Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers at a glance
In short: Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers gave $58K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,500
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,167
- +63.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $10,275,972
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was IBEW Pac Education Fund ($30K). Together the top 3 received $58K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers gives
- Giving grew 296% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $59K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $58K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| IBEW Pac Education Fund Washington, DC | Support IBEW Pac Fund | $30,000 |
| Madison Public Schools Foundation Madison, WI | General Support | $20,000 |
| Special Olympics Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | Polar Plunge Sponsorship | $7,500 |
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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 | $10,275,972 | $4,475,629 | $3,033,165 | $57,500 | 3 | $179,297 |
| 2024 | $8,828,884 | $3,947,621 | $3,003,546 | $58,520 | 5 | $13,681 |
| 2023 | $7,886,144 | $3,585,150 | $2,372,726 | $33,690 | Total only | $203,760 |
| 2022 | $6,673,289 | $2,805,074 | $2,127,810 | $14,508 | 1 | $2,081 |
| 2021 | $5,994,883 | $2,575,733 | $2,076,631 | $57,975 | 3 | $24,396 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Based on IRS filings
Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is a public charity, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $58K. Net investment income was $179K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers is led by Timothy Bates, President on every filing since 2023; 9 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy Bates
President
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Joshua Stern
Business Agent
President → Business Agent, 2025
On filings since 2021
46 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $126K (2025)
Kevin Klepper
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Shaun Daniels
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Greg Storkson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$521 (2022) → $4K (2025)
Cale Lewandowski
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$283 (2023) → $1K (2025)
David Boetcher
Vice President & Business Agent
On filings since 2023
46 hrs/week
$56K (2023) → $129K (2025)
James Binger
Executive Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$359 (2023) → $0 (2025)
Michael Killian
Business Manager
On filings since 2023
46 hrs/week
$57K (2023) → $132K (2025)
Pablo Baxter
Business Agent
On filings since 2024
46 hrs/week
$124K (2024) → $129K (2025)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Josh Stern (2024) — Business Agent
- Former: Kenneth Jungenberg (2022–2023) — Business Agent
- Former: Brian Harrison (2021–2022) — Exam Board Member
- Former: Damon Glenn (2021–2022) — Business Agent
- Former: Joshua Meyer (2021–2022) — Executive Board Member
- Former: Kathleen Hunt (2021–2022) — Executive Board Member
- Former: Patrick Healy (2021–2022) — Business Agent
- Former: Richard Nelson (2021–2022) — Executive Board Member
- Former: Shane Gibson (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Susan Blue (2021–2022) — Business Manager
- Former: Lisa Goodman (2022) — Business Agent
- Former: Cameron Knuteson (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Thomas Lemens (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $132K, to Michael Killian (Business Manager). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
How much does Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers give each year?
Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers gave $58K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $59K across 5 grants.
What is Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers's typical grant size?
Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,167, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers give grants?
Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers gives mostly in District of Columbia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers?
Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers's EIN?
Local Union 159 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-0367818. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 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 October 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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