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LABORERS LOCAL NO 91 WELFARE FUND
NIAGARA FALLS, NY · EIN 160776158 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · laborerslocal91.org
revenue
$4.1M
expenses
$3.4M
net assets
$7.3M
employees
2
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS.

profile · synthesized from sources

The website content describes multiple entities associated with Laborers' Local 91, including a training fund, a LECET fund, and a PAC, but does not describe the LABORERS LOCAL NO 91 WELFARE FUND (EIN: 160776158) that is the subject of the 990 filing. The welfare fund itself is not described on the website, and no health or welfare benefits are detailed.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Helmets to Hardhats
Program placing military veterans into construction apprenticeships with preferential placement
Laborers’ Local #91 Educational and Training Fund (EATF)
Provides skills training and education programs for construction workers in Western New York
Local 91 LECET
Labor-management cooperation trust promoting unionized construction, safety, and industry competitiveness
Skilled Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship
4000-hour apprenticeship program combining on-the-job training and classroom instruction for new construction workers
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 3 activities
    • Delivers construction training and safety programs
      Conducts OSHA training programs on Excavation Standards and Scaffold Construction, and offers training courses in building construction, heavy and highway construction, construction supervision, environmental remediation, demolition, rehabilitation, and restoration, including preregistered classes.
    • Operates Skilled Construction Craft Laborer apprenticeship program
      Runs a state-approved apprenticeship program requiring 4,000 hours of supervised fieldwork and related training; apprentices must complete all training to graduate and become journeyman laborers. Program operates under oversight of the New York State Department of Labor.
    • Participates in Helmets to Hardhats program
      Accepts applications for its apprentice program through the Helmets to Hardhats initiative on the first Tuesday of every month, supporting veteran and transitioning service member pathways into construction careers.
  • Union and Association Benefit Funds 2 activities
    • Distributes unemployment and supplemental benefit checks
      Provides Sub and Supplemental Unemployment Benefit checks to members, available for mailing or pickup.
    • Provides health and welfare benefits to union members
      Offers health coverage and welfare benefits to participants, including distribution of 1095-B tax forms to confirm health coverage upon request.
  • Credit Union Financial Services 1 activity
    • Administers online remittance payment system
      Provides an online platform for organizations to submit remittance payments, streamlining the payment submission process.
  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
    • Advocates for labor-friendly legislation and political engagement
      Advocates for legislative measures benefiting laborers, families, and working people; supports political candidates across parties who align with labor interests; conducts voter registration, get-out-the-vote, and letter-writing campaigns to engage members.
  • Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
    • Builds labor advocacy networks through coalition work
      Collaborates with AFL-CIO to develop the Laborers’ Action Network for tracking advocacy campaigns and legislative information, strengthening coordinated political efforts.
  • Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
    • Expands training curriculum to include green construction
      Has added courses on weatherization and green construction to its training offerings to meet evolving industry standards.
  • Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
    • Recognizes retiree contributions through events
      Hosts events to honor and recognize the service and contributions of Laborers’ Local #91 retirees.
  • Regional Economic Development Initiatives 1 activity
    • Supports community benefit and economic development initiatives
      Engages in various community benefit and economic development activities to support regional growth and workforce development.
  • Union-Contractor Construction Partnerships 1 activity
    • Supports union contractor competitiveness and job growth
      Develops and operates the Market Recovery Program to promote successful bids by unionized contractors and increase work opportunities for Local #91 members.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Promotes unionized construction through public relations campaigns
      Designs and implements public relations and advertising campaigns using radio, public television, billboards, and bus card displays to highlight the value of unionized construction in the regional economy.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.09M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$3.83M94%
Investment income$246K6%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$3.36M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$181K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.51M
Cash$3.39M
Investments$2.82M
Liabilities$166K
Net assets$7.35M
Liquid reserves22.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +17.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RICHARD PALLADINO TRUSTEE 4 $278K
RANDY PALLADINO TRUSTEE 4 $248K
WILLIAM GRACE ADMINISTRATO 19 $213K
MARIO NERI TRUSTEE 4 $10K
board members · 3
  • ANTHONY CIMATO — TRUSTEE
  • MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN — TRUSTEE
  • TOM CEFALU — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • AFL-CIO Partner — Collaborates with AFL-CIO to develop the Laborers’ Action Network for tracking advocacy and legislative efforts.
  • Builders Industry Employers Association of Niagara County, NY Partner — Jointly administers the LECET Fund with Laborers’ Local #91.
  • Council of Utility Contractors Partner — Jointly administers the LECET Fund with Laborers’ Local #91.
  • Helmets to Hardhats Partner — Collaborates with Helmets to Hardhats to place veterans into the Laborers’ Local #91 Apprentice Program.
  • Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust Partner — Works alongside the Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust as part of a labor-management infrastructure.
  • Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America Partner — Collaborates with the Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America as part of a labor-management infrastructure.
  • Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Network — Proud affiliate of LIUNA, which represents over 800,000 workers in construction and other industries.
  • LiUNA Network — Laborers Local 91 operates under the LiUNA national union network.
  • NYS Department of Labor Government — Submits apprentice ranking sheets to the NYS Department of Labor for use in apprentice placement on job sites.
  • New York State Department of Labor Government — Operates its apprenticeship program under the guidance and oversight of the New York State Department of Labor.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Adaptive Workforce Training Curriculum
    methodology: adaptive_curriculum_development
    By regularly updating training curricula to reflect emerging industry demands, the organization ensures worker readiness and employment relevance, because alignment with market needs increases job placement and retention.
  • Bipartisan Advocacy for Worker Protections
    methodology: bipartisan_advocacy
    By supporting bipartisan candidates and advocating for pro-worker legislation, the organization advances policies that improve wages, safety, and union rights, because sustained political influence enables systemic change in labor standards.
  • Collective Bargaining Linked to Workforce Development
    methodology: collective-bargaining-and-training
    By integrating collective bargaining agreements with targeted training programs, the organization secures family-supporting wages and long-term benefits, because skilled, unionized labor is positioned as the preferred workforce for construction employers.
  • Labor-Management Partnership Model
    methodology: labor-management_cooperation
    By jointly administering benefit and training programs through labor-management trust funds, the organization ensures neutral administration of resources and develops innovative strategies that reflect both worker and employer interests, leading to more sustainable and effective outcomes.
  • Preferential Veteran Placement in Apprenticeships
    methodology: veteran-preferential-placement
    By prioritizing veterans for apprentice placement through the Helmets to Hardhats program, the organization leverages military experience as a pipeline to skilled labor, because structured transition pathways increase veteran integration and workforce diversity.