Southwest Public Workers' Union
To organize low income communities to address social, economic and general needs affecting their neighborhoods.
Southwest Public Workers' Union at a glance
In short: Southwest Public Workers' Union gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $63,513
- -41.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Southwest Public Workers' Union funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Centro Por La Justicia ($25K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centro Por La Justicia San Antonio, TX | Construction | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,513 | $15,913 | $60,973 | $25,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $108,573 | $5,172 | $77,964 | — | — |
| 2022 | $181,365 | $117,400 | $15,918 | — | — |
| 2021 | $79,883 | $45,770 | $21,203 | — | — |
| 2020 | $55,316 | $22,265 | $35,694 | — | — |
About Southwest Public Workers' Union
Based on IRS filings
Southwest Public Workers' Union is a public charity, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $64K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $25K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Southwest Public Workers' Union is led by Madelein Santibanez, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Madelein Santibanez
Chair
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diana Lopez
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Deedee Belmares
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karla Aguilar
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Olivo
Co-Chair
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lorena Castaneda (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Olivas (2020–2023) — Vice President
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 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $1K, to Diana Lopez (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Public Workers' Union
How much does Southwest Public Workers' Union give each year?
Southwest Public Workers' Union gave $25K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Southwest Public Workers' Union?
Southwest Public Workers' Union reported $64K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16K.
Where does Southwest Public Workers' Union operate?
Southwest Public Workers' Union has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Southwest Public Workers' Union's EIN?
Southwest Public Workers' Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2657749. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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