Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust
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.
Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust at a glance
In short: Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust gave $236K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $236,061
- +168.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,672
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,900
- Total assets
- $10,713,204
- +19.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 424 29Th St Ne D, Puyallup, WA 98372
Phone: (360) 863-8978
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2024) to $236K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC Dupont, WA | Youth to Youth Event. | $70,000 |
| Smacna Western Washington Bellevue, WA | Foreman Training.foreman Training. | $50,000 |
| Smacna Western Washington Bellevue, WA | Labor Management Education. | $25,000 |
| Smacna Western Washington Bellevue, WA | Labor Management Retreat | $25,000 |
| Northwest Regional Council of Smart Everett, WA | To sponsor three female members of local 66 to attend tradeswomen build nation conference. | $22,800 |
| Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC Dupont, WA | Graduation. | $18,000 |
| Northwest Regional Council of Smart Everett, WA | Smohit Safety Conference for 3 Individuals. | $7,800 |
| Junior Achievement of Washington Auburn, WA | Storefront promoting mep trades/hmse/junior achievement for sheet metal industry and other construction trades. | $7,500 |
| Northwest Regional Council of Smart Everett, WA | Golf Tournament. | $3,500 |
| Smacna Western Washington Bellevue, WA | Golf Tournament. | $3,000 |
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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 | $10,713,204 | $4,695,578 | $3,635,505 | $236,061 | 12 | $219,155 |
| 2024 | $8,980,160 | $4,496,831 | $4,753,257 | $87,876 | 5 | $239,142 |
| 2023 | $8,655,909 | $3,897,058 | $4,845,240 | — | — | $242,503 |
| 2022 | $8,861,611 | $3,890,954 | $3,996,230 | — | — | $236,158 |
| 2021 | $10,282,103 | $4,054,865 | $3,842,740 | — | — | $227,338 |
| 2020 | $9,037,620 | $4,140,177 | $3,340,711 | — | — | $301,231 |
| 2019 | $7,977,790 | $4,498,356 | $3,995,253 | — | — | $214,430 |
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.
The largest grants included $70,000 to Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC for a youth-to-youth event; $50,000 to SMACNA Western Washington for foreman training; and two $25,000 grants to SMACNA Western Washington for labor-management education and a labor-management retreat. Other grants included $22,800 to the Northwest Regional Council of SMART to sponsor three Local 66 members to attend the Tradeswomen Build Nations conference, $18,000 to Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC for graduation, and $7,500 to Junior Achievement of Washington for a storefront promoting MEP trades, HMSE, Junior Achievement, the sheet metal industry, and other construction trades.
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 Organizational Trust 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
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $213K, to Jim Frees (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust
How much does Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust give each year?
Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust 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 Organizational Trust's typical grant size?
Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust'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 Organizational Trust give grants?
Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust 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 Organizational Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust's largest grantees?
Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust'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 Organizational Trust?
Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust 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 Organizational Trust 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 Organizational Trust?
Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust's EIN?
Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust'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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
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Grantable. (2026). Northwest Sheet Metal Workers Organizational Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/northwest-sheet-metal-workers-organizational-trust-morg_c1796e3e7e2a410295954e29b3d0ea69
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