Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563
Local 563 represents approximately 9,800 active construction workers employed in minneapolis, mn, st paul, mn and surrounding areas. Its purpose is to organize all workers for the economic, moral and social advancement of their condition and status.
Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 at a glance
In short: Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 gave $61K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $12K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $60,855
- +29.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $12,171
- +3.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $16,345,002
- +9.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Liuna Charitable Foundation ($20K). Together the top 5 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2021) to $76K (2023). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liuna Charitable Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Ctul Minneapolis, MN | Event Support | $20,000 |
| Saint Paul Serves Foundation St. Paul, MN | Serving Our Troops | $10,000 |
| Shoot for the Troops St Cloud, MN | Event Support | $5,750 |
| Building Strong Communities Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $5,105 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,345,002 | $13,790,758 | $12,338,443 | $60,855 | 5 | $499,432 |
| 2025 | $14,919,190 | $13,164,378 | $12,162,889 | $47,000 | 4 | $467,197 |
| 2024 | $13,133,334 | $10,608,958 | $11,256,705 | $58,500 | 5 | $-282,910 |
| 2023 | $19,772,898 | $10,904,681 | $10,321,193 | $76,250 | 5 | $434,259 |
| 2022 | $22,106,073 | $10,887,732 | $9,682,106 | $71,500 | 4 | $327,779 |
| 2021 | $22,403,819 | $10,037,139 | $9,022,956 | $27,000 | 2 | $415,061 |
About Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563
Based on IRS filings
Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 is a public charity, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $499K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 is led by Mark Asher, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); all 17 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Mark Asher
President
Sgt-At-Arms → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$400 (2021) → $8K (2026)
Nicholas Slavicek
Director of
Business Agent → Director of, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$122K (2021) → $164K (2026)
Carly Wordelman
Board Member
Auditor → Board Member, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $1K (2026)
Daniel Brady
Finance Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$121K (2021) → $199K (2026)
Dean Mills
Vice President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2026)
Keith Peterson
Assistant Busines
Business Agent → Assistant Busines, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$121K (2021) → $169K (2026)
Octavio Chung
Recording Se
Board Member → Recording Se, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2026)
Steven Johnson
Metro Dispat
Board Member → Fmr Sgt-At-A, 2023
Fmr Sgt-At-A → Metro Dispat, 2026
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $156K (2026)
Todd Mutch
Frm Recordin
Recording Se → Frm Recordin, 2026
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$800 (2021) → $6K (2026)
Stacey Karels
Business Agent
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$136K (2023) → $156K (2026)
Kris Klein
Sergeant-At-
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$3K (2024) → $2K (2026)
Carolyn Wood
Auditor
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2025) → $800 (2026)
Gwen Cook
Board Member
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
$3K (2025) → $6K (2026)
John Kappedahl-O'Brien
Auditor
On filings since 2025
0.5 hrs/week
$935 (2025) → $2K (2026)
Joseph Fowler
Business Man
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$218K (2026)
Lawrence Engstrom
Business Agent
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$155K (2026)
Seamus McDevitt
Auditor
New on the 2026 filing
0.5 hrs/week
$267 (2026)
Former officers (15)
- Former: Joe Fowler (2021–2025) — Business Man
- Former: Laurie Johnson (2021–2025) — Fmr President
- Former: Troy Cox (2021–2025) — Business Agent
- Former: Kory Kreager (2023–2025) — Fmr Auditor
- Former: Todd Sorter (2025) — Business Agent
- Former: Gwendolyn Cook (2021–2024) — Auditor
- Former: Sterling Sanders (2021–2024) — Job Dispatch
- Former: Steve Zupon (2021–2024) — Business Agent
- Former: Kristopher Klein (2021–2023) — Sergeant-At-
- Former: Randy Oelschlager (2022) — Business Agent
- Former: Michael Johnson (2021) — Auditor
- Former: Mike Bubalo (2021) — Fmr Finance Secretary
- Former: Rob Gullickson (2021) — Fmr President
- Former: Tom Vevea (2021) — Director of Controller
- Former: Travis Strozyk (2021) — Business Agent
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $218K, to Joseph Fowler (Business Man). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563
How much does Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 give each year?
Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 gave $61K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $47K across 4 grants.
What is Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563's typical grant size?
Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,171, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 give grants?
Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 gives mostly in Minnesota: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563's largest grantees?
Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563's largest 2026 grantees include Liuna Charitable Foundation ($20,000), Ctul ($20,000) and Saint Paul Serves Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563?
Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563 reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.8M.
What is Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563's EIN?
Laborers' Int'l Union Local 563's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0329080. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 18, 2026)
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