Painters and Allied Trades Labor-
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) is a labor union representing approximately 140,000 workers in the finishing trades across the United States and Canada. Based in Hanover, Maryland, IUPAT represents workers in dozens of trades including industrial painters, commercial and decorative painters, drywall finishers, glaziers and glass workers, sign and display workers, trade show workers, floor covering installers, and other construction industry and public sector careers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.0M
+5.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
+13.5% YoY
Grant Count
25
+8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$153K
+4.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
IUPAT's mission centers on representing and fighting for workers in the finishing trades, ensuring all members can live with dignity, stability, and security. The organization works to:
- Serve as the bargaining representative for painters and workers in allied trades
- Negotiate wages and benefits for organized workers
- Promote fair labor standards and practices
- Train workers to meet employers' needs and advance their own skills
- Enhance workplace safety and efficiency
- Organize and grow the union through strategic campaigns at regional, national, and international levels
Grantmaking
A related entity, the Painters and Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperation Fund (EIN 526776506), operates as a public charity based in Hanover, Maryland with grant-making activities. This fund focuses on:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
IUPAT represents workers across the United States and Canada. The Labor Management Cooperation Fund primarily funds organizations in New York, Missouri, and Ohio. The Children's Hope Foundation serves organizations throughout North America.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (2024):
- Total revenues: $53,284,326
- Total expenses: $58,765,975
- Total assets: $96,179,108
- Number of employees: 108
Painters and Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperation Fund (2024):
- Total assets: $17,020,234
- Total giving: $4,097,721
Painters and Allied Trades for Children's Hope Foundation (2024):
- Total assets: $2,341,994
- Total revenues: $443,782
- Total expenses: $285,389
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,020,234 | $16,097,462 | $15,529,993 |
| Revenue | $10,430,515 | $8,316,245 | $4,527,201 |
| Expenses | $9,807,273 | $9,258,280 | $8,017,931 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $429,005 | $282,820 | $160,114 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Architectural Glass and Metal Certification Council ($824,381), National Steel Painting Contractors Association ($400,000), Iupat District Council 77 Labor Management Fund ($385,392).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL STEEL PAINTING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION UNION, NJ | NEW ASSOCIATION | $400,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE NORTHWEST SEATTLE, WA | NEW FACILITY IN SALT LAKE CITY & ORANIZING/TRAINING | $118,600 |
| NATIONAL ARCHITECTURAL GLASS AND METAL ASSOCIATION UNION, NJ | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NEED INDUSTRY STUDY | $280,000 |
| ARCHITECTURAL GLASS AND METAL CERTIFICATION COUNCIL SACKETS HARBOR, NY | 2021 AGMCC MARKING GRANT, TEST RIG FABRICATION AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, 2022 AGMCC MARKING GRANT | $824,381 |
| IUPAT DISTRICT COUNCIL 77 LABOR MANAGEMENT FUND DECATUR, GA | NEW TRAINING FACILITY & FSN LEAD REPRESENTATIVE | $385,392 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON, WV | TRAINING FACILITY UPGRADES | $167,500 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTIUTE OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND MIDDLETOWN, CT | GLAZING RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING | $79,178 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF DC 36 COMMERCE, CA | NEW TRAINING FACILITY | $22,268 |
| IUPAT DISTRICT COUNCIL 3 TRAINING FUND KANSAS CITY, MO | INDUSTRIAL COATINGS EQUIPMENT | $70,021 |
| IUPAT DISTRICT COUNCIL 4 CHEEKTOWAGA, NY | GLAZING EQUIPMENT AND WASTEWATER INITIATIVE | $77,369 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES A WILLIAMS JR | CO-CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| ASPOSTOLOS TSOUROUS | CO-CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| GREGG SMITH | LABOR TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| PAUL CANNING | LABOR TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHARLIE MEADOWS | LABOR TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MIKE GUTIERREZ | LABOR TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MARK KOMAROMI | LABOR TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SHANE SMITH | LABOR TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TODD SPRINGER | LABOR TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ROBERT KUCHERAN | LABOR TRUSTEE (P) | 2 | — |
| PENNY MCDONALD | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| CHRIS BAGATELOS | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DANIEL JOSEPH DALY | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| FRED EPSICOPO | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| DAVE JOHNSON | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| LOUIS LYRAS | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE (P) | 2 | — |
| KURK ROGERS | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE (P) | 2 | — |
| MARK SWITZER | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| TERRY WEBB | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| THOMAS STEEVES | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JORDAN POOLE | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| SIMON HAZELWOOD | LABOR TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ALEX EVANS | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JIM LONGLEY | MANAGEMENT TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ANTON RUESING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $242,834 |
| TIMOTHY STRICKER | DIRECTOR | 40 | $264,768 |
| CHRISTOPHER SCHEILBLEIN | HELPING HAND DIRECTOR | 40 | $177,694 |
| GAVIN MCDONALD | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIO | 40 | $165,411 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
IUPAT and related entities have been active in workforce development initiatives:
Department of Labor & Workforce Development | NJDOL Announces $1.5 MillionThe union has promoted registered apprenticeship programs, with a 64% increase in Americans joining such programs over the last ten years
Government agencies have awarded significant funding for skilled trades training, including $86 million in Department of Labor awards for skilled trades training
Department of Labor & Workforce Development | NJDOL Announces $1.5 MillionState-level initiatives have expanded apprenticeship programs in industrial painting and related trades, including a $3 million investment announced to expand apprenticeship programs and grow workforce capacity
Department of Labor & Workforce Development | NJDOL Announces $1.5 MillionFrequently Asked Questions
What does Painters and Allied Trades Labor- fund?
IUPAT's mission centers on representing and fighting for workers in the finishing trades, ensuring all members can live with dignity, stability, and security. The organization works to: • Serve as the bargaining representative for painters and workers in allied trades • Negotiate wages and benefits for organized workers • Promote fair labor standards and practices • Train workers to meet employers' needs and advance their own skills • Enhance workplace safety and efficiency • Organize and grow …
How do I apply for a grant from Painters and Allied Trades Labor-?
A related entity, the Painters and Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperation Fund (EIN 526776506), operates as a public charity based in Hanover, Maryland with grant-making activities. This fund focuses on: • Education • Arts, Culture & Humanities • Professional Societies & Associations **Financial Profile:** • Total assets: $17,020,234 • Total giving: $4,097,721 • Typical award range: $7,915–$824,381 **Geographic Focus:** Primarily funds organizations in New York, Missouri, and Ohio. A separa…
Where does Painters and Allied Trades Labor- make grants?
IUPAT represents workers across the United States and Canada. The Labor Management Cooperation Fund primarily funds organizations in New York, Missouri, and Ohio. The Children's Hope Foundation serves organizations throughout North America.
What size grants does Painters and Allied Trades Labor- award?
In 2024, Painters and Allied Trades Labor- awarded 25 grants totaling $3.8M — an average of about $153K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Painters and Allied Trades Labor-'s EIN?
Painters and Allied Trades Labor-'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6776506. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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