Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council
To organize, increase collective bargaining support and publicize labor issues related to the construction industry within the greater seattle area.
Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council at a glance
In short: Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,000
- -56.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $682,238
- -13.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Puget Sound Labor Agency AFL-CIO ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (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 Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2024) to $30K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Labor Agency AFL-CIO Seattle, WA | Contribution | $12,000 |
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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 | $682,238 | $1,121,142 | $1,217,824 | $12,000 | 1 | $20,008 |
| 2023 | $786,111 | $1,091,784 | $1,370,887 | $27,250 | 3 | $6,363 |
| 2022 | $1,070,615 | $1,191,654 | $1,185,735 | $29,750 | 3 | $358 |
| 2021 | $1,064,438 | $1,149,124 | $984,661 | $13,500 | 1 | $342 |
| 2020 | $897,481 | $1,132,538 | $966,650 | — | — | $290 |
About Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council
Based on IRS filings
Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council is a public charity, based in Tukwila, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $682K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $20K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council is led by Sam Hem, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sam Hem
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Cannon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Owen
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Weir
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Bogardus
Assistant Executive Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$174K (2020) → $201K (2024)
Monty Anderson
Executive Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$213K (2020) → $246K (2024)
Cynthia Grant
Sergeant at Arms
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Fernando Arevalo (2022–2023) — Business Representative
- Former: Chris McClain (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Cathy Harger (2020–2021) — Office Manager
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 $246K, to Monty Anderson (Executive Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council
How much does Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council give each year?
Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council gave $12K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $27K across 3 grants.
How large is Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council?
Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council reported $682K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council operate?
Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council has awarded grants in Tennessee, Washington.
What is Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council's EIN?
Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0402265. 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 November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 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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