Local Union 255 of UBC&JA
To promote and protect the interests of the membership and to elevate the moral, intellectual and social conditions of all working men and women.
Local Union 255 of UBC&JA at a glance
In short: Local Union 255 of UBC&JA gave $141K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $141,250
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,542
- +9.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $1,824,951
- +3.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Local Union 255 of UBC&JA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Easrcc ($76K). Together the top 6 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Local Union 255 of UBC&JA gives
- Giving grew 193% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $141K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $141K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Easrcc Pittsburgh, PA | SPLIT | $75,500 |
| EAS Carpenters Scholarship Fund Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $19,750 |
| Inspira Foundation Mullica Hill, NJ | Sponsorship | $15,500 |
| Shore Medical Center Foundation Somers Point, NJ | Donation | $12,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| Community Medical Center Toms River, NJ | — | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,824,951 | $1,329,734 | $1,331,610 | $141,250 | 6 | $203,642 |
| 2025 | $1,756,424 | $1,164,724 | $1,180,758 | $129,500 | 6 | $129,673 |
| 2024 | $1,785,777 | $1,100,808 | $1,185,460 | $94,600 | 9 | $157,802 |
| 2023 | $1,837,424 | $1,004,177 | $1,056,391 | $48,200 | 6 | $17,069 |
| 2022 | $1,725,911 | $1,044,141 | $1,046,895 | $55,500 | 3 | $55,751 |
| 2021 | $1,882,725 | $1,298,590 | $848,320 | $61,875 | Total only | $22,649 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Local Union 255 of UBC&JA
Based on IRS filings
Local Union 255 of UBC&JA is a public charity, based in Mullica Township, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $141K. Net investment income was $204K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Local Union 255 of UBC&JA's 2026 filing lists 9 officers; 8 of 9 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
James Toth
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $9K (2026)
Stephen Biernacki
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $9K (2026)
Christopher Zingler
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $9K (2026)
Arnold Harrison
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Brett Rowand
Warden
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Frank McGuckin
Conductor
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Kurt Pechmann
Vice President
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
$1K (2025) → $4K (2026)
Shane Tait
Financial Se
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$4K (2026)
Aaron Buchanan
Recording Se
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bruce Garganio (2021–2025) — Recording Se
- Former: John Robinson Jr. (2021–2025) — President
- Former: Steve Stokes (2021–2025) — Financial Se
- Former: Jason Rode (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Daniel Christy (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Harold Hargrove (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $9K, to Christopher Zingler (Trustee). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Local Union 255 of UBC&JA
How much does Local Union 255 of UBC&JA give each year?
Local Union 255 of UBC&JA gave $141K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $130K across 6 grants.
What is Local Union 255 of UBC&JA's typical grant size?
Local Union 255 of UBC&JA's median grant in 2026 was $14,000, and its average grant was $23,542, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Local Union 255 of UBC&JA give grants?
Local Union 255 of UBC&JA gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (25%) and New York (7%).
Does Local Union 255 of UBC&JA give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Local Union 255 of UBC&JA's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
Who are Local Union 255 of UBC&JA's largest grantees?
Local Union 255 of UBC&JA's largest 2026 grantees include Easrcc ($75,500), EAS Carpenters Scholarship Fund ($19,750) and Inspira Foundation ($15,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Local Union 255 of UBC&JA?
Local Union 255 of UBC&JA reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Local Union 255 of UBC&JA's EIN?
Local Union 255 of UBC&JA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2446457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 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 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
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