Laborers New England Region Organizing
Organizing workers with the objective of improving the terms and conditions of their employment within the New England region.
Laborers New England Region Organizing at a glance
In short: Laborers New England Region Organizing gave $1.1M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $187K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,120,667
- +90.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $186,778
- +59.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $140,000
- Total assets
- $28,324,486
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Laborers New England Region Organizing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Build New England Fund ($500K). Together the top 6 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 19 grants of 30 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Laborers New England Region Organizing gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $482K (2021) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Build New England Fund Providence, RI | support organization | $500,000 |
| CT Laborers District Council Hartford, CT | organizing grant | $216,667 |
| MA & N NE Laborers Dist Cncl Hopkinton, MA | organizing grant | $180,000 |
| Local Union #1033 Providence, RI | organizing grant | $100,000 |
| Local Union #1322 Providence, RI | organizing grant | $100,000 |
| Local Union #665 Bridgeport, CT | organizing grant | $24,000 |
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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 | $28,324,486 | $8,117,864 | $7,030,643 | $1,120,667 | 6 | $992,259 |
| 2024 | $25,210,592 | $7,814,081 | $5,773,669 | $587,333 | 5 | $1,451,626 |
| 2023 | $21,739,785 | $6,648,579 | $5,895,727 | $1,044,000 | 6 | $438,289 |
| 2022 | $18,535,818 | $6,266,485 | $5,649,800 | $1,039,000 | 7 | $380,153 |
| 2021 | $21,354,032 | $6,051,799 | $4,541,597 | $481,500 | 6 | $286,497 |
| 2020 | $17,694,737 | $5,530,889 | $4,279,223 | $553,000 | 6 | $297,814 |
| 2019 | $14,913,829 | $6,329,403 | $3,927,285 | $486,667 | 6 | $257,318 |
About Laborers New England Region Organizing
Based on IRS filings
Laborers New England Region Organizing is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Providence, RI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $992K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Laborers New England Region Organizing is led by Donato Bianco Jr., Chairman on every filing since 2022; 5 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donato Bianco Jr.
Chairman
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Gustafson
Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$181K (2019) → $228K (2025)
Joseph Saracino
Organizer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$110K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Nicholas Manocchio
Organizer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$149K (2019) → $185K (2025)
Paul Goodrich
Organizer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$125K (2019) → $178K (2025)
Salvatore Romano
Organizer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$109K (2019) → $150K (2025)
Laura Santopietro
Organizer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $131K (2025)
Joseph Bonfiglio
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sabitoni
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Adam Lupino (2019–2022) — Organizer
- Former: Vincent Masino (2019–2021) — Chairman
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 $228K, to Scott Gustafson (Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Laborers New England Region Organizing
How much does Laborers New England Region Organizing give each year?
Laborers New England Region Organizing gave $1.1M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $587K across 5 grants.
What is Laborers New England Region Organizing's typical grant size?
Laborers New England Region Organizing's median grant in 2025 was $140,000, and its average grant was $186,778, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Laborers New England Region Organizing give grants?
Laborers New England Region Organizing gives mostly in Rhode Island: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (21%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (3 grants).
Does Laborers New England Region Organizing give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Laborers New England Region Organizing's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Organizing Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Laborers New England Region Organizing's largest grantees?
Laborers New England Region Organizing's largest 2025 grantees include Build New England Fund ($500,000), CT Laborers District Council ($216,667) and MA & N NE Laborers Dist Cncl ($180,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Laborers New England Region Organizing?
Laborers New England Region Organizing reported $28.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.1M.
What is Laborers New England Region Organizing?
Laborers New England Region Organizing is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Providence, RI. It holds $28.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Laborers New England Region Organizing's EIN?
Laborers New England Region Organizing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0508803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 26, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 27, 2024)
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