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Institute for Leadership in Capital Projects

EIN 27-1781378 · Seguin, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To evolve the capital projects industry through sharing of knowledge for optimized leadership, delivery and performance.

Income
$267,428
Spending
$256,752
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$56,905, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (science, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (science, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)
  1. $177,231 spent. ILinCP holds chapter events throughout the state of Texas. We focus on education, lessons learned, next steps and throughout these programs to further our mission of evolving the capital projects industry. During 2024 we held 32 events that focused on these goals, benefiting over 2,300 people.
  2. $23,635 spent. Invest in Women Forum, benefited 120 people. Architecture, Construction and Engineering are all struggling with a tremendous shortage of skilled talent. It is more important than ever for organizations to be able to attract, support and retain a talented workforce and to encourage more women to pursue and build vibrant careers in architecture, engineering and construction. Unfortunately, their attrition rate also remains high in these industries. Developing and retaining a skilled workforce includes identifying and addressing the specific needs of women in our industry. Man or Woman; Male or Female Brain, I-LinCPs Annual Invest in Women Forum will give you and your team the tools you need to excel as an Employer of Choice and a roadmap for individual continued career planning and success. This unique Forum provides a venue to engage everyone from executives to those just beginning their careers with active, hands on sessions and vibrant networking with the best and brightest in the AEC industry. In our usual ILinCP Forum style, Keynotes become table participants and table participants become presenters, encouraging participants to assimilate what they are learning. Join local, state and national leaders and subject matter experts as we candidly explore and address the issues affecting women in our industry. This Forum provides a venue to openly discuss issues affecting women in our industry and ideas and strategies to address those issues.
  3. $32,351 spent. Lone Star Sustainability Forum. Benefited 163 people. It is a unique opportunity to focus on sustainability and design in Texas to come together to share best practices, new ideas, concerns, and opportunities with other public Owners as well as gain insights from architects, engineers, contractors, and all design and construction industry stakeholders who help to make our projects successful.
  4. $23,535 spent. Spring Benefit Golf Tournament, benefitted 102 people. Proceeds will help to benefit our Design and Construction Studies Scholarship Fund. This AEC industry event will include prizes for a putting contest, achieving a hole in one and other golfing feats. By sponsoring or participating, you're helping to ensure a legacy of industry superstars.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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