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Electri International the Foundation for Electrical

EIN 52-1643734 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO USE ITS RESOURCES TO COMMISSION AND DISSEMINATE COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE THE FUTURE GROWTH AND PROSPERITY OF THE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

Income
$5.5 million
Spending
$3.1 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
33.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
0
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$1.3 million, treasurer

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 33.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 80% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $872,693 spent. THE ELECTRI COUNCIL COMMISSIONS ACCURATE, RELIABLE, TOP-QUALITY RESEARCH TO SUPPORT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS IN THEIR BUSINESS EFFORTS AND HELPS PREPARE THE INDUSTRY FOR NEW BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY REALITIES OF THE 21ST CENTURY.
  2. $710,335 spent. RESEARCH INVESTIGATES TRENDS THAT AFFECT THE ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY. AS A RESULT, ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS RECEIVE SUPPORT IN THEIR BUSINESS EFFORTS FROM TOP QUALITY RESEARCH.
  3. $679,364 spent. EDUCATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS STUDYING AND ENTERING THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING PROFESSION AND RELATED PROFESSIONS. THERE ARE SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, AND STIPENDS OFFERED TO NECA CHAPTERS, NECA STUDENT CHAPTERS AND FACULTY MEMBERS. PRIZE MONIES ARE ALSO AWARDED FOR STUDENT COMPETITIONS ANNUALLY.
  4. $200,211 spent. INTERNATIONAL HAS SOUGHT TO FOSTER INFORMATIONAL, BUSINESS AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN ELECTRI COUNCIL MEMBERS AND CONTRACTORS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY (I.E., CANADA, MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA, LATIN AMERICA, EUROPEAN AND ASIAN COUNTRIES). DISASTER RELIEF ASSISTS FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY DISASTERS.

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 October 13, 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 October 1988.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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