Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

About Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters

A large share of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters’ recent giving has gone to Carpenters Action Fund, with awards of $1,415,984 in 2023, $1,372,946 in 2024, and $1,102,787 in 2025. That pattern shows a funder that moves substantial resources through recurring donations rather than isolated gifts. The council’s broader grantmaking also reaches workforce and member-support efforts tied to the skilled construction trades, including apprenticeship, training centers, and workforce development. The recent record shows both large institutional support and smaller targeted grants. Foundations for a Better Future received $500,000 in 2024, while Map USA received $250,000 in 2025. Other grants support organizations connected to labor, construction, civic activity, health, and community programs. The council’s giving is not limited to one type of recipient; it includes PAC-style donations, sponsorships, and direct support for nonprofits and allied entities. Across the file, the common thread is investment in the people, institutions, and public efforts surrounding union carpenters and the broader construction-trades ecosystem.

What Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Funds

Workforce development is central to the council’s grantmaking, matching its mission to develop and empower skilled construction workers. A 2024 grant of $110,000 to Carpenters Helping Hands in Las Vegas shows support that extends beyond training into member assistance. The scholarship program also reflects this emphasis, with annual awards for eligible children and grandchildren of active or retired members in the council’s jurisdiction. Education-related giving appears in several forms. Build Phlly Now received $100,000 in both 2024 and 2025, indicating repeated support for a Philadelphia-based effort. In the arts and civic space, the Philadelphia Museum of Art received $50,000 in 2023, $50,000 in 2024, and $50,000 in 2025. The council also backed the Independence Seaport Museum with $28,374 in 2023 and $25,000 in 2024. Public affairs and civic engagement are another visible area. America Votes received $150,000 in 2025, and the New Jersey Legislative Black Caucus received $30,000 in 2024 and $25,000 in 2025.

How Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Gives