Plumbers Local Union No 1
To encourage good workmanship, adopt and maintain a fair rate of wages and working conditions, protect the members from unjust and injurious competition and secure unity of action for their mutual protection.
Plumbers Local Union No 1 at a glance
In short: Plumbers Local Union No 1 gave $53K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,845
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,549
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,580
- Total assets
- $57,505,144
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Plumbers Local Union No 1 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Peggy Browning Fund ($11K). Together the top 7 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Plumbers Local Union No 1 gives
- Giving grew 487% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $9K (2021) to $54K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peggy Browning Fund Philadelphia, PA | Financial Support | $11,000 |
| NY Helmets to Hardhats New York, NY | Financial Support | $9,000 |
| Outreach Developement Corporation Richmond Hill, NY | Financial Support | $8,200 |
| The Building Trades Employers Association New York, NY | Financial Support | $7,580 |
| Building & Construction Trades Council New York, NY | Financial Support | $6,400 |
| Sunrise Day Camp - Long Island Oceanside, NY | Financial Support | $5,400 |
| Association of Contracting Plumbers of City of New York Inc New York, NY | Financial Support | $5,265 |
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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 | $57,505,144 | $12,971,287 | $11,731,353 | $52,845 | 7 | $1,404,363 |
| 2023 | $55,849,197 | $12,705,889 | $12,095,840 | $54,050 | 6 | $675,220 |
| 2022 | $54,336,972 | $12,809,826 | $11,595,111 | $20,000 | 4 | $41,032 |
| 2021 | $55,448,658 | $12,579,466 | $11,482,458 | $9,000 | 1 | $556,686 |
| 2020 | $53,263,436 | $12,321,370 | $10,917,999 | $18,000 | 2 | $425,495 |
| 2019 | $45,757,979 | $15,308,607 | $11,249,821 | $18,850 | 3 | $363,549 |
About Plumbers Local Union No 1
Based on IRS filings
Plumbers Local Union No 1 is a public charity, based in Long Island City, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $57.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $53K. Net investment income was $1.4M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Plumbers Local Union No 1 is led by Timothy Spellman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); all 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy Spellman
President
Recording Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $5K (2024)
Alan Pawelsky
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Albert Esposito
Recording Secretary & Organizer
Finance Committee → Recording Secretary, 2023
Recording Secretary → Recording Secretary & Organizer, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $29K (2024)
Andrew Donlevy
Finance Committee
Examining Board → Finance Committee, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Andrew Friscia
Organizer
Examining Board → Executive Board & Organizer, 2023
Executive Board & Organizer → Organizer, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $194K (2024)
Carl L. Johnson Jr.
Business Agent
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$185K (2019) → $196K (2024)
Christopher Conboy Jr.
Executive Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Daniel Roman
Maintenance
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$103K (2019) → $108K (2024)
David McIntosh
Finance Committee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$14K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Dominick Bruno
Executive Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Ethlyn Douglas
Controller
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$136K (2019) → $163K (2024)
Fred Delligatti
Financial Secretary & Tresurer
Business Agent-At-Large → Financial Secretary & Tresurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$193K (2019) → $214K (2024)
George Malandrakis
Business Agent
Organizer → Business Agent, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$183K (2019) → $195K (2024)
John Hickey
Business Agent
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$186K (2019) → $195K (2024)
John Totino
Business Agent
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$184K (2019) → $194K (2024)
Judaline Cassidy
Executive Board
Examining Board → Finance Committee, 2023
Finance Committee → Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Louis Pasquale
Business Agent
Organizer → Business Agent, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$184K (2019) → $195K (2024)
Matthew Grimes
Finance Committee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$2K (2019) → $6K (2024)
Michael Aloisi
Executive Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Michael Fusco
Examining Board
Inside Sentry → Examining Board, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Michael Reed
Examining Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$21K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Paul Cotto
Executive Board & Organizer
Executive Board → Executive Board & Organizer, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $197K (2024)
Paul O'Connor
Business Manager
Finance Secretary & Treasurer → Business Manager, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$204K (2019) → $244K (2024)
Piotr Aksamitowski
Examining Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $3K (2024)
Raymond Rondino
Business Agent
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$183K (2019) → $96K (2024)
Richard Garner
Business Agent
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$183K (2019) → $198K (2024)
Richard Gilligan
Business Agent at Large
Business Agent → Business Agent at Large, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$183K (2019) → $207K (2024)
Robert Murray
Business Agent
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$182K (2019) → $194K (2024)
Thomas Kinirons
Business Agent
President → President & Organizer, 2021
President & Organizer → Business Agent, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$5K (2019) → $194K (2024)
Rafael Cruz
Examining Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Victor Rossi
Examining Board
Inside Sentry → Examining Board, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Michael Pinto
Inside Sentry
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Stracy Jones
Examining Board
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michael Apuzzo (2019–2023) — Business Manager
- Former: Daniel Lucarelli (2019–2021) — Business Agent
- Former: Thomas Kempf (2019–2021) — Business Agent
- Former: Greg Logan (2019–2020) — Examining Board
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 $244K, to Paul O'Connor (Business Manager). 33 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Plumbers Local Union No 1
How much does Plumbers Local Union No 1 give each year?
Plumbers Local Union No 1 gave $53K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $54K across 6 grants.
What is Plumbers Local Union No 1's typical grant size?
Plumbers Local Union No 1's median grant in 2024 was $7,580, and its average grant was $7,549, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Plumbers Local Union No 1 give grants?
Plumbers Local Union No 1 gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Plumbers Local Union No 1 give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Plumbers Local Union No 1's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Support" (7 grants).
Who are Plumbers Local Union No 1's largest grantees?
Plumbers Local Union No 1's largest 2024 grantees include Peggy Browning Fund ($11,000), NY Helmets to Hardhats ($9,000) and Outreach Developement Corporation ($8,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Plumbers Local Union No 1?
Plumbers Local Union No 1 reported $57.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.0M.
What is Plumbers Local Union No 1's EIN?
Plumbers Local Union No 1's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3386159. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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