Ironworkers Local Union 21

Public charity · Grantmaker Omaha, NE EIN: 47-0200762

Provide for its members through collective bargaining to improve worker safety, working conditions, and a better quality of life.

Ironworkers Local Union 21 at a glance

Total assets
$9,828,136
Revenue (2026)
$2,990,003
Net investment income (2026)
$185,103
Expenses (2026)
$2,244,601
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.

Who Ironworkers Local Union 21 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Omaha

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6K0 grants2021 1 grant2022 Total only2023 Total only2024* Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed)0 grants2026

From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024, 18 months) to $6K (2022). In 2024 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
BCTGM Local 50G Omaha, NEStrike Assist$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2026$9,828,136$2,990,003$2,244,601——$185,103
2024*$9,075,513$5,467,334$3,649,567$3,460Total only$391,106
2023$7,266,605$2,244,448$1,654,512$4,238Total only$69,613
2022$6,673,343$2,392,349$1,642,726$6,0001$3,734
2021$5,922,091$2,314,729$1,310,826——$8,559

*2024: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About Ironworkers Local Union 21

Based on IRS filings

Ironworkers Local Union 21 is a public charity, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $9.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $185K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Ironworkers Local Union 21 is led by Jeff Dewitt Jr., President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); 4 of 13 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Jeff Dewitt Jr.

    President

    Ebd → Recording Se, 2024

    Recording Se → President, 2026

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $516 (2022) → $1K (2026)

  • Jordan Johnson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lawrence Campbell

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sam Flowers

    Trustee

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Adam Svendsen

    Executive Bo

    Ebd → Executive Bo, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $516 (2022) → $1K (2026)

  • Delbert Bermel

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $516 (2022) → $0 (2026)

  • Mike Bailey

    Executive Bo

    Trustee → Executive Bo, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $516 (2022) → $0 (2026)

  • Robert Grothe

    Financial Se

    Business Man → Financial Se, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    48 hrs/week

    $99K (2024) → $107K (2026)

  • William Fuller

    Financial Se

    President Ba → Financial Se, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    48 hrs/week

    $98K (2024) → $106K (2026)

  • Alex Warner

    Executive Bo

    Trustee → Executive Bo, 2026

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Humberto Gutierrez

    Executive Bo

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Willey

    Executive Bo

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wayne Thompson

    Recording Se

    New on the 2026 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (11)
  • Former: Samuel Titus (2024) — Executive Bo
  • Former: Bill Fuller (2021–2023) — President Ba
  • Former: Bob Grothe (2021–2023) — Business Manager Secretary Tr
  • Former: Brandon Debrie (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Dan Evans (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Dave Thompson (2021–2023) — Ebd
  • Former: Jerry Dasher (2021–2023) — Ebd
  • Former: John Cernik (2021–2023) — Rec Secretary
  • Former: Josh Titus (2021–2023) — Sgt at Arms
  • Former: Tony Gutierrez Jr. (2021–2023) — Ebd
  • Former: Mark Bermel (2021) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Robert Grothe — Financial Se: $107KRobert GrotheFinancial Se$107KWilliam Fuller — Financial Se: $106KWilliam FullerFinancial Se$106KJeff Dewitt Jr — President: $1KJeff Dewitt JrPresident$1KAdam Svendsen — Executive Bo: $1KAdam SvendsenExecutive Bo$1K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $107K, to Robert Grothe (Financial Se). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Ironworkers Local Union 21

How large is Ironworkers Local Union 21?

Ironworkers Local Union 21 reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.

Where does Ironworkers Local Union 21 operate?

Ironworkers Local Union 21 has awarded grants in Nebraska.

What is Ironworkers Local Union 21's EIN?

Ironworkers Local Union 21's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0200762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(4)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)

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