United Steelworkers
The mission statement of the organization includes, but is not limited to on behalf of its members collective bargaining, grievance procedures, arbitration, strike benefits, education, organize, and to improve the working conditions of its members.
United Steelworkers at a glance
In short: United Steelworkers gave $46K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,750
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $15,250
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,532,140
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (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 Steelworkers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Labor Community Services ($21K). Together the top 3 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Steelworkers gives
- Giving grew 37% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $80K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Community Services Los Angeles, CA | Donations | $20,750 |
| South Bay Center for Counciling Wilmington, CA | Donations | $15,000 |
| Laclaa La Chapter Los Angeles, CA | Fund Raiser | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,532,140 | $2,418,947 | $2,473,830 | $45,750 | 3 | $93 |
| 2024 | $3,508,185 | $2,377,640 | $2,308,677 | — | — | $256 |
| 2023 | $3,419,300 | $2,263,077 | $2,199,473 | $80,000 | 6 | $3,539 |
| 2022 | $3,340,493 | $2,294,770 | $2,310,568 | $33,300 | 2 | $396 |
| 2021 | $3,401,750 | $2,076,095 | $2,092,716 | $43,630 | 4 | $58 |
| 2020 | $3,401,556 | $1,945,095 | $1,818,090 | — | — | $68 |
About United Steelworkers
Based on IRS filings
United Steelworkers is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Carson, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $93.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Steelworkers is led by Philip Baker, President on every filing since 2020; 15 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Philip Baker
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Jordan Dearden
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$6K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Keith West
Trustee
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $10K (2025)
Alejandro Perez
Delegate
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$293 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Alfonso Garcia
Delegate
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Carlos R. Sandoval
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Frank Calandrino
Delegate
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$979 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Frank Vasquez
Delegate
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$622 (2022) → $2K (2025)
Gary Holloway
Financial Secretary
Field Director → Financial Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $160K (2025)
Leonard Patterson
Delegate
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Lisa Bowman
Guide
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Roberto Torres
Delegate
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Steve McKoy
Delegate
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Teodorico Albis
Sgt at Arms
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$542 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Xochitl Cobarruvias
Chief of Staff Clerical
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $132K (2025)
David Bowen
Delegate
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $4K (2025)
Jessica Goldsmith
Delegate
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$6K (2021) → $371 (2025)
Norman Rogers
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$55K (2021) → $142K (2025)
Regina Fleming
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $6K (2025)
Jose Lozano
Staff Representative
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024) → $108K (2025)
Manuel Ramirez
Staff Representative
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Moises Hernadez
Staff Representative
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Arthur Arizpe
Delegate
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Krumbein
Delegate
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Holloway-Fisher
Delegate
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: David Campbell (2020–2024) — Financial Secretary
- Former: Brenda Mejivar (2020–2022) — Delegate
- Former: Gwen Gampon (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: James Sanchez (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Roberto Fonseca (2020–2022) — Delegate
- Former: Frank Real (2021–2022) — Delegate
- Former: George Galvan (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: John Crouch (2020–2021) — Delegate
- Former: Ryan Heustis (2020–2021) — Delegate
- Former: Fred Jimenez (2021) — Delegate
- Former: John Sawyer (2021) — Delegate
- Former: Manny Verduzco (2021) — Delegate
- Former: Al Garcia (2020) — Delegate
- Former: Francisco Vazquez (2020) — Delegate
- Former: Guillermo Damasco (2020) — Delegate
- Former: Mario Lopez (2020) — Recording Secretary
- Former: Mark Hebert (2020) — Delegate
- Former: Robert Torres (2020) — Delegate
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 $160K, to Gary Holloway (Financial Secretary). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Steelworkers
How much does United Steelworkers give each year?
United Steelworkers gave $46K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is United Steelworkers's typical grant size?
United Steelworkers's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,250, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Steelworkers give grants?
United Steelworkers gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does United Steelworkers give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on United Steelworkers's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is United Steelworkers?
United Steelworkers reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is United Steelworkers?
United Steelworkers is a public charity focused on Community and economic development, based in Carson, CA. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is United Steelworkers's EIN?
United Steelworkers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-0865902. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 19, 2026)
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