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Independent Electrical Contractors Inc

EIN 74-1602512 · Nashville, TN

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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 BE DEDICATED TO THE SUCCESS AND ADVANCEMENT OF OUR MEMBERS WITHIN THE INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL INDUSTRY.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$5.6 million
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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)
  1. IEC'S ANNUAL CONVENTION IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS TO NETWORK WITH OTHER MEMBERS AND INDUSTRY PEERS, TO PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, TO ATTEND A NATIONAL TRADE EXPOSITION WHICH PROVIDES HANDS-ON ACCESS TO THE LATEST PRODUCTS FROM THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIONS AND BE RECOGNIZED FOR ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY.
  2. APPRETICESHIP AND TRAINING: SINCE 1972, IEC AND ITS AFFILIATED CHAPTERS HAVE CONDUCTED REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ELECTRICAL WORKERS, RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SPECIALISTS, AND LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEMS TECHNICIANS UNDER STANDARDS APPROVED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND VARIOUS STATE APPRENTICESHIP COUNCILS. IEC'S APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAMS INCORPORATE A MINIMUM OF 144 HOURS OF REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL CONTENT PER YEAR (E.G. LECTURES, DEMONSTRATIONS, REQUIRED EXERCISES AND LABS), REGULAR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, 2000 HOURS OF ON-THE-JOB TRAINING PER YEAR, AND A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF EXAMS THAT MUST BE PASSED PRIOR TO GRADUATING TO THE NEXT LEVEL.
  3. PUBLICATIONS: EXTENSIONS E-NEWSLETTER AND IEC INSIGHTS MAGAZINE KEEP IEC MEMBERS CURRENT WITH ECONOMIC TRENDS, INDUSTRY NEWS, LEGISLATIVE DEVELOPMENTS, AND CODE INTERPRETATIONS THAT AFFECT THE WAY THEY CONDUCT BUSINESS. THE ANNUAL IEC MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY PROMOTES AND MARKETS SERVICES OF IEC MEMBERS. THE NATIONAL WEBSITE SERVES AS A VALUABLE TOOL FOR MEMBERS AND CONSUMERS ALIKE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 November 6, 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 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 September 1971.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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