Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago
The Laborers' Int'l Union of North America is a Form 990 public charity based in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Formed in 1903, it describes its role as coordinating affiliated local unions and promoting unified action in dealing with employers. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $152,720.
Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago at a glance
In short: Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago gave $153K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Illinois. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,720
- +54.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,272
- +23.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,735
- Total assets
- $79,635,078
- +8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago
- Contact
Mailing address: 999 Mcclintock Drive 300, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Phone: (630) 655-8289
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Federation of Labor ($40K). Together the top 10 received $153K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 50 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2024) to $218K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $153K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Federation of Labor Chicago, IL | General Support | $40,000 |
| The University of St Mary of the Lake Mundelein, IL | General Support | $22,500 |
| Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Laborers' District Council Charitable Foundation Burr Ridge, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Springfield, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Ground Hog Club of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,470 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Illinois Economic Policy Institute Lagrange, IL | General Support | $7,500 |
| A Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum Chicago, IL | General Support | $7,000 |
| Concrete Contractors Association Roselle, IL | General Support | $5,250 |
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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 | $79,635,078 | $26,149,403 | $19,929,629 | $152,720 | 10 | $4,298,687 |
| 2024 | $73,315,625 | $22,851,621 | $18,748,396 | $98,570 | 8 | $2,335,553 |
| 2023 | $69,051,138 | $22,384,429 | $18,812,290 | $105,950 | 9 | $1,701,174 |
| 2022 | $65,530,613 | $20,238,151 | $18,115,406 | $165,400 | 11 | $523,369 |
| 2021 | $63,394,082 | $21,846,906 | $17,573,402 | $195,400 | 12 | $3,379,984 |
| 2020 | $59,581,358 | $22,014,074 | $17,875,795 | $217,900 | 11 | $2,939,828 |
| 2019 | $55,156,837 | $22,321,044 | $18,873,939 | $170,000 | 8 | $1,636,835 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is “to promote unity of action in dealing with employers” and to coordinate and consolidate the activities of affiliated local unions so they can work harmoniously and in unity. Its program description uses the same language.
Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation describes its work as expanding higher-education access for Chicago’s Latino youth through scholarships, internships, and mentoring, and developing mid-level professionals for leadership roles. The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation says it seeks equitable representation for African Americans. The Greater Chicago Food Depository describes itself as a Cook County food bank working to end hunger. The Illinois Economic Policy Institute describes itself as a nonpartisan research organization focused on public policy issues affecting businesses, working families, and taxpayers. The A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum says it promotes African American labor history and celebrates the contributions of African Americans to the labor movement.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the organization reported 10 grants totaling $152,720. Grant amounts ranged from $5,250 to $40,000, with a median of $12,735. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois.
The largest awards included $40,000 to the Chicago Federation of Labor, $22,500 to the University of St. Mary of the Lake, $20,000 to the Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation, and $15,000 each to the Laborers’ District Council Charitable Foundation and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation. Each was listed for general support. Other recipients included the Ground Hog Club of Chicago ($10,470), Greater Chicago Food Depository ($10,000), Illinois Economic Policy Institute ($7,500), A. Philip Randolph Pullman Porter Museum ($7,000), and Concrete Contractors Association ($5,250); each award was also listed for general support.
The organization’s 2024 filing says the executive board carefully reviews donation and grant requests and approves contributions, gifts, and grants greater than $500 at monthly board meetings. It says approval is limited to reputable organizations that have satisfied the board’s due diligence, that the board does not subsequently monitor how donations and grants are used, and that disbursement records are maintained at the council’s office.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James P. Connolly as business manager; Joseph V. Healy as secretary/treasurer; Rich Kuczkowski as president; and Leonel Esparza as vice president. It also lists Jose Zamarripa Jr., Loyd Vaughn, and Michael Bivins on the executive board, and Frank Taffora, Anthony Cantone, and Robert Chianelli as auditors.
Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago is led by Rich Kuczkowski, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); all 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rich Kuczkowski
President
Vice President → President - New & Vice President - Past, 2022
President - New & Vice President - Past → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $40K (2025)
Martin Flanagan
Assistant to Bus Manager & Griev Director
Assistant to Bus Manager & Griev Director → Assistant to Bus Manager & Griev Di, 2024
Assistant to Bus Manager & Griev Di → Assistant to Bus Manager & Griev Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$267K (2019) → $370K (2025)
Thomas Diette
Legislative Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $167K (2025)
Anita Franz
Controller
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$139K (2019) → $176K (2025)
Anthony Cantone
Auditor - Past
Auditor → Auditor - Past, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $15K (2025)
Frank Taffora
Auditor
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $25K (2025)
James P. Connolly
Business Manager
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$384K (2019) → $472K (2025)
Jose Zamarripa Jr.
Executive Board
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $25K (2025)
Leonel Esparza
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$25K (2019) → $25K (2025)
Robert Chianelli
Auditor
Auditor - New → Auditor, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $25K (2025)
Brian Urso
Sergeant at Arms
Sergeant at Arms - New → Sergeant at Arms, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$17K (2022) → $25K (2025)
Joseph V. Healy
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer - New → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$255K (2022) → $471K (2025)
Joanna Barrera
In-House Counsel
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $151K (2025)
Loyd Vaughn
Executive Board
Executive Board - New → Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $25K (2025)
Michael Bivins
Executive Board
Executive Board - New → Executive Board, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$19K (2024) → $25K (2025)
Adolfo Zamora
Auditor - New
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Colleen Kilbride
In-House Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$149K (2025)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Shawn Fitzgerald (2019–2024) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: Jannette Zarris (2021–2024) — Office Employee
- Former: William Martin (2019–2023) — Executive Board - Past
- Former: Charles V. Loverde III (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer - Past
- Former: Vernon Bauman (2019–2022) — President - Past
- Former: James Ellis (2019–2021) — Auditor - Past
- Former: Christina Wernick (2019–2020) — In-House Counsel
- Former: Michael Furmanski (2019–2020) — Information Technology
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 $472K, to James P Connolly (Business Manager). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago
How much does Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago give each year?
Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago gave $153K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $99K across 8 grants.
What is Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago's typical grant size?
Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago's median grant in 2025 was $12,735, and its average grant was $15,272, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago that year got $14K on average.
Where does Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago give grants?
Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (5 grants).
Does Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago's largest grantees?
Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Federation of Labor ($40,000), The University of St Mary of the Lake ($22,500) and Chicago City Council Latino Caucus Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago?
Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago reported $79.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26.1M.
What does Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago fund?
The organization states that its mission is “to promote unity of action in dealing with employers” and to coordinate and consolidate the activities of affiliated local unions so they can work harmoniously and in unity. Its program description uses the same language. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago?
Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago's EIN?
Laborers' Int'l Union of North America District Council of Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1264224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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