Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc
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.
Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- -3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,500
- -51.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $67,500
- Total assets
- $27,968
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pipe Fitters Association Local 597 Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwestern University ($125K). Together the top 2 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $155K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Donation | $125,000 |
| Pipe Fitters' Associaiton Local Union 597 UA Chicago, IL | Donation - Toys for Tots Drive | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,968 | $132,072 | $136,742 | $135,000 | 2 | $1,743 |
| 2023 | $32,638 | $126,956 | $149,445 | $140,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $55,127 | $165,380 | $156,489 | $155,000 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $46,236 | $146,557 | $126,388 | $125,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $26,067 | $106,876 | $92,107 | — | — | — |
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.
Focus Areas
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.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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