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Washtenaw Contractors Association

EIN 38-1889154 · Ann Arbor, MI

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN WASHTENAW COUNTY AND INCREASE THE SUCCESS OF MEMBER FIRMS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LABOR RELATIONS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND EDUCATION.

Income
$285,597
Spending
$280,333
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$99,786, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, 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 March 31, 2026, 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 March 31, 2026, 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 (5)
  1. DURING THE PAST YEAR THE WCA PROVIDED SERVICES TO THE MEMBERSHIP THAT INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH MEMBER LUNCHEONS FEATURING LOCAL AND REGIONAL SPEAKERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE WCA PROVIDES ITS MEMBERSHIP WITH A DIGITAL PLAN ROOM SERVICE THAT CONSOLIDATES PLANS FOR WCA MEMBERS WHO WANT TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD PLANS AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT PLANS AND SPECS TO PUBLICIZE THEIR PROJECTS AND OBTAIN QUALITY BIDS. THE PLAN ROOM IS UPDATED DAILY AND IS SENT OUT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE MEMBERSHIP.
  2. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE WCA OFFERS NETWORKING/SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS MEMBERSHIP THROUGH EVENTS INCLUDING THE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING (148 PARTICIPANTS) AND THE SPORTING CLAY OUTING (113 PARTICIPANTS).
  3. THE WCA, THROUGH ITS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS, INTRODUCED 1300 STUDENTS FROM SE MICHIGAN TO CAREERS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY THROUGH ITS ANNUAL JUST BUILD IT CONSTRUCTION EXPO.
  4. THE WCA CELEBRATED INDUSTRY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND COLLABORATION THROUGH THE BUILDERS BASH HOSTING 132 MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
  5. (Expenses $ including grants of $) THE WCA CELEBRATED INDUSTRY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND COLLABORATION THROUGH THE BUILDERS BASH HOSTING 132 MEMBERS AND GUESTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. 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.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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