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UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 811240123 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.carpenters.org
revenue
$987K
expenses
$876K
net assets
$272K
employees
31
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE INTEREST OF OUR MEMBERSHIP, TO ELEVATE THE MORAL, INTELLECTUAL, AND SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF ALL WORKING MEN AND WOMEN, TO ASSIST EACH OTHER IN SICKNESS AND HEALTH.

profile · synthesized from sources

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America is a major labor union in North America, dedicated to training and representing skilled construction professionals. With a focus on enhancing the skills of its members through comprehensive training programs, it serves a diverse workforce across various construction trades. The organization operates primarily in the United States and Canada.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Carpenters International Training Fund (CITF)
Provides training programs and resources to enhance the skills of union carpenters and their contractors.
Department of Education and Training (DET)
Offers programs focused on leadership, communication, and management skills for UBC members.
activities · 9 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Civic Leadership Development 3 activities
    • Leadership and Communication Skill Enhancement
      Provides programming to UBC members to enhance skills in communication, leadership, and management, with over 15,000 members participating annually in leadership training programs.
    • Leadership and Professional Development Training
      Offers leadership training programs, communication, and management skill enhancement for its members, with over 15,000 members participating annually. This includes developing and training local trainers to deliver craft-skills instruction.
    • Train-the-Trainer Programs
      Develops and trains local trainers to deliver craft-skills instruction to members at over 250 centers across North America, conducting over 100 train-the-trainer courses more than 300 times annually at its Las Vegas facility.
  • Construction Trades Apprenticeship & Certification 2 activities
    • Apprenticeship and Advanced Skills Training
      Provides comprehensive training programs, including apprentice classes, advanced skill upgrade courses, OSHA certifications, and specialized training for various trades like millwrights, through a network of over 200 training centers across North America. These programs are offered to pre-apprentices, apprentices, journeymen, foremen, and superintendents.
    • Apprenticeship and Advanced Skills Training
      Provides comprehensive training programs, including apprentice classes, skill upgrade courses, OSHA certifications, and specialized training for various construction and forest-product professionals like carpenters, millwrights, floor coverers, and roofers. This training is delivered through a network of over 200 training centers across North America and online classes, with an annual investment exceeding $200 million.
  • Youth and Professional Development in Technical Fields 2 activities
    • Carpenters International Training Center (ITC) Operation
      Operates a 1.2 million square foot facility, the Carpenters International Training Center (ITC), which includes 150,000 square feet of shop space, over 70 classrooms, and 300 private dorm rooms, used for various training programs and curriculum development.
    • Carpenters International Training Center (ITC) Operations
      Operates the Carpenters International Training Center (ITC), a 1.2 million square foot facility with extensive shop space, classrooms, guest accommodations, and dorm rooms, which was expanded in 2018. This facility is used for various training programs, including leadership training for over 15,000 members annually.
  • Online Membership & Access Systems 2 activities
    • Member Portal Management
      Operates a Member Portal that allows members to access class schedules, register for training, and download their training history.
    • Member Portal Management
      Operates a Member Portal for members to access class schedules, register for training, and download their training history.
  • Union Representation for Skilled and Public Sector Workers 2 activities
    • Member Representation and Union Operations
      Represents over half a million members as one of North America's largest building trades unions, operating through 26 regional and district councils (7 in Canada and 19 in the United States), each overseeing multiple local unions.
    • Union Representation and Administration
      Represents over half a million members across North America through 26 regional and district councils, overseeing multiple local unions. The organization also manages 100 affiliated pension funds with $45 billion in assets.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 2 activities
    • Online Training Development
      Offers online classes for qualified members and instructors through the Carpenters International Training Fund.
    • Training Curriculum Development and Delivery
      Invests over $200 million annually in developing and delivering training, enhancing knowledge and skill sets, and creating new opportunities for UBC members. This includes publishing over 126 new course manuals in the last decade and offering online classes for qualified members and instructors.
  • DEI Advocacy & Leadership Development 2 activities
    • Workforce Development and Diversity Programs
      Operates workforce development programs to cultivate interest in UBC careers among military veterans, women, minorities, and youth, and promotes diversity through specific programs encouraging these groups to join the union. This includes two free programs for veterans transitioning out of the military, such as the 8-week Military Veterans Program (MVP).
    • Workforce Development and Diversity Promotion
      Conducts workforce development programs to cultivate interest in UBC careers among military veterans, women, minorities, and youth, promoting diversity within the union.
  • Veteran Job Training and Placement 1 activity
    • Military Veterans Program (MVP)
      Operates an 8-week free training program for military veterans to transition into careers as industrial mechanics/millwrights or carpenters, offering direct entry and 1-year credit into apprenticeship programs.
  • Endowment & Donor-Advised Fund Management 1 activity
    • Pension Fund Management
      Manages 100 affiliated pension funds with $45 billion in assets and actively invests to promote responsible corporate governance.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$987K
Contributions & grants$947K96%
Program service revenue$44K4%
Investment income$390%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$876K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$142K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$273K
Cash$273K
Investments$0
Liabilities$800
Net assets$272K
Liquid reserves3.7 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 10
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RONALD HEILMAN VICE PRESIDE 2 $4K
HECTOR HERNANDEZ TRUSTEE 2 $4K
FABIEN SANDEZ PRESIDENT 2 $3K
JORGE PEREYDA CONDUCTOR 2 $3K
CONRAD CARRASCO FINANCIAL SE 40 $3K
HARRY K BLACK TRUSTEE 2 $3K
JAMES STEWART WARDEN 2 $2K
WILLIAM RUIZ RECORDING SE 2 $2K
JOSEPH KOBEL TREASURER 2 $2K
ROBERTO FRANCO TRUSTEE 2 $900
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • American Welding Society Partner — Offers Certified Welding Inspector certification.
  • Carpenters International Training Fund Network — Provides online and in-person training programs for UBC members.
  • Helmets to Hardhats Partner — Collaborates with Helmets to Hardhats to place veterans into union apprenticeship and career opportunities in the construction industry.
  • MOSAIC Partner — Created the organization's website.
  • MOSAIC Partner — Created the website.
  • MOSAIC Partner — Website created by MOSAIC
  • Penn State Partner — Offers a 3-credit college course for vocational instructor training.