Local 509 Service Employees

Marlborough, MA · Founded 1961

Labor union representing service employees in healthcare and public sectors

Primary audience
Union Members
Work area
Labor Advocacy
Topic
Worker Rights
Contact
David Foley

About Organization

Local 509 Service Employees International Union organizes and unites over 23,000 human service workers and educators throughout Massachusetts, advancing working and living standards through collective bargaining and advocacy. Based in Marlborough, MA, the union generates $18.5 million in annual revenue with 157 staff members.

What They Focus On

Worker Rights

Protects member interests through contract enforcement, grievance resolution, and workplace advocacy

Economic Justice

Advances fair wages, comprehensive benefits, and safe working conditions for all members

Union Strength

Builds membership engagement and organizational capacity through organizing and leadership development

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$18.5M

+12.2% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$16.2M

+6.2% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$20.4M

+12.7% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

157

+4.7% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $18,487,485 $16,225,415 $20,405,576 157
2023 $16,471,825 $15,277,928 $18,106,812 150
2022 $15,939,533 $14,361,482 $17,588,897 171
2019 $14,255,036 $13,607,870 $8,796,710 77
2018 $13,848,288 $12,418,737 $7,805,603 78

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Local 509 Service Employees

Collective Bargaining

Negotiates contracts securing fair wages, benefits, and working conditions for union members

Member Services

Provides representation, grievance handling, and advocacy protecting member rights and interests

Training Programs

Delivers skills development, safety training, and professional advancement opportunities for workers

Legislative Advocacy

Promotes pro-worker policies through lobbying, political action, and coalition building efforts

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Local 509 Service Employees.

DF

David Foley

President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $135,441
OP

Orlando Pena

Pshs Chapter President
Full-time
Compensation: $107,952
CR

Celina Reyes

Fcc Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $29,141
NL

Noel Lozada

Priv. Sect Chap President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $28,013
EE

Ethel Everett

Dcf Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,045
EL

Elizabeth Lemons

Higher Ed Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $4,600
JP

Jamie Poudrier

Dta Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $4,595
JM

Jean McClure

Dmh Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $3,608
HF

Heidi Freeman

Mrc Chapther President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $3,563
TS

Tina Simmerman

Dds Jeb Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $3,550
SR

Scott Rogers

Ist Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $3,221
KN

Kimberly N Pepin

Elder Serv Chap President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $3,200
JL

Joanna Laghetto

Doe Jeb Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,992
TA

Taiye Anjorin

Dph Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,908
AM

Amy Meinert

Dor Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,850
CB

Christopher Baratz

Masshealth Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,850
CH

Carolyn Hjelte

Mcb Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,500
FL

Fernando Lazu

Deec Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,500
MD

Megan Dailey

Ccj Chapter President
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,500
GA

Goodluck Akinyomi

Pshs Chapter President
1 hrs/week
MM

Maritza Manrique Rivera

Fcc Chapter President
1 hrs/week
ML

Melodie Levy

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $89,908
NP

Nicole Peterson

Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $81,896
AB

Amy Banelis

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $50,033
SL

Sarah Lupis

Higher Ed Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $42,060
DM

Denisse Martinez-Pena

Mrc Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $16,698
JL

Jason Linker

Dcf Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $650
CG

Christopher Germaine

Dds Jeb Member/VP
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $462
BT

Benedict Tafoya

He Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $350
CD

Cynthia Davis

Dmh Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $288
SG

Sherrie Gammage-Patt

Higher Ed Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $175
PC

Peter Cianciolo

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $152
AB

Aaron Bradford

He Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $150
LL

Laurie Laporte

Higher Ed Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $130
JR

John Ros

Higher Ed Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $125
JR

Jennifer Rosenlund

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $105
KN

Kimberly Nadeau

Dcf Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
Compensation: $75
AA

Alejandro Alvarez

Dcf Metro Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
AJ

Alison Julian

Dds Metro VP
1 hrs/week
AC

Amy Cserny

Mrc Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
AS

Amy Saunders

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
AO

Anne Osula

Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
AX

Anthony Xatse

Chl Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
BC

Bob Comito

Dcf Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
CF

Candace Fournier

Ist Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
CM

Carlos Morel

Fcc Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
CD

Charlene Delgado

Dcf Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
CD

Clayton Dykstra

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
CF

Cokiena Fuller

Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
DH

David Higgins

Private Sector Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
DF

Deborah Foster-Smith

Dds Jeb Member/VP
1 hrs/week
DC

Denise Cronin

Elder Services Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
DW

Dorcas Wambui

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
DC

Doreen Cann-Tamakloe

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
FM

Fatima Mateo-Bell

Fcc Jeb Meber
1 hrs/week
GE

Grace Evans

He Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
GZ

Gregg Zeltt

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
HM

Humphrey Muchoki

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
JB

James Badger

Mcb Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
JK

Janet Koome

Incompass Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
JB

Jarbatha Boykai

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
JD

Jenezia Delgado

Fcc Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
JD

Jerome Dobson

Dds Jeb Member/VP
1 hrs/week
JH

John Hutchins

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
JO

Joyce Onafowokan

Private Sector Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
JT

Joyce Talbot

Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
KB

Karen Brown

Deec Member
1 hrs/week
KM

Karen Masterson

Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
KC

Kathe Coll

Dds Jeb Member/VP
1 hrs/week
KF

Kim Fantini

Dmh Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
LW

Laurie Wesman

Dcf Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
LF

Liliana Fermin

Dcf Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
LS

Lisa Sandler

Doe Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
LK

Lucy Koinange

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
MG

Mark Gallagher

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
MK

Matt Kalan

Higher Ed Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
MB

Mayra Box-Martin

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
MW

Melissa Wolter Gustafon

He Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
MR

Michael Roussos

Mrc Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
MC

Moira Connolly

Dese Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
MR

Molly Rigby

Bridgewell Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
NK

Nina Kammerer

Higher Ed Jeb Member/VP
1 hrs/week
PT

Patrisha Toxey

Dcf Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
PH

Paul Hennessey

Higher Ed Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
PN

Peter North

Dmh Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
RN

Reynardo Nazario

Dcf Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
RM

Ricardo Mercado

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
RL

Robert Lawler

Ces Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
SA

Sam Alterman

Higher Ed Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
SF

Sayida Farmer

Elder Services Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
ST

Sharonne Taitt

Dmh Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
SC

Sheeana Calliste

Elder Services Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
SM

Sidney Murray

Dor Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
SB

Stephen Brown

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
SK

Steve Katz

Nupath Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
TA

Thomas Anthony

Dph Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
TL

Thomasina Levesque

Pshs Jeb Member
1 hrs/week
WM

William McKeon

Ccj Jeb Member/VP
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1961

Organization Founded

1961

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2018

Financial Growth

2018

Expanded operational capacity through increased revenue and program development

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

IP
Israel Pierre Treasurer 40.00 hrs/week · $122,449
KG
Kara Goodier Jeb Recording Secretary 1.00 hrs/week · $14,319
MG
Michael Grunko Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $3,313
BC
Brian Castellanos Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $3,200
EC
Edward Cote Trustee 1.00 hrs/week · $3,200

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$908K

Highest Paid

$199K

David Foley

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
David Foley President $135,441 $64,012 $199,453 1
Israel Pierre Treasurer $122,449 $49,313 $171,762 40
Orlando Pena Pshs Chapter President $107,952 $56,656 $164,608 40
Melodie Levy Pshs Jeb Member $89,908 $89,908 1
Nicole Peterson Jeb Member $81,896 $81,896 1
Amy Banelis Pshs Jeb Member $50,033 $50,033 1
Sarah Lupis Higher Ed Jeb Member $42,060 $42,060 1
Celina Reyes Fcc Chapter President $29,141 $29,141 1
Noel Lozada Priv. Sect Chap President $28,013 $28,013 1
Denisse Martinez-Pena Mrc Jeb Member $16,698 $16,698 1
Kara Goodier Jeb Recording Secretary $14,319 $14,319 1
Ethel Everett Dcf Chapter President $7,045 $7,045 1
Elizabeth Lemons Higher Ed Chapter President $4,600 $4,600 1
Jamie Poudrier Dta Chapter President $4,595 $4,595 1
Jean Mcclure Dmh Chapter President $3,608 $3,608 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$10K Total Given
Democratic $9,515 (91%)
Other/PAC $950 (9%)
100 Contributions
$105 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

16 Individual Donors
SC
Seiu Cope 1 contribution • $2,500 avg
$2,500
KS
Katherine Shea 4 contributions • $500 avg
$2,000
GA
Glenn Adler 25 contributions • $64 avg
$1,593
KS
Kristina Sermersheim 38 contributions • $23 avg
$857
SW
Scott Washburn 4 contributions • $150 avg
$600

Other Individual Contributors

#6
NB

Neal Bisno

Pittsburgh, PA

$500 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY
#7
SU

Steven Ury

Los Angeles, CA

$500 Total
2 Contributions
ACTBLUE HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#8
JH

Jennifer Hunter

Washington, DC

$500 Total
2 Contributions
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT ACTBLUE
#9
MT

Marisol Thomer

Arlington, VA

$500 Total
2 Contributions
ACTBLUE HARRIS VICTORY
#10
JA

Joan Allen

San Francisco, CA

$250 Total
5 Contributions
TRUTH TO POWER
#11
MN

Mark Naccarato

Nashville, TN

$200 Total
4 Contributions
ACTBLUE
#12
TS

Travis Stein

San Leandro, CA

$200 Total
2 Contributions
HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT
#13
LB

Lawrence Bortoluzzi

Brooklyn, NY

$150 Total
6 Contributions
1199 SEIU UNITED HEALTHCARE WORK...
#14
CS

Chris Seymour

Brooklyn, NY

$50 Total
1 Contribution
THE PAC FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE
#15
DH

David Huerta

Los Angeles, CA

$50 Total
2 Contributions
JIMMY GOMEZ FOR CONGRESS
#16
RS

Robert Shore

Bethesda, MD

$15 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Kristina Sermersheim with 38 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Katherine Shea at $500 each
🎯
Top Recipient BECCA BALINT FOR VERMONT — $2,500

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
5 Registrations
3 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 3 total

Service Employees International Union
3 filings
Self
Service Employees International Union 775 (Seiu 775)
1 filing
Self
Service Employees International Union Ctw-Clc
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Local 509 Service Employees

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293 Boston Post Road West 4th Floo Marlborough, MA 017524615