JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund
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JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund at a glance
In short: JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $231K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,156,755
- +77.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $231,351
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,596,278
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 16 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund gives
- Giving grew 93% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $575K (2021) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now Madison, WI | Advocates for Responsible Investment in Infrastructure in Wisconsin | $1,000,000 |
| Transportation Development Association of WI Madison, WI | provides information and education for transportation issues in wisconsin | $100,000 |
| Worker Justice Wisconsin Madison, WI | provides education and advocacy services for workers | $25,000 |
| Law Forward Madison, WI | Non-profit legal advocacy organization | $25,000 |
| Hogs for Heroes Inc Madison, WI | charity for wisconsin veterans | $6,755 |
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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 | $2,596,278 | $5,112,229 | $5,252,403 | $1,156,755 | 5 | $80,601 |
| 2024 | $2,436,964 | $4,918,207 | $4,514,131 | $651,600 | 3 | $38,438 |
| 2023 | $1,977,743 | $4,383,276 | $4,459,037 | $632,500 | 3 | $-2,106 |
| 2022 | $2,114,292 | $4,413,557 | $4,124,370 | $600,000 | 1 | $5,966 |
| 2021 | $2,087,493 | $3,741,928 | $3,574,790 | $575,000 | 4 | $5,887 |
About JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund
Based on IRS filings
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund is a public charity, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $81K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund is led by Kahl Robb, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 3 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kahl Robb
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$208K (2021) → $219K (2025)
McGowan Terrance
Chairman
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Davis Joseph
Dbe Development Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024) → $111K (2025)
Buffalo Steve
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Griesbach Shane
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnson Burt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kahl William
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raab Aaron
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dretzka Craig
Trustee
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mehrhoff Jeff
Non Voting Trustee
Trustee → Non Voting Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wolf Greg
Non Voting Trustee
Trustee → Non Voting Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duran Apolonio
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
McNamee Keith
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Spoehr Chuck
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toft Mike
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Knipfer Cynthia
Attorney
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$205K (2021) → $215K (2025)
Braun Pete
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Browing Todd
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bialcik Corey
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scholz Barry
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Strand Brandon
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Basten Dean (2021–2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: Nicholson Bliss (2021–2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: Schmitt John (2021–2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: Nilsen Patrick (2022–2023) — Former Trustee
- Former: Luedtke Murray (2021–2022) — Former Trustee
- Former: Raines John (2021–2022) — Former Trustee
- Former: Strand Summer (2021–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $219K, to Kahl Robb (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund
How much does JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund give each year?
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund gave $1.2M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $652K across 3 grants.
What is JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund's typical grant size?
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $231,351, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund give grants?
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (5 grants).
Does JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund's largest grantees?
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment Now ($1,000,000), Transportation Development Association of WI ($100,000) and Worker Justice Wisconsin ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund?
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund's EIN?
JOINT LABOR MANAGEMENT AND Work Preservation Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1703979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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