Northwest Sheet Metal Workers

Public charity · Grantmaker Puyallup, WA EIN: 91-6311527

NORTHWEST SHEET METAL WORKERS is a public charity based in Puyallup, Washington. Formed in 1989, it reports a mission centered on labor-management relationships, job security, competitiveness, productivity, organizational effectiveness, and economic development in the sheet metal trade. In 2025, it made 12 grants totaling $236,061.

Key facts about Northwest Sheet Metal Workers

In short: Northwest Sheet Metal Workers gave $236K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
91-6311527
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$236,061
Grants made (2025)
12
Average grant
$19,672
Median grant
$12,900
Total assets
$10,713,204
Primary geography
Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$10.7M

+19.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$236K

+168.6% YoY

Grant Count

12

+140.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+11.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization states that its mission is “to improve labor management relationships, job security, competitiveness, productivity, organizational effectiveness and economic development in the sheet metal trade.” Its program description is “to organize the unorganized and to make signatory contractors more competitive in the market place.”

Its 2025 grants included support for sheet metal apprenticeship and training, labor-management education, safety, and industry events. One recipient, Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC, describes its own mission as bringing labor and management together to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce for the changing sheet metal industry. Junior Achievement of Washington describes its purpose as inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy through lessons in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.

Grantmaking

In 2025, NORTHWEST SHEET METAL WORKERS made 12 grants totaling $236,061. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $70,000, with a median grant of $12,900.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.

States

Cities

BellevueDupontEverettAuburn

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2019 0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 5 grants2024 12 grants2025

From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2024) to $236K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $236K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2025

Smacna Western Washington: $105K across 5 grantsSmacna Western Washington$105K · 5 grantsWestern Washington Sheet Metal Jatc: $90K across 3 grantsWestern Washington Sheet MetalJatc$90K · 3 grantsNorthwest Regional Council of Smart: $34K across 3 grantsNorthwest Regional Council ofSmart$34K · 3 grantsJunior Achievement of Washington: $8KJunior Achievement ofWashington$8K

The largest 2025 recipient was Smacna Western Washington ($105K across 5 grants). Together the top 4 received $236K.

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Western Washington Sheet Metal Jatc Dupont, WAYouth to Youth Event.$70,000
Smacna Western Washington Bellevue, WAForeman Training.foreman Training.$50,000
Smacna Western Washington Bellevue, WALabor Management Education.$25,000
Smacna Western Washington Bellevue, WALabor Management Retreat$25,000
Northwest Regional Council of Smart Everett, WATo sponsor three female members of local 66 to attend tradeswomen build nation conference.$22,800
Western Washington Sheet Metal Jatc Dupont, WAGraduation.$18,000
Northwest Regional Council of Smart Everett, WASmohit Safety Conference for 3 Individuals.$7,800
Junior Achievement of Washington Auburn, WAStorefront promoting mep trades/hmse/junior achievement for sheet metal industry and other construction trades.$7,500
Northwest Regional Council of Smart Everett, WAGolf Tournament.$3,500
Smacna Western Washington Bellevue, WAGolf Tournament.$3,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $10,713,204 $4,695,578 $3,635,505 $236,061 (12 grants)
2024 $8,980,160 $4,496,831 $4,753,257 $87,876 (5 grants)
2023 $8,655,909 $3,897,058 $4,845,240 0 grants
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$10,713,204$8,980,160$8,655,909
Revenue$4,695,578$4,496,831$3,897,058
Expenses$3,635,505$4,753,257$4,845,240
Net Investment Income$219,155$239,142$242,503

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Justin Bourgault and Julie Muller as co-chairmen. Trustees are Sam Hem, Kevin Thomas, Bryan Johnson, James Miller, BJ Giri, and Brent Wyman. Jim Frees is listed as executive director.

Northwest Sheet Metal Workers is led by Jim Frees, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Jim Frees

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $186K (2022) → $213K (2025)

  • Julie Muller

    Co-Chairman

    Trustee → Co-Chairman, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Justin Bourgault

    Co-Chairman

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James Miller

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sam Hem

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bj Giri

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kevin Thomas

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brent Wyman

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bryan Johnson

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (9)
  • Former: Devin Leingang (2019–2024) — Co-Chairman
  • Former: Keith Johansen (2019–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Tiffany Caulfield (2023–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Lance Deyette (2019–2022) — Co-Chairman
  • Former: Russ Brown (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Dwight Nelson (2019–2021) — Executive Director
  • Former: Jim Reynolds (2019–2020) — Co-Chairman
  • Former: Dennis Katsel (2019) — Trustee
  • Former: Tim Carter (2019) — Co-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

Jim Frees — Executive Director: $213KJim FreesExecutive Director$213K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $213K, to Jim Frees (Executive Director).

Contact

Mailing address: 424 29Th St Ne D, Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: (360) 863-8978

Frequently asked questions about Northwest Sheet Metal Workers

How much does Northwest Sheet Metal Workers give each year?

Northwest Sheet Metal Workers gave $236K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $88K across 5 grants.

What is Northwest Sheet Metal Workers's typical grant size?

Northwest Sheet Metal Workers's median grant in 2025 was $12,900, and its average grant was $19,672, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Northwest Sheet Metal Workers give grants?

Northwest Sheet Metal Workers gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bellevue, WA (5 grants), Dupont, WA (3 grants) and Everett, WA (3 grants).

Does Northwest Sheet Metal Workers give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Northwest Sheet Metal Workers's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Northwest Sheet Metal Workers's largest grantees?

Northwest Sheet Metal Workers's largest 2025 grantees include Smacna Western Washington ($104,961 across 5 grants), Western Washington Sheet Metal Jatc ($89,500 across 3 grants) and Northwest Regional Council of Smart ($34,100 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Northwest Sheet Metal Workers?

Northwest Sheet Metal Workers reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.

What does Northwest Sheet Metal Workers fund?

The organization states that its mission is “to improve labor management relationships, job security, competitiveness, productivity, organizational effectiveness and economic development in the sheet metal trade.” See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Northwest Sheet Metal Workers?

Northwest Sheet Metal Workers has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Northwest Sheet Metal Workers's EIN?

Northwest Sheet Metal Workers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6311527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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