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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE
PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 274159128 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE S40 · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.nascla.org
revenue
$2.8M
expenses
$2.1M
net assets
$5.8M
employees
9
volunteers
57
mission · from form 990

NASCLA PROMOTES BEST PRACTICES AND LICENSE UNIFORMITY FOR AGENCIES THAT REGULATE THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA) is an infrastructure organization that supports state agencies in strengthening contractor licensing and regulation. It develops and administers accredited examinations for various construction trades, facilitating contractor mobility across states. NASCLA also provides educational resources and a digital database for licensing information.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

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

  1. #1 primary $0
    PUBLICATIONS: THE ORANIZATION PUBLISHES AND SELLS A VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. THE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT LAWS, REGULATIONS AND CONCEPTS COVERED IN STATE CONTRACTOR LICENSING EXAMS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PREPARES PUBLICATIONS THAT IDENTIFY THE STATE AGENCIES THAT ARE INVOLVED IN THE REGULATION OF THE CONSTUCTION INDUSTRY, AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF CONSUMER PROTECTION PAMPHLETS TO ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC IN MAKING INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT HIRING QUALITY CONTRACTORS. FINALLY, THE ORGANIZATION SELLS PUBLICATIONS CONTAINING INFORMATION USEFUL TO THE CONTRACTING FIELD SUCH AS STATE AND LOCAL BUILDING CODES.
  2. #2 $0
    NASCLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE: THIS CONFERENCE, HELD ONCE ANNUALLY, IS OPEN TO ANYONE INVOLVED IN THE REGULATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. IT OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS AND COLLEAGUES TO COME TOGETHER AND DISCUSS CURRENT ISSUES RELEVANT TO CONTRACTOR REGULATION. IT ALSO PROVIDES A FORUM FOR PARTICIPANTS TO INTERACT AND EXCHANGE INFORMATION ON LICENSING AGENCIES THROUGH ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS. A VARIETY OF SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS ARE OFFERED TO ATTENDEES.
named programs · 10 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Mission
A service initiative where NASCLA volunteers and partners support community recovery and restoration efforts, such as park improvements in Marshall, North Carolina.
Business & Law Companion Course
A self-paced online course to help contractors prepare for the licensing exam, covering key business, law, and project management topics.
Contractor State Licensing Information Directory (CSLID)
A digitized database subscription providing instant, nationwide access to contractor licensing information for members and non-members.
Enhanced Webinars with Micro-Learning
Webinar programming with micro-learning opportunities and state member calls to spotlight member resources and tools.
NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examination Program
Provides three open-book electrical trade examinations: Electrical Contractors (Master/Unlimited Electricians), Journeyman Electricians, and Residential Electrical Contractors (Residential Electricians).
NASCLA Accredited Examination Program
Offers standardized licensing exams for various construction trades (Commercial General Building, Electrical, Plumbing) accepted by participating states to facilitate contractor mobility.
NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors
A standardized licensing exam for commercial general building contractors, accepted by participating states.
NASCLA Accredited Plumbing Examination Program
Currently under development, this program aims to create a new accredited examination for plumbing professionals.
NASCLA Online Examination Practice Course
An online course designed to support candidates in preparing for the NASCLA Accredited Examination for Commercial General Building Contractors.
National Examination Database (NED)
A database that stores examination results and allows for quick and secure transcript sharing with regulatory agencies.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Standardized Contractor Licensing Exams 10 activities
    • Conducting Job Analysis for Exam Development
      Conducts national surveys of general building contractors to gather data and inform job analysis, which is crucial for the development of relevant and effective examinations.
    • Conducting Job Analysis for Exam Development
      Conducts national surveys of general building contractors to gather data for job analysis, which informs the development of new and updated examinations.
    • Conducting Research for Exam Development
      Performs national surveys of general building contractors to inform job analysis, which is crucial for the development of new examinations.
    • Contractor Licensing Exam Development and Administration
      Develops and administers standardized, open-book examinations for various contractor licenses, including commercial general building, electrical, and plumbing, which states can adopt for their licensing requirements. This includes creating practice exams and study materials.
    • Developing and Administering Contractor Licensing Exams
      Develops and administers standardized, open-book examinations for various contractor licenses, including commercial general building contractors, electrical contractors, and journeyman electricians. These exams are accepted in multiple states as an alternative to state-specific trade examinations.
    • Developing and Administering Contractor Licensing Exams
      Develops and administers standardized, open-book examinations for various contractor licenses, including commercial general building, electrical, and plumbing, which are accepted by multiple states as an alternative to state-specific trade exams. This includes offering practice exams and study materials.
    • Developing and Administering Contractor Licensing Exams
      Develops and administers standardized, open-book examinations for various contractor licenses, including commercial general building contractors and electrical trades, with a new plumbing examination program under development. These exams are accepted by multiple states as an alternative to state-specific trade examinations.
    • Job Analysis and Examination Research
      Conducts national surveys of general building contractors to perform job analysis, which informs the development and updates of their licensing examinations.
    • Providing Exam Preparation Resources
      Offers various resources to help contractors prepare for licensing exams, including AI-powered practice exams, comprehensive study packs, online examination practice courses, and self-paced online courses covering business, law, and project management.
    • Providing Exam Preparation Resources
      Offers various resources to help contractors prepare for licensing exams, including AI-powered practice exams, comprehensive study packs, online practice courses, and self-paced online courses covering business, law, and project management topics. These resources are also available for state agencies for pre-licensure, remedial, and continuing education.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 4 activities
    • Conducting Disaster Relief and Community Restoration Projects
      Organizes and executes service missions in areas affected by natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene, focusing on hands-on improvement projects like park restoration, infrastructure repair (plumbing, electrical), and environmental restoration.
    • Conducting Disaster Relief and Community Restoration Projects
      Organizes and executes service missions to assist communities impacted by natural disasters, focusing on hands-on improvement projects such as park restoration, infrastructure repair, and environmental rehabilitation.
    • Disaster Relief and Community Restoration Projects
      Conducts service missions and hands-on improvement projects in areas affected by natural disasters, such as hurricane-damaged parks, focusing on restoring functionality, enhancing safety, and strengthening long-term resilience through infrastructure and environmental repairs.
    • Disaster Relief and Community Restoration Projects
      Conducts service missions and hands-on improvement projects in areas affected by natural disasters, such as Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. These projects involve restoring functionality, enhancing safety, and strengthening long-term resilience through facility and infrastructure improvements in parks and public spaces.
  • Industry Research & Licensing Data Services 4 activities
    • Contractor Licensing Information Directory
      Provides a digital subscription database for the Contractor State Licensing Information Directory (CSLID), offering instant, nationwide access to contractor licensing data for regulatory agencies and other stakeholders.
    • Contractor Licensing Information and Support
      Provides a digital subscription database for the Contractor State Licensing Information Directory (CSLID), offering instant, nationwide access to contractor licensing data. The organization also enhances webinar programming and member calls to strengthen knowledge of licensing issues for state members.
    • Providing Contractor Licensing Information and Education
      Offers a digital subscription database for the Contractor State Licensing Information Directory (CSLID) for nationwide access to licensing data and provides courses for pre-licensure, remedial, and continuing education to state agencies.
    • Providing Contractor Licensing Information and Resources
      Offers a digital subscription database for the Contractor State Licensing Information Directory (CSLID), providing nationwide access to contractor licensing data, and enhances webinar programming and member calls to strengthen knowledge of licensing issues.
  • Specialized Certification Exam Administration 4 activities
    • Managing and Sharing Examination Results
      Maintains a National Examination Database (NED) to store examination results indefinitely and facilitates secure electronic sharing of transcripts with state regulatory agencies, waiving trade examination requirements in some cases.
    • Managing and Sharing Examination Results
      Maintains a National Examination Database (NED) to store examination results indefinitely and facilitates secure electronic transcript sharing with state regulatory agencies. Transcripts can waive trade examination requirements and are accessible to agencies for two years after purchase.
    • Managing the National Examination Database and Transcript Services
      Maintains the National Examination Database (NED) to store examination results indefinitely and facilitates secure electronic sharing of transcripts with state regulatory agencies, allowing for the waiver of trade examination requirements.
    • National Examination Database Management and Transcript Services
      Maintains a National Examination Database (NED) to store contractor examination results indefinitely and facilitates secure electronic sharing of transcripts with state regulatory agencies, charging a fee for transcript submission.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$2.82M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$516K18%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$2.30M
expenses
Total expenses$2.07M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$855K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.03M
Cash$3.01M
Investments$2.02M
Liabilities$231K
Net assets$5.80M
Liquid reserves29.1 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +16.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ANGIE WHITAKER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $265K
board members · 24
  • CAROLYN LAZENBY — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS HUNTINGTON — DIRECTOR
  • CYNTHIA BRIGGS — SECRETARY
  • DALE DAWSON — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
  • DANIEL BIGGINS — DIRECTOR (LEFT 8/22)
  • DAVID FOGT — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
  • DEAN SIMPSON — DIRECTOR (LEFT 1/22)
  • FRANK WIESNER — DIRECTOR
  • GREG CROW — TREASURER
  • JAN HUBBARD — DIRECTOR
  • JANET BAUMBERGER — PAST PRESIDENT
  • JEFF FLEETHAM — DIRECTOR
  • JEFFERY BECRAFT — DIRECTOR
  • JIMMY MORGAN — DIRECTOR
  • JR CARDEN JR — DIRECTOR
  • KEITH WARREN — DIRECTOR
  • MARTIN ROMERO — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA MCBRIDE — DIRECTOR
  • MICHAEL MCDUFF — DIRECTOR
  • MOLLY PRICE — DIRECTOR
  • RACHELLE WOOD — DIRECTOR (START 4/22)
  • RON WHITNEY — DIRECTOR
  • STEPHANIE LEE — PRESIDENT
  • TIFFANY LOVELESS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Board of Directors Coalition — Governing body that meets to guide strategic direction and ensure committee success
  • Jacquie Wilberscheid Partner — Examinations & Publications Manager
  • Lowe’s Services Partner — Collaborated on the 5th Annual Mission to support recovery and restoration efforts in Marshall, North Carolina, and was an "Infinite Sponsor" for the event.
  • NASCLA Executive Committee Coalition — Leadership body that guides strategic direction and reviews initiatives
  • North Carolina Electrical Board Partner — Volunteers worked alongside NASCLA volunteers during the 5th Annual Mission.
  • North Carolina General Contractors Board Partner — Volunteers worked alongside NASCLA volunteers during the 5th Annual Mission.
  • North Carolina Plumbing and Heating Board Partner — Volunteers worked alongside NASCLA volunteers during the 5th Annual Mission.
  • PSI Partner — Collaborates with PSI to offer approved practice exams for contractor licensing.
  • PSI Partner — Testing provider that administers the NASCLA Accredited Examination and uploads exam results to the National Examination Database.
  • PSI Exams Partner — Administers the NASCLA Accredited Electrical Examinations as indicated by the Candidate Information Bulletin hosted on psiexams.com.
  • Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors of North Carolina Partner — Volunteers worked alongside NASCLA volunteers during the 5th Annual Mission.
  • State Agencies in blue on the map Partner — Collaborates with administering state agencies that offer the NASCLA Exam as an alternative to their state-specific trade examination.
  • State Licensing Agencies Partner — Collaborates with state licensing agencies to administer and recognize the NASCLA Electrical Exam as an alternative to state-specific trade exams.
  • Town of Marshall Partner — Collaborated on the 5th Annual Mission to support ongoing recovery and restoration efforts in the town.