Northern California District Council of Laborers
To establish central representative bodies; to unite members for the purpose of improving economic advantages and to promote the education and social awareness of its membership.
Northern California District Council of Laborers at a glance
In short: Northern California District Council of Laborers gave $68K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,500
- +283.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $22,500
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $61,177,948
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Northern California District Council of Laborers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yes on South Placer County Meas B ($50K). Together the top 3 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 19 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Northern California District Council of Laborers gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2023) to $310K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $68K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes on South Placer County Meas B Bakersfield, CA | Political Contributions | $50,000 |
| Laborers Care Sparta, TN | Chartitable Contributions | $10,000 |
| Shoot for a Cure Oakley, CA | Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,177,948 | $6,414,695 | $4,975,647 | $67,500 | 3 | $300,400 |
| 2023 | $59,931,201 | $5,873,672 | $4,666,213 | $17,584 | Total only | $251,811 |
| 2022 | $58,017,172 | $5,987,186 | $4,305,281 | $54,610 | 4 | $150,363 |
| 2021 | $56,090,587 | $9,888,653 | $3,237,418 | $160,000 | 3 | $145,794 |
| 2020 | $34,703,653 | $6,946,789 | $4,897,009 | $310,000 | 9 | $179,372 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Northern California District Council of Laborers
Based on IRS filings
Northern California District Council of Laborers is a public charity, based in Pleasanton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $300K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northern California District Council of Laborers is led by David Thomas, President on every filing since 2020; all 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Thomas
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$207K (2020) → $273K (2024)
Carlos Bedolla
Auditor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
David Gorgas
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $190K (2024)
Doyle Radford Jr.
Auditor
Sgt at Arms → Auditor, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Enrique Arguello
E. Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Fernando Estrada
Secretary-Treasurer
E. Board Member → Secretary-Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $33K (2024)
James Hammond
E. Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Keith Lemoine
Auditor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Oscar De La Torre
Business Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$392K (2020) → $444K (2024)
Ramon Hernandez
Auditor
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Victor Parra
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Vince Courtney
Business Agent
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$204K (2020) → $227K (2024)
Joshua Lepper
Sgt at Arms
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $444K, to Oscar De La Torre (Business Manager). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Northern California District Council of Laborers
How much does Northern California District Council of Laborers give each year?
Northern California District Council of Laborers gave $68K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $18K in grants paid.
What is Northern California District Council of Laborers's typical grant size?
Northern California District Council of Laborers's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,500, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Northern California District Council of Laborers give grants?
Northern California District Council of Laborers gives mostly in California: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (15%).
Does Northern California District Council of Laborers give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Northern California District Council of Laborers's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Northern California District Council of Laborers?
Northern California District Council of Laborers reported $61.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.4M.
What is Northern California District Council of Laborers's EIN?
Northern California District Council of Laborers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0722837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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