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Home Builders Association of Tri Cities Washington

EIN 91-0742052 · Kennewick, WA

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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

ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND RELATED BUSINESSES CAN CONDUCT THEIR BUSINESSES EFFICIENTLY AND ETHICALLY TO PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITY WITH RELIABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOMES. HBA MONITORS GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS CONCERNING LAND USE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND BUILDING CODES AND PROMOTING BALANCE POLICIES THAT ACCOMMODATE RESPONSIBLE FREE-MARKET DEMAND AND CONSUMER CHOICE.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$979,393
Employees
7
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$206,678, executive director

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 (2)
  1. SUPPORTS OVER 600 MEMBERS WITH A ROBUST SUITE OF SERVICES THAT INCLUDE ADVOCACY AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS TO PROMOTE PRO-BUILDING POLICIES AND CANDIDATES. MEMBERS GAIN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTH INSURANCE THROUGH BIAW'S PURCHASING ALLIANCE AND BENEFIT FROM SAFETY INCENTIVES VIA THE ROII PROGRAM, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITES, BUILDING PERMIT LISTS, ADVERTISING PLATFORMS, COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION, CREDIBILITY TOOLS, ACCESS TO REFERENCE MATERIALS, LIEN FILING RESOURCES, AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. PROMOTED THE HOME BUILDING TRADE THROUGH A PARADE OF HOMES, A HOME SHOW, AND PREPARING PUBLICATIONS. PROMOTED SAFETY IN THE INDUSTRY AND MAINTAINED MEMBERSHIP IN NATIONAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS FOR MEMBERS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1969.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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