Mechanical Contractors Association of Iowa
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What it says it does
TO PROMOTE AND ADVANCE THE INTEREST OF THE MECHANICAL CONTRACTING INDUSRTY; TO PROMOTE ADEQUATE AND SAFE PLUMBING, HEATING, PROCESS PIPING, REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
- Income
- $493,999
- Spending
- $475,750
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Highest pay
- $271,148, executive v
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 (4)
- LABOR RELATIONS-1) PARTICIPATED IN QUARTERLY HEALTH AND WELFARE AND PENSION TRUST MEETINGS FOR LOCAL 125; 2) PARTICIPATED IN REGULAR TRUSTEE MEETINGS FOR THE JOINT APPRENTICE TRAINING COMMITTEES (JATC) FOR LOCAL 125; 3) WORKED CLOSELY WITH LOCAL 125 TO PROVIDE ONLINE AND ON-DEMAND TRAINING, ENABLING PERSONS TO COMPLY WITH IOWA PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS BOARD REQUIREMENTS; 4) PARTICIPATED IN REGULAR LABOR-MANAGEMENT MEETINGS TO MAINTAIN WORKFORCE STABILITY AND IMPROVE TRAINING PROGRAMS TO MEET CUSTOMER DEMANDS. 5) NEGOTIATED A NEW WORKING AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL 125.
- SAFETY-1) MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED UPON THE MCAI TRAINING VAULT WEB-BASED TRAINING DATABASE THAT STREAMLINES TRAINING DOCUMENTATION AND STATISTICS FOR CLASSES TAUGHT BY THE MCAI, UNION, EMPLOYERS, AND THIRD PARTY PROVIDERS. IOWA STATEWIDE LICENSING CEU CREDITS CONTINUE TO BE TRACKED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS SYSTEM; 2) ASSISTED WITH THE FILMING OF ONE (1) NEW SAFETY VIDEO TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 2,600 MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS NATIONWIDE.
- GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 1) PROVIDED INPUT TO THE STATE OF IOWA REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE REBUILD IOWA INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RIIF); 2) PROPOSED PUBLIC UTILITY NONUTILITY HVAC SERVICE AUTHORIZATION - PROVIDED INPUT ON A PUBLIC UTILITY LOOKING TO CHANGE STATE LAW TO ALLOW THEM TO PROVIDE NONUTILITY SERVICE AND REPAIR OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS. THE INPUT WAS SUCCESSFUL AND STATE LAW WAS NOT CHANGED. 3) PROVIDED INPUT IN RESPONSE TO PROPOSED CHANGES TO IOWA LAW REGARDING APPRENTICESHIPS. THE INPUT WAS SUCCESSFUL. 1.5 MILLION INCREASE TO 84E APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING DOLLARS WAS APPROVED. OTHER CHANGES INCLUDED A NEW INTERMEDIARY SPONSOR CATEGORY, A NEW CAREER TRAINING PHYSICAL EXPANSION PROGRAM AND FUND, AND UPDATES TO ALLOW FOR MORE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING IN IOWA HIGH SCHOOLS. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 1) PROVIDED INPUT TO THE STATE OF IOWA REQUESTING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE REBUILD IOWA INFRASTRUCTURE FUND (RIIF); 2) PROPOSED PUBLIC UTILITY NONUTILITY HVAC SERVICE AUTHORIZATION - PROVIDED INPUT ON A PUBLIC UTILITY LOOKING TO CHANGE STATE LAW TO ALLOW THEM TO PROVIDE NONUTILITY SERVICE AND REPAIR OF RESIDENTIAL HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) SYSTEMS. THE INPUT WAS SUCCESSFUL AND STATE LAW WAS NOT CHANGED. 3) PROVIDED INPUT IN RESPONSE TO PROPOSED CHANGES TO IOWA LAW REGARDING APPRENTICESHIPS. THE INPUT WAS SUCCESSFUL. 1.5 MILLION INCREASE TO 84E APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING DOLLARS WAS APPROVED. OTHER CHANGES INCLUDED A NEW INTERMEDIARY SPONSOR CATEGORY, A NEW CAREER TRAINING PHYSICAL EXPANSION PROGRAM AND FUND, AND UPDATES TO ALLOW FOR MORE APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING IN IOWA HIGH SCHOOLS.
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Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 July 1972.
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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