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International Union of Operating Engineers Local 917

EIN 62-0247381 · Knoxville, TN

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF THIS ORGANIZATION ARE TO ELEVATE THE TRADE OF OPERATING ENGINEERS TO ITS PROPER POSITION IN ALL INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY AND THE RANKS OF ORGANIZED WORKERS; TO ENCOURAGE A HIGHER STANDARD OF SKILL AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO CULTIVATE FEELINGS OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE MEN OF THE CRAFT AND THOSE WHO MAY EMPLOY ITS MEMBERS; TO ORGANIZE ALL PERSONS WORKING IN THE JURISDICTION OF THIS INTERNATIONAL UNION WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, CREED, COLOR, SEX, RELIGION, AGE OR NATIONAL ORIGIN; TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, WELFARE AND SAFETY OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES; TO PROMOTE, FOSTER AND DEVELOP APPRENTICE PROGRAMS, TRAINING PROGRAMS AND OTHER MEANS TO ADVANCE THE SKILLS, EFFICIENCY AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST ITS MEMBERS IN SECURING AND STABILIZING EMPLOYMENT; TO ASSIST EMPLOYERS IN OBTAINING SKILLED CRAFTSMEN; TO SECURE IMPROVED WAGES, HOURS, AND WORKING CONDITIONS THROUGH ASSISTING AFFILIATED LOCAL UNIONS IN NEGOTIATING COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS.

Income
$2.3 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$237,524, pres./ bus. mgr

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $260,501 spent. PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS.
  2. $62,585 spent. LIFE INSURANCE.
  3. $191,191 spent. PER CAPITA ASSESSMENTS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1945.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: International Union of Operating Engineers Welfare Fund (Long Is City, NY), EIN 13-6694320. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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