named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Charity Golf Outing
Fundraising event that raised $50,000 for BluePath Service Dogs, which provides autism service dogs to support safety and independence.
Foreman Training Program
Training initiative for construction foremen, revived after a hiatus due to COVID-19, aimed at improving leadership and technical skills in the mechanical contracting industry.
Steamfitting Industry Scholarship Program
Annual scholarship program supporting college-bound children of Local 638 Steamfitters, recognizing academic achievement and family contributions to the trade.
Virtual Education Series
Webinar series covering industry-relevant topics such as cybersecurity, fabrication detailing in Revit, and anchoring requirements with Hilti.
Women in the Mechanical Industry (WiMI) Gives Back
Community service event organized by WiMI to support charitable causes and foster engagement among women in the industry.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Administer educational programs and seminars for the steamfitting industryConducts educational programs, seminars, and webinars on technical topics such as anchoring requirements and fabrication detailing to improve industry practices and support professionals in the union mechanical and fire suppression sectors.
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Community Foundation & United Way Support 1 activity
- Fund nonprofit organizations focused on fire safety and community welfareProvides financial support to nonprofit organizations promoting fire safety education and community well-being, including donations through fundraising events such as the Annual Charity Golf Outing.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Fund scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs for industry members and their familiesAdministers scholarship and tuition reimbursement programs, including the Steamfitting Industry Scholarship Program, which awards scholarships to children of Local 638 Steamfitters to support education within the union community.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Organize charitable donation drives for vulnerable populationsAssembles and distributes survival and empowerment kits to unhoused youth, including 60 Survival Kits and 40 Women’s Empowerment Kits, as part of community outreach efforts.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Support workforce development through foreman and technical training programsOperates a Foreman Training Program and provides access to standardized welding and brazing procedure specifications and certification databases to enhance workforce readiness, qualification portability, and efficiency across member contractors.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide emergency and pandemic-related member resourcesCompiles and maintains an updated list of resources to support union members during public health emergencies, ensuring access to critical information and services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.70M
Contributions & grants$2.63M97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$71K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.12M
Program expenses42%
Admin / overhead58%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.42M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.05M
Cash$213K
Investments$651K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.05M
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHANE MCMORROW | ADMINISTRATOR | 25 | $406K |
board members · 5
- KEVIN GILLEN — TRUSTEE
- PETER MANOS — TRUSTEE
- RICHARD THOMPSON — TRUSTEE
- ROBERT MCMORROW — TRUSTEE
- SALVATORE BARBERA — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- BluePath Service Dogs Partner — Recipient of a $50,000 donation from MCA New York through its Annual Charity Golf Outing.
- Covenant House Partner — Collaborated with WiMI to assemble and distribute kits for unhoused youth.
- Grassi Advisors & Accountants Partner — Accounting and advisory firm offering analysis on PPP loan forgiveness and tax code changes.
- Hilti, Inc. Partner — Collaborated with MCA New York on a webinar about anchoring requirements and code compliance.
- Hilti, Inc. Partner — Presented on anchoring requirements and certifications for adhesive anchor installation in a joint webinar with MCA.
- Kaufman Dolowich Partner — Partnered with MCA for a legislative briefing on new laws affecting the construction industry.
- Kerry Rose Foundation Partner — Receives financial support from NYFSC and Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local 638 to promote fire protection awareness.
- Lindabury, McCormick, Estabrook, & Cooper, P.C Partner — Legal firm providing guidance and documents on COVID-19 related leave for contractors.
- Local 638 Steamfitters Partner — Collaborates with Local 638 Steamfitters to administer the Steamfitting Industry Scholarship Program for children of union members.
- MCAA Partner — Partner organization whose COVID-19 Resource Center is shared with members.
- MSuite Partner — Hosted the Fabrication Detailing in Revit training in collaboration with MCA New York.
- Mechanical Contractors Association of America Government — NCPWB is a subsidiary of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA), which oversees the bureau that the Welding Chapter participates in.
- Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) Network — MCA New York is a chapter of the national Mechanical Contractors Association of America.
- National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau Network — Greater New York Welding Chapter is a member of the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau (NCPWB).
- New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation Partner — Receives financial support from NYFSC and Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local 638 to support fire safety and burn care initiatives.
- Steamfitters Industry Fund Office Partner — Linked as a resource for industry members, indicating a collaborative or referral relationship.
- The Center for Campus Fire Safety Partner — Receives financial support from NYFSC and Enterprise Association of Steamfitters Local 638 to advance fire safety education.
- Welby, Brady, & Greenblatt, LLP Partner — Legal firm providing alerts and briefs relevant to contractor businesses during the pandemic.
strategies · 3
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.
- Comprehensive Fire-Suppression System Lifecycle Managementmethodology: comprehensive fire-suppression system lifecycle managementBy managing the full lifecycle of fire-suppression systems—including installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance—we ensure ongoing fire safety in high-density and critical-use buildings, because continuous compliance and proactive maintenance prevent system failures.
- Education-Based Industry Improvementmethodology: education-based industry improvementBy providing education and training to union workers and contractors, we improve technical practices and safety outcomes in the steamfitting and fire suppression industries, because standardized knowledge leads to higher-quality, more reliable construction and maintenance.
- Standardized Qualification for Labor Portabilitymethodology: standardized_welding_qualificationBy standardizing welder qualifications across member contractors, we reduce requalification costs and delays and enable labor interchangeability, because uniform standards eliminate redundant testing and increase workforce flexibility.