
Executive Board → Executive Board - Past, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
$200 (2023) → $600 (2025)
Bryan Hanafin
Business Representative
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$139K (2024) → $142K (2025)
Joseph Van Dran
Business Representative
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$138K (2024) → $142K (2025)
Luke Ogan
Business Representative
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$138K (2024) → $142K (2025)
Matthew K. Ulm
Rec Corres Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Stephen Schmitt
Business Representative
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$139K (2024) → $143K (2025)
Zach Shreves
Business Representative
On filings since 2024
50 hrs/week
$137K (2024) → $142K (2025)
Loni Grosenbach
Executive Board
Conductor → Executive Board, 2025
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Schmitt
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ponno Burns
Financial Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony O'Brian
Business Manager
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: William Sparks Jr. (2021–2024) — Rec Corres Secretary - Past
- Former: Brock Roedell (2019–2022) — Treasurer - Past
- Former: Randy Bryan (2019–2022) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: Teresa Braun (2019–2022) — President - Past
- Former: Timothy Davis (2019–2022) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: Brett West (2019–2021) — Rec Corres Secretary - Past
- Former: Brett Villarreal (2019–2020) — Financial Secretary-Past
- Former: Colton Coombs (2019) — Guard
- Former: Frank Bollinger (2019) — President
- Former: Jeffrey Braun (2019) — Auditor
- Former: Lisa Kohl (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Lyle Mills (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Marvin Keller (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Matthew Bitner (2019) — Auditor
- Former: Michael Harwood (2019) — Auditor
- Former: Neil Camp (2019) — Executive Board
- Former: Nick McElroy (2019) — Auditor
- Former: Scott Knight (2019) — Executive Board
- Former: Tommy Harkness (2019) — Auditor
- Former: William Spark S. Jr. (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Zachariah Shreves (2019) — Auditor
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $200K, to Darren Smith (Business Manager - Past). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Union of Operating
How much does International Union of Operating give each year?
International Union of Operating gave $25K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is International Union of Operating?
International Union of Operating reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What is International Union of Operating?
International Union of Operating is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Peoria, IL. It holds $11.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does International Union of Operating operate?
International Union of Operating has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Texas.
What is International Union of Operating's EIN?
International Union of Operating's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-0347805. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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