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SPRINKLER FITTERS AND APPRENTICES LOCAL UNION 281 UA

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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

SPRINKLER FITTERS AND APPRENTICES LOCAL UNION 281 UA

EIN 36-1808342 · Visual Arts (A40)

What they do

LABOR UNION

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe explanation is very short. Ask what work they really do.

They name their leaders22 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$86.25spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
$1.65in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.
1.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $357,781 for BRYAN LAROCHE (BUSINESS MANAGER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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Money in and money out

Revenue$10,273,192
Expenses$8,860,993
Annual surplus $1,412,199 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.
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Revenue$10,273,192
Expenses$8,860,993
Assets$14,615,388
Income$14,756,254
Contributions$134,671
Grants given$5,716
Average grant$5,716
Stocks and bonds$8,087,840
Accounting fees$43,168
Investing fees$35,636
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
BRYAN LAROCHEBUSINESS MANAGER · 50 hrs/week $357,781Base $217,383 · Other $140,398
TIM MORRINH&W FUND ADMINISTRATOR · 50 hrs/week $353,056Base $214,305 · Other $138,751
JOHN KENNEDYBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE · 50 hrs/week $328,841Base $194,106 · Other $134,735
MICHAEL COUGHLINBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE · 50 hrs/week $328,644Base $193,909 · Other $134,735
PATRICK SHARPEEXECUTIVE BOARD / ORGANIZER · 50 hrs/week $290,680Base $177,571 · Other $113,109
ALAN CRAWFORDAPPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR · 50 hrs/week $288,573Base $170,798 · Other $117,775
NICHOLAS GRAGEAPPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR · 50 hrs/week $277,227Base $163,325 · Other $113,902
DONALD OTTEXECUTIVE BOARD / APPRENTICE FUND INSTRUCTOR · 50 hrs/week $276,962Base $163,418 · Other $113,544
ROBERT CLINE JRBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE - NEW · 50 hrs/week $200,557Base $125,130 · Other $75,427
LAWRENCE NICHOLSBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE - PAST · 50 hrs/week $144,206Base $78,000 · Other $66,206
WILLIAM HINCKS JRVICE-PRESIDENT · 1 hrs/week $38,429Base $16,538 · Other $21,891
ROBERT SCOTTRECORDING SECRETARY · 1 hrs/week $11,788Base $7,799 · Other $3,989

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (22)

BRYAN LAROCHEBUSINESS MANAGER

TIM MORRINH&W FUND ADMINISTRATOR

JOHN KENNEDYBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

MICHAEL COUGHLINBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE

PATRICK SHARPEEXECUTIVE BOARD / ORGANIZER

ALAN CRAWFORDAPPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR

NICHOLAS GRAGEAPPRENTICE INSTRUCTOR

DONALD OTTEXECUTIVE BOARD / APPRENTICE FUND INSTRUCTOR

ROBERT CLINE JRBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE - NEW

LAWRENCE NICHOLSBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE - PAST

WILLIAM HINCKS JRVICE-PRESIDENT

ROBERT SCOTTRECORDING SECRETARY

DANIEL NOLANEXECUTIVE BOARD

DAN CASEYEXECUTIVE BOARD

NEAL MCLAUGHLINPRESIDENT

CHRISTOPHER ROSENLUNDSERGEANT-AT-ARMS

ANTHONY GALASSIEXAMINING BOARD

NICK DRISCOLLFINANCE COMMITTEE

JOHN PRINDEVILLEFINANCE COMMITTEE

JASON BRUZEKEXAMINING BOARD

KEVIN CONNOLLY JRFINANCE COMMITTEE

DAVE PUCHALSKIEXAMINING BOARD

About this charity

Recognized since
January 1941
Location
11900 S LARAMIE AVE, ALSIP, IL 60803-3125
County
Cook
In care of
BRYAN LAROCHE
Primary officer
BRYAN LAROCHE, BUSINESS MANAGER

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Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2024
Tax period began
January 1, 2024
Return type
990
Tax preparer
LEGACY PROFESSIONALS LLP
NTEE classification
Visual Arts (A40)
IRS tax category
Visual Arts
Grant-giving organization
Yes

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