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International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

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Website:

www.iupat.org
Location:

HANOVER, MD
Tax ID:

35-0198600
Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(5)

Budget (2022):

Revenue: $51,278,669
Expenses: $48,913,158
Assets: $94,379,854
Formation:

1887
General President:

James A. Williams Jr.

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International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) is a labor union representing North American workers in the finishing trades such as painters, drywall finishers, wall coverers, glaziers, glass workers, and sign makers. 6 It fundraises for its Political Action Together PAC through progressive digital fundraising tool ActBlue. 14 He also argued “It may have to be to get Donald Trump to leave the White House in 2028. That’s how serious this shit is… We’re gonna need millions of workers on the street to save our democracy.” 14

Leadership

As of August 2022, the IUPAT is led by general president James A. Williams Jr., who was elected to the position in August 2021. 17

References

  1. “About the Union.” IUPAT.org. Accessed August 7, 2022. https://www.iupat.org/about-us/about-the-union/.
  2. “Our History.” IUPAT.org. Accessed August 7, 2022. https://www.iupat.org/about-us/our-history/.
  3. “Community Outreach.” IUPAT.org. Accessed August 7, 2022. https://www.iupat.org/about-us/community-outreach/.
  4. “Home.” IFTI.edu. Accessed August 7, 2022. https://ifti.edu/.
  5. “About FTI.” IFTI.edu. Accessed August 7, 2022. https://ifti.edu/about-fti/.
  6. International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). 2018. Schedule C. Part I-C.
  7. [1] “Donate to IUPAT Political Action Together PC.” ActBlue.com. Accessed August 5, 2022. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/iupat-political-action-together-pc-1.
  8. “Issues & Campaigns – Political Action.” IUPAT.org. Accessed August 5, 2022. https://www.iupat.org/issues-campaigns/political-action/.
  9. “Register to Vote Here!” IUPAT.org. Accessed August 5, 2022. https://www.iupat.org/campaigns/register-to-vote-here/.
  10. “Fight Voter Suppression Laws.” IUPAT.org. Accessed August 5, 2022. https://www.iupat.org/campaigns/fight-voter-suppression-laws/.
  11. “The Fight Against Wage Theft.” IUPAT.org. Accessed August 5, 2022. https://www.iupat.org/campaigns/the-fight-against-wage-theft/
  12. Cohen, Rachel M. “Building Trades Union Imposes Vaccine Mandate on Itself.” The American Prospect. August 25, 2021. Accessed August 7, 2022. https://prospect.org/labor/building-trades-union-imposes-vaccine-mandate-on-itself/.
  13. “Wide Range of Constituencies Applaud President Biden’s State of the Union Address.” WhiteHouse.gov. March 3, 2022. Accessed August 7, 2022. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/03/03/wide-range-of-constituencies-applaud-president-bidens-state-of-the-union-address/
  14. Stu Smith (@thestustustudio). “The General Strike Blueprint Was Laid Out Last Night at The People’s Forum.” X, November 22, 2025. https://x.com/thestustustudio/status/1992286090150002981?s=46&t=jI5pta-LqWTQoagVEw7hsA
  15. “James A. Williams, Jr. – General President.” International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Accessed August 5, 2022. https://www.iupat.org/about-us/union-leadership/james-a-williams-jr-general-president/.
  16. “Union Leadership.” International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Accessed August 5, 2022. https://www.iupat.org/about-us/union-leadership/.
  17. Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax (Form 990). International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. 2018. Part VIII. Section A. 1a.
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: July 1, 1941

    • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2022 Dec Form 990 $51,278,669 $48,913,158 $94,379,854 $3,262,437 Y $8,419,273 $40,589,128 $1,969,484 $2,666,267 PDF
    2021 Dec Form 990 $52,219,897 $46,793,647 $95,846,758 $3,782,701 Y $8,402,126 $38,965,044 $1,818,141 $4,341,251
    2020 Dec Form 990 $44,277,647 $40,373,656 $88,468,549 $3,075,828 Y $8,323,979 $34,680,858 $1,890,844 $3,432,162
    2019 Dec Form 990 $48,962,466 $55,653,424 $85,127,331 $3,574,721 Y $8,039,494 $37,979,775 $2,184,104 $3,137,836
    2018 Dec Form 990 $45,097,897 $43,517,483 $88,267,194 $3,249,874 Y $7,812,964 $35,657,867 $2,249,385 $3,057,116 PDF
    2017 Dec Form 990 $45,458,890 $41,012,750 $88,302,070 $3,163,505 Y $7,911,854 $35,140,063 $2,038,467 $2,989,469 PDF
    2016 Dec Form 990 $43,219,334 $39,077,064 $82,346,246 $2,977,080 Y $7,081,995 $33,978,123 $1,977,109 $2,938,848 PDF
    2015 Dec Form 990 $40,877,680 $37,079,808 $77,563,851 $3,389,064 Y $6,973,247 $31,307,325 $1,569,186 $2,983,863 PDF
    2014 Dec Form 990 $39,550,570 $43,024,671 $74,991,569 $3,586,009 Y $6,505,086 $31,025,732 $1,134,365 $2,842,135 PDF
    2013 Dec Form 990 $37,450,031 $36,789,996 $78,065,987 $3,321,575 Y $6,492,164 $29,081,256 $1,136,787 $2,898,362 PDF
    2012 Dec Form 990 $37,623,300 $38,708,194 $78,329,074 $4,590,589 Y $7,104,477 $28,468,415 $793,935 $2,697,013 PDF
    2011 Dec Form 990 $38,484,687 $38,039,542 $77,380,764 $2,849,480 Y $6,999,892 $29,429,168 $792,346 $2,631,124 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)

    International Union of Painters and Allied Trades

    7234 PARKWAY DR
    HANOVER, MD 21076-1307