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Retail Contractors Association

EIN 57-0919019 · Alexandria, VA

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What it says it does

To promote professionalism and integrity in retail construction through industry leadership in education, information exchange and jobsite safety.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$149,798 spent. The Association hosts an annual meeting where industry professionals can learn about new developments in the industry and to network with their peers.
$152,264 spent. The Association conducts Superintendent Training that is a special training focus of learning responsibilities for schedule, productivity, safety and quality on the project site in addition to learning the unique challenges and constraints of the retail environment.
$14,174 spent. The Association awards scholarships to students in Construction Management and Construction Sciences major programs at universities throughout the United States.
$116,382 spent. Other program services: (1) The Association's safety program which includes OSHA rules and regulations to help member companies run safe job sites. The program includes a comprehensive safety manual along with posters that help keep employees thinking about safety. (2) The Association keeps members and potential members informed of current events through its website and newsletters. RCA publishes three newsletters per year which are distributed as inserts in Commercial Construction & Renovation Magazine as well as distributed to RCA members, advisory board and sponsors.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 April 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 April 1991.
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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