United Steel Paper and Forestry
United Steelworkers (USW), also known as United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied, is North America's largest industrial union. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the organization represents 1.2 million members and retirees across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. The union has a global presence extending to the United Kingdom, Ireland, England, Scotland, Mexico, and numerous other countries worldwide. USW members work across nearly every industry, with particular strength in steel, paper, forestry, rubber, manufacturing, and energy sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1B
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+73.7% YoY
Grant Count
19
-5.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$84K
+82.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Work together to improve jobs, build a better future, promote fairness, justice and equality in the workplace and in society.
The organization operates as a 501(c)(5) labor union with three primary program areas:
- Negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreements: Negotiating and administering collective bargaining agreements and enforcing the terms made by the labor organization
- Organizing Efforts: Organizing to become the exclusive bargaining representative for units of employees and recruiting new members
- Local Union Administration: Assisting with local union administration including membership education programs, membership meetings, and elections
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,084,661,996
- Total Revenues: $693,986,753
- Total Expenses: $445,867,061
- Number of Employees: 1,437
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,803,676,612
- Total Revenues: $604,060,648
- Total Expenses: $435,758,450
- Number of Employees: 1,463
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,084,661,996 | $1,803,676,612 | $1,516,961,990 |
| Revenue | $693,986,753 | $604,060,648 | $554,415,127 |
| Expenses | $445,867,061 | $435,758,450 | $429,576,434 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $149,882,422 | $65,607,379 | $35,082,469 |
| 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
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David R. McCall serves as Principal Officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID R MCCALL | PRESIDENT | 40 | $227,331 |
| JOHN E SHINN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 40 | $192,781 |
| EMIL A RAMIREZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $183,917 |
| KEVIN J MAPP | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $183,691 |
| ORVILLE M WARREN | NATIONAL DIRECTOR - CANADA | 40 | $201,257 |
| ROXANNE BROWN | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $250,248 |
| LUIS A MENDOZA | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $179,440 |
| DONALD BLATT | DIRECTOR | 40 | $151,302 |
| SCOTT LUNNY | DIRECTOR | 40 | $172,032 |
| DAVID M WASIURA | DIRECTOR | 40 | $148,297 |
| DOMINIC LEMIEUX | DIRECTOR | 40 | $169,423 |
| KEVON STEWART | DIRECTOR (ENTERED 10/24) | 40 | $152,842 |
| MYLES SULLIVANDIRTHRU 0924 | SP. ASST. TO THE PRES. (EFF. 10/24) | 40 | $190,760 |
| MICHAEL R MILLSAP | DIRECTOR | 40 | $150,783 |
| LARRY R RAY | DIRECTOR | 40 | $149,051 |
| R DANIEL FLIPPO | DIRECTOR | 40 | $148,906 |
| BERNIE HALL | DIRECTOR | 40 | $148,640 |
| CATHERINE DRUMMOND | DIRECTOR | 40 | $149,358 |
| GAYLAN PRESCOTT | DIRECTOR | 40 | $148,772 |
| LAWRENCE T BURCHFIELD | DIRECTOR | 40 | $148,593 |
| MARY ANNE WESTON | ASSISTANT | 40 | $170,753 |
| DAVID R JURY | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $183,241 |
| VIRGINIA HARTMAN | ASSISTANT | 40 | $174,770 |
| KATHARINE SHAW | ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $159,897 |
| SHAHEEN HIRANI | CANADIAN COUNSEL | 40 | $164,833 |
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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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