Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 is a Form 990 (a public charity) based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chartered in 1938, UA Local 525 represents plumbers, pipefitters, and service technicians and supports training, safe working conditions, and the interests of the trades.
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 at a glance
In short: Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 gave $1.7M across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $105K), top state Nevada. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,680,422
- +140.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $105,026
- +80.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,624
- Total assets
- $29,393,530
- +6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (5 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Nevada (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525
- Contact
Mailing address: 760 North Lamb Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89110-2307
Phone: (702) 452-1520
Website: https://local525.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Acco Engineered Systems ($729K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 59 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The union’s website describes its work as serving Southern Nevada. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Nevada (47%), California (46%), Kansas (3%), Washington (3%), and Wisconsin (2%), according to the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 16 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $23K; repeat grants $142K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $37K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $700K (2023) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acco Engineered Systems Glendale, CA | Market Recovery Grant | $729,033 |
| MMC Contractors West Inc Las Vegas, NV | Market Recovery Grant | $537,805 |
| Clearwater Mechanical Inc Henderson, NV | Market Recovery Grant | $52,144 |
| Las Vegas Aviators Las Vegas, NV | Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| P1 Construction Lenexa, KS | Market Recovery Grant | $48,680 |
| Icon-Bim Federal Way, WA | Market Recovery Grant | $44,680 |
| Johnson Controls Inc Milwaukee, WI | Market Recovery Grant | $36,870 |
| Emcor Services Irvine, CA | Market Recovery Grant | $36,318 |
| Southland Industries Las Vegas, NV | Market Recovery Grant | $34,929 |
| Pipe Pros Plumbing and Mechanical Henderson, NV | Market Recovery Grant | $30,000 |
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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 | $29,393,530 | $10,991,689 | $9,373,982 | $1,680,422 | 16 | $488,762 |
| 2023 | $27,650,864 | $12,860,033 | $7,825,790 | $699,700 | 12 | $117,280 |
| 2022 | $22,390,123 | $10,306,533 | $6,800,458 | $808,638 | 12 | $90,187 |
| 2021 | $19,201,900 | $7,702,235 | $6,360,037 | $1,241,752 | 8 | $1,382 |
| 2020 | $17,839,402 | $9,172,784 | $5,511,363 | $976,496 | 11 | $5,683 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to negotiate wages, fringe benefits, and safe working conditions; advance the best interests of the trades; and support sanitary and safety laws that benefit the trade and protect public health and safety. The filing also describes representation in negotiations and efforts to advance the trades and promote public health and safety.
The union’s website describes a five-year apprenticeship program and continuing training for journeymen. Its 2024 filing says market recovery grants are intended to preserve union members’ work opportunities on Nevada construction projects. Donations and sponsorships are submitted to the membership for a vote and approval.
Among its 2024 grantees, United Labor Agency of Nevada Inc. received $15,531. The agency describes its own mission as improving quality of life for workers, their families, and the community by providing or connecting people with direct services and by engaging and empowering organized labor.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the union reported 16 grants totaling $1,680,422. Grant amounts ranged from $6,090 to $729,033, with a median of $35,624. Most of the largest listed awards were designated as market recovery grants. The largest were $729,033 to ACCO Engineered Systems and $537,805 to MMC Contractors West Inc. Other listed awards included $52,144 to Clearwater Mechanical Inc., $50,000 to the Las Vegas Aviators for sponsorship, and $48,680 to P1 Construction.
The filing says market recovery grant recipients are determined through eligibility and application procedures. After an award, grantees must submit documentation under program guidelines; the union tracks costs submitted for reimbursement and checks them against program requirements and the award amount. The filing says donations and sponsorship requests are submitted to the membership for a vote and approval.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David Wood as Business Manager; Ryan Litster and Chase Hoskins as Business Agents; Jonathan Wahlen as Financial Secretary; Eric Rubeck as President; Joe Esquivel as Vice President; Michael Shane as Treasurer; Paul Abbott as Recording Secretary; Demarcus Smith as Inside Door Guard; and Rich Lee as Executive Board.
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 is led by Eric Rubeck, President on every filing since 2020; 14 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Rubeck
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $750 (2024)
Chase Hoskins
Business Agent
Executive Board → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Business Agent, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $192K (2024)
David Wood
Business Manager
Business Agent - A → Business Agent, 2021
Business Agent → Business Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$149K (2020) → $211K (2024)
Demetrius Finister
Organizer
Lead Organizer → Organizer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $183K (2024)
Justin Eighmy
Former Business Agent
Business Agent - B → Business Agent, 2021
Business Agent → Former Business Agent, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Matthew Lydon
Former Business Manager
Business Manager → Former Business Manager, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $16K (2024)
Joe Esquivel
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$12K (2024)
Andrea Byrd
Office Administrator
Financial Administrator → Office Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $108K (2024)
Cynthia Lindenbach
Office Administrator
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$128K (2022) → $127K (2024)
Verdawn Hunt
Office Administrator
Office Manager → Office Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$117K (2022) → $130K (2024)
Greg Esposito
Goverment Affairs & Public Relations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$158K (2024)
Jason Anderson
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$750 (2024)
Jonathan Wahlen
Financial Secreatry
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$183K (2024)
Ryan Litster
Business Agent
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$188K (2024)
Michael Shane
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Lee
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demarcus Smith
Inside Door Guard
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Domanikk Boyd
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Rubeck Jr.
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Abbott
Recording Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Billy Hern (2020–2023) — Financial Secreatry
- Former: Brandon Baxter (2020–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Jeremy Alvey (2020–2023) — Inside Door Guard
- Former: Suatipatipa Sua (2020–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Becky Daffer (2021–2023) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Mike Siedlecki (2022–2023) — Organizer
- Former: John Allen (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Jon Madden (2020) — Financial Secretary
- Former: Wes Hall (2020) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Zach Morger (2020) — Executive Board
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $211K, to David Wood (Business Manager). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525
How much does Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 give each year?
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 gave $1.7M across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $700K across 12 grants.
What is Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525's typical grant size?
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525's median grant in 2024 was $35,624, and its average grant was $105,026, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 that year got $23K on average.
Where does Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 give grants?
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525's top state is Nevada, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was California (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (8 grants) and Henderson, NV (2 grants).
Does Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Market Recovery Grant" (13 grants).
Who are Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525's largest grantees?
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525's largest 2024 grantees include Acco Engineered Systems ($729,033), MMC Contractors West Inc ($537,805) and Clearwater Mechanical Inc ($52,144), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525?
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 reported $29.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.0M.
What does Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 fund?
The mission stated in the 2024 filing is to negotiate wages, fringe benefits, and safe working conditions; advance the best interests of the trades; and support sanitary and safety laws that benefit the trade and protect public health and safety. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525?
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525 has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check local525.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525's EIN?
Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 525's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0030428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 15, 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 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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