Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers
WESTERN STATES COUNCIL OF SHEET METAL AIR is a public charity based in Sacramento, California. Formed in 1900, it represents local unions affiliated with the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers (SMART) and states that it advocates for members’ living standards and working conditions.
Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers at a glance
In short: Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers gave $1.8M across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $163K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,791,140
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- Average grant
- $162,831
- Median grant
- $96,151
- Total assets
- $2,319,133
- +300.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers
- Contact
Mailing address: 4040 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 692-5979
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was sheet metal workers LU 104 ($493K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 11 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Nevada. The listed recipients were located in those two states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| sheet metal workers LU 104 Livermore, CA | HRTP | $493,379 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Lu 105 Glendora, CA | HRTP | $347,363 |
| Sheet Metal JATC San Diego San Diego, CA | HRTP | $255,847 |
| Soca Sheet Metal Workers' JATC Industry, CA | HRTP | $235,650 |
| Fresno & Vic Sheet Metal Fresno, CA | HRTP | $169,986 |
| Northern CA Valley SMW JATC Mather, CA | HRTP | $96,151 |
| Modesto Area Sheet Metal Modesto, CA | HRTP | $74,809 |
| Sheet Metal Workers Lu 206 San Diego, CA | HRTP | $62,782 |
| Tri-Counties Sheet Metal Workers' JATC Ventura, CA | HRTP | $36,673 |
| United Labor Agency of Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Contribution | $12,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,319,133 | $3,391,238 | $2,725,233 | $1,791,140 | 11 | $-1,418 |
| 2023 | $578,666 | $905,902 | $1,025,561 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $698,514 | $806,363 | $737,357 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $628,676 | $821,396 | $656,225 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $461,892 | $648,005 | $597,246 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $410,960 | $619,531 | $591,611 | — | — | $-555 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Council’s stated mission is “to advocate for and preserve the standard of living and working conditions for members of affiliated local unions.” It says it pursues this by monitoring regulatory and legislative activities.
The Council describes its general fund as promoting the growth and development of sheet metal trade unions within its jurisdiction. It says the JCEEP Fund is available for projects relevant to the Joint Committee on Energy and Environmental Policy, a committee of the Council’s executive board.
The 2024 grants included support for local unions and joint apprenticeship training committees, with several grants listing “HRTP” as their purpose, as well as contributions to two other organizations. One recipient, the United Labor Agency of Nevada, describes its mission as improving quality of life for workers, their families, and the community through direct services, access to services, and engagement of organized labor. California Energy Alliance describes its work as bringing together organizations concerned with energy and the built environment to advance California’s energy future, energy savings, and sustainable energy generation and integration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Council reported 11 grants totaling $1,791,140. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $493,379, with a median grant of $96,151.
The largest reported grants were $493,379 to Sheet Metal Workers LU 104 in Livermore, California; $347,363 to Sheet Metal Workers LU 105 in Glendora, California; $255,847 to Sheet Metal JATC San Diego; $235,650 to SOCA Sheet Metal Workers’ JATC in Industry, California; and $169,986 to Fresno & Vic Sheet Metal. Each listed “HRTP” as its purpose. Other reported grants included $96,151 to Northern CA Valley SMW JATC, $74,809 to Modesto Area Sheet Metal, $62,782 to Sheet Metal Workers LU 206, and $36,673 to Tri-Counties Sheet Metal Workers’ JATC. The Council also reported a $12,500 contribution to United Labor Agency of Nevada and a $6,000 contribution to California Energy Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dion Abril as Executive Admin; Rick Werner as President; Geremy Robnett as Vice-President effective March 2024; James Dillard as Vice President through March 2024; Tom Blotzke as Secretary/Treasurer effective July 2024; Sal Rotolo as Secretary/Treasurer through July 2024; Rich Niday and Jeff Holly as Executive Board Members; Steve Hinson as Executive Board through July 2024; and Thomas McDermott as Trustee through June 2024.
Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers is led by Rick Werner, President on every filing since 2019; 4 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick Werner
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas McDermott
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$500 (2024)
Mike Nesbitt
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Sandoval
Trustee
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luke Kasper
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dion Abril
Executive Administrator
On filings since 2019
43 hrs/week
$124K (2019) → $148K (2024)
Sal Rotolo
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$4K (2019) → $2K (2024)
Steve Hinson
Executive Board
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$2K (2024)
Art Tolentino
Executive Board Member
Executive Board → Executive Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Masters
Executive Board Member
Executive Board → Executive Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Holly
Executive Board Member
Executive Board → Executive Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Niday
Executive Board Member
Executive Board → Executive Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Gauthier
Executive Board
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Dillard
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Geremy Robnett
Vice President
Executive Board → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Al Hernandez
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Latu
Executive Board
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Blotzke
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jeff Proffitt (2019–2022) — Executive Board
- Former: Dave Shaver (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Luther Medina (2019–2021) — Executive Board
- Former: Joseph Maraccini (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Doug Tracy (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Jim Dillard (2019) — Executive Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $148K, to Dion Abril (Executive Admin). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers
How much does Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers give each year?
Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers gave $1.8M across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers's typical grant size?
Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers's median grant in 2024 was $96,151, and its average grant was $162,831, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers give grants?
Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "HRTP" (9 grants).
Who are Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers's largest grantees?
Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers's largest 2024 grantees include sheet metal workers LU 104 ($493,379), Sheet Metal Workers Lu 105 ($347,363) and Sheet Metal JATC San Diego ($255,847), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers?
Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What does Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers fund?
The Council’s stated mission is “to advocate for and preserve the standard of living and working conditions for members of affiliated local unions.” It says it pursues this by monitoring regulatory and legislative activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers?
Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers's EIN?
Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1348537. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Western States Council of Sheet Metal Air Rail & Transportation Workers funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/western-states-council-of-sheet-metal-air-rail-and-transportation-workers-morg_01bfe43165034ebaa10ca9f7c66c3666
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