Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance
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What it says it does
FENESTRATION GLAZING AND INDUSTRY ALLIANCE IS AN ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF WINDOW, DOOR, AND SKYLIGHT INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS, AND INDEPENDENT INDUSTRY AFFILIATED MEMBERS. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES A SOURCE OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, PRODUCT CERTIFICATION, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE FENESTRATION (WINDOWS, DOORS, ETC.) INDUSTRY.
- Income
- $6.2 million
- Spending
- $6.1 million
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 400
- Highest pay
- $415,423, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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)
- TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE FENESTRATION INDUSTRY MANUFACTURERS, SUPPLIERS, AND INDEPENDENT INDUSTRY AFFILIATED MEMBERS TO GATHER AND DISCUSS NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY AND TO SHARE IDEAS FOR IMPROVEMENTS. THESE MEETINGS ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO DISCUSS MARKETING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE INDUSTRY.
- TO WRITE AND ENFORCE, THROUGH CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS FOR FENESTRATION INDUSTRY ASSEMBLIES, PERFORMANCE VERIFICATIONS FOR FENESTRATION INDUSTRY COMPONENTS, PLUS SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATION FOR FRAMING AND SASH MATERIALS USED IN FENESTRATION INDUSTRY ASSEMBLIES. FGIA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND ITS "GOLD LABEL" ARE ACCEPTED AS MEETING MOST STATE AND MUNICIPAL BUILDING CODES AS THE FOREMOST FENESTRATION INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING ASSURANCE OF PRODUCT QUALITY TO BUILDERS, DEALERS, AND BUILDING AND HOME OWNERS. IN ADDITION TO THE "GOLD LABEL" CERTIFICATION, FGIA ALSO HAS A "SILVER LABEL" CERTIFICATION TO WHICH MANUFACTURERS MAY CERTIFY THERMAL PERFORMANCE.
- TO PROVIDE MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS WITH EASY ACCESS TO VARIOUS INDUSTRY RELATED PUBLICATIONS DEVELOPED BY THE ASSOCIATION WHICH ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1970.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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