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OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 17 TRAINING FUND
LAKE VIEW, NY · EIN 237087500 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · iuoe-17.com
revenue
$2.3M
expenses
$1.8M
net assets
$4.9M
employees
8
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 17 TRAINING FUND PROVIDES THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF APPRENTICES AND MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 17 TRAINING FUND provides education and training for apprentices and members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 17. The organization operates a training school that prepares individuals for careers as heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors, and stationary engineers. It serves union members across six and a half counties in Western New York.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $81K
    TRAINING FUND INC. ACTED AS NOMINEE FOR THE TRAINING FUND, HOLDING TITLE TO THE REAL ESTATE USED BY THE TRAINING FUND FOR PROVIDING TRAINING TO ELIGIBLE APPRENTICES AND MEMBERS OF LOCAL 17 AND FROM WHICH THE TRAINING FUND RENTED ITS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE. TRAINING FUND INC. MAINTAINED THE FACILITY AND GROUNDS, COLLECTED RENT, AND PAID ALL EXPENSES RELATING TO THE PROPERTY.
  2. #2 $76K
    THE TRAINING FUND RECEIVED GRANTS FROM GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER AGENCIES WHICH WERE USED TO OFFSET SOME OF THE COSTS OF TEACHING SAFETY AND HEALTH IN REGARD TO HAZARDOUS WASTE REMOVAL, ASBESTOS REMOVAL, CRANE SAFETY, MSHA, EXCAVATION, RADIATION SAFETY, OSHA OUTREACH, FORKLIFT SAFETY, WELDING AND BURNING, HYDRAULIC HAMMER, JOB SITE SAFETY AND DISASTER SITE WORK.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Apprenticeship and Training Program
Comprehensive training for apprentices and members in heavy equipment operation, mechanics, surveying, stationary engineering, and safety certifications including OSHA, MSHA, crane safety, and hazardous materials handling.
Facility Use and Administration
Training Fund Inc. holds title to real estate used for training, maintains the facility and grounds, collects rent, and pays property-related expenses while renting administrative office space to the Training Fund.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 3 activities
    • Funds and delivers occupational safety and health training
      Provides comprehensive safety and health training programs covering hazardous waste removal, asbestos and radiation safety, crane and forklift operation, excavation, MSHA compliance, welding, hydraulic hammer use, job site safety, and disaster site work, partially funded by grants.
    • Operates apprenticeship and skills training programs for operating engineers
      Runs a Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship program and advanced training courses at a dedicated training center to upgrade the skills of union members in alignment with industry needs, OSHA regulations, and construction safety standards. The program includes both entry-level and specialized instruction for Operating and Stationary Engineers.
    • Supports contractor access to qualified operating engineers and apprentices
      Supplies contractors with competent and qualified Operating Engineers and Apprentices to meet workforce demands in the construction industry.
  • Membership Program Administration 1 activity
    • Administers membership services and benefits
      Hosts monthly membership meetings, organizes an annual family picnic for members and their families, facilitates online and in-person payment of union dues, and provides fringe benefits to members of the International Union of Operating Engineers.
  • Union Real Estate Holding Corporation 1 activity
    • Holds and maintains training facilities for union members
      Owns and manages real estate through a nominee entity used for training apprentices and union members, including upkeep of facilities and grounds, and oversight of rental and property expenses.
  • Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
    • Monitors compliance with fair contracting and workplace standards
      Tracks public construction contracts from bidding through completion to ensure adherence to fair contracting practices and investigates confidential reports of workplace violations on public projects.
  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
    • Represents operating engineers and related trades in labor relations
      Represents heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors, and stationary engineers in Western New York and across North America in labor matters, including contract enforcement and workplace standards.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.31M
Contributions & grants$141K6%
Program service revenue$2.04M88%
Investment income$88K4%
Other revenue$45K
expenses
Total expenses$1.80M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.12M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.93M
Cash$1.04M
Investments$968K
Liabilities$75K
Net assets$4.85M
Liquid reserves13.4 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +24.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JAMES A SMOLINSKI JR UNION TRST./ 40 $218K
MATTHEW WELDON UNION TRUSTE 40 $194K
board members · 8
  • BRIAN BENCHLEY — EMPLOYER TRU
  • DOUGLAS MAY — EMPLOYER TRU
  • JAMES C LOGAN — EMPLOYER TRU
  • JOSHUA WILLIAMS — UNION TRUSTE
  • MICHAEL SALVADORE — EMPLOYER TRU
  • NICK OSINSKI — EMPLOYER TRU
  • STEPHEN PALMERI — UNION TRUSTE
  • WILLIAM FEKETE — UNION TRUSTE
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Central Pension Fund Government — Partner organization managing pension benefits for members.
  • IUOE Local 302 Partner — Local union representing members within the International Union of Operating Engineers.
  • International Union of Operating Engineers Partner — Jointly administers benefit funds with the union under a Taft-Hartley trust structure.
  • International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 17 Network — Member organization operating the Training School for union members.
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Government — Directs workers with immediate workplace safety concerns to contact OSHA for urgent issues.
  • StopRTW.org Partner — Collaborates with StopRTW.org to oppose 'right-to-work' legislation and protect union interests.
  • Training Fund Inc. Partner — Holds title to real estate used by the Training Fund and manages property-related operations including maintenance, rent collection, and expense payment.
  • Upstate New York Engineers Health Fund Government — Partner organization administering health benefits for members.
  • employers Partner — Collaborates with employers to operate a training and apprenticeship program for union members.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Employer-Partnered Training Alignment
    methodology: employer-partnered_training
    By partnering with employers to co-develop training and apprenticeship programs, the organization ensures member skills align with current industry standards and safety requirements, because collaboration with employers bridges the gap between workforce capabilities and real-world job demands.
  • Taft-Hartley Joint Governance Model
    methodology: taft-hartley_trust
    By operating as a Taft-Hartley trust, the organization jointly administers fringe benefits through collective bargaining between union and employer representatives, because shared governance fosters equitable, stable, and sustainable benefit structures that serve both labor and management interests.