ASSOCIATION OF THE WALL AND CEILING

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860870052 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Micro (<$100K) · www.arizonawallandceiling.com

revenue

$83K

expenses

$97K

net assets

$55K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION SERVICES TO WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS IN ARIZONA.

profile · synthesized from sources

Trade association representing wall and ceiling contractors in Arizona. Focuses on workforce development, apprenticeship training, and government relations for the construction industry. Offers programs to train and certify apprentices in skilled trades such as drywall, painting, and stucco, while advocating for members on regulatory and legislative issues.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Apprenticeship Program

Registered apprenticeship program offering 2-3 year training for drywall applicators, finishers, painters, and stucco/EIFS/lath/plasterers. Combines on-the-job learning, classroom instruction, and lab training at West-MEC Deer Valley Campus.

Borrowed Worker Program

Program facilitating temporary worker sharing between contractor members, helping manage workforce fluctuations in the construction industry.

Workforce Registry Application

Online system for tracking and managing workforce credentials and qualifications within the industry.

activities · 6 groups

what they do

HVAC and Elevator Apprenticeship & Outreach 8 activities
- Apprenticeship Programs
  
  Develops and operates state and federally registered apprenticeship programs for the wall and ceiling industry, including roles such as Drywall Applicator Specialist, Drywall Finisher, and Painter, with classes starting in August 2021.
- Apprenticeship Programs
  
  Develops and operates state and federally registered apprenticeship programs for the wall and ceiling industry, including roles such as Drywall Applicator Specialist, Drywall Finisher, and Painter, with classes offered at locations like West-MEC Deer Valley.
- Apprenticeship Programs
  
  Develops and operates apprenticeship programs for various roles in the wall and ceiling industry, including Drywall Applicator Specialist, Drywall Finisher, and Painter, with programs registered with the State of Arizona Apprenticeship Office and the US Department of Labor.
- Apprenticeship Programs
  
  Develops and operates state and federally registered apprenticeship programs for the wall and ceiling industry, including roles such as Drywall Applicator Specialist, Drywall Finisher, and Painter, with plans to expand to Stucco/EIFS/Plasterer.
- Workforce Development Programs
  
  Operates a comprehensive Workforce Development program that includes an Apprenticeship program, a Borrowed Worker Program, and a Workforce Registry Application to support the wall and ceiling industry in Arizona.
- Workforce Registry Program
  
  Operates a Workforce Registry Program to assist with job applications within the wall and ceiling industry.
- Workforce Registry Program
  
  Operates a Workforce Registry Program to assist with job applications within the wall and ceiling industry.
- Workforce Registry Program
  
  Manages a Workforce Registry Program to assist with job applications within the wall and ceiling industry.
Legislative Advocacy & Policy Engagement 4 activities
- Advocacy for the wall and ceiling industry
  
  Advocates on legislative issues for its members, including working on specific bills like SB1271 which addressed proportional liability, and provides legislative updates and information on Arizona State links.
- Legislative Advocacy
  
  Advocates on legislative issues for its members, including working on specific bills like SB1271 which addressed proportional liability, and provides legislative updates as part of its Government Relations activities.
- Legislative Advocacy
  
  Advocates on legislative issues for its members, including working on specific bills like SB1271 which addressed proportional liability, and provides legislative updates and information on Arizona State links.
- Legislative Advocacy
  
  Advocates on legislative issues for its members, including working on specific bills like SB1271 which addressed proportional liability, and provides legislative updates.
Member-Focused Social Events 4 activities
- Networking and Educational Events
  
  Hosts annual golf championships and other networking or educational meetings for its members.
- Networking and Educational Events
  
  Hosts an annual golf championship and other networking or educational meetings for its members, with events dating back to at least 2016.
- Networking and Educational Events
  
  Hosts an annual golf championship and other networking or educational meetings for its members, such as the 33rd Annual AWCI-AZ Golf Championship.
- Networking and Educational Events
  
  Hosts an annual golf championship and other networking or educational meetings for its members.
Member-Focused Job Board & Career Matching 3 activities
- Borrowed Worker Program
  
  Operates a program that facilitates temporary employee sharing among member contractors to address workforce fluctuations, including providing training on implementation and coordinating worker exchanges through universal emails.
- Borrowed Worker Program
  
  Operates a program that facilitates temporary employee sharing among member contractors to manage workforce fluctuations, including training on implementation and coordinating worker exchanges via universal emails.
- Borrowed Worker Program
  
  Operates a Borrowed Worker Program that facilitates temporary employee sharing among member contractors during workforce fluctuations, including providing training and coordinating sharing through universal emails.
Suicide Prevention & Postvention Services 3 activities
- Suicide Prevention Efforts
  
  Engages in suicide prevention efforts specifically targeting the construction industry, distributing toolbox talks for use in construction settings.
- Suicide Prevention Efforts
  
  Engages in suicide prevention efforts specifically targeting the construction industry and distributes suicide prevention toolbox talks for use in construction settings.
- Suicide Prevention Efforts
  
  Engages in suicide prevention efforts specifically targeting the construction industry, including distributing suicide prevention toolbox talks.
Union Representation for Skilled and Public Sector Workers 1 activity
- Industry Representation
  
  Serves and represents wall and ceiling contractors across all 15 counties in Arizona and is a member of the grassroots organization Arizonans for Fair Contracting.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

revenue

Total revenue$83K

Contributions & grants$39K47%

Program service revenue——

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$97K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits—

Grants paid out$25K

balance sheet

Total assets$70K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$55K

2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +170.4%

relationships · 21

who they work with

AWCI National Network — Partners with AWCI national, with national membership included in local dues.
AZ Dept. of Revenue Government — Provides a link to the AZ Department of Revenue, indicating a tax or regulatory compliance relationship.
AZ Registrar of Contractors Government — Provides a link to the AZ Registrar of Contractors, indicating a functional relationship with this state regulatory body.
AZ Secretary of State Government — Provides a link to the AZ Secretary of State, indicating a registration or compliance relationship.
Arizona Legislature Government — Provides a link to the Arizona Legislature, indicating a legislative engagement or advocacy relationship.
Arizonan's for Fair Contracting Coalition — Member of the grassroots organization that advocates for fair contracting practices.
Arizonans for Fair Contracting Coalition — Member of the grassroots organization.
DES Government — Connects qualified applicants to tuition programs available through DES.
House of Representatives Government — Provides a link to the Arizona House of Representatives, indicating a relationship related to legislative monitoring or advocacy.
Jaburg Wilk Law Firm Partner — Mark Bogard from Jaburg Wilk Law Firm serves as an Ex Officio Board Member, advising members and the organization on legal matters, particularly focusing on construction law.
National Center for Construction, Education & Research (NCCER) Partner — Utilizes curriculum from NCCER for its apprenticeship programs.
Prevent Construction Suicide Partner — Collaborates on suicide prevention resources and toolbox talks for the construction industry.
Price Kong Partner — Price Kong, CPAs has been AWCI-AZ's accounting firm for years, providing accounting services and support.
Senate Government — Provides a link to the Arizona Senate, indicating a relationship related to legislative monitoring or advocacy.
State of Arizona Government — Provides a link to the State of Arizona portal, indicating a general operational relationship with state government.
State of Arizona Apprenticeship Office Government — Apprenticeship program is registered with this office.
US Department of Labor Government — Apprenticeship program is registered with this department.
West-MEC Deer Valley Partner — Hosts apprenticeship classes.
West-MEC Deer Valley Campus Partner — Apprenticeship classes are located at this campus.
Wild Apricot Partner — The organization uses Wild Apricot Membership Software.
Wild Apricot Partner — Uses Wild Apricot membership software to manage operations.