Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769
Theatrical Wardrobe Union 769 Local, has a stated purpose to organize all workers for their moral, economic and social advancement. To achieve this purpose, the Local negotiates collective bargaining agreements with employers working in the Locals jurisdiction.
Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769 at a glance
In short: Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769 gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,500
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,180,694
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Illinois Production Alliance ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2025) to $24K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Production Alliance Chicago, IL | — | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,180,694 | $436,682 | $390,316 | $7,500 | 1 | $103,305 |
| 2024 | $1,105,514 | $401,199 | $414,621 | $15,000 | 2 | $48,996 |
| 2023 | $1,040,175 | $223,725 | $367,770 | $10,000 | 2 | $-9,010 |
| 2022 | $1,025,980 | $354,078 | $393,512 | $24,228 | Total only | $6,644 |
| 2021 | $1,253,021 | $383,193 | $261,026 | $13,250 | Total only | $27,623 |
| 2020 | $1,055,551 | $198,207 | $244,794 | $10,900 | Total only | $132,707 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769
Based on IRS filings
Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769 is a public charity, based in Joliet, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $103K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769 is led by Jennifer Jobst, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Jobst
President
Executive Board → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $15K (2025)
Angela Verdino
Board of Trustees
Executive Board → Board of Trustees, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$375 (2020) → $2K (2025)
Kathryn Rubel
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Thomas Pusateri
Business Agent
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $74K (2025)
Wendy McCay
Secretary-Treasurer
Executive Board → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Secretary-Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$715 (2020) → $68K (2025)
Laura Freeman
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Roger Weir
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$95 (2021) → $376 (2025)
Sandra Lazar
Executive Board
Board of Trustees → Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$95 (2021) → $3K (2025)
Caryn Vanko
Executive Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Jane Blank
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$188 (2024) → $376 (2025)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Kristina Lowe (2020–2024) — Board of Trustees
- Former: Jose Barrios (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Cheryl Weber (2020–2021) — Treasurer-Outgoing
- Former: Jason Heisey (2020–2021) — Board of Trustees-Outgoing
- Former: Marguerite Scott (2020–2021) — President-Outgoing
- Former: Mary Monahan (2020–2021) — Board of Trustees-Outgoing
- Former: Dan Brink (2020) — Vice President
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 $74K, to Thomas Pusateri (Business Agent). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769
How much does Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769 give each year?
Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769 gave $8K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
How large is Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769?
Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769 reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $437K.
Where does Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769 operate?
Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769 has awarded grants in Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769's EIN?
Theatrical Wardrobe Union #769's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2524826. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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