United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500
Represent employees under contract with management. Negotiate employment contracts and benefits with management on behalf of union members, and represent members with grievances. Help procure employment for displaced workers.
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 at a glance
In short: United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 gave $16K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,100
- -72.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,050
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,050
- Total assets
- $15,430,987
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UFCW Hardship Fund ($10K). Together the top 2 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 gives
- Giving grew 216% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $58K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UFCW Hardship Fund Washington, DC | Charitable Donations | $10,000 |
| Li Federation of Labor AFL-CIO Hauppauge, NY | Sponsorship | $6,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,430,987 | $12,014,307 | $11,539,951 | $16,100 | 2 | $600,304 |
| 2023 | $14,909,702 | $11,153,193 | $11,722,456 | $57,950 | 6 | $406,735 |
| 2022 | $15,886,130 | $11,721,113 | $11,189,105 | $54,350 | 5 | $288,316 |
| 2021 | $16,264,529 | $12,015,456 | $10,634,532 | $5,100 | 1 | $614,889 |
| 2020 | $13,953,464 | $11,222,775 | $10,969,236 | $30,000 | 2 | $316,673 |
About United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500
Based on IRS filings
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 is a public charity, based in Westbury, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $16K. Net investment income was $600K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 is led by Robert Newell, President on every filing since 2020; all 22 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Newell
President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$284K (2020) → $364K (2024)
Alicia Boake
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Aly Waddy
Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$213K (2020) → $314K (2024)
Artan Shabani
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Bjorn Romahn
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Charles Haughwout
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Daniel Gleason
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Gregory Pasquale
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $137K (2024)
Jean Bottitta
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Joseph Waddy
Executive Vice President
Recorder → Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$181K (2020) → $250K (2024)
Julius Scorzelli
Vice President
Vice President & Assistant to President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $142K (2024)
Keith Jefferson
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Paul Santarpia
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $178K (2024)
Raymond Marrero
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Robert Ecker
Vice President
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $132K (2024)
Robert Schnaars
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Michele Wright
Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$86K (2021) → $112K (2024)
Vilmarie Flores
Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$92K (2021) → $105K (2024)
Joaquim Almeida
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
David Brijlall
Business Representative
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $125K (2024)
Rafael Mauleon
Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$96K (2023) → $101K (2024)
Jeffrey Guardado
Business Representative
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Lynn Shiels (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Juan Guardado (2023) — Business Representative
- Former: Anthony Speelman (2020–2021) — Former Vice President
- Former: Jack Almeida (2020–2021) — Executive Board
- Former: John Woods (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Alfredo Listur (2020) — It Manager
- Former: Elinore Hamann (2020) — Executive Board
- Former: Rhonda Nelson (2020) — Recorder
- Former: Steve Zeiner (2020) — Executive Board
- Former: Theresa Quinones (2020) — 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 $364K, to Robert Newell (President). 22 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500
How much does United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 give each year?
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 gave $16K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $58K across 6 grants.
How large is United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500?
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.0M.
Where does United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 operate?
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Hawaii, New York.
What is United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500's EIN?
United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5342295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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