irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0UP-TO-DATE COMMUNICATIONS: WE KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED AND ADVISE THEM ON COMPLIANCE ISSUES AFFECTING CONTRACTORS INCLUDING CHANGES IN LAWS, LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS ON THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO SAFETY TRAINING, SICK LEAVE, AND ANTI-HARASSMENT LAWS.
- #2 $10KINDUSTRY ADVOCACY: WE SERVE AS LIAISON TO IMPORTANT INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING BUILDING TRADES EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION (BTEA), SUBCONTRACTORS TRADE ASSOCIATION (STA) AND THE NEW YORK BUILDING CONGRESS ON ISSUES RELATING TO THE CONCERNS OF OUR MEMBERS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Collective Bargaining
Represents member contractors in negotiating industry-wide collective bargaining agreements with Boilermakers Local Lodge No. 5
Industry Promotion
Runs public relations and marketing initiatives, including logo use, safety vest branding, and website promotion to elevate the boilermaker industry
Member Compliance and Education
Keeps members informed on local, state, and federal regulations including safety training, anti-harassment laws, and tax code changes
Union and Industry Liaison
Serves as liaison between members and labor unions, including Local Lodge No. 5, and industry groups such as BTEA and the New York Building Congress
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Union-Contractor Construction Partnerships 2 activities
- Facilitation of best practices and governance in industry promotionAppoints member representatives to serve as Trustees on the Board of Boilermakers Industry Promotion Funds and conducts surveys of member contractors to share experiences and promote adoption of best practices across the membership.
- Member support and industry liaison servicesActs as a liaison between member contractors and industry organizations such as the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA), Subcontractors Trade Association (STA), and the New York Building Congress to advocate on member concerns. Pays BTEA dues on behalf of members and facilitates coordination on collective bargaining agreements and industry issues.
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 1 activity
- Advocacy for industry modernization and regulatory engagementAdvocates for the modernization of power facilities and the adoption of high-efficiency pollution-control equipment to improve energy delivery. Represents member contractors in discussions on regulatory, legislative, and tax code changes, and promotes compliance with local, state, and federal laws affecting the industry.
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 1 activity
- Compliance guidance and regulatory updates for membersProvides members with updates and guidance on compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including safety regulations, sick leave policies, anti-harassment requirements, and other legal standards relevant to the boilermaking industry.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Industry events, communications, and promotional supportOrganizes luncheon meetings, conferences, seminars, and industry dinners to update members on key issues and foster discussion. Conducts public relations and marketing initiatives including website maintenance, advertising, news alerts, and provision of promotional materials such as decals, safety vests, and logo usage to support member visibility and industry promotion.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Workforce training and safety certification programsDelivers comprehensive workforce development through the Boilermakers National Apprentice Program, providing four years and 6,000 hours of training with at least 576 hours of classroom and welding instruction. Implements the MOST Programs (Mobilization, Optimization, Stabilization, and Training), which have reduced OSHA recordable injuries by 90% and ensure nationally standardized training and quality workmanship.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Construction, repair, and modernization of industrial power systemsDesigns, fabricates, erects, repairs, maintains, and upgrades boilers, pressure vessels, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), combustion turbines, and related industrial infrastructure at electric power-producing facilities including nuclear sites, hydro dams, utilities, and industrial plants. Projects include replacing outdated boilers and installing pollution-control systems to support clean, efficient energy generation across the New York region.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$45K91%
Program service revenue$5K9%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$48K
Program expenses34%
Admin / overhead66%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27K
Cash$27K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$27K
Liquid reserves6.7 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -1.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVIE STRAUS-FIGUEROA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $20K |
board members · 3
- LAURIE LAUBE — VICE PRESIDENT
- SAM M MIRIAN — PRESIDENT
- SHELDON TRAXLER — TREASURER
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- AES Sommerset Partner — Performed furnace bottom tube panel replacement on a B&W boiler at the AES Sommerset plant.
- APCOMPOWER, INC. (APM BOILER) Partner — Union construction management company providing repair, maintenance, and retrofit services to the power generation industry; affiliated with Boilermakers.
- BTEA Partner — Industry liaison to coordinate on shared construction industry matters
- BUILDING TRADES EMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION Partner — Liaison and dues-paying relationship for industry advocacy and representation
- Boilermakers Local Lodge No. 5 Government — Liaison relationship to address mutual concerns between member contractors and the union
- Boilermakers Local Lodge No. 5 Partner — Liaison relationship to address mutual concerns and maintain a productive work environment.
- Boilermakers Local Lodge No. 5 | New York Network — Local lodge within the regional boilermaker network serving Eastern and Central New York
- Building Trades Employers Association Partner — Liaison on industry issues affecting members.
- Building Trades Employers’ Association | New York Partner — Partner organization advocating for construction safety, labor relations, and industry standards in New York
- CB&I SERVICES LLC Partner — Specializes in design and construction of storage tanks and terminals for energy infrastructure; affiliated with Boilermakers.
- City and State government agencies Government — Collaborates with city and state government agencies to maximize regional power capacity and modernize existing power facilities.
- E.F. Barrett Generation Station Partner — Performed combustion turbine exhaust stack erection work at the facility.
- FRANK LILL & SON, INC. Partner — Full-service mechanical, electrical, and civil contractor for power plant projects; affiliated with Boilermakers.
- FRESH MEADOW MECHANICAL, CORP. Partner — Experienced mechanical contractor specializing in power plants and large-scale buildings; affiliated with Boilermakers.
- FRESH MEADOW POWER NE, LLC Partner — Specialty contractor working on power generation infrastructure in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic; affiliated with Boilermakers.
- FRESH MEADOW POWER, LLC Partner — Specialty contractor completing power generation projects including boilers, HRSGs, and power piping; part of the Fresh Meadow family affiliated with Boilermakers.
- GE Partner — Collaborated on the design and construction of a large-scale HRSG boiler.
- Greenidge Generation LLC. Partner — Executed multi-pollutant control system installation at the Greenidge Generation facility.
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Network — Member organization within the broader international union structure
- MEGRANT CONSTRUCTORS LLC Partner — Reliable mechanical construction firm serving power generation systems in the Northeast; affiliated with Boilermakers.
- MOST Fund Partner — Participates in the MOST Fund to provide skilled boilermaker manpower, maintain workforce skills, and deliver standardized safety and technical training.
- NEW YORK BUILDING CONGRESS Partner — Liaison relationship for industry advocacy and representation
- National Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers Government — Jointly established the Mobilization, Optimization, Stabilization and Training (MOST) Fund as a labor-management trust fund.
- National Association of Construction Boilermaker Employers Partner — Collaborates on industry issues related to construction excellence, safety, and labor-management relations
- New York Building Congress Partner — Industry liaison to coordinate on shared construction industry matters
- New York Building Congress Partner — Liaison on industry issues affecting members.
- PSEG Sewaren Partner — Involved in HRSG project at the Sewaren power generation site.
- RIGGS DISTLER & COMPANY, INC. Partner — Longstanding energy infrastructure contractor employing union personnel; affiliated with Boilermakers.
- Ravenswood Partner — Conducted boiler re-tube work at the Ravenswood power generation site.
- Rikers Island Partner — Delivered and installed boiler components at Rikers Island’s Cogeneration Power Plant.
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strategies · 4
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.
- Labor-Management Collaboration for Productive Work Environmentsmethodology: labor-management_collaborationBy serving as a liaison between contractors and union locals, the organization fosters collaboration and resolves mutual concerns, because structured labor-management engagement improves project continuity and workforce stability.
- Maintenance-Driven Infrastructure Modernizationmethodology: maintenance-over-replacementBy prioritizing the maintenance and targeted upgrading of aging power infrastructure over full replacement, the organization improves system efficiency and reliability, because incremental, expertise-based interventions extend asset life and sustain demand for specialized labor.
- Policy Advocacy through Industry Liaisonmethodology: industry_liaison_advocacyBy acting as a liaison to government agencies and industry organizations, the organization influences policy discussions and advances member interests on issues like power modernization and regulatory compliance, because coordinated advocacy amplifies contractor voices in shaping energy and labor policy.
- Workforce Investment for Infrastructure Efficiencymethodology: workforce-investment-for-efficiencyBy investing in a highly trained, unionized workforce through comprehensive training and apprenticeships, the organization achieves greater project efficiency, energy conservation, and cost savings, because skilled labor improves execution quality and reduces waste in complex industrial projects.