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Nonprofit · EIN 35-0585865

UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF

Also known as 166 LOCAL

Tax-exempt · FORT WAYNE, IN 46818

Financials

$2.8M$2.6M2023$3.4M$2.8M2024$3.9M$3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$3,913,273$3,028,857$884,416$8,650,038$35,380$8,614,658
December 31, 2024990$3,376,962$2,787,890$589,072$6,740,111$34,835$6,705,276
December 31, 2023990$2,815,570$2,639,867$175,703$5,522,936$3,268$5,519,668
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$3,713,477
Investment income
$105,446
Net rental income
$7,970
Other revenue
$94,350

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$44,913
Benefits paid to members
$115,762
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$604,597
Other salaries and wages
$255,938
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,092,541
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,936
Accounting fees
$18,804
Occupancy
$98,812
Travel
$30,005
Depreciation
$41,004

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,740,111
Total assets, end of year
$8,650,038
Total liabilities, end of year
$35,380
Net assets, end of year
$8,614,658
Land, buildings and equipment
$134,747
Net assets without donor restrictions
$8,614,658
Gross receipts
$3,913,273
Employees
30
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1952
State of legal domicile
IN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LESTER ZIMMERMANBUSINESS AGENT
Officer
45$116,266$104,186
KENT PROSSERBUSINESS MANAGER
Officer
44$123,119$81,493
CHRIS BROWNBUSINESS AGENT
Officer
44$117,085$80,426
DOUGLAS SPIETHFINANCIAL SECRETARY TREASURER - NEW
Officer
2$1,668$1,107
KURT PROSSERVICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
2$1,885$762
TRAVIS COBURNRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
2$1,726$762
RAMIRO ROMEROEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$1,650$762
JESS WAGNERPRESIDENT
Officer
2$1,251$932
BRIAN MORENOFINANCIAL SECRETARY TREASURER - PAST
Officer
2$0$0
MARTIN LORTIEEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$0$0
RICHARD FULKEXECUTIVE BOARD - PAST
Officer
2$0$0
WESTON LEFFERSEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$0$0
DAMIEN REUSTEXECUTIVE BOARD - NEW
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LESTER ZIMMERMANBUSINESS AGENT
Officer
45$109,011$96,118
KENT PROSSERBUSINESS MANAGER
Officer
44$115,319$77,706
CHRIS BROWNBUSINESS AGENT
Officer
44$110,223$76,723
JESS WAGNERPRESIDENT
Officer
2$1,748$914
MARTIN LORTIEEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$1,500$746
RAMIRO ROMEROEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$1,500$746
TRAVIS COBURNRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
2$1,500$746
BRIAN MORENOFINANCIAL SECRETARY TREASU
Officer
2$0$0
KURT PROSSERVICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
2$0$0
RICHARD FULKEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$0$0
WESTON LEFFERSEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LESTER ZIMMERMANBUSINESS AGENT
Officer
45$100,930$88,833
KENT PROSSERBUSINESS MANAGER
Officer
44$104,816$75,272
CHRIS BROWNBUSINESS AGENT
Officer
44$103,227$73,443
TRAVIS COBURNRECORDING SECRETARY
Officer
2$1,371$721
KURT PROSSERVICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
2$1,371$721
BRIAN MORENOFINANCIAL SECRETARY TREASU
Officer
2$0$0
RICHARD FULKEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$0$0
JESS WAGNERPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0$0
WESTON LEFFERSEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$0$0
MARTIN LORTIEEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$0$0
RAMIRO ROMEROEXECUTIVE BOARD
Officer
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2930 W LUDWIG RD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818-1328
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DOUGLAS SPIETH, 2930 WEST LUDWIG ROAD, FORT WAYNE, IN 46818
Signed the 990
DOUGLAS SPIETH, FINANCIAL SECRETARY-TREASURER
Phone
(260) 490-5696
Return prepared by
LEGACY PROFESSIONALS LLP

Mission

LABOR UNION

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE OBJECT OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE TO UNITE ALL PERSONS ENGAGED IN ANY AND ALL BRANCHES OF THE PIPE FITTING INDUSTRY, FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THEIR WORKING AND LIVING CONDITIONS, SECURING JUST RENUMERATION FOR THEIR SERVICES AND TO GENERALLY PROMOTE THEIR MUTUAL WELFARE.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
35-0585865
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1941
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$8,650,038
Income (IRS master file)
$3,913,273

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$3,913,273$3,028,857$8,650,038IRS
990December 2024$3,376,962$2,787,890$6,740,111XML
990December 2023$2,815,570$2,639,867$5,522,936XML
990December 2022$2,695,006$2,564,493$5,213,150IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 35-0585865).

Questions about UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF

What is the EIN of UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF?
The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF is 35-0585865.
Is UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1941.
Are donations to UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DOUGLAS SPIETH.
Who are the officers and directors of UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,266 (LESTER ZIMMERMAN, BUSINESS AGENT).
How much revenue does UNITED ASSOC OF JOURNEYMEN OF APPRE OF THE PLUMBING & PIPE 166 PPF have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,913,273, expenses of $3,028,857 and total assets of $8,650,038 at year end.

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