United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE
The organization's missions are the attainment and maintenance of fair wage rates and hours, proper working conditions for members and the advancement and welfare of the industry and its members.
United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE at a glance
In short: United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE gave $33K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,000
- +511.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $16,500
- Median grant
- $16,500
- Total assets
- $21,122,435
- +49.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was WalshDi TollaSpivak Foundat ($25K). Together the top 2 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE gives
- Giving grew 144% 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 $5K (2024) to $250K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $33K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WalshDi TollaSpivak Foundat New York, NY | Donation to Assist IA Members | $25,000 |
| Equity Through Design Mentor Pound Ridge, NY | Donation | $8,000 |
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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 | $21,122,435 | $8,646,736 | $9,178,696 | $33,000 | 2 | $808,301 |
| 2024 | $14,117,977 | $10,028,798 | $8,470,108 | $5,396 | Total only | $793,379 |
| 2023 | $12,473,713 | $7,677,387 | $8,896,887 | $250,000 | 1 | $315,336 |
| 2022 | $13,453,127 | $9,291,479 | $7,817,633 | $13,548 | 1 | $209,940 |
| 2021 | $13,015,937 | $8,762,543 | $6,922,509 | — | — | $385,821 |
| 2020 | $10,511,914 | $5,045,775 | $5,895,634 | $200,000 | 1 | $94,917 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE
Based on IRS filings
United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $808K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE is led by Edward Pierce, President on every filing since 2020; 52 of 57 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edward Pierce
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $52K (2025)
Catherine Nasch
Chair
Erb Chair → Ere Chair, 2021
Ere Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $7K (2025)
Pamela Shaw
Wrb Chair & W Tr
Wrb Chair → Wre Chair, 2021
Wre Chair → Wrb Chair & W Tr, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Amith Chandrashaker
Eastern Trustee
Er Trustee → Eastern Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Bradley King
Eastern Trustee
Trustee → Ere Trustee, 2024
Ere Trustee → Eastern Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Gail Buckley
Eastern Trustee
Lueb Trustee → Er Trustee, 2021
Er Trustee → Eastern Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Richard Paulsen
Western Trustee
Trustee → Wre Trustee, 2024
Wre Trustee → Western Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Levonne S. Barry
Director of Oper.
Operation Director → Director of Oper., 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$107K (2021) → $144K (2025)
Rob Milburn
Cr Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$3K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Janice Pytel
Central Trustee
Cr Member Representative → Cre Trustee, 2024
Cre Trustee → Central Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$406 (2022) → $6K (2025)
Joshua A. Austin
Communications Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$124K (2022) → $163K (2025)
Edmund Lefevre
Pst Ere Trustee
Trustee → Ere Trustee, 2024
Ere Trustee → Pst Ere Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$6K (2023) → $3K (2025)
Justin Schmitz
Eastern Trustee
Er Trustee → Eastern Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $7K (2025)
Whitney Adams
Eastern Trustee
Er Trustee → Eastern Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$3K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Andrea Bechert
Wrb Representative
Wre Trustee → Wre Member Representative, 2024
Wre Member Representative → Wrb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Carl Mulert
Na Busi Agent
Nat'l Bus Agent → Business Agent, 2021
Business Agent → Na Busi Agent, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $276K (2025)
Cricket Myers
Wrb Secretary & Treasurer
Wr Trustee → Wr Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Wr Secretary & Treasurer → Wrb Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Deirdra Govan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Diane Graebner
Wrb Representative
Wre Trustee → Wre Member Representative, 2024
Wre Member Representative → Wrb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Hope Ardizzone
Corresp Secrty
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Jared Sayeg
Wrb Vice Chair
Wrb Vice Chair → Wre Vice Chair, 2021
Wre Vice Chair → Wrb Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$755 (2020) → $2K (2025)
Mary Badger
Cre Cr & 401kt Tr
Crb Chair → Cre Chair, 2021
Cre Chair → Cre Cr & 401kt Tr, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Mary M. Bartley
Crb Vice Chair
Crb Vice Chair → Cre Vice Chair, 2021
Cre Vice Chair → Crb Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$675 (2020) → $2K (2025)
Matthew Walters
Cr Bus. Agent
Cr Bus Agent → Cr Bus Representative, 2024
Cr Bus Representative → Cr Bus. Agent, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $152K (2025)
Michael Smith
Fin'l Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $200K (2025)
Natalie Robin
Organizer
Erb Secretary → Ere Secretary, 2021
Ere Secretary → Organizer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $134K (2025)
Patrice Davidson
Pst Erb Vice Ch
Erb Vice Chair → Ere Vice Chair, 2021
Ere Vice Chair → Pst Erb Vice Ch, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $318 (2025)
Sherrice Mojgani
Member Representative
Er Trustee → Member Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Susan L. Gammie
Erb Representative
Business Representative → Er Member Representative, 2023
Er Member Representative → Erb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$156K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Tracy Christensen
Erb Secretary & Treasurer
Ere Secretary → Ere Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Ere Secretary & Treasurer → Erb Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $7K (2025)
Wayne Alfano
Erb Representative
Former Er Secretary → Erb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Wilson Chin
Erb Representative
Ere Trustee → Er Member Representative, 2024
Er Member Representative → Erb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Alejo Vietti
Erb Representative
Ere Trustee → Er Member Representative, 2024
Er Member Representative → Erb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Caitlin McConnell
Wr Bus Agent
Business Representative → Wre Bus Representative, 2024
Wre Bus Representative → Wr Bus Agent, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$114K (2021) → $152K (2025)
Joseph Schermoly
Crb Representative
Cre Trustee → Crb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $0 (2025)
Robertson Witmer
Wrb Representative
Wre Trustee → Wrb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$500 (2021) → $2K (2025)
Carl Faber
Wrb Representative
Wr Member Representative → Wre Member Representative, 2024
Wre Member Representative → Wrb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$813 (2022) → $2K (2025)
Jeremy Foil
Erb Vice Chair
Er Member Representative → Erb Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$813 (2022) → $2K (2025)
Adam Levi
Business Representative
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$132K (2023) → $143K (2025)
Andrew Boyce
Cr Board
Cr Member Representative → Cr Board, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Brenda Winstead
Pst Crb Representative
Cr Member Representative → Pst Crb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $854 (2025)
Caitlin Hevner
Erb Representative
Er Member Representative → Erb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Kevin Sciotto
Business Representative
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $149K (2025)
Lisa Schlenker
Crb Secretary & Treasurer
Cre Secretary → Cre Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
Cre Secretary & Treasurer → Crb Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$629 (2023) → $4K (2025)
Mike Oesch
Wrb Representative
Wr Member Representative → Wre Representative, 2024
Wre Representative → Wrb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Sarah Jean Tosetti
Erb Representative
Er Member Representative → Erb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Barbara Samuels
Erb Representative
Er Member Representative → Erb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$846 (2024) → $2K (2025)
Jennifer Schriever
Erb Representative
Ere Re → Erb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$4K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Robert Morgan
Crb Representative
Cr Member Representative → Crb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2024) → $2K (2025)
Samantha Bodnar
Crb Representative
Cr Member Representative → Crb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Sarah M Bahr
Cr Bus Representative
Cr Member Representative → Cr Bus Representative, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Sophia Horsely
Er Board
Er Member Representative → Er Board, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$846 (2024) → $2K (2025)
Beowulf N Boritt
Erb Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Jacob M Chasman-Beck
Er Member Representative
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$876 (2025)
Rachel Meierotto
Cr Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$438 (2025)
Trevor Scoggin-Bowin
Pst Rb
Cr Member Representative → Pst Rb, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Whitaker
Wrb Representative
Wre Trustee → Wrb Representative, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (44)
- Former: Emily Gaunt (2020–2024) — Er Trustee
- Former: Rachel Hauck (2020–2024) — Er Member Representative
- Former: Alyssa Motschwiller (2021–2024) — Business Representative
- Former: Wen Ling Liao (2021–2024) — Fmr Wre Trustee
- Former: Yoon Jung Bae (2021–2024) — Fmr Cre Trustee
- Former: Alfano Wayne (2022–2024) — Er Member Representative
- Former: Aaron Tacy (2023–2024) — Cr Member Representative
- Former: Alyssa Bracken (2020–2023) — Ere Trustee
- Former: Charles Lehrer (2020–2023) — Cre Secretary
- Former: Courtlan Green (2020–2023) — Er Trustee
- Former: Izumi Inaba (2020–2023) — Cre Trustee
- Former: James French (2020–2023) — Wre Trustee
- Former: Jen Schriever (2020–2023) — Ere Trustee
- Former: Margaret Ruder (2020–2023) — Ere Trustee
- Former: Monique L'Heureux (2020–2023) — Wr Bus Agent
- Former: Porsche McGovern (2020–2023) — Er Trustee
- Former: Scott Loebl (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Edward Southern (2021–2023) — Cre Trustee
- Former: Patrick Landers (2022–2023) — Associate Business Representative
- Former: Katherine Irish (2023) — Er Trustee
- Former: Brandon Wardell (2020–2022) — Fmr Cre Trustee
- Former: Emily Frei (2020–2022) — Fmr Cre Trustee
- Former: Martha Mountain (2020–2022) — Ere Trustee
- Former: Michael Wellborn (2020–2022) — Fmr Wre Trustee
- Former: Ted Lefevre (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Victoria G Ruskin (2020–2022) — Fmr Ere Trustee
- Former: Amanda Hagy (2021–2022) — Fmr Ere Trustee
- Former: Cathy Kwon (2021–2022) — Business Representative
- Former: Clifford Caruthers (2020–2021) — Fmr Wre Trustee
- Former: Jennifer Wishcamper (2020–2021) — Fmr Cr Trustee
- Former: Kalina Ivanov (2020–2021) — Fmr Er Trustee
- Former: Stephan Pollihan (2020–2021) — Fmr Cre Trustee
- Former: Beverly Miller (2020) — Former President
- Former: Brittney Griffin (2020) — Fmr Vice Chair
- Former: Carl Baldasso (2020) — Form Rec Secretary
- Former: Cecilia A. Friederichs (2020) — Fmr Nat Bus Representative
- Former: David Mickelsen (2020) — Fmr Vice Chair
- Former: Diana Shaller (2020) — Former Erbt
- Former: Douglas Cox (2020) — Former Ert
- Former: Eric Southern (2020) — Cre Trustee
- Former: Jesse Rosenthal (2020) — Former Er Trustee
- Former: Mitchell F. Dana (2020) — Former Vice President
- Former: Nevin Steinberg (2020) — Former Eret
- Former: Rick Fisher (2020) — Former Ert
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 $276K, to Carl Mulert (Na Busi Agent). 52 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE
How much does United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE give each year?
United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE gave $33K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it reported $5K in grants paid.
How large is United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE?
United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE reported $21.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.6M.
Where does United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE operate?
United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE has awarded grants in New York.
What is United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE's EIN?
United Scenic Artists LOC USA-829 IATSE's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1426730. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 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 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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