United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied

Public charity · Grantmaker Pittsburgh, PA EIN: 25-0818080

United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a public charity whose filing describes work to improve jobs and promote fairness, justice and equality in the workplace and society. The United Steelworkers’ website describes the union as representing workers across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean, including about 90,000 paper and forestry workers.

United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied at a glance

In short: United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied gave $1.6M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $84K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$1,602,427
+73.7% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
19
-5.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$84,338
+82.9% vs 2023
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$2,084,661,996
+15.6% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Pennsylvania (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied

Contact

Mailing address: 60 Blvd Of The Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 562-2400

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

USW Works: $1.2MUSW Works$1.2MEconomic Policy Institute: $120KEconomic Policy Institute$120KAlliance for Retired Americans: $68KAlliance for Retired Americans$68KUnited Way of Allegheny County: $50KUnited Way of Allegheny County$50KUSW Local Union 09004: $25KUSW Local Union 09004$25KSteel Valley Authority: $18KSteel Valley Authority$18KA Philip Randolph Educational Fund: $12KA Philip Randolph EducationalFund$12KLabor Council for Latin American Advancement: $11KLabor Council for LatinAmerican Advancement$11KAFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer: $10KAFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer$10KAsian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL-CIO: $10KAsian Pacific American LaborAlliance AFL-CIO$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was USW Works ($1.2M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.

Grant Size Distribution

80 grants across all recorded years

60<$50K9$50–100K6$100–250K$250–500K2$500K–1M3$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 80 (75%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Pennsylvania (81%) and Washington, DC (15%), with smaller shares going to Indiana (2%), New York (1%) and California (1%).

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.

Cities

WashingtonPittsburghNew YorkSwissvaleAmbridgeBostonNorcoFranklinIndianapolisPhiladelphiaSan DiegoTriangleUniondale

Is United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied open to new grantees?

21%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $103K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.

  • 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method

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.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M17 grants2020 11 grants2021 13 grants2022 20 grants2023 19 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $922K (2023) to $2.5M (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $1.6M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
USW Works Pittsburgh, PAGeneral Support$1,200,915
Economic Policy Institute Washington, DCGeneral Support$120,000
Alliance for Retired Americans Washington, DCGeneral Support$68,012
United Way of Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PAGeneral Support$50,000
USW Local Union 09004 Indianapolis, INGeneral Support$25,000
Steel Valley Authority Swissvale, PAGeneral Support$18,400
A Philip Randolph Educational Fund Washington, DCGeneral Support$11,600
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement Washington, DCGeneral Support$11,000
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Washington, DCGeneral Support$10,000
Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance AFL-CIO Washington, DCGeneral Support$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$2,084,661,996$693,986,753$445,867,061$1,602,42719$149,882,422
2023$1,803,676,612$604,060,648$435,758,450$922,39220$65,607,379
2022$1,516,961,990$554,415,127$429,576,434$977,63813$35,082,469
2021$1,591,184,108$562,332,613$429,334,540$1,546,62611$67,985,701
2020$1,384,031,720$512,468,506$394,900,897$2,485,24617$42,631,304

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to work together to improve jobs, build a better future, and promote fairness, justice and equality in the workplace and in society. Its filing describes programs involving negotiation and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements, organizing and recruiting members, and assistance with local union administration, including membership education, meetings and elections.

Among the organizations listed as 2024 grantees, the Economic Policy Institute says it brings the interests of low- and middle-income workers into economic policy discussions through research and policy work. The Alliance for Retired Americans says it represents the needs and interests of older and retired workers and promotes opportunities for active citizenship, education and awareness. The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement says it works to promote the participation of workers of Latin American descent in the labor movement and political process. The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance says it supports AANHPI workers’ union formation and leadership in the labor movement. Center for Hope describes itself as a faith-based community center providing food, clothing and basic living skills to people in Ambridge, Pennsylvania.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the filing reports 19 grants totaling $1,602,427. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $1,200,915, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $1,200,915 to USW Works, $120,000 to the Economic Policy Institute, $68,012 to the Alliance for Retired Americans, and $50,000 to United Way of Allegheny County. Each was listed for general support.

The organization’s website also describes the USW Family and Community Education Fund, a project-grant program for eligible USW locals and other USW union bodies. It funds educational projects under four pillars: supporting Steelworker families, promoting the USW in the community, and supporting and engaging young and new activists. Locals must contribute to the fund to apply; area councils, committees, and district and national bodies may also apply. Applicants submit a brief application describing the project, with support from the fund coordinator. Projects under $5,000 are reviewed by the corresponding District education coordinator; projects above $5,000 are reviewed by a committee four times a year. The website says that, after July 2020, only contributing locals and other USW union bodies could seek funding, while new contributors remained welcome.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists David R. McCall as president; John E. Shinn as secretary/treasurer; Emil A. Ramirez, Kevin J. Mapp, Roxanne Brown and Luis A. Mendoza as vice presidents; Orville M. Warren as national director – Canada; and Donald Blatt, Scott Lunny and David M. Wasiura as directors.

United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied is led by David R. McCall, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • David R. McCall

    President

    Vice President → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $172K (2020) → $227K (2024)

  • Dominic Lemieux

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $147K (2020) → $169K (2024)

  • Donald Blatt

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $135K (2020) → $151K (2024)

  • Gaylan Prescott

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $134K (2020) → $149K (2024)

  • Michael R. Millsap

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $136K (2020) → $151K (2024)

  • Orville M. Warren

    National Director - Canada

    Director → National Director - Canada, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $151K (2020) → $201K (2024)

  • R. Daniel Flippo

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $134K (2020) → $149K (2024)

  • Bernie Hall

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $136K (2022) → $149K (2024)

  • Larry R. Ray

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $136K (2022) → $149K (2024)

  • Lawrence T. Burchfield

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $139K (2022) → $149K (2024)

  • Scott Lunny

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $155K (2022) → $172K (2024)

  • Catherine Drummond

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $135K (2023) → $149K (2024)

  • David M. Wasiura

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $138K (2023) → $148K (2024)

  • Kevon Stewart

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $153K (2024)

  • David R. Jury

    General Counsel

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $163K (2020) → $183K (2024)

  • Emil A. Ramirez

    Vice President

    Director → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $135K (2020) → $184K (2024)

  • John E. Shinn

    Secretary & Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $173K (2020) → $193K (2024)

  • Roxanne Brown

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $169K (2020) → $250K (2024)

  • Virginia Hartman

    Assistant

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $155K (2020) → $175K (2024)

  • Kevin J. Mapp

    Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $159K (2022) → $184K (2024)

  • Mary Anne Weston

    Assistant

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $159K (2022) → $171K (2024)

  • Shaheen Hirani

    Canadian Counsel

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $156K (2022) → $165K (2024)

  • Katharine Shaw

    Associate General Counsel

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $159K (2023) → $160K (2024)

  • Luis A. Mendoza

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $150K (2023) → $179K (2024)

  • Myles Sullivandirthru

    Sp. Assistant to the President

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $191K (2024)

Former officers (22)
  • Former: Del Vitale (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Thomas M. Conway (2020–2023) — President
  • Former: Leeann Foster (2021–2023) — Vice President
  • Former: Myles Sullivan (2022–2023) — Director
  • Former: David R. McCall Vice Pres (2023) — President
  • Former: Emil A. Ramirez Dir (2023) — Vice President · Filing note: Thru
  • Former: Bruce A. Fickman (2020–2022) — Associate General Counsel
  • Former: Ernest R. Thompson (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Fredrick D. Redmond (2020–2022) — Vice President
  • Former: Michael Bolton (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Robert J. McAuliffe (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Ruben A. Garza (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Steve Hunt (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Kenneth G. Neumannexited (2022) — National Director - Canada
  • Former: Orville M. Warren Dir (2022) — Nat. Director - Canada · Filing note: Thru
  • Former: Kenneth G. Neumann (2020–2021) — National Director - Canada
  • Former: Cody J. Brown (2021) — Staff
  • Former: Stacey R. Andersen (2021) — Staff
  • Former: Alain Croteau (2020) — Director
  • Former: Bruce R. Smith (2020) — Gmp Council President
  • Former: Carolyn Y. Stokes (2020) — Technician
  • Former: Lee Ann Foster (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

Roxanne Brown — Vice President: $250KRoxanne BrownVice President$250KDavid R McCall — President: $227KDavid R McCallPresident$227KOrville M Warren — National Director - Canada: $201KOrville M WarrenNational Director - Canada$201KJohn E Shinn — Secretary/Treasurer: $193KJohn E ShinnSecretary/Treasurer$193KMyles Sullivandirthru 0924 — SP. Asst. to the Pres. (EFF. 10/24): $191KMyles Sullivandirthru…SP. Asst. to the Pres. (EFF.…$191KEmil a Ramirez — Vice President: $184KEmil a RamirezVice President$184KKevin J Mapp — Vice President: $184KKevin J MappVice President$184KDavid R Jury — General Counsel: $183KDavid R JuryGeneral Counsel$183KLuis a Mendoza — Vice President: $179KLuis a MendozaVice President$179KVirginia Hartman — Assistant: $175KVirginia HartmanAssistant$175KScott Lunny — Director: $172KScott LunnyDirector$172KMary Anne Weston — Assistant: $171KMary Anne WestonAssistant$171KDominic Lemieux — Director: $169KDominic LemieuxDirector$169KShaheen Hirani — Canadian Counsel: $165KShaheen HiraniCanadian Counsel$165KKatharine Shaw — Associate General Counsel: $160KKatharine ShawAssociate General Counsel$160KKevon Stewart — Director (Entered 10/24): $153KKevon StewartDirector (Entered 10/24)$153KDonald Blatt — Director: $151KDonald BlattDirector$151KMichael R Millsap — Director: $151KMichael R MillsapDirector$151KCatherine Drummond — Director: $149KCatherine DrummondDirector$149KLarry R Ray — Director: $149KLarry R RayDirector$149KR Daniel Flippo — Director: $149KR Daniel FlippoDirector$149KGaylan Prescott — Director: $149KGaylan PrescottDirector$149KBernie Hall — Director: $149KBernie HallDirector$149KLawrence T Burchfield — Director: $149KLawrence T BurchfieldDirector$149KDavid M Wasiura — Director: $148KDavid M WasiuraDirector$148K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to Roxanne Brown (Vice President). 25 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied

How much does United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied give each year?

United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied gave $1.6M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $922K across 20 grants.

What is United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied's typical grant size?

United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $84,338, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied that year got $13K on average.

Where does United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied give grants?

United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), Pittsburgh, PA (5 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).

Does United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Who are United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied's largest grantees?

United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied's largest 2024 grantees include USW Works ($1,200,915), Economic Policy Institute ($120,000) and Alliance for Retired Americans ($68,012), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied?

United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied reported $2.1B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $694.0M.

What does United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to work together to improve jobs, build a better future, and promote fairness, justice and equality in the workplace and in society. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied?

United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied's EIN?

United Steel Paper and Forestry Rubber Manufacturing Energy Allied's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-0818080. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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