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INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 860267536 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · iecaz.org
revenue
$238K
expenses
$206K
net assets
$196K
employees
1
volunteers
19
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS AND PROMOTE PUBLIC SAFETY AND AWARENESS OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INDUSTRY.

profile · synthesized from sources

Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Arizona is a trade association that provides apprenticeship training and continuing education for electrical professionals. The organization serves aspiring and licensed electricians through a four-year apprenticeship program combining classroom instruction and on-the-job training with member contractors. IEC of Arizona also advocates for the electrical contracting industry at the state and federal levels.

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
    BORROWED WORKER PROGRAMCONTRACTOR MEMBERS CAN LOAN MAN POWER TO EACH OTHER ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Apprenticeship Program
Four-year electrical trade training program consisting of 576 classroom hours and 8,000 on-the-job training hours with member contractors
Continuing Education
Offers ongoing training courses including OSHA, First Aid/CPR, NEC Code Updates, Foreman Training, and Project Management for electrical professionals
IEC Policy Conference
Annual advocacy event in Washington, D.C. where members lobby federal officials on labor, workforce, taxes, and energy policy affecting the electrical contracting industry
Wire-Off Competition
Annual hands-on skills competition for apprentices to demonstrate electrical installation proficiency
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • Graduation Recognition and Celebration Events 6 activities
    • Apprentice Graduation Events
      Hosts spring and fall graduation events for apprentices.
    • Graduation and Recognition Events
      Hosts biannual graduation events (spring and fall) to recognize program completions, including the Spring Graduation in 2025 and Fall Graduation in 2025, and recognizes top apprentices such as the 2025 IEC Wire-Off Winner and Apprentice of the Year.
    • IEC Wire-Off Competition
      Organizes and participates in the IEC Wire-Off competition, including recognizing the Apprentice of the Year.
    • IEC Wire-Off Competition and Apprentice Recognition
      Organizes the annual IEC Wire-Off competition at local and national levels, including recognition of top apprentices such as the 2025 Apprentice of the Year, and participation in the National Wire-Off in Colorado Springs.
    • IEC Wire-Off Competition and Recognition
      Organizes the annual IEC Wire-Off competition at local and national levels, including the 2025 local event and participation in the National Wire-Off in Colorado Springs, and recognizes top performers such as the 2025 Apprentice of the Year.
    • IEC Wire-Off Competitions
      Organizes and participates in the IEC Wire-Off competition, including hosting the 2025 event and sending participants to the National Wire-Off Competition in Colorado Springs from February 27 to March 2, 2025.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 4 activities
    • Annual Golf Tournament and Member Events
      Organizes an annual golf tournament, renamed in 2014 as The Dennis Casteel Memorial Golf Tournament, held in 2024 and 2025, to engage members and honor former leaders.
    • Annual Golf Tournament and Memorial Event
      Organizes an annual golf tournament, renamed in 2014 as the Dennis Casteel Memorial Golf Tournament to honor the former chapter president, with events held in 2024 and 2025.
    • IEC Golf Tournament
      Organizes an annual golf tournament, renamed in 2014 as the Dennis Casteel Memorial Golf Tournament to honor former chapter president Dennis Casteel, with events held in 2024 and 2025.
    • IEC Golf Tournament
      Organizes an annual golf tournament, renamed "The Dennis Casteel Memorial Golf Tournament" in 2014.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 4 activities
    • Annual Policy Conference and Advocacy Event
      Hosts an annual Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., where members advocate for the merit shop philosophy, lobby federal officials, and influence policies on labor, workforce, taxes, and energy affecting the electrical contracting industry.
    • Annual Policy Conference and Federal Advocacy
      Hosts an annual Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., where members advocate for the merit shop philosophy, lobby federal officials, and influence policies on labor, workforce, taxes, and energy affecting the electrical contracting industry.
    • Annual Policy Conference and Federal Advocacy
      Hosts an annual Policy Conference in Washington, D.C., where members advocate for the merit shop philosophy, lobby federal officials, and influence policy on labor, workforce, taxes, and energy issues affecting the electrical contracting industry.
    • Policy Advocacy
      Hosts an annual Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. for members to advocate for the merit shop philosophy, lobby federal officials, and influence policies affecting the electrical contracting industry, specifically on labor, workforce, taxes, and energy.
  • HVAC & Electrical Trades Training 4 activities
    • Continuing Education Courses
      Offers continuing education courses including OSHA, First Aid and CPR, Foreman Training, Information on Change Orders, Project Management Training, NEC Code Updates, and Motor Controls.
    • Continuing Education and Training Courses
      Offers continuing education courses including OSHA, First Aid and CPR, Foreman Training, Change Orders, Project Management, NEC Code Updates, and Motor Controls to support professional development in the electrical contracting industry.
    • Continuing Education and Training Courses
      Offers continuing education courses in areas such as OSHA compliance, First Aid and CPR, Foreman Training, Project Management, NEC Code Updates, Motor Controls, and instruction on change orders to support professional development in the electrical contracting industry.
    • Continuing Education and Workforce Training
      Offers continuing education courses for electrical professionals, including OSHA certification, First Aid and CPR, Foreman Training, Project Management, NEC Code Updates, Motor Controls, and instruction on Change Orders.
  • Electrical Apprenticeship Training Program 4 activities
    • Electrician Apprenticeship Program
      Operates a four-year electrician apprenticeship program requiring 576 classroom hours and 8,000 on-the-job training hours, and distributes applications and information packets for the program.
    • Electrician Apprenticeship Program
      Operates a four-year electrician apprenticeship program requiring 576 classroom hours and 8,000 on-the-job training hours, including in-person application assistance during designated hours on Mondays and Wednesdays.
    • Electrician Apprenticeship Program
      Operates a four-year electrician apprenticeship program requiring 576 classroom hours and 8,000 on-the-job training hours, culminating in graduation events such as the Spring and Fall Graduations held in 2025 and 2026.
    • Electrician Apprenticeship Program
      Operates a four-year electrician apprenticeship program requiring 576 classroom hours and 8,000 on-the-job training hours, culminating in graduation events such as spring and fall ceremonies.
  • Construction Trade Membership Recruitment 3 activities
    • Membership Program Administration
      Offers two membership types—Contractor Members for electrical contractors operating in Arizona and Associate Members for industry partners—providing full membership benefits to eligible contractors.
    • Membership Program for Electrical Contractors
      Provides two membership types: Contractor Membership for electrical contractors operating in Arizona and Associate Membership for industry partners.
    • Membership Program for Electrical Contractors
      Offers two membership types: Contractor Membership for electrical contractors operating in Arizona and Associate Membership for industry partners.
  • Benefits and Apprenticeship Application Assistance 2 activities
    • Apprenticeship Application Support
      Provides in-person apprenticeship application assistance and distributes information packets during designated hours on Mondays and Wednesdays.
    • Apprenticeship Application Support
      Provides in-person support for apprenticeship applications and distributes information packets during designated hours on Mondays and Wednesdays.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Annual Inspector's Night and Officer Installation
      Holds an Annual Inspector's Night and Installation of Officers event, last documented in 2019.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$238K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$226K95%
Investment income$630%
Other revenue$12K
expenses
Total expenses$206K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$126K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$197K
Cash$191K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$196K
Liquid reserves11.1 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +59.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
NANCY LEVEY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40 $117K
board members · 11
  • BRIAN JENSEN — TREASURER
  • CURTIS BAILEY — BOARD MEMBER
  • HAL LOOK — VICE PRESIDENT
  • JAMES STITH — BOARD MEMBER
  • JON PASTIAK — BOARD MEMBER
  • LUCAS BRUXVORT — PRESIDENT
  • MIKE PORTER — BOARD MEMBER
  • MIKE RASHFORD — SECRETARY
  • PETE TROWBRIDGE — BOARD MEMBER
  • RYAN WHITE — BOARD MEMBER
  • TIM KNEBEL — PAST PRESIDENT
relationships · 3

who they work with

  • Electrical Contractors in the State of Arizona Partner — Eligible for full membership in the organization.
  • Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe Partner — Venue for the 2026 Spring Graduation event.
  • member contractor Partner — Host employer for apprentices providing on-the-job training