Central Washington Home Builders Association Inc
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What it says it does
The Central Washington Home Builders Association (CWHBA) is a Not-For-Profit professional trade association dedicated to promoting, protecting and preserving the homebuilding industry. CWHBA has been building and supporting our communities since 1955. Covering the geographical areas of Klickitat, Kittitas, Yakima, Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogoan Counties, the Association is comprised of 530 member businesses employing nearly 10,000 people. The CWHBA is based in Yakima with a chapter in Chelan County. The CWHBA is led by member volunteers and professional staff, who strive to address issues unique to the various professionals within the association.
- Income
- $1.1 million
- Spending
- $943,687
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $111,298, executive off.
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)
- Home Expo: A consumer-focused expo featuring local contractors, home improvement vendors, workshops, and family-friendly demos.
- Tour of Homes: The tour of homes is a showcase event for the association, highlighting new construction houses to the general public. The event helps to promote the home building industry and market the association as a resource for the general public.
- Dozer Days: A weekend where kids operate real construction equipment like bulldozers, excavators, and more under expert guidance.
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.
Not 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.
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.
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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