Tyler Area Builders Association
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What it says it does
We promote the building industry through education, advocacy and partnerships for our members.
- Income
- $654,376
- Spending
- $659,390
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 160
- Highest pay
- $107,593, executive vp
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 (5)
- $200,532 spent. Member Services - TABA provides monitoring and advising service to over 600 members regarding recent regulations. Many events take place during the year for members, including membership celebration parties. Members have the opportunity to give back within their community by participating in service events such as Salvation Army bell ringing and a toy drive for Toys-for-Tots.
- $40,735 spent. Parade of Homes - The 2024 Parade of Homes featured 29 newly constructed homes in the Smith and Cherokee County Areas. Attendees had nine days to explore homes and products of some of Tyler's premier builders and subcontractors. A portion of the ticket sales was donated to Kingdom Life Academy, and North Tyler Academy.
- $189 spent. Education Courses - In 2024, TABA hosted a variety of educational events. Offerings included certification courses offered by the National Association of Home Builders' University of Housing, seminars sponsored by the Texas Association of Builders and local workshops. Class topics included Financial Management, Sales & Marketing, Contracts, Social Media, Quickbooks 101 and a range of other topics. The COT Building Services Department hosts 4 yearly Lunch & Learn events for updates and education on the building codes.
- $119 spent. Directory/Newsletter - The newsletter is published once a month and emailed to each of TABA's members. A directory of members is published annually in print and daily online.
- Home Products Show - for 2024, TABA made the decision not to hold the Home Products Show.
Source: Form 990 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1957.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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