Sheet Metal Contractors of Southeastern Wisconsin
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What it says it does
TO PROVIDE INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONTRACTORS WHO ARE MEMBERS IN THE ASSOCIATION. THIS INCLUDES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, PROVIDE MARKETING AND PROMOTIONAL OUTREACH FOR THE INDUSTRY AND ITS ASSOCIATION MEMBERS, PROVIDE LABOR RELATIONS SUPPORT WITH THE MEMBERS UNION-LABOR PARTNERS, PROVIDE ADVOCACYWITH LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL POLITICAL ENTITIES, PROVIDE FINANCIAL (ACCOUNTING AND BUDGET MANAGEMENT) SUPPORT FOR THE ASSOCIATION, ORGANIZE AND MANAGE MEETINGS FOR THE MEMBERSHIP INCLUDING BOARD MEETINGS AND SOCIAL.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENTS.
- Income
- $65,793
- Spending
- $63,311
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- SMC-SE PROVIDED SERVICES TO ABOUT 30 SHEET METAL CONTRACTING FIRMS. WE PROVIDED PROMOTION AND SPONSORSHIP OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO FIRMS ENGAGED IN THE SHEET METAL, HVAC, AND MECHANICAL CONTRACTING INDUSTRIES.
- SMC-SE PARTICIPATED IN AND PROVIDED REPRESENTATION OF THE INTERESTS OF FIRMS ENGAGED IN THOSE REGARDING INDUSTRY-RELATED COMMITTEES, COUNCILS, BOARDS, AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT FUNDS.
- SMC-SE PROVIDES SPONSORSHIP OF, PROMOTION OF, PARTICIPATION IN, REPRESENTATION AT, MONORTING OF, AND REPORTING CONCERNING FOR THE BUSINESS OF WHICH RELATES TO THE NEEDS OF CONTRACTORS ENGAGED IN THE SHEET METAL, HVAC, AND MECHANICAL CONTRACTING INDUSTRIES.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 2024.
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 October 1996.
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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