Plumbers & Fitters Local #6
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Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 at a glance
In short: Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 gave $316K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $315,790
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,113
- -32.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $42,000
- Total assets
- $1,500,131
- -1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Line Mechanical Inc ($125K). Together the top 7 received $316K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 36 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $222K (2019) to $355K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $316K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Line Mechanical Inc Byron, MN | Competitive Bidding | $125,000 |
| Davis Mechanical Systems Lakeville, MN | Competitive Bidding | $45,000 |
| Hybrid Mechanical LLC Rochester, MN | Competitive Bidding | $44,790 |
| Harris Rochester, MN | Competitive Bidding | $42,000 |
| MMC Rochester Rochester, MN | Competitive Bidding | $26,000 |
| Rochester Plumbing & Heating Rochester, MN | Competitive Bidding | $19,000 |
| JF Ahern CO Rochester, MN | Competitive Bidding | $14,000 |
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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 | $1,500,131 | $1,588,463 | $1,609,467 | $315,790 | 7 | $40,094 |
| 2023 | $1,521,542 | $1,651,178 | $1,614,014 | $268,335 | 4 | $63,178 |
| 2022 | $1,481,269 | $1,655,599 | $1,563,969 | $322,600 | 7 | $8,135 |
| 2021 | $1,391,901 | $1,471,224 | $1,425,774 | $355,220 | 10 | $6,014 |
| 2020 | $1,346,252 | $1,225,999 | $1,123,458 | $229,900 | 8 | $23,258 |
| 2019 | $1,243,413 | $1,281,468 | $1,034,293 | $222,324 | 7 | $12,442 |
About Plumbers & Fitters Local #6
Based on IRS filings
Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 is a public charity, based in Rochester, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $316K. Net investment income was $40K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 is led by Nicholas J. Miller, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas J. Miller
President
E-Board → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy C. Andrist
Business Manager & Finance Secretary
Business Manager → Business Manager & Finance Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$114K (2019) → $138K (2024)
Samuel S. Arnold
Business Representative
Vice President → Business Representative, 2022
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$63K (2019) → $122K (2024)
Charles E. Bebee
E-Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donavan Hellkamp
E-Board
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jess Mauer
E-Board
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Hassler
E-Board
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Roeber
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mark Konakowitz (2019–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Travis Dee (2019–2021) — E-Board
- Former: William A. Smith (2019–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $138K, to Jeremy C Andrist (Business Manager/Fin. Secr). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Plumbers & Fitters Local #6
How much does Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 give each year?
Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 gave $316K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $268K across 4 grants.
What is Plumbers & Fitters Local #6's typical grant size?
Plumbers & Fitters Local #6's median grant in 2024 was $42,000, and its average grant was $45,113, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 give grants?
Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, MN (5 grants).
Does Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Plumbers & Fitters Local #6's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Competitive Bidding" (7 grants).
Who are Plumbers & Fitters Local #6's largest grantees?
Plumbers & Fitters Local #6's largest 2024 grantees include New Line Mechanical Inc ($125,000), Davis Mechanical Systems ($45,000) and Hybrid Mechanical LLC ($44,790), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Plumbers & Fitters Local #6?
Plumbers & Fitters Local #6 reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Plumbers & Fitters Local #6's EIN?
Plumbers & Fitters Local #6's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0835654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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