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Nonprofit · EIN 62-0247381

INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917

Also known as 917

Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37930

Financials

$1.7M$1.5M2023$2.3M$1.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917 by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,302,699$1,610,586$692,113$4,054,532$0$4,054,532
June 30, 2024990$1,708,075$1,490,533$217,542$3,362,419$0$3,362,419
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$2,010,995
Investment income
$94,877
Other revenue
$196,827

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$260,501
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$519,616
Other salaries and wages
$132,428
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$701,624
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$8,000
Accounting fees
$22,500
Occupancy
$52,318
Depreciation
$28,449

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,362,419
Total assets, end of year
$4,054,532
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$4,054,532
Land, buildings and equipment
$630,166
Gross receipts
$2,302,699
Employees
6
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1933
State of legal domicile
TN

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DAVID RHEAPRES./ BUS. MGR
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
60$188,364$49,160
JOHN TAYLORVICE PRES / FINANCIAL SEC
Trustee or director, Officer
60$124,991$48,339
DUSTIN COLETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
60$122,589$48,507
JOHN HIGGINSCONDUCTOR
Trustee or director
1$87,273$0
BOBBY HAWKINSEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
1$5,239$0
JOHN WOODYEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
1$5,239$0
KEVIN MATHISEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
1$5,082$0
DUSTIN HALLEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
1$5,082$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
DAVID RHEAPRES./ BUS. MGR
Trustee or director, Officer, Highest-paid employee
60$183,681$46,592
JOHN TAYLORVICE PRES / FINANCIAL SEC
Trustee or director, Officer
60$120,124$43,971
DUSTIN COLETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
60$116,580$44,000
JOHN HIGGINSCONDUCTOR
Trustee or director
1$85,131$0
BOBBY HAWKINSEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
1$5,239$0
JOHN WOODYEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
1$5,239$0
KEVIN MATHISEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
1$5,082$0
DUSTIN HALLEXECUTIVE BOARD
Trustee or director
1$5,082$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 31749, KNOXVILLE, TN 37930-1749
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DAVID RHEA, 10420 COGDILL RD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37932
Signed the 990
DAVID RHEA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(865) 675-2000
Return prepared by
WILKINS CREWS & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

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.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PENSION AND WELFARE BENEFITS.
    Expenses $260,501
  • LIFE INSURANCE.
    Expenses $62,585
  • PER CAPITA ASSESSMENTS
    Expenses $191,191

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
62-0247381
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,054,532
Income (IRS master file)
$2,302,699

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,302,699$1,610,586$4,054,532XML
990June 2024$1,708,075$1,490,533$3,362,419XML
990June 2023$1,761,665$1,427,999$3,144,877IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 62-0247381).

Questions about INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917

What is the EIN of INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917 is 62-0247381.
Is INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917 tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1945.
Are donations to INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917 tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917 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 INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917 due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917 last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DAVID RHEA.
Who are the officers and directors of INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $188,364 (DAVID RHEA, PRES./ BUS. MGR).
How much revenue does INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 917 have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,302,699, expenses of $1,610,586 and total assets of $4,054,532 at year end.

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