North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
The North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) is a Boston-based public charity that represents carpenters and related tradespeople across seven states. Its stated mission is to promote union construction and represent its members’ interests.
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters at a glance
In short: North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters gave $479K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state District of Columbia. 57% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $479,000
- -4.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,214
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,250
- Total assets
- $195,883,867
- +9.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (8 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (31% 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 North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
- Review Cycle
- June 13, 2026, for the scholarship cycle; this date has passed.
- Deadline
- June 13, 2026, for the scholarship cycle; this date has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 750 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02125-1132
Phone: (800) 275-6200
Website: https://nasrcc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Democratic Governors Association ($100K). Together the top 10 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 52 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
NASRCC’s stated service area is Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. Its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington, D.C. (31%), Maine (30%), and New Hampshire (25%); Massachusetts and Nevada each accounted for 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 14 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $397K (2023) to $695K (2021). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $479K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Governors Association Washington, DC | Donation | $100,000 |
| Put New Hampshire First Manchester, NH | Donation | $100,000 |
| Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committe Augusta, ME | Donation | $60,000 |
| National Conference of State Legislatures Washington, DC | Donation | $50,000 |
| Carpenter Assistance Resource Program Las Vegas, NV | Donation | $25,000 |
| Maine People's Alliance Portland, ME | Donation | $25,000 |
| Unite Here Augusta, ME | Donation | $25,000 |
| NH AFL-CIO Hooksett, NH | Donation | $21,500 |
| Maine AFL-CIO Augusta, ME | Donation | $17,000 |
| Maine Democratic Party Augusta, ME | Donation | $15,000 |
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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 | $195,883,867 | $55,085,894 | $47,717,726 | $479,000 | 14 | $5,931,778 |
| 2024 | $178,785,481 | $54,394,533 | $46,227,088 | $500,000 | 12 | $5,049,109 |
| 2023 | $164,555,912 | $60,767,156 | $45,416,373 | $397,086 | 10 | $3,707,214 |
| 2022 | $146,178,722 | $53,186,412 | $41,925,213 | $670,000 | 7 | $3,245,115 |
| 2021 | $146,209,837 | $48,619,661 | $39,669,561 | $695,000 | 9 | $2,529,446 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to “promote union construction and represent the interests of our members.” It describes its program work as promoting union construction through organizing, coalition work, and regulatory enforcement, while representing members and raising standards for carpenters in the regional construction industry.
The 2025 filing lists donations to organizations including the Democratic Governors Association, Put New Hampshire First, the Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee, the National Conference of State Legislatures, and several labor and community organizations. Among the grantees described in their own terms, Maine People’s Alliance says its mission is to create a world where everyone has what they need and no one is left behind. Simon Youth Foundation says it helps students graduate and prepare for life after high school. Carpenters for Hope says it supports charities, hospitals, and 501(c)(3) organizations through public charitable events and other outreach.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, NASRCC reported 14 grants totaling $479,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $100,000, with a median of $23,250. The filing describes the listed grants as donations.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 each to the Democratic Governors Association and Put New Hampshire First; $60,000 to the Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committee; $50,000 to the National Conference of State Legislatures; and $25,000 each to Carpenter Assistance Resource Program, Maine People’s Alliance, and UNITE HERE. Other reported recipients included NH AFL-CIO ($21,500), Maine AFL-CIO ($17,000), Maine Democratic Party ($15,000), Simon Youth Foundation ($15,000), and Carpenters for Hope Charitable Corporation ($10,000).
NASRCC also reports a scholarship program for members in good standing and their children who are enrolled in post-secondary education. In 2025, it distributed $84,000 to 76 recipients in varying amounts, with a top award of $7,500. For the 2025 program, applicants had to participate in and verify a service or activity supporting the union; the essay component was removed. This is a scholarship for members and their families, rather than an outside-organization grant program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony Villa as trustee; Dennis Lassige, Greg Poole, James Mason, Jomo Akono, Kevin Kelley, and Marc Okun as members of the executive committee; Joseph Byrne as executive secretary-treasurer; and Kim Hokanson as warden. Ernest Pagan is listed as an executive committee member until October 2024.
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters is led by Raheem Shepard, President on every filing since 2021; all 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raheem Shepard
President
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$123K (2021) → $162K (2025)
Anthony Villa
Trustee
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $156K (2025)
Cosmos Angelakis
It Director
Director of It → It Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$196K (2021) → $220K (2025)
Michael Holmes
Trustee
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$117K (2021) → $146K (2025)
Mynor Perez
Trustee
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $178K (2025)
Noel Xavier
Organizing Director
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$149K (2022) → $186K (2025)
Dennis Lassige
Executive Committee
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$152K (2021) → $179K (2025)
Elizabeth Conway
CFO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$238K (2021) → $262K (2025)
Jomo Akono
Executive Committee
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$94K (2021) → $119K (2025)
Joseph Byrne
Executive Secretary-Treasurer
Executive Secretary & Treasurer → Executive Secretary-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$233K (2021) → $302K (2025)
Kim Hokanson
Warden
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$144K (2021) → $169K (2025)
Stephen Joyce
Contractor Relations
Contract Relations → Contractor Relations, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$265K (2021) → $221K (2025)
William Banfield
Vice President
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$231K (2021) → $275K (2025)
David Minasian
Regional Manager
Business Representative → Regional Manager, 2023
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$145K (2022) → $162K (2025)
Ernest Pagan
Executive Committee
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$118K (2022) → $112K (2025)
James Mason
Executive Committee
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $152K (2025)
Kevin Kelley
Executive Committee
Regional Manager → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$149K (2023) → $163K (2025)
Greg Poole
Executive Committee
On filings since 2024
38 hrs/week
$142K (2024) → $148K (2025)
John M. Walsh
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$116K (2024) → $209K (2025)
Marc Okun
Executive Committee
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
$135K (2025)
Mike Robinson
Executive Committee
New on the 2025 filing
38 hrs/week
$133K (2025)
Zack Middleton
Executive Committee
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$165K (2025)
Former officers (15)
- Former: Jeff Wolcheski (2021–2024) — Warden
- Former: Krystal Green (2021–2024) — Executive Committee
- Former: John Donahue (2021–2023) — Executive Committee
- Former: John Murphy (2021–2023) — Conductor
- Former: Jim Mason (2021–2022) — Executive Committee
- Former: Richard Pedi (2022) — Regional Manager
- Former: Brian Richardson (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Bruce Lydem (2021) — Executive Committee
- Former: David Haines (2021) — Executive Committee
- Former: Enrest Pagan (2021) — Executive Committee
- Former: James Malcolm (2021) — Business Representative
- Former: John Leavitt (2021) — Executive Committee
- Former: Joseph Donahue (2021) — Business Representative
- Former: Richard Monarca (2021) — President
- Former: Robert Owens (2021) — Business Representative
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 $302K, to Joseph Byrne (Exec Secretary-Treasurer). 22 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
How much does North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters give each year?
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters gave $479K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $500K across 12 grants.
What is North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters's typical grant size?
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters's median grant in 2025 was $23,250, and its average grant was $34,214, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters that year got $33K on average.
Where does North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters give grants?
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters's top state is District of Columbia, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maine (30%) and New Hampshire (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, ME (4 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants).
Who are North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters's largest grantees?
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters's largest 2025 grantees include Democratic Governors Association ($100,000), Put New Hampshire First ($100,000) and Maine Senate Democratic Campaign Committe ($60,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters?
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters reported $195.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $55.1M.
What does North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters fund?
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to “promote union construction and represent the interests of our members.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters?
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nasrcc.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters's EIN?
North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3322535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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