United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers
The mission of ua journeyman plumbers local 690 is to defend the rights of its membership and to develop opportunities for employment in the trade.
United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers at a glance
In short: United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers gave $27K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,500
- +341.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,625
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $17,796,853
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UA Scholarship Trust ($8K). Together the top 4 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers gives
- Giving grew 143% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $54K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UA Scholarship Trust Annapolis, MD | Contribution | $8,000 |
| Mechanical Contractors Assn of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc Blue Bell, PA | Contribution | $6,500 |
| All-Star Labor Classic Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Concept School Westtown, PA | Contribution | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,796,853 | $8,326,708 | $7,432,873 | $26,500 | 4 | $329,869 |
| 2024 | $16,708,877 | $7,987,781 | $6,717,770 | $6,000 | 1 | $36,535 |
| 2023 | $15,438,866 | $8,322,591 | $6,189,552 | $54,000 | 5 | $-21,474 |
| 2022 | $13,305,827 | $7,523,255 | $5,912,504 | $10,900 | 2 | $-38,272 |
| 2021 | $11,691,327 | $7,237,095 | $5,650,043 | $17,500 | 1 | $257 |
| 2020 | $10,104,275 | $5,797,166 | $5,338,659 | $37,500 | 2 | $31,918 |
About United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers
Based on IRS filings
United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers is a public charity, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $330K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers is led by Mike Lavelle, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mike Lavelle
President
Examining Board → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Donald Snyder
Business Agent
Finance Committee & Organizer → Business Agent, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $187K (2025)
George E. Pegram
Business Manager, Secretary-Treasurer, Inside Guard & Organizer
Business Manager & Finance Sec-Treasurer → Business Manager & Finance Sec-, 2021
Business Manager & Finance Sec- → Business Manager, Secretary-Treasurer, Inside Guard & Organizer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$159K (2020) → $254K (2025)
James Friel
Business Agent
Executive Board & Organizer → Business Agent, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $188K (2025)
James Vernacchio
Executive Board
Inside Guard & Finance Committee → Finance Committee, 2022
Finance Committee → Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Joe Mulholland Jr.
Business Agent
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $199K (2025)
John Quirk
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Joseph P. McMonigle
Business Agent
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $188K (2025)
Paul D. Doyle
Business Agent
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $189K (2025)
Richard Triebl
Vice President
Executive Board → V.p., 2024
V.p. → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Steve Keenan Jr.
Organizer & Finance Committee
Assistant Business Manager → Organizer & Finance Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $189K (2025)
Tom Golden
Assistant Business Manager
Business Agent → Assistant Business Manager, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $217K (2025)
Brian Gilbert
Executive Board
Examining Board → Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Denis Fitzgerald
Examining Board
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Jeff Lewin
Executive Board
Inside Guard → Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $2K (2025)
Morris Ellis
Executive Board
Examining Board → Executive Board, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Eddie Bahamonde
Finance Committee
Examining Board → Finance Committee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Al Rossi
Finance Committee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Chris Rola
Examining Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Matt McMonigle
Examining Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Jason Nilsen
Inside Guard
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Former officers (12)
- Former: Earl Offenback (2020–2024) — Finance Committee
- Former: James Dever (2020–2024) — Executive Board
- Former: Pat Crowther (2020–2024) — Finance Committee & Organiz
- Former: Peter Bryne Jr. (2020–2024) — Executive Board
- Former: Robert Sullivan (2020–2024) — V.p.
- Former: Sean McCarrie (2020–2023) — V.p.
- Former: Mike Bradley (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Lewis Ballinger (2021) — Examining Board
- Former: John Kane (2020) — Business Manager & Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Kevin Dean (2020) — Organizer & Finance Committee
- Former: Patrick Jordan (2020) — Business Agent
- Former: Ray Ballinger (2020) — Examining Board
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 $254K, to George C Pegram (Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer). 22 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers
How much does United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers give each year?
United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers gave $27K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers's typical grant size?
United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $6,625, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers give grants?
United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (30%).
Does United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (4 grants).
How large is United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers?
United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers reported $17.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.3M.
What is United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers's EIN?
United Assoc of Journeyman Plumbers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1173153. 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 June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
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