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National Institute for Construction Excellence

EIN 83-0434229 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STIMULATE INTEREST IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES BY SPONSORING RELATED EDUCATION AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES.

Income
$626,673
Spending
$329,871
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
19.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
2

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 89% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 47% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    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.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $258,096 spent. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE (NICE) WAS ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE KANSAS CITY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE, PARENTS AND EDUCATORS TO THE BROAD ARRAY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE FIELDS OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND THE SKILLED TRADES. NICE IS A 501(C)(3), NOT- FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE PRIMARY PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH NICE ARE: CRAYONS TO CAD MIDDLE SCHOOL DESIGN PROJECT, HIGH SCHOOL CAD COMPETITION, SENIORS' DAYS, EDUCATORS' DAYS AND IBUILD SHOWCASE. PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON CONTEXTUAL LEARNING THEORY, WHICH STATES THAT PEOPLE LEARN BEST IN A CONCRETE MANNER INVOLVING PERSONAL PARTICIPATION, PHYSICAL OR HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, STUDENTS LEARN WHY THEY ARE STUDYING MATH, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS, AND HOW THIS KNOWLEDGE WILL BE APPLIED IN THEIR FUTURE LIFE EXPERIENCES. PROGRAMS WERE DEVELOPED TO BUILD ALLIANCES BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY TO CREATE A NEW PATHWAY TO MANY PREVIOUSLY OVERLOOKED HIGH PAYING CAREER OPTIONS. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE (NICE) WAS ESTABLISHED BY MEMBERS OF THE KANSAS CITY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TO INTRODUCE YOUNG PEOPLE, PARENTS AND EDUCATORS TO THE BROAD ARRAY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN THE FIELDS OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND THE SKILLED TRADES. NICE IS A 501(C)(3), NOT- FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. THE PRIMARY PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH NICE ARE: CRAYONS TO CAD MIDDLE SCHOOL DESIGN PROJECT, HIGH SCHOOL CAD COMPETITION, SENIORS' DAYS, EDUCATORS' DAYS AND IBUILD SHOWCASE. PROGRAMS ARE BASED ON CONTEXTUAL LEARNING THEORY, WHICH STATES THAT PEOPLE LEARN BEST IN A CONCRETE MANNER INVOLVING PERSONAL PARTICIPATION, PHYSICAL OR HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONAL DISCOVERY. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, STUDENTS LEARN WHY THEY ARE STUDYING MATH, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS, AND HOW THIS KNOWLEDGE WILL BE APPLIED IN THEIR FUTURE LIFE EXPERIENCES. PROGRAMS WERE DEVELOPED TO BUILD ALLIANCES BETWEEN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND THE EDUCATION COMMUNITY TO CREATE A NEW PATHWAY TO MANY PREVIOUSLY OVERLOOKED HIGH PAYING CAREER OPTIONS.

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 December 2005.

    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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