United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Sw Regional Council
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About United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Sw Regional Council
To train, educate, and represent skilled construction professionals and support members through workforce development, apprenticeship training, and industry leadership.
Focus Areas
vocational educationapprenticeship programsworkforce developmentcommunity servicesemergency support (community blood drives)
Who They Fund
legislators and legislative bodiesballot measure/initiative committeespolitical campaignscharitable nonprofit organizations
Funding Style
political/legislative advocacy fundingballot measure support
About United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Sw Regional Council
A defining part of United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Sw Regional Council’s grantmaking is its strong use of charitable contributions and legislative support tied to housing, transportation, labor, and public institutions in California. In 2024, it gave $250,000 to United to House LA in Los Angeles, alongside $150,000 to Yes on Measure LA Comm, also in Los Angeles. The 2023 record shows a similar pattern, with a $250,000 legislative grant to SD Alliance For Traffic Relief Reliable in Long Beach and a $200,000 legislative grant to Riverside Transportation Future in Los Angeles. These awards sit alongside support for community organizations such as West Angeles Community Development Co, Community Coalition, and The Miguel Contreras Foundation. The council’s public-facing summary emphasizes training, education, and representation for skilled construction professionals, and its grants reflect that workforce-centered identity while extending into civic and community campaigns. The recent record also includes support for labor-affiliated and housing-related groups, showing a blend of charitable giving and public-policy financing within the same regional portfolio.
What United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Sw Regional Council Funds
Housing and land-use issues appear repeatedly in the recent grants. The council gave $250,000 to United to House LA for a charitable contribution and $25,000 to Abundant Housing Los Angeles for a charitable contribution. Transportation is another visible area: it awarded $250,000 to SD Alliance For Traffic Relief Reliable for a legislative contribution and $200,000 to Riverside Transportation Future for a legislative contribution. Civic and community development support also shows up through $100,000 to West Angeles Community Development Co for charitable purposes and $50,000 to Community Coalition for a charitable contribution. Labor-aligned philanthropy is present as well, including $50,000 to United Farm Workers and $25,000 to Los Angeles Brotherhood Crusade, both as charitable contributions.
How United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Sw Regional Council Gives
Typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $46,250 at the 75th percentile, showing a mix of modest awards and larger policy-oriented grants. The recent record includes repeated recipients across years: West Angeles Community Development Co appears in both 2023 and 2024, Holbrook Holding (Duke City Gladiators) appears in both years, and several California political and advocacy entities recur as well. The council’s giving is local in scope, and the pattern is concentrated in California rather than spread broadly. Its profile also indicates direct charitable donations and political, legislative, and ballot-oriented contributions rather than program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$2.8M
Total Assets
$586.2M
Total Revenue
$198.9M
Total Expenses
$146M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $10K and $46K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$46K
Geographic Reach
Local5 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
FRANK HAWK
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