Service Employees International Union Local 105
To organize all workers for their moral, economic and social advancement. To that end, the officers and business agents of the local collectively bargain with employers on behalf of the local's members.
Service Employees International Union Local 105 at a glance
In short: Service Employees International Union Local 105 gave $90K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $90,140
- +207.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,535
- -23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,420,940
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Service Employees International Union Local 105
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Service Employees International Union Local 105
Who Service Employees International Union Local 105 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Together Colorado ($33K). Together the top 4 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 16 (81%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2024) to $221K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $90K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Together Colorado Denver, CO | General Support | $33,000 |
| Colorado AFL-CIO Denver, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| Coloradans for Worker Justice Wheat Ridge, CO | General Support | $25,000 |
| CLLARO Denver, CO | General Support | $7,140 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,420,940 | $10,313,734 | $10,429,059 | $90,140 | 4 | $49,582 |
| 2024 | $3,694,553 | $10,531,087 | $10,678,910 | $29,300 | 1 | $57,499 |
| 2023 | $3,906,714 | $9,647,755 | $9,948,104 | $220,998 | 8 | $53,099 |
| 2022 | $4,093,396 | $8,848,199 | $8,613,068 | $41,500 | Total only | $14,484 |
| 2021 | $3,884,208 | $8,856,068 | $7,869,513 | $85,000 | 3 | $7,211 |
| 2020 | $2,890,665 | $7,772,196 | $7,476,091 | $80,000 | 4 | $22,484 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Service Employees International Union Local 105
Based on IRS filings
Service Employees International Union Local 105 is a public charity, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $90K. Net investment income was $50K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Service Employees International Union Local 105 is led by Stephanie Felix-Sowy, President on every filing since 2022; 52 of 56 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie Felix-Sowy
President
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$130K (2022) → $165K (2025)
Carey Martinez
It Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $120K (2025)
David Fernandez
Comms Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $124K (2025)
Luis Ponce
Research Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$104K (2022) → $124K (2025)
Luis Sanchez Salvatierra
Finance Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
Arcelia Reyna
E-Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$846 (2020) → $728 (2025)
Cassandra Garcia
E-Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Darion Ross
E-Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $927 (2025)
E'shal Fowlkes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $37K (2025)
Eva Martinez
E-Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Jeannetta McCain
E-Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Maria Fenwick
E-Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$506 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Patricia Johnson Gibson
Healthcare V
Vice President Healthcar → Healthcare V, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Paula Coleman
E-Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Pedro Carrillo
E-Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Veronica Alonso
E-Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $462 (2025)
Yemane Woldesilassie
Property Ser
E-Board Member → Property Ser, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Andrew Jacob
Chief of Sta
Political Di → Chief of Sta, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $153K (2025)
Amanda Martin
E-Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Amer Garsark
E-Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Dachemy Beaubrun
E-Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$13K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Ermias Aregawi
E-Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $1K (2025)
Gina Ross
E-Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$704 (2022) → $1K (2025)
Jade Werner
E-Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Jared Fish
E-Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Juan Patraca
E-Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Julie Gonzales
External Ps
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $104K (2025)
Matthew Lescroart
E-Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$580 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Terefe Moges
E-Board Member
On filings since 2022
1.3 hrs/week
$838 (2022) → $2K (2025)
Alejandra Aquilera Granados
Internal Ps
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$109K (2023) → $121K (2025)
Charmaine Arellano
E-Board Member
On filings since 2024
1.3 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Jerod Truss
E-Board Member
On filings since 2024
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2024) → $5K (2025)
Abraham Feleke
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$166 (2025)
Aden G. Redai
Internal Air
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2025)
Alejo Gonzalez
External Ps
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Assefa Hundesa
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$1K (2025)
Berhanu Ayele
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$1K (2025)
Bertha Barraza
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Cathy Flynn
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$11K (2025)
Daniel Perez
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$1K (2025)
Dylan Small
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Eric Coleman
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Irene Gomez
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Janet Hobbs
Internal Hc
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
Kidist Bayu
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Luis Oliva
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$4K (2025)
Melissa Bergles
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Melissa M. Benjamin
External Hc
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2025)
Melissa M. McCollister-Duncan
External Hc
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2025)
Mirna Morales
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Misrak Nigussie
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$1K (2025)
Otilia Cano
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Passion Hillsmon
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Sofia Solorzano
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Tonya Stoner
E-Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.3 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
True Apodaca
Political Di
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2025)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Michael Howard (2020–2024) — E-Board Member
- Former: Yuliana Guerrero (2020–2024) — Vice President Property
- Former: Magdalena Astudillo (2020–2023) — E-Board Member
- Former: Donye Jackson (2022–2023) — E-Board Member
- Former: Alejandra Bautista (2020–2022) — E-Board Member
- Former: Guadalupe Azua (2020–2022) — E-Board Member
- Former: Heaven Henderson (2020–2022) — E-Board Member
- Former: Juanita Reyna (2020–2022) — E-Board Member
- Former: Patricia Robles (2020–2022) — Vice President Property
- Former: Ronald Ruggiero (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Terry Sosnowski (2020–2022) — E-Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Felix (2021) — Organizing D
- Former: Medhane Woldemariam (2020) — E-Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $165K, to Stephanie Felix-Sowy (President). 52 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Service Employees International Union Local 105
How much does Service Employees International Union Local 105 give each year?
Service Employees International Union Local 105 gave $90K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $29K across 1 grant.
What is Service Employees International Union Local 105's typical grant size?
Service Employees International Union Local 105's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $22,535, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Service Employees International Union Local 105 give grants?
Service Employees International Union Local 105 gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants).
Does Service Employees International Union Local 105 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Service Employees International Union Local 105's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Service Employees International Union Local 105?
Service Employees International Union Local 105 reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.3M.
What is Service Employees International Union Local 105's EIN?
Service Employees International Union Local 105's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0422521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 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 2025 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 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 February 19, 2025)
- 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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