United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is a 501(c)(5) labor organization representing nearly half a million members in the construction and wood-products industries across North America. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the organization functions as one of North America's largest building-trades unions with a 130-year history. The organization is designated as a labor, agricultural and horticultural organization created for the purpose of improving conditions of work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$815.8M
+4.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.4M
-13.4% YoY
Grant Count
25
+38.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$294K
-37.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to stand strong for signatory contractors and help them succeed in today's marketplace by supplying motivated, knowledgeable crews that demonstrate skills, productivity, and strong work ethic.
Primary program areas include:
- Training skilled professionals and educating the next generation of construction professionals
- Advocating for fair wages and worker rights
- Organizing workers for social and economic advancement of their condition and status
- Providing death and disability benefits for members and spouses
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization operates across North America, with presence in multiple countries including Canada, Australia, Jamaica, and Lithuania. Regional councils represent members across various states and territories, including the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council representing 42,000+ union carpenters in Delaware, DC, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Puerto Rico.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Revenue: $155,773,897
- Total Expenses: $109,805,542
- Total Assets: $781,256,391
- Total Liabilities: $3,840,000
- Number of Employees: 98
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Program Services: $106,894,569
- Investment Income and Dividends: $9,583,249
- Net Loss from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: ($3,789,214)
The organization received no grants or contributions in 2023. Investment income declined 10.7% from the prior year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $815,810,267 | $781,256,391 | $695,193,997 |
| Revenue | $124,285,512 | $155,773,897 | $106,322,524 |
| Expenses | $110,286,266 | $109,805,542 | $112,020,060 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,724,020 | $5,794,035 | $3,540,811 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCCARRON DOUGLAS J | GENERAL PRESIDENT | 40 | $720,581 |
| FLYNN THOMAS | FIRST GENERAL VICE PRESIDE | 40 | $496,895 |
| PERINAR GARY GENE | SECOND GENERAL VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $404,173 |
| MCGRIFF MARK G | GENERAL SECRETARY TREASURER | 40 | $517,848 |
| WATERKOTTE WILLIAM R | DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $485,692 |
| KWIATKOWSKI MICHAEL J | DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $394,588 |
| ENGELS JASON BLAKE | DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $393,844 |
| RODRIGUEZ PEDRO S | DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $392,352 |
| ROWE MICHAEL 'JASON' | DISTRICT VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $317,126 |
| EPPARD RANDY G | DIRECTOR - EDUCATION AND T | 40 | $309,194 |
| PENA ANTHONY AUGUSTO | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $300,638 |
| GRAZIANO ANTHONY J | REPRESENTATIVE | 40 | $271,304 |
| DURKIN EDWARD J | REPRESENTATIVE | 40 | $246,953 |
| WEIDNER JUSTIN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $314,193 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters received $4.8 million from the Government of Canada to provide apprentices with financial supports and wrap-around services, aimed at eliminating barriers and obstacles to training completion and progress.
Feds give $4.8 million to United Brotherhood of Carpenters for apprenticeThe organization's pension fund received a $635 million grant from the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).
Carpenters Pension Fund Gets $635M PBGC Grant | PLANSPONSORCanada's Building Trades Unions and affiliates were awarded $67 million in union training and innovation program funding for sustainable jobs.
Canada's Building Trades Unions and Affiliates Awarded $67 Million ...Related Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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