Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund
Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund ("pliaf or "the fund") was formed to advance the best interests of the main line pipe line construction industry through good public relations, market development, education and research grants, collective bargaining negotiations, promotion of industry safety, scholarships, and the promotion of contractors for the construction of all main line pipe lines.
Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund at a glance
In short: Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund gave $2.4M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.4M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,442,000
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,442,000
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,442,000
- Total assets
- $6,777,077
- +17.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (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 Line Industry Advancement Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Pipe Line Contractors Association ($2.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2020) to $2.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pipe Line Contractors Association Arlington, VA | Cash Award | $2,442,000 |
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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 | $6,777,077 | $4,659,200 | $3,656,113 | $2,442,000 | 1 | $130,068 |
| 2023 | $5,773,990 | $3,391,789 | $2,634,225 | $2,537,500 | 1 | $79,454 |
| 2022 | $5,016,426 | $2,062,862 | $3,755,678 | $2,536,500 | 1 | $36,403 |
| 2021 | $6,709,242 | $3,081,211 | $3,658,766 | $2,552,500 | 1 | $2,439 |
| 2020 | $7,286,797 | $1,478,071 | $2,384,952 | $1,450,000 | 1 | $69,215 |
About Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund
Based on IRS filings
Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $130K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund is led by Kevin N. Barrett, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kevin N. Barrett
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$197K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Rob Riess
Chairman
Trustee → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Chase
Director of Administration & Strategic Projects
Director of Administration & Strategic Projects → Director of Administration, 2022
Director of Administration → Director of Administration & Strategic Projects, 2024
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmy Crotts
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Osborn
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittani Head
Associate Legal Counsel
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Elizabeth Worrell
Manager & Chief Legal Co
Chief Legal Co → Fund Administrator, 2022
Fund Administrator → Manager & Chief Legal Co, 2024
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$280K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ronnie Wise (2020–2023) — Chariman
- Former: Bernie Bermack (2020–2022) — Chariman
- Former: Frank Welch (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Bob Osborn (2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $280K, to Elizabeth Worrell (Manager and Chief Legal CO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund
How much does Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund give each year?
Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund gave $2.4M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 1 grant.
How large is Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund?
Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund reported $6.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
Where does Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund operate?
Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund's EIN?
Pipe Line Industry Advancement Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7379267. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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