United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) is a North American building trades union with more than a half-million members. Based in Washington, DC, it supports workers’ social and economic advancement, provides member and spouse death and disability benefits, and trains, educates, and represents skilled construction professionals.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America at a glance
In short: United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America gave $7.4M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $294K), top state Illinois. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,351,149
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $294,046
- -37.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $815,810,267
- +4.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (12 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
- Contact
Mailing address: 101 Constitution Avenue Nw, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 546-6206
Website: https://carpenters.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Development Now for Chicago ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $5.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 125 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The UBC describes its membership and work as spanning the United States and Canada. Its 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states; the largest shares went to Illinois (27%), Indiana (12%), Florida (10%), California (8%), and Minnesota (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 25 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $228K; repeat grants $355K. How we count
Medians: $160K first-time, $325K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.4M (2024) to $15.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $7.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Development Now for Chicago Chicago, IL | Contribution | $1,000,000 |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Chicago, IL | Education Grant | $1,000,000 |
| Florida Carpenters Regional Council Hialeah, FL | Education Grant | $721,268 |
| PCI Carmel, IN | Contribution | $600,200 |
| North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters St. Paul, MN | Education Grant | $543,000 |
| Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors Scottsdale, AZ | Contribution | $500,000 |
| Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Detroit, MI | Education Grant | $394,181 |
| Californians for Quality Schools Sacramento, CA | Contribution | $350,000 |
| Central South Carpenters Regional Council Metairie, LA | Education Grant | $325,000 |
| Kansas Values Institute Lawrence, KS | Contribution | $300,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $815,810,267 | $124,285,512 | $110,286,266 | $7,351,149 | 25 | $6,724,020 |
| 2023 | $781,256,391 | $155,773,897 | $109,805,542 | $8,489,675 | 18 | $5,794,035 |
| 2022 | $695,193,997 | $106,322,524 | $112,020,060 | $15,526,406 | 30 | $3,540,811 |
| 2021 | $725,164,638 | $102,812,778 | $85,066,890 | $10,363,757 | 25 | $13,906,043 |
| 2020 | $722,976,256 | $104,398,169 | $101,484,171 | $11,140,753 | 27 | $16,038,178 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to organize all workers for social and economic advancement of their condition and status” and to provide death and disability benefits for members and spouses. Its website also describes training and education as central to developing skilled construction professionals and leaders.
The 2024 grants included affiliated carpenters’ councils, as well as organizations with other purposes. For example, the Florida Carpenters Regional Council describes itself as a labor organization dedicated to advancing its members and maintaining and improving carpentry working conditions and benefits. Development Now for Chicago says it was formed to promote economic development and improve business conditions in the Chicago metropolitan area. Other grantees describe work related to school bonds, public policy, health coverage, corporate power, and reproductive freedom.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the UBC reported 25 grants totaling $7,351,149. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $1,000,000, with a median of $250,000. The largest awards included $1,000,000 each to Development Now for Chicago and the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council; $721,268 to the Florida Carpenters Regional Council; $600,200 to PCI; and $543,000 to the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.
Other notable grants included $500,000 to Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors, $394,181 to the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, $350,000 to Californians for Quality Schools, and $325,000 to the Central South Carpenters Regional Council. The filing describes grants to affiliated organizations in the United States and Canada and says recipients must submit quarterly status reports.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas J. McCarron as general president, Thomas Flynn as first general vice president, Gary Gene Perinar as second general vice president, and Mark G. McGriff as general secretary treasurer. It also lists William R. Waterkotte, Michael J. Kwiatkowski, Jason Blake Engels, Pedro S. Rodriguez, and Michael ‘Jason’ Rowe as district vice presidents, and Randy G. Eppard as director of education and training.
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is led by McCarron Douglas J., General President on every filing since 2020; all 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
McCarron Douglas J.
General President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$509K (2020) → $721K (2024)
Eppard Randy G.
Director - Education & T
Director - Education & Training → Director - Education & T, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$236K (2020) → $309K (2024)
Flynn Thomas
First General Vice President
General Secretary Treasurer → First General Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$307K (2020) → $497K (2024)
Graziano Anthony J.
Representative
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$227K (2020) → $271K (2024)
McGriff Mark G.
General Secretary Treasurer
District Vice President → General Secretary Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$342K (2020) → $518K (2024)
Rowe Michael 'jason'
District Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$279K (2020) → $317K (2024)
Waterkotte William R.
District Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$347K (2020) → $486K (2024)
Weidner Justin
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$282K (2020) → $314K (2024)
Durkin Edward J.
Representative
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$230K (2022) → $247K (2024)
Engels Jason Blake
District Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$208K (2023) → $394K (2024)
Pena Anthony Augusto
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$239K (2023) → $301K (2024)
Rodriguez Pedro S.
District Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$329K (2023) → $392K (2024)
Kwiatkowski Michael J.
District Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$395K (2024)
Perinar Gary Gene
Second General Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$404K (2024)
Former officers (12)
- Former: Donahou Dennis L. (2020–2023) — District Vice President
- Former: Spencer Frank (2020–2023) — First General Vice President
- Former: Tharp David C. (2020–2023) — Second General Vice President
- Former: Kwiatkowski Michael (2023) — District Vice President
- Former: Gleason James P. (2022) — Representative
- Former: Langford Daniel R. (2022) — District Vice President
- Former: Capelli Michael (2020–2021) — Former General Secretary Treasurer
- Former: Sowell Randy J. (2020–2021) — Director - Real Estate
- Former: Thornhill Randy J. (2020–2021) — District Vice President
- Former: Edward Durkin (2021) — Director- Corporate Affairs
- Former: Banes Douglas James (2020) — Former First General Vice President
- Former: Makarios Joshua K. (2020) — Director - Legislative
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $721K, to McCarron Douglas J (General President). 14 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
How much does United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America give each year?
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America gave $7.4M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8.5M across 18 grants.
What is United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's typical grant size?
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $294,046, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America that year got $228K on average.
Where does United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America give grants?
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's top state is Illinois, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Indiana (12%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (19 grants) and "Education Grant" (6 grants).
Who are United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's largest grantees?
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's largest 2024 grantees include Development Now for Chicago ($1,000,000), Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council ($1,000,000) and Florida Carpenters Regional Council ($721,268), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America?
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America reported $815.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $124.3M.
What does United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to organize all workers for social and economic advancement of their condition and status” and to provide death and disability benefits for members and spouses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America?
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check carpenters.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's EIN?
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-0723065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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