United Union of Roofers Waterproofers
To unite and mutually obligate all members for the purpose of securing concerted action in all matters regarding their welfare and interests.
United Union of Roofers Waterproofers at a glance
In short: United Union of Roofers Waterproofers gave $48K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,000
- +106.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,600
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $14,127,177
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who United Union of Roofers Waterproofers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chicago Federation of Labor ($16K). Together the top 5 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How United Union of Roofers Waterproofers gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). 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 $23K (2024) to $49K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Federation of Labor Chicago, IL | General Support | $16,000 |
| CRCA Foundation Glen Ellyn, IL | General Support | $10,600 |
| Union Sportsmen's Alliance Spring Hill, TN | General Support | $10,000 |
| Troopers Lodge #41 Springfield, IL | General Support | $5,900 |
| St Patricks Day Parade Committee Chicago, IL | General Support | $5,500 |
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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 | $14,127,177 | $8,366,674 | $7,664,622 | $48,000 | 5 | $164,609 |
| 2024 | $13,397,416 | $8,294,969 | $7,459,352 | $23,250 | 2 | $115,062 |
| 2023 | $12,600,172 | $8,022,987 | $6,975,409 | $49,108 | 4 | $47,543 |
| 2022 | $11,793,342 | $7,587,331 | $6,310,726 | $46,500 | 5 | $28,721 |
| 2021 | $10,781,512 | $7,125,070 | $6,165,934 | $25,500 | 3 | $48,492 |
| 2020 | $9,971,840 | $6,764,964 | $5,639,640 | $27,450 | 4 | $16,919 |
About United Union of Roofers Waterproofers
Based on IRS filings
United Union of Roofers Waterproofers is a public charity, based in Oak Brook, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $14.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $165K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Union of Roofers Waterproofers is led by Gary Menzel, President & Business Manager on every filing since 2020; all 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Menzel
President & Business Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$172K (2020) → $199K (2025)
Nate Tell
Trustee, Mktg Director & Org
Trustee → Trustee, Mktg Director & Org, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$86K (2021) → $148K (2025)
Robert Arrezola
Trustee & Organizer
Trustee → Trustee & Organizer, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $148K (2025)
Aramis Melecio
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$5K (2025)
Brandon Grise
Business Representative
Trustee → Business Representative, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $153K (2025)
Brian Dubin
Recording Secretary
Trustee → Recording Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$4K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Kevin Coleman
Treasurer
Rec Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $21K (2025)
Mike Lafferty
Business Representative
Business Agent → Business Representative, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $159K (2025)
Richard Coluzzi Jr.
Business Representative
Business Agent → Business Representative, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $159K (2025)
Robert Burch
Business Representative
Business Agent → Business Representative, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $160K (2025)
Travis Gorman
Business Representative
Business Agent → Business Representative, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $159K (2025)
Jason Catona
Vice President & Bus Representative
Sergeant-At-Arms & Bus Representative → Business Representative, 2024
Business Representative → Vice President & Bus Representative, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$922 (2021) → $161K (2025)
William Smith
Sergeant-At-Arms
Fmr Sergeant-At-Arms → Sergeant-At-Arms, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Lawrence Gnat (2020–2024) — Vice President & Business Representative
- Former: Gerardo Morales (2020–2022) — Business Agent
- Former: Jeffery Eppenstein (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Martin Headtke (2020–2022) — Fmr Treasurer
- Former: Richard Huffman (2020–2021) — Fmr Trustee
- Former: Ruben Barbosa (2020–2021) — Organizer
- Former: Steven Oboikovitz (2020–2021) — Fmr Sergeant-At-Arms
- Former: James Querio (2020) — Organizer
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 $199K, to Gary Menzel (President/Business MGR). 13 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Union of Roofers Waterproofers
How much does United Union of Roofers Waterproofers give each year?
United Union of Roofers Waterproofers gave $48K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $23K across 2 grants.
What is United Union of Roofers Waterproofers's typical grant size?
United Union of Roofers Waterproofers's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,600, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Union of Roofers Waterproofers give grants?
United Union of Roofers Waterproofers gives mostly in Illinois: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does United Union of Roofers Waterproofers give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of United Union of Roofers Waterproofers's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are United Union of Roofers Waterproofers's largest grantees?
United Union of Roofers Waterproofers's largest 2025 grantees include Chicago Federation of Labor ($16,000), CRCA Foundation ($10,600) and Union Sportsmen's Alliance ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is United Union of Roofers Waterproofers?
United Union of Roofers Waterproofers reported $14.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
What is United Union of Roofers Waterproofers's EIN?
United Union of Roofers Waterproofers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-0940360. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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