Laborers' International Union of North America
LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 1903. Its stated purpose is to improve members’ working conditions and living standards through collective bargaining, education, training, and employee benefits. The organization’s website describes LIUNA as a union representing workers in the United States and Canada.
Laborers' International Union of North America at a glance
In short: Laborers' International Union of North America gave $735K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in District of Columbia. 60% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $735,000
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,500
- +28.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $449,122,262
- +9.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (6 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (67% 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' International Union of North America
- Contact
Mailing address: 905 16Th Street Nw, Washington, DC 20006-1703
Phone: (202) 737-8320
Website: https://liuna.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Laborers' International Union of North America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Laborers' Employer Benefit ($250K). Together the top 10 received $735K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 59 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The union is based in Washington, DC. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states: 67% of grant dollars went to DC, 20% to Rhode Island, 4% to Illinois, 3% to Maryland, and 3% to Pennsylvania. The itemized list also includes grants to recipients in Missouri and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Laborers' International Union of North America open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 10 grantees (60%) 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 $56K; repeat grants $100K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $95K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $571K (2024) to $6.6M (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $735K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Laborers' Employer Benefit Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Americans for Economic Growth Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| New England Laborers' Providence, RI | General Support | $150,000 |
| Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Washington, DC | General Support | $40,000 |
| Connections for Abused Women and Chicago, IL | General Support | $30,000 |
| UA Charitable Fund Annapolis, MD | General Support | $25,000 |
| Liuna African American Caucus Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Liuna Latino Caucus Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Liuna Womens Caucus Sacramento, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Steel Valley Authority Swissvale, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $449,122,262 | $134,249,926 | $102,235,016 | $735,000 | 10 | $32,573,648 |
| 2024 | $409,205,222 | $110,976,381 | $104,474,359 | $571,000 | 10 | $11,742,995 |
| 2023 | $382,848,707 | $101,737,378 | $96,701,874 | $1,706,000 | 13 | $4,406,373 |
| 2022 | $342,719,482 | $97,249,222 | $88,728,461 | $6,601,000 | 11 | $2,534,627 |
| 2021 | $382,876,825 | $103,171,429 | $76,354,750 | $750,000 | 15 | $10,035,227 |
| 2020 | $328,753,159 | $96,944,171 | $76,025,422 | $1,690,000 | 18 | $5,131,205 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2025 filing states that its mission is to improve members’ working conditions and living standards through collective bargaining, education, training, and employee benefits. Its website describes members’ work in construction and energy, including building and maintaining transportation, water, and other infrastructure.
In 2025, the union made grants to organizations including Laborers’ Employer Benefit, New England Laborers’, and the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement. Americans for Economic Growth, which received $200,000, describes its own mission as advocating for public policies that support economic growth and infrastructure improvements. The listed 2025 grants state “general support” as their purpose.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the union reported 10 grants totaling $735,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $27,500.
The largest grants were $250,000 to Laborers’ Employer Benefit and $200,000 to Americans for Economic Growth, both in Washington, DC; and $150,000 to New England Laborers’ in Providence, Rhode Island. Other grants included $40,000 to the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and $30,000 to Connections for Abused Women and Their Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brent Booker as general president. Listed vice presidents include Ryan Boyer and Oscar De La Torre. Listed vice presidents and regional managers include Robert F. Abbott, Philip Ameris, Donato Bianco, Stephen Farner, David Frye, Terrence M. Healy, and Michael Hellstrom.
Laborers' International Union of North America is led by Brent Booker, General President on every filing since 2023; all 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brent Booker
General President
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$609K (2023) → $696K (2025)
Yvette Pena-O'Sullivan
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$316K (2023) → $344K (2025)
Lisa Martin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$401K (2025)
Armand E. Sabitoni
Former General Secretary-Treasurer Retired
General Secretary-Treasurer → Former General Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
Former General Secretary-Treasurer → Former General Secretary-Treasurer Retired, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$598K (2020) → $475K (2025)
Brian Donohue
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$317K (2020) → $435K (2025)
Dennis L. Martire
Vice President & Reg Manager
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$374K (2020) → $381K (2025)
Donato A. Bianco
Vice President & Reg Manager
Assistant Reg Manager → Vice President & Reg Manager, 2023
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$249K (2020) → $474K (2025)
John F. Penn
Former Vice President
Vice President & Reg Manager → Former Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$388K (2020) → $106K (2025)
Joseph S. Mancinelli
Vice President & Reg Manager
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$360K (2020) → $517K (2025)
Oscar De La Torre
Vice President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $122K (2025)
Paul V. Hogrogian
Vice President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $165K (2025)
Ralph E. Cole
Former Vice President
Vice President → Former Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
$112K (2020) → $183K (2025)
Robert E. Richardson
Vice President
Vice President & Reg Manager → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$396K (2020) → $269K (2025)
Robert F. Abbott
Vice President & Reg Manager
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$369K (2020) → $467K (2025)
Samuel Staten Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$111K (2020) → $125K (2025)
Sergio Rascon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $128K (2025)
Stephen Farner
Vice President & Reg Manager
Assistant Reg Manager → Vice President & Assistant Reg Manager, 2023
Vice President & Assistant Reg Manager → Vice President & Reg Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$318K (2020) → $487K (2025)
Terence M. O'Sullivan
Former General President
General President → Former General President, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$807K (2020) → $484K (2025)
Terrence M. Healy
Vice President & Reg Manager
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$435K (2020) → $546K (2025)
Theodore Green
Former General Counsel
General Counsel → Former General Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$441K (2020) → $217K (2025)
Vincent R. Masino
Former Vice President
Vice President & Assistant Reg Manager → Former Vice President & Reg Manager, 2023
Former Vice President & Reg Manager → Former Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
$392K (2020) → $122K (2025)
Ernesto Ordonez
Vice President & Reg Manager
Assistant Reg Manager → Vice President & Reg Manager, 2023
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$347K (2021) → $478K (2025)
Michael F. Sabitoni
General Secretary-Treasurer
Vice President → General Secretary-Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$44K (2022) → $668K (2025)
David Frye
Vice President & Reg Manager
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$416K (2023) → $464K (2025)
Mark Olsen
Subregional Manager
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$296K (2023) → $317K (2025)
Michael Hellstrom
Vice President & Reg Manager
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$446K (2023) → $466K (2025)
Jon Rocco Davis
Former Vice President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
$601K (2024) → $213K (2025)
Izaak Velez
Assistant Reg Manager
New on the 2025 filing
45 hrs/week
$312K (2025)
Philip Ameris
Vice President & Reg Manager
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
$216K (2025)
Ryan Boyer
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
12 hrs/week
$49K (2025)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Brendan O'Sullivan (2024) — Director of Constr & Assistant Reg Manager
- Former: Kate Lenn (2024) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Raymond M. Pocino (2020–2023) — Former Vice President & Reg Manager
- Former: Rocco Davis (2020–2023) — Vice President & Reg Manager
- Former: Patrick Byrne (2023) — Assistant Regional Manager
- Former: Philip Gutrich (2023) — Assistant Building Manager
- Former: Michael Hellstorm (2022) — Vice President & Reg Manager
- Former: Michael Pagano (2022) — Auditor
- Former: Michael Barrett (2020–2021) — Associate General Counsel
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 $696K, to Brent Booker (General President). 30 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Laborers' International Union of North America
How much does Laborers' International Union of North America give each year?
Laborers' International Union of North America gave $735K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $571K across 10 grants.
What is Laborers' International Union of North America's typical grant size?
Laborers' International Union of North America's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $73,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Laborers' International Union of North America that year got $56K on average.
Where does Laborers' International Union of North America give grants?
Laborers' International Union of North America gives mostly in District of Columbia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Rhode Island (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Laborers' International Union of North America give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Laborers' International Union of North America'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' International Union of North America's largest grantees?
Laborers' International Union of North America's largest 2025 grantees include Laborers' Employer Benefit ($250,000), Americans for Economic Growth ($200,000) and New England Laborers' ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Laborers' International Union of North America?
Laborers' International Union of North America reported $449.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $134.2M.
What does Laborers' International Union of North America fund?
The organization’s 2025 filing states that its mission is to improve members’ working conditions and living standards through collective bargaining, education, training, and employee benefits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Laborers' International Union of North America?
Laborers' International Union of North America has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check liuna.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Laborers' International Union of North America's EIN?
Laborers' International Union of North America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0088501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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