Laborers International Union of North
TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ORGANIZING AND CONTRACT NEGOTIATION SERVICES TO LOCAL UNIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.2M
+8.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$649K
+160.0% YoY
Grant Count
13
+85.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+40.0% YoY
About Laborers International Union of North
Based on IRS filings
Laborers International Union of North is a nonprofit organization, based in ST PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $649K. Net investment income was $341K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,248,224 | $13,997,254 | $11,956,801 |
| Revenue | $6,204,351 | $5,073,651 | $5,871,701 |
| Expenses | $5,300,481 | $5,476,558 | $6,688,844 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $340,752 | $230,103 | $-13,642 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include We All Do Better Pac ($300,000), North Star Policy Action ($100,000), Mn Laborers-employers Cooperation & Education Trust Fund ($60,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MINNEAPOLIS REGIONAL LABOR FEDERATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $32,500 |
| CTUL MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| CITY EMPLOYEES LOCAL 363 MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| MINNESOTA AFL-CIO ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| MINNESOTA BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $21,075 |
| MINNESOTA CONCRETE & MASONRY ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| NORTH STAR POLICY ACTION ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES UPPER MIDWEST MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,852 |
| TERENCE J O'SULLIVAN LIUNA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| WORKING AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL SMITH | PRESIDENT/BUSINESS MANAGER | 40 | $198,768 |
| DAN OLSON | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 1 | $6,000 |
| JOE FOWLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAN BRADY | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | — |
| SHELDON STEELE | EXECUTIVE BOARD - PAST | 1 | — |
| SHAWN BRAFORD | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | — |
| DEREK PEDERSON | AUDITOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK O'CONNELL | AUDITOR | 1 | — |
| STACEY KARELS | AUDITOR | 1 | — |
| AJ LANGE | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | — |
| LORNE LUNDEEN | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | — |
| MITCHELL CLENDENEN | SERGEANT-AT-ARMS | 1 | — |
| KRISTOFER FREDSON | DIRECTOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $141,641 |
| JOHN THORSON | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR/POLITICAL | 40 | $130,625 |
| BEN WEIDEMAN | COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE | 40 | $126,084 |
| ELIZABETH XIONG | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | 40 | $141,872 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Laborers International Union of North?
As of 2024, Laborers International Union of North holds $15.2M in total assets with $6.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $649K in 2024.
Where does Laborers International Union of North operate?
Laborers International Union of North has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota.
What size grants does Laborers International Union of North award?
In 2024, Laborers International Union of North awarded 13 grants totaling $649K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Laborers International Union of North's EIN?
Laborers International Union of North's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0917324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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