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PIPING INDUSTRY PROGRESS & EDUCATION
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860490231 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.pipetrust.org
revenue
$2.3M
expenses
$2.2M
net assets
$7.0M
employees
19
volunteers
6
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY AND PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ITS MEMBERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

PIPING INDUSTRY PROGRESS & EDUCATION (P.I.P.E.) promotes nationally recognized apprenticeship and journeyman training and certification programs for the plumbing and mechanical trades. The organization focuses on mandating safe plumbing and mechanical systems, educating the public on qualified contractors, and promoting ANSI Standards and Codes. P.I.P.E. also serves as a testing facility for journeyman and apprentice licensing exams.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    PROMOTION OF THE WELFARE OF THE PLUMBING INDUSTRY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Apprenticeship and Journeyman Training
Provides rigorous 5-year apprenticeship programs and ongoing training for journeyman crafts persons in plumbing and mechanical systems, focusing on safety and competency.
Backflow Prevention Education
Educates the public on potential water contamination and the role of backflow assembly testing in protecting potable water supply. (Note: P.I.P.E. no longer hosts classes as of Jan 1, 2025).
Continuity / Performance Exams
Offers monthly examination dates for journeymen to maintain their certifications and re-qualify.
Journeyman & Apprentice Licensing Exams
Serves as a testing facility for the City of Phoenix, offering exams for Plumber/Gas Fitter, Mechanical, and Gas Fitter licenses.
Third Party Certification
Confirms that individuals have completed required instruction, passed written and performance examinations, and met criteria for various trade certifications.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Construction Trades Apprenticeship & Certification 21 activities
    • Conduct training classes for trade professionals
      Offers training classes, including for backflow repairers, that have reached full capacity for registration.
    • Deliver apprenticeship and journeyman training programs
      Supports extensive training programs for apprentice and journeyman craftspersons and promotes nationally recognized Apprenticeship and Journeyman training and certification programs.
    • Develop and distribute technical training materials
      Develops and distributes technical materials and information related to backflow prevention, assemblies, devices, and certification.
    • Developing and Distributing Technical Materials
      Develops and distributes technical materials and information related to backflow prevention, assemblies, devices, and certification.
    • Educate the public on qualified contractors
      Educates the public on the benefits of using qualified, licensed, and bonded contractors.
    • Offer online access to training and certification forms
      Provides online access to training applications and continuity forms for medical gas installers, backflow testers, and other trade professionals.
    • Promote ANSI Standards and Codes
      Advocates for the adoption and use of ANSI Standards and Codes within the piping industry.
    • Promoting ANSI Standards and Codes
      Promotes ANSI Standards and Codes.
    • Promoting Apprenticeship and Journeyman Programs
      Promotes nationally recognized Apprenticeship and Journeyman training and certification programs.
    • Promoting Industry Standards
      Promotes ANSI Standards and Codes.
    • Promoting Industry Standards and Qualified Contractors
      Promotes nationally recognized Apprenticeship and Journeyman training and certification programs, educates the public on the benefits of using qualified, licensed, and bonded contractors, and promotes ANSI Standards and Codes.
    • Promoting Industry Standards and Qualified Contractors
      Promotes nationally recognized Apprenticeship and Journeyman training and certification programs, educates the public on the benefits of using qualified, licensed, and bonded contractors, and promotes ANSI Standards and Codes.
    • Providing Online Access for Medical Gas Installers
      Provides online access to training applications and continuity forms for medical gas installers.
    • Providing Training Programs and Resources
      Supports extensive training programs for apprentice and journeyman craftspersons, offers training classes, and provides online access to training applications and continuity forms for medical gas installers and backflow testers.
    • Providing Training Programs and Resources
      Supports extensive training programs for apprentice and journeyman craftspersons, offers training classes (including backflow repairer training) that have reached full capacity, and provides online access to training applications and continuity forms for medical gas installers and backflow testers.
    • Providing Training Programs and Resources
      Supports extensive training programs for apprentice and journeyman craftspersons, offers training classes (including backflow repairer training) that have reached full capacity, and provides online access to training applications and continuity forms for medical gas installers and backflow testers.
    • Providing Training Programs and Resources
      Supports extensive training programs for apprentice and journeyman craftspersons, offers training classes, and promotes nationally recognized Apprenticeship and Journeyman training and certification programs. It also provides online access to training applications and continuity forms for medical gas installers and backflow testers.
    • Public Education and Advocacy
      Educates the public on the benefits of using qualified, licensed, and bonded contractors and promotes ANSI Standards and Codes.
    • Public Education on Contractor Qualifications
      Educates the public on the benefits of using qualified, licensed, and bonded contractors.
    • Public Education on Qualified Contractors
      Educates the public on the benefits of using qualified, licensed, and bonded contractors.
    • Supporting Apprentice and Journeyman Training Programs
      Supports extensive training programs for apprentice and journeyman craftspersons and promotes nationally recognized Apprenticeship and Journeyman training and certification programs.
  • Construction Materials Technician Certification 6 activities
    • Administer journeyman license exams
      Administers journeyman license exams for the City of Phoenix, including proctoring Continuity and Re-Qualification exams on Saturdays.
    • Administering Certification Exams
      Administers journeyman license exams for the City of Phoenix and provides proctors for Continuity and Re-Qualification exams on Saturdays. It also provides third-party certification for individuals who complete required instruction, pass written and performance examinations, and meet established criteria.
    • Administering Certification Exams
      Administers journeyman license exams for the City of Phoenix and provides proctors for Continuity and Re-Qualification exams on Saturdays. It also provides third-party certification for individuals who complete required instruction, pass written and performance examinations, and meet established criteria.
    • Administering Certification Exams
      Administers journeyman license exams for the City of Phoenix and provides proctors for Continuity and Re-Qualification exams on Saturdays.
    • Administering Journeyman License Exams
      Administers journeyman license exams specifically for the City of Phoenix.
    • Providing Exam Proctors
      Provides proctors for Continuity and Re-Qualification exams on Saturdays.
  • Specialized Certification Exam Administration 2 activities
    • Provide third-party certification
      Provides third-party certification for individuals who complete required instruction, pass written and performance examinations, and meet established criteria.
    • Third-Party Certification
      Provides third-party certification for individuals who complete required instruction, pass written and performance examinations, and meet established criteria.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Developing and Distributing Technical Materials
      Develops and distributes technical materials and information related to backflow prevention, assemblies, devices, and certification.
    • Providing Training Classes
      Offers training classes, which have experienced full registration capacity.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$2.33M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.18M93%
Investment income$103K4%
Other revenue$51K
expenses
Total expenses$2.16M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$582K
Grants paid out$833K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$7.01M
Cash$799K
Investments$5.34M
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$7.01M
Liquid reserves34.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +19.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
CARL TRIPHAHN EXEC DIR THROUGH 4/30/23 48 $175K
board members · 6
  • BRETT HAMILTON — AMCA REP
  • MATT DEWITT — VICE-PRESIDENT
  • NICK GANEM — TRUSTEE AT LARGE
  • RON HUDSON — TRUSTEE AT LARGE
  • SAMANTHA KITCHEN — PRESIDENT
  • TODD KRIST — SECRETARY TREASURER
relationships · 12

who they work with

  • A.S.P.E. Partner — Partner organization: American Society of Plumbing Engineers
  • ANSI Partner — Collaboration with American National Standards Institute
  • ASME Partner — Provider of standards technology related to piping industry
  • ASSE Partner — Collaborates with ASSE on establishing standards for testing and certification of backflow examiners.
  • ASSE- Plumbing Partner — Collaboration with American Society of Sanitary Engineering
  • AZ Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Partner — Hosts Continuity and Re-Qualification exams at their Phoenix location.
  • C.S.A. Partner — Collaboration with Canadian Standards Association
  • City of Phoenix Partner — Administers journeyman and apprentice licensing exams on behalf of the City of Phoenix.
  • I.A.P.M.O. Partner — Partner organization: International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
  • IAPMO Partner — Partners with IAPMO on backflow certification training, including joint class scheduling.
  • MGPHO Partner — Collaboration with Medical Gas Professional Healthcare Organization
  • N.F.P.A. Partner — Partner organization for National Fire Protection Association standards