United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is a labor union based in Washington, DC, with 1.2 million members in the United States and Canada. Its members work in grocery and retail, pharmacies, healthcare, manufacturing, food processing, and meatpacking. The filing identifies the organization as a public charity.
Key facts about United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
In short: United Food and Commercial Workers International Union gave $2.2M across 43 grants in 2024 (avg $51K), mostly in District of Columbia. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 53-0220586
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,202,327
- Grants made (2024)
- 43
- Average grant
- $51,217
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (17 of 43, 2024)
- Total assets
- $677,316,707
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$677.3M
+10.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.2M
+12.8% YoY
Grant Count
43
+26.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
-10.8% YoY
Is United Food and Commercial Workers International Union open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 43 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $70K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $25K 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
UFCW states its mission as “to organize all workers for the economic, moral, and social advancement of their condition and status.” Its website describes work on wages and benefits, workplace safety and equity, fair scheduling, healthcare access, job protections, and worker rights.
Its 2024 grants included labor organizations and groups working in public policy, education, health care, food access, and social and economic justice. For example, the National Association of Letter Carriers describes itself as a labor organization for city letter carriers employed by the U.S. Postal Service. The Food Research & Action Center says it works to improve the nutrition, health, and well-being of people experiencing poverty-related hunger through advocacy, partnerships, and policy solutions. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation describes itself as a nonpartisan public policy, research, and educational institute focused on improving socioeconomic circumstances for African Americans and other underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, UFCW reported 43 grants totaling $2,202,327. Awards ranged from $6,000 to $750,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included:
UFCW’s filing says contribution requests may be initiated by requesting organizations or recommended by the National President in Canada or by department heads. The organization says it considers its mission and/or the charitable purpose of a contribution, maintains requests and approvals, and reviews major programs in North America on an ongoing basis. Recipients are not required to account back to UFCW for contributions.
UFCW also offers scholarships for union members and their families. Its scholarship program awards up to $8,000 per scholarship for higher education and career development. The Union Plus Scholarship Program provides a total of $150,000 in scholarships annually to union members, their spouses, and dependents; individual award amounts vary.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
UFCW Scholarship Program
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Amount
Up to $8,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Union Plus Scholarship Program
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
Amount
$150,000 total distributed
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
UFCW describes its membership as serving communities in all 50 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico. In 2024, 61% of grant dollars went to recipients in DC, 13% to Texas, 8% to California, 4% to Maryland, and 3% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2023) to $4.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 43 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Association of Letter Carriers ($750K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 123 grants of 189 (65%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Letter Carriers Washington, DC | General Support | $750,000 |
| United Latinos of the UFCW Inc Dallas, TX | General Support | $288,600 |
| Building Back Together Washington, DC | General Support | $150,000 |
| Creative Visions Foundation Malibu, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Democracy Alliance Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $70,000 |
| Alliance for Retired Americans Washington, DC | General Support | $59,377 |
| North Main Street Fund Concord, NH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Stop the Ban Protect Jobs Denver, CO | General Support | $50,000 |
| UFCW Local No 1625 Lakeland, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $677,316,707 | $261,789,459 | $203,073,342 | $2,202,327 |
| 2023 | $610,483,388 | $244,211,630 | $191,679,890 | $1,951,870 |
| 2022 | $531,305,933 | $239,991,864 | $188,943,835 | $1,965,807 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $677,316,707 | $610,483,388 | $531,305,933 |
| Revenue | $261,789,459 | $244,211,630 | $239,991,864 |
| Expenses | $203,073,342 | $191,679,890 | $188,943,835 |
| Net Investment Income | $27,949,479 | $7,879,197 | $4,289,375 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anthony Perrone as International President and Milton L. Jones as International Secretary-Treasurer. It also lists Warren S. Barclay as former International Secretary-Treasurer; Michael S. Haggerty as Executive Vice President/National President; Paul R. Meinema as Executive Vice President/National President until February 27, 2024; Stuart Appelbaum as Executive Vice President/President RWDSU; David T. Young as Executive Vice President/Organization Director; Lori A. Werner as Executive Vice President until April 1, 2024; and Fallon D. Ager-Norman and Bradley L. Edwards as International Vice Presidents.
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union is led by Perrone Anthony, International President on every filing since 2020; 64 of 68 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Perrone Anthony
International President
On filings since 2020
39.8 hrs/week
$312K (2020) → $316K (2024)
Haggerty Michael S.
Executive Vice President & Nat'l President
New on the 2024 filing
39.8 hrs/week
$176K (2024)
Meinema Paul R.
Executive Vice President & Nat'l President
New on the 2024 filing
39.8 hrs/week
$262K (2024)
Stuart Appelbaum
Executive Vice President & President Rwdsu
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Young David T.
Executive Vice President & Org Director
Int'l Vice President → Executive Vice President & Org Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
39.8 hrs/week
$193K (2020) → $236K (2024)
Honeysucker Laquita V
Civil Rights Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$195K (2021) → $197K (2024)
Saleeby Iii George J.
Executive Assistant to Secy-Treas & Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$207K (2024)
Ademola Oyefeso
Int'l Vice President & Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barclay Warren S.
Int'l Secy-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
39.8 hrs/week
$251K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Buonaugurio Maria
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Chambers Edward
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Cook David A.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Cordova Kim C.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Deriso Frank
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Federici Mark P.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Filato Antonio
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Ford Peter James
General Counsel
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$241K (2020) → $393K (2024)
Garrison-Clay Daniel G.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Hall Jr Charles
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Hanley Wayne
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$16K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Ivka Carl
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Jones Milton L.
Int'l Secy-Treasurer
Executive Vice President & Nat'l Barg Director → Int'l Vice President & Nat'l Barg Director, 2021
Int'l Vice President & Nat'l Barg Director → Int'l Secy-Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
39.8 hrs/week
$243K (2020) → $258K (2024)
Lambert Regina M.
Int'l Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$192K (2020) → $204K (2024)
Lauritsen Mark D.
Int'l Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $212K (2024)
Loveall Jacques
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
McLaughlin James J.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Meckler Kathleen M.
Int'l Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$196K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Niccollai Ii John T.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Orlando George J.
Int'l Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$195K (2020) → $237K (2024)
Powell Steven M.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Quickel Randy
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Ramirez Leticia
Int'l Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$194K (2020) → $243K (2024)
Renne Fiorigi
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Rosas Martin A.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Sheppard Jr Leon E.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Vinson Scott A.
Int'l Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$192K (2020) → $198K (2024)
Werner Lori A.
Execuitve Vice President
Int'l Vice President → Executive Vice President, 2023
Executive Vice President → Execuitve Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
39.8 hrs/week
$244K (2020) → $250K (2024)
Whille Harvey L.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Whitaker John A.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Wynn Bryan E.
Int'l Vice President
Int'l Vice President → Int'l Vice President & Department Director, 2023
Int'l Vice President & Department Director → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $358K (2024)
Young Iv Wendel W.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Zinder Andrea
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $20K (2024)
Melia Timothy M.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$19K (2021) → $20K (2024)
Traeger Jeffrey D.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $14K (2024)
Ager-Norman Fallon D.
Int'l Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$190K (2022) → $196K (2024)
Bruny Jean-Joseph M.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$18K (2022) → $20K (2024)
Cain Anthony F.
Comptroller
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$189K (2022) → $208K (2024)
Garvey Kevin C.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$18K (2022) → $20K (2024)
Heasley Lance E.
Int'l Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$147K (2022) → $196K (2024)
Loo Patrick K.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$18K (2022) → $20K (2024)
Newell Jr Robert W.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$18K (2022) → $20K (2024)
O'Toole Robert W.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$18K (2022) → $20K (2024)
Wiszynski George
Associate General Counsel
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$193K (2022) → $196K (2024)
Burris Richard C.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$7K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Figueiredo Lucia D.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $14K (2024)
Finn Kathy A.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$14K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Pedersen Daniel B.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$7K (2023) → $20K (2024)
Pena Eduardo R.
Int'l Vice President
Int'l Vice President & Regional Director → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$293K (2023) → $268K (2024)
Durso John Robert
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$20K (2024)
Edwards Bradley L.
Int'l Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$195K (2024)
Lemus Manuel F.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$15K (2024)
Morrissette Alan L.
Int'l Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$270K (2024)
Netzer Rachelle B.
Int'l Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$206K (2024)
Taylor Eric T.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Telmany Deana E.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$17K (2024)
Tosato Kelly A.
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$12K (2024)
John Whitaker
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deana E. Abondolo
Non-Dir Intl Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Crosby Todd S. (2020–2023) — Int'l Vice President & Org Director
- Former: Durso John (2020–2023) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Edwards Brad (2020–2023) — Int'l Vice President
- Former: Haggerty Michael (2020–2023) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Lomax Donald S. (2020–2023) — Retired International Vice President
- Former: Meinema Paul (2020–2023) — Executive Vice President & Nat'l President
- Former: Pedersen Lisa D. (2020–2023) — Assistant, Spc Counsel T & T President
- Former: Rodriguez John (2020–2023) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Jones Kimberly E. (2021–2023) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Appelbaum Stuart (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President & President Rwdsu
- Former: Chorpenning Ii Joseph Michael (2020–2022) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Grant John M. (2020–2022) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Oyefeso Ademola (2020–2022) — Int'l Vice President & Director
- Former: Vincent Jr Alvin (2020–2022) — Int'l Vice President
- Former: Wurm Jack (2020–2022) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Cyphers Frank (2020–2021) — Int'l Vice President
- Former: Eiden John (2020–2021) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Hodge Suzanne (2020–2021) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Christensen Jennifer J. (2021) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Flanery Michael S. (2021) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Rentz Carol (2021) — Comptroller
- Former: Salandro Mark (2021) — Director of Network Services
- Former: Abondolo Richard A. (2020) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Fiedler Jeffrey L. (2020) — Department Director
- Former: Hopkins William (2020) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Jones Kimberly (2020) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Todd Marcia E. (2020) — Office Director
- Former: Wilkinson Thomas A. (2020) — Non-Dir Intl Vice President
- Former: Williams Robin P. (2020) — Int'l Vice President
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 $393K, to Ford Peter James (General Counsel). 64 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: 1775 K Street Nw, Washington, DC 20006
Phone: (202) 223-3111
Website: https://ufcw.org
Frequently asked questions about United Food and Commercial Workers International Union
How much does United Food and Commercial Workers International Union give each year?
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union gave $2.2M across 43 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 34 grants.
What is United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's typical grant size?
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $51,217, across 43 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Food and Commercial Workers International Union that year got $22K on average.
Where does United Food and Commercial Workers International Union give grants?
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union gives mostly in District of Columbia: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (13%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (17 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does United Food and Commercial Workers International Union give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 43) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's largest grantees?
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's largest 2024 grantees include National Association of Letter Carriers ($750,000), United Latinos of the UFCW Inc ($288,600) and Building Back Together ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Food and Commercial Workers International Union?
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union reported $677.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $261.8M.
What does United Food and Commercial Workers International Union fund?
UFCW states its mission as “to organize all workers for the economic, moral, and social advancement of their condition and status.” Its website describes work on wages and benefits, workplace safety and equity, fair scheduling, healthcare access, job protections, and worker rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Food and Commercial Workers International Union?
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ufcw.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's EIN?
United Food and Commercial Workers International Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0220586. 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.
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National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation makes competitive grants for science-based projects that conserve or restore fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats; it does not fund advocacy or litigation. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $106,500, and it supports projects across all 50 states and U.S. territories. Applications are competitive and program-specific; whether pre-proposals are required varies by program.
Assets
$3.6B
Grants
1,286
Total Given
$464.4M
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