Intl Union of Elevator Constructors
The local is a labor organization formed principally to unite and advance its members. The local enforces the provisions of collectively bargained agreements and administers grievances, arbitration and litigation to secure improved wages, hours, working conditions and other economic advantages. The local represents elevator constructors in southeastern Pennsylvania, central and southern New Jersey, and northern and central Delaware.
Intl Union of Elevator Constructors at a glance
In short: Intl Union of Elevator Constructors gave $28K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,100
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,025
- -44.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,250
- Total assets
- $5,828,412
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (75% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Intl Union of Elevator Constructors funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Steamfitters Local 420 Labor Management Cooperation Committee ($8K). Together the top 4 received $28K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Intl Union of Elevator Constructors gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $71K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $28K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Steamfitters Local 420 Labor Management Cooperation Committee Philadelphia, PA | To provide assistance to the committee to hold activities and fundraisers to raise money for various local charities. | $8,000 |
| The Karl Weinberg Scholarship Fund Philadelphia, PA | To provide assistance to members of sheet metal works local 19 children's in pursuing higher education. | $7,500 |
| Union Sportsmen's Alliance Nashville, TN | To Provide Benefits to Members. | $7,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Philadelphia Region Philadelphia, PA | To provide support to families on their children's medical journeys with a community of comfort and hope. | $5,600 |
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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 | $5,828,412 | $4,265,367 | $4,085,989 | $28,100 | 4 | $23,555 |
| 2024 | $5,706,334 | $3,910,355 | $3,462,973 | $25,500 | 2 | $10,378 |
| 2023 | $3,742,321 | $3,977,109 | $3,255,226 | $71,180 | Total only | $469,746 |
| 2022 | $2,996,767 | $3,383,940 | $3,015,741 | $20,000 | 2 | $6,473 |
| 2021 | $2,666,589 | $3,111,376 | $2,690,637 | — | — | $1,572 |
| 2020 | $2,268,941 | $2,896,189 | $2,788,887 | — | — | $2,241 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Intl Union of Elevator Constructors
Based on IRS filings
Intl Union of Elevator Constructors is a public charity, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $28K. Net investment income was $24K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Intl Union of Elevator Constructors is led by Frank Gramaglia, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Gramaglia
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Korejko
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Larsen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Lawson
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Kirkwood
Secretary-Treasurer
Recording Secretary → Secretary-Treasurer & Recording Secretary, 2024
Secretary-Treasurer & Recording Secretary → Secretary-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $197K (2025)
Eric Rittenhouse
Business Representative & Executive Board
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $193K (2025)
Gerald Kerr
Executive Board
Vice President → Executive Board & Vice President, 2023
Executive Board & Vice President → Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$396 (2023) → $0 (2025)
John D. Koch
Business Manager, Business Representative & Executive Board
Business Representative & Executive Board → Business Manager, Business Representative & Executive Board, 2025
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $211K (2025)
Joseph M. Williams
Business Manager
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$188K (2020) → $166K (2025)
Sean Loomis
Business Representative, Executive Board & Organizer
Executive Board → Executive Board & Organizer, 2024
Executive Board & Organizer → Business Representative, Executive Board & Organizer, 2025
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $113K (2025)
Dan Bailey
Inner Guard
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darren Hollingsworth
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Gleason
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Redder
Warden
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Connelly
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Thomas
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Simone
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Oplinger
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Rodgers
Correspondent
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Pestridge
Outer Guard
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Davis
Executive Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Deery
Executive Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yalanda Myrick
Recording Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: John Cichon (2020–2024) — Secretary-Treasurer
- Former: John Lavelle (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Matt Wister (2020–2024) — Correspondent
- Former: Robert Mroz (2020–2024) — Outer Guard
- Former: Edward Korejko (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Joseph E. O'Connor (2020–2023) — Organizer
- Former: Robert McLaughlin (2020–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Adam Seltzer-Kennedy (2020) — Correspondent
- Former: Mark Gray (2020) — Executive Board
- Former: Richard Good (2020) — Executive Board
- Former: Shawn White (2020) — Inner Guard
- Former: Walter J. Micka (2020) — Recording Secretary
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 $211K, to John D Koch (Business Manager/Business Rep/Exec. BD.). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Intl Union of Elevator Constructors
How much does Intl Union of Elevator Constructors give each year?
Intl Union of Elevator Constructors gave $28K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $26K across 2 grants.
What is Intl Union of Elevator Constructors's typical grant size?
Intl Union of Elevator Constructors's median grant in 2025 was $7,250, and its average grant was $7,025, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Intl Union of Elevator Constructors give grants?
Intl Union of Elevator Constructors gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants).
Does Intl Union of Elevator Constructors give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Intl Union of Elevator Constructors's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Intl Union of Elevator Constructors?
Intl Union of Elevator Constructors reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What is Intl Union of Elevator Constructors's EIN?
Intl Union of Elevator Constructors's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-0725250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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