Building Industry Association of Whatcom County
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What it says it does
THE BUILDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF WHATCOM COUNTY ADVOCATES FOR HOME OWNERSHIP AND SERVES AS THE VOICE FOR OUR INDUSTRY IN WHATCOM COUNTY.
- Income
- $905,827
- Spending
- $932,984
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 17
- Highest pay
- $117,312, 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 (6)
- HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE AND RETURN ON INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE (ROII) PROGRAM - MEMBERS CAN OBTAIN A COMPETITIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION'S STATEWIDE HEALTH TRUST. THE ROII SELECT PROGRAM ALLOWS MEMBER COMPANIES TO EARN SOME OF THEIR WORKMAN'S COMPENSATION PREMIUMS BACK WHEN THEY RUN A SAFE, INJURY-FREE OPERATION.
- ANNUAL HOME AND GARDEN SHOW - THIS EVENT, THE ASSOCIATON'S LARGEST PUBLIC SERVICE EVENT OF THE YEAR, PROVIDES A SHOWCASE FOR ALL THINGS LOCAL RESIDENTS LOVE ABOUT THEIR HOMES. FOR THREE DAYS, LOCAL EXPERTS PROVIDE FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, AND VENDORS OFFER THEIR EXPERTISE, SERVICES AND PRODUCTS TO ANY CURIOUS VISITOR.
- GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS - AS CHAMPIONS OF HOME OWNERSHIP, THE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS AND SERVES AS THE VOICE FOR THE BUILDING INDUSTRY IN WHATCOM COUNTY BY PROMOTING THE INDUSTRY.
- PARADE OF HOMES - ANNUALLY, FOR TWO DAYS IN OCTOBER, THE ASSOCATION SHOWCASES THE BEST IN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING AND REMODELING SERVICES. MEMBERS CAN TOUR LOCAL PROJECTS DISPLAYING A WIDE VARIETY OF HOUSING CHOICES, PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO TOUR HIGH QUALITY HOMES, AND SEE THE NEW DESIGN TRENDS. BUILDERS ARE ON SITE READY TO MEET AND EDUCATE VISITORS.
- BUILT GREEN - THIS IS A VOLUNTARY HOME-BUILDING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO CREATE MARKET DISTINCTION FOR BUILDERS WHO INCORPORATE "GREEN" BUILDING PRACTICES IN THEIR HOMES. IT IS BASED ON A STATEWIDE PROGRAM TO CERTIFY NEW SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES, REMODELS AND "GREEN COMMUNITIES".
- MEETINGS AND EDUCATION - THE ASSOCIATION ORGANIZES EVENTS THAT ALLOW ALL MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ADVANCE THEIR BUSINESS THROUGH NETWORKING WITH OTHER MEMBERS. THESE EVENTS ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAMS THAT MAY BENEFIT ITS MEMBERS FINANCIALLY.
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 October 13, 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 2025.
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 November 1979.
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 October 21, 2026.
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