Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative
Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative is a public charity based in Hanover, Maryland. Formed in 1996, it supports initiatives connected to the collectively bargained finishing industries and cooperation between labor and management.
Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative at a glance
In short: Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative gave $3.6M across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $140K), top state New Jersey. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,642,445
- -5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $140,094
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $92,740
- Total assets
- $15,607,248
- -8.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (2 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative
- Contact
Mailing address: 7230 Parkway Drive, Hanover, MD 21076
Phone: (410) 564-5900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Steel Painting Contractors Association ($600K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 116 (34%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants were distributed across recipient states, with the largest reported shares of grant dollars going to New Jersey (27%), New York (16%), Georgia (9%), Minnesota (9%), and California (5%). The listed grants also include recipients in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 26 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $73K; repeat grants $146K. How we count
Medians: $73K first-time, $93K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $843K (2020) to $3.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Steel Painting Contractors Association Union, NJ | New Association | $600,000 |
| Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council Sackets Harbor, NY | Agmt operation grant, 2024 marketing grant agmcc, admin assessment fees, marketing and giveaways for convention | $403,971 |
| National Architectural Glass and Metal Association Union, NJ | New Association | $400,000 |
| Iupat District Council 77 Labor Management Fund Decatur, GA | Final retention for training facility, member retention program, pole barn | $327,685 |
| Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest Little Canada, MN | Montana Training Center | $320,000 |
| FTI of New England Roslindale, MA | Respiratory protection equipment, building trades employers association training equipment | $152,640 |
| Finishing Trades Institute of the Great Lakes Southfield, MI | Training Tools, Apprentice Expansion, Upgrades | $150,000 |
| Southern California Glazing and Architectural Metal Industry LMCC Covina, CA | So. California Floor Covering Association LMCC Grant | $150,000 |
| FTI of Maryland Virginia Lanham, MD | Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator, Bilingual Instructor | $146,742 |
| Finishing Trades Institute of Arizona JATC Phoenix, AZ | VR Sim Spray, Glazing Apprenticehsip Training | $111,800 |
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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 | $15,607,248 | $9,599,282 | $10,986,940 | $3,642,445 | 26 | $427,203 |
| 2024 | $17,020,234 | $10,430,515 | $9,807,273 | $3,836,896 | 25 | $429,005 |
| 2023 | $16,097,462 | $8,316,245 | $9,258,280 | $3,380,332 | 23 | $282,820 |
| 2022 | $15,529,993 | $4,527,201 | $8,017,931 | $2,874,621 | 15 | $160,114 |
| 2021 | $16,040,317 | $4,577,967 | $7,145,017 | $2,386,509 | 27 | $203,265 |
| 2020 | $15,729,888 | $5,955,968 | $7,807,403 | $843,411 | 7 | $314,576 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization says it was established under the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1974 to advance the collectively bargained finishing industries through communication, trust, and mutual respect among IUPAT, the Finishing Contractors Association, and IUPAT signatory employers. It describes itself as a resource for leader education, knowledge exchange, and networking, and as a driver of cooperative initiatives involving additional industry associations and unions.
Its stated programs include marketing and industry advocacy; grants supporting industry advancement, contractor bidding, and performance capacity; and education and training. It also describes resources such as mutual-gains bargaining seminars, contractor bid-opportunity research, marketing toolkits, and programs addressing recruitment, mentoring, substance abuse, and suicide prevention.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Architectural Glass and Metal describes its work as administering certification programs for architectural glass and metal contractors to promote standards and competence. The Finishing Trades Institute of the Great Lakes says it provides apprentice training for members of a painters union district council, while the Finishing Trades Institute of Maryland describes its work as maintaining joint apprenticeship, vocational training, education, and retraining programs. IUPAT District Council 77 says it advances the interests of the union, its members, signatory employers, and users of union services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the organization reported 26 grants totaling $3,642,445. Grants ranged from $19,794 to $600,000, with a median of $92,740.
The largest reported awards included $600,000 to the National Steel Painting Contractors Association for a new association; $403,971 to Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council for an AGMT operation grant and related marketing and administrative purposes; and $400,000 to the National Architectural Glass and Metal Association for a new association. Other notable grants included $327,685 to IUPAT District Council 77 Labor Management Fund for purposes including a training facility and member-retention program, and $320,000 to Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest for a Montana training center.
No application instructions or information about unsolicited requests are provided.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James A. Williams Jr. and Aspostolos Tsourous as co-chairmen. Listed labor trustees are Gregg Smith, Paul Canning, Charlie Meadows, Mike Gutierrez, Mark Komaromi, Shane Smith, and Todd Springer. Penny McDonald is listed as a management trustee.
Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative is led by Anton Ruesing, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 26 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anton Ruesing
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$215K (2020) → $251K (2025)
Aspostolos Tsourous
Co-Chairman
Management Trustee → Co-Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Williams Jr.
Co-Chairman
Labor Trustee → Co-Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Stricker
Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$188K (2022) → $276K (2025)
Christopher Scheilblein
Helping Hand Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$178K (2024) → $183K (2025)
Chris Bagatelos
Management Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Joseph Daly
Management Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Johnson
Management Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Epsicopo
Management Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Switzer
Management Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Penny McDonald
Management Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Webb
Management Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Steeves
Management Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Meadows
Labor Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregg Smith
Labor Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Poole
Management Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Komaromi
Labor Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Gutierrez
Labor Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Canning
Labor Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Smith
Labor Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Springer
Labor Trustee
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Evans
Management Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Longley
Management Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conrad Sotelo
Management Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Corbett
Management Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gavin McDonald
Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $176K (2025)
Former officers (17)
- Former: Kurk Rogers (2020–2024) — Management Trustee
- Former: Louis Lyras (2020–2024) — Management Trustee
- Former: Robert Kucheran (2020–2024) — Labor Trustee
- Former: Simon Hazelwood (2024) — Labor Trustee
- Former: Anthony Rosetti (2020–2022) — Management Trustee
- Former: Antionette Green (2020–2022) — Affiliate Service Director
- Former: George Galis (2020–2022) — Labor Trustee
- Former: Kenneth E. Rigmaiden (2020–2022) — Co-Chairman
- Former: Mark Van Zevern (2020–2022) — Labor Trustee
- Former: Michael Heinz (2020–2022) — Industry Liason
- Former: Ryan Anderson (2020–2022) — Labor Trustee
- Former: William Candelori Jr. (2020–2022) — Labor Trustee
- Former: Daniel Penski (2021–2022) — Industry Liason
- Former: Bernard Mizula (2022) — Health & Safety Director
- Former: Harry Zell (2020–2021) — Labor Trustee
- Former: Rick Matthews (2020–2021) — Industry Liason
- Former: John Burcaw (2020) — Industry Liason
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $276K, to Timothy Stricker (Director (P)). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative
How much does Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative give each year?
Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative gave $3.6M across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.8M across 25 grants.
What is Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative's typical grant size?
Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative's median grant in 2025 was $92,740, and its average grant was $140,094, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative that year got $73K on average.
Where does Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative give grants?
Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative's top state is New Jersey, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Georgia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Union, NJ (2 grants), Philadelphia, PA (2 grants), Cheektowaga, NY (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative's largest grantees?
Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative's largest 2025 grantees include National Steel Painting Contractors Association ($600,000), Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council ($403,971) and National Architectural Glass and Metal Association ($400,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative?
Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.6M.
What does Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative fund?
The organization says it was established under the National Labor Relations Act and the Labor-Management Cooperation Act of 1974 to advance the collectively bargained finishing industries through communication, trust, and mutual respect among IUPAT, the Finishing Contractors Association, and IUPAT signatory employers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative?
Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative's EIN?
Painters and Allied Trades Labor- Management Cooperation Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6776506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- 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 May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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