Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 83-2805018

The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code by engaging in fund-raising activities to support charitable activities.

Key facts about Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc

In short: Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc gave $135K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $68K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
83-2805018
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$135,000
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$67,500
Median grant
$67,500
Total assets
$27,968
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$28K

-14.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$135K

-3.6% YoY

Grant Count

2

+100.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$68K

-51.8% YoY

How Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc

Based on IRS filings

Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $2K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

EvanstonChicagoMunster

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200K0 grants2020 1 grant2021 2 grants2022 1 grant2023 2 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $155K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $135K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Northwestern University: $125KNorthwestern University$125KPipe Fitters' Associaiton Local Union 597 UA: $10KPipe Fitters' AssociaitonLocal Union 597 UA$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Northwestern University ($125K). Together the top 2 received $135K.

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northwestern University Evanston, ILDonation$125,000
Pipe Fitters' Associaiton Local Union 597 UA Chicago, ILDonation - Toys for Tots Drive$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$27,968$32,638$55,127
Revenue$132,072$126,956$165,380
Expenses$136,742$149,445$156,489
Net Investment Income$1,743——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  5. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc is led by Joe Bonato, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Joe Bonato

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Timothy Gallagher

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Calvin Gordon

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jon Neu

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Peggy Platz

    Treasurer

    Treasurer - New → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Lynn Ramos (2020–2023) — Treasurer - Past

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.

Frequently asked questions about Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc

How much does Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc give each year?

Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc gave $135K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $140K across 1 grant.

How large is Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc?

Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc reported $28K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $132K.

Where does Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc operate?

Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, Indiana.

What is Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc's EIN?

Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2805018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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

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