Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two
The union protects and promotes the interests of the members by bargaining collectively with their employers to secure better working conditions, wages and comprehensive benefits as well as advance their members economic, social and cultural interest, and to promote and support free trade unionism.
Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two at a glance
In short: Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two gave $79K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $79,038
- +83.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,173
- +22.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $15,901,785
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Walshdi Tollaspivak Foundation ($25K). Together the top 6 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two gives
- Giving grew 1217% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $88K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Walshdi Tollaspivak Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Chicago Federation of Labor Chicago, IL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Navy Pier Inc Chicago, IL | General Support | $12,000 |
| Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Arise Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Theatrical State Employees Local One - IATSE New York, NY | General Support | $7,038 |
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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 | $15,901,785 | $4,358,905 | $3,396,327 | $79,038 | 6 | $470,682 |
| 2024 | $14,931,989 | $4,776,669 | $2,986,128 | $43,000 | 4 | $513,924 |
| 2023 | $13,141,855 | $4,774,704 | $3,041,731 | $88,000 | 4 | $278,905 |
| 2022 | $11,235,038 | $3,677,107 | $2,688,104 | $6,000 | 1 | $43,163 |
| 2021 | $10,238,526 | $2,697,916 | $2,662,423 | — | — | $91,276 |
| 2020 | $10,267,849 | $2,073,210 | $2,305,731 | — | — | $136,765 |
| 2019 | $10,491,546 | $3,451,603 | $2,846,433 | — | — | $178,634 |
About Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two
Based on IRS filings
Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $79K. Net investment income was $471K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two is led by Michael Robinson, President & Call Steward since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 13 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Robinson
President & Call Steward
Vice President → President, 2022
President → President & Call Steward, 2023
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$265K (2019) → $290K (2025)
Christopher Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$505 (2019) → $1K (2025)
Joseph Haack
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$505 (2019) → $1K (2025)
Lisa Derda
Trustee
Trustee - New → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$259 (2022) → $1K (2025)
Blair Carlson
Executive Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Craig Carlson
Business Manager
On filings since 2019
62 hrs/week
$261K (2019) → $348K (2025)
Francis Taylor
Secretary & Treasurer
Vice President → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
50 hrs/week
$238K (2019) → $299K (2025)
Jeffrey Schnoebelen
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Richard Wren
Sergeant-At-Arms
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Thomas Kinsella
Executive Board
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$2K (2019) → $3K (2025)
Christine Stephens
Office Staff
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$102K (2021) → $141K (2025)
Joseph Dockweiler
Executive Board
Trustee - New → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2025)
Steven Lange
Executive Board
Executive Board - New → Executive Board, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $4K (2025)
Lissette Educate
Office Staff
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$119K (2023) → $133K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jeffery Schnoebelen (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Robert Coughlin (2019–2022) — Trustee - Past
- Former: Thomas Herrmann (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer - Past
- Former: William Reilly Jr. (2019–2022) — Executive Board - Past
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $348K, to Craig Carlson (Business Manager). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two
How much does Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two give each year?
Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two gave $79K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $43K across 4 grants.
What is Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two's typical grant size?
Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $13,173, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two give grants?
Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two gives mostly in Illinois: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two's largest grantees?
Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two's largest 2025 grantees include Walshdi Tollaspivak Foundation ($25,000), Chicago Federation of Labor ($15,000) and Navy Pier Inc ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two?
Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What is Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two's EIN?
Theatrical Stage Employees Union Local Two's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-0906745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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