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Concrete Advancement Foundation Inc

EIN 52-1680963 · Alexandria, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Foundation is dedicated to enhancing and strengthening the concrete industry through independent research and quality education programming.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
118.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$362,791, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 118.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (science, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 2025, 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 (26)
  1. $2.4 million spent. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Concrete Sustainability Hub (MIT CSHub):The MIT CSHub brings together leaders from academia, industry, and government to develop breakthroughs using a holistic approach that will achieve durable and sustainable homes, buildings, and infrastructure in ever more demanding environments.The mission of the CSHub is to develop breakthroughs that will achieve sustainable and durable homes, buildings, and infrastructure. This is approached by conducting research to reduce the impact of producing and using concrete, and to develop tools to support infrastructure decisions: life-cycle environmental, cost, and hazard resistance.Research at the MIT CSHub has been organized around three focus areas: concrete materials science, building technology and the econometrics of sustainable development.
  2. $49,921 spent. NRMCA -Project to Investigate ICF WallConstruction Meeting the Requirements of NFPA 285.
  3. $21,358 spent. Examining the Abrasion and Carbonation Resistance of Portland Limestone Cement (PLC) Systems for Industrial Floors.
  4. $5,392 spent. Experimental Carbon Uptake Study in Various Design Applications for Concrete.
  5. $3,355 spent. Comparison of Cost and Energy Performance: Houses Built with ICF vs. Wood-framed Houses.
  6. Development of Online Pavement Design Software:This project will provide free, online design guidance to pavement designers seeking to design in concrete. The design tools will allow designers and owners to maximize durability, increase sustainability and reduce the cost of pavements for the benefit of society.
  7. FAIL-SAFE Project:Factually Analyzing Integrated Layers of Safety Against Fires Effects (FAIL-SAFE) aims to study the impacts of fire and life safety in structures equipped with multiple layers of both active and passive fire protection features. The goal is to understand how active and passive fire protection features are interdependent in providing the level of safety that the public and fire service have come to expect. Deliverables will include several reports examining elements of fire safety such as sprinklers, building types, risk potential, reviews of strength and weaknesses of different types of fire protection systems, recommendations for changes and further action, as well as other information and tools.
  8. A Guide to Concrete Trails provides design and construction information to specifier for construction of all types of paved recreational trails including those for biking, running, walking, and for golf courses for sustainability, wellness and quality of life.
  9. Performance Engineered Mixtures study to address concrete durability issues for pavements. RMC's financial contribution is an industry match for funding thorugh a state DOT pooled fund research project.
  10. Evaluation of Chloride Limits for Reinforced Concrete to allow for appropriate use of supplementary cementitious materials to increase strength, durability and service life of concrete structures and support sustainable construction.
  11. Development of a Concrete Strength Model to Optimize Concrete Mixtures will develop a simple, independent and validated model that ready mix producers can use to optimize their concrete mixtures for strength without overdesigning them, helping producers to use their materials more efficiently.
  12. Project will move the LIFE-365 software to an online platform for ease of keeping current.
  13. Project is an update of the Guide to Concrete Overlays of Asphalt Parking Lots which helsp users identify candidates for concrete overlays and guides them on how to best perform a concrete overlay of asphalt parking lots.
  14. This project is a comprehensive update to NRMCA's Concrete Delivery Professional (CDP) Certification Program. The original prgram was developed over 20 years and the new version will include a revised curriculum and will move the program to be online.
  15. Concrete Habitat Homes Design & Construction Competition: This project is for a design and construction competition for a future Habitat for Humanity project. The project is, in part, meant to increase the exposure of architectural students to concrete and concrete design.
  16. Expansion of the Concrete Testing Adherence Collaboration: This project seeks to expand the Concrete Testing Adherence Collaboration to help ensure proper testing procedures , especially involving initial curing.
  17. Comparison of Cost & Energy Performance: Houses Built with ICF v. Conventional Construction: This project will provide a true side-by-side comparison of energy performance for insulated concrete forms (ICF) built houses versus conventional wood frame constructed houses in Oklahoma.
  18. Reliable Measurement and Specification of of Sulfur in Concrete Aggregates: This project will develop a standarize method to test for sulfur in concrete aggregates and will aid in the evaluation of aggregates for their potential to degrade concrete through oxidation of pyrrhotite and other iron sulfide minerals.
  19. Massachusetts Institute of Technology - The goal of this project is to develop a vision and implementation plan for a new concrete delivery professional workforce to increase workforce supply and retention.
  20. NRMCA - The project consists of gathering, organizing, and presenting information regarding the acoustic performance of concrete wall and floor/ceiling assemblies.
  21. NRMCA - This project studied earthquake resiliency for a variety of construction types commonly used for multifamily housing, including: traditional wood framing, mass timber, steel framing, and insulated concrete forms (ICF).
  22. This project is a comprehensive update to NRMCA's Concrete Delivery Professional (CDP) Certification Program. The original prgram was developed over 20 years and the new version will include a revised curriculum and will move the program to be online.
  23. NRMCA -The objective of this study was to investigate optimization of rebar area and spacing in reinforced concrete walls, including ICF walls commonly used in low- and mid-rise construction. This can increase the sustainability of construciton by using less material.
  24. Investigating ICF Wall Construction Meeting the Requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 285
  25. Skate4Concrete Program -Additions Including Gamification of the High School Certification, Engagement with Career-Technical Education (CTE) Instructors, and Organization of a Multi-State High School Mini Skatepark Competition
  26. Experimental Carbon Uptake Study in Various Design Applications for Concrete

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 2025.

    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 1990.

    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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