Underground Contractors Association
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What it says it does
TO SERVE AND ADVANCE THE UNDERGROUND INDUSTRY AND ITS MEMBERS, WHO PROVIDE QUALITY UTILITY INSTALLATION FOR THE CITIZENS OF ILLINOIS, FOLLOWING THE HIGHEST LEGAL, MORAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS.
- Income
- $981,912
- Spending
- $939,552
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $235,660, executive director
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 (3)
- THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO ATTEND REGIONAL SEMINARS ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND CURRENT CONSTRUCTION ISSUES.OUR MEMBERS INTERACT WITH OTHER ASSOCIATIONS, POLITICAL LEADERS AND THE MEDIA. WE PROMOTE AND COORDINATE ATTENDANCE AT SEVERAL SYMPOSIUMS AND INDUSTRY-RELATED CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, WE PLAN REGIONAL INDUSTRY DISCUSSION GROUPS ANNUALLY. ANNUAL CONVENTION, TRADESHOW, ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING, GOLF OUTING AND HOLIDAY PARTY ARE THE MAIN ANNUAL NETWORKING EVENTS HOSTED BY UCA. IN 2025 WE ADDED QUARTERLY HAPPY HOUR EVENTS TO BENEFIT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS IN THE INDUSTRY.
- THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CONSISTING OF SEMINARS AND HANDS-ON TRAINING. OUR MEMBERS CAN DISCUSS IMPORTANT BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES IN AN AFFORDABLE AND PROFESSIONAL SETTING WITH NOTED INDUSTRY EXPERTS. THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALISM AND STRONG FINANCIAL RESULTS. THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE NOW OFFERS AN EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM (ELP). THIS PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARDS UP AND COMING LEADERS IN THE INDUSTRY TO EDUCATE ON THE ASSOCIATION, INDUSTRY PARTNERS, BUSINESS TOOLS, NETWORKING AND INDUSTRY ADVOCACY.
- THE ASSOCIATION BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLITICS TO PROVIDE A VOICE ON GOVERNMENTAL ISSUES IN THE UTILITY AND UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. ISSUES INCLUDE: INFRASTRUCTURE, WORKERS COMPENSATION, PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS, ERGONOMICS, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS, DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS, BONDING, DESIGN BUILD AND EMERGING CONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS. UCA AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES MEET WITH MUNICIPALITIES, PRIVATE DEVELOPERS AND OWNERS TO DISCUSS AND RESOLVE ISSUES. WE ALSO WORK WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INDUSTRY GUIDELINES SUCH AS "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER & SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION IN ILLINOIS."
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1958.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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