named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Construction Safety Week
Annual campaign promoting safety culture in construction with three pillars: Recognize, Respond, and Respect. Features interviews with safety directors from insulation industry companies.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Union-Contractor Construction Partnerships 1 activity
- Conducts collective bargaining on behalf of contractorsRepresents commercial and industrial insulation contractors in collective bargaining negotiations with labor organizations, including Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 12 of New York City.
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 1 activity
- Engages in legislative and industry advocacyAdvocates on behalf of insulation contractors in New York City through legislative engagement and participation in initiatives like Construction Safety Week to promote safety leadership and practices.
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Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Hosts membership meetings and eventsOrganizes and hosts virtual and in-person general membership meetings and events for members, such as the August 6, 2026 virtual meeting.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Offers scholarships to members' familiesProvides three $5,000 annual scholarships to children and grandchildren of Local 12 members, ICA contractor members, and employees of ICA contractor members, with award ceremonies held at ICA membership meetings.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Provides education and training programsDisseminates information and conducts educational programs including energy appraisal courses, safety and technical training, and curriculum access for contractors and apprentices, in collaboration with Local 12’s apprentice training center.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Recognizes safety excellence in the industryRecognizes member contractors for safety performance through awards such as the National Insulation Association's 2023 Safety Excellence Award program.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Shares member news and communications resourcesDistributes member-submitted news via blog, email list, monthly newsletter, and social media; provides members with a press kit including member badges, sample press releases, and brand style guide.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Supports professional development and industry engagementFacilitates member participation in conferences, operates internal committees, and provides networking and business development support to advance industry standards and contractor growth in New York.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Distributes environmental safety resourcesCreated and distributed a printable environmental safety checklist for NYC building administrators covering air quality, moisture, thermal performance, fire safety, building envelope, and compliance.
- Provides fabrication of removable insulation coversDesigns and fabricates removable insulation covers for valves, pumps, turbines, and specialized equipment to support maintenance and energy efficiency.
- Provides industrial and commercial insulation servicesCompletes installation, repair, firestopping, and maintenance of insulation on piping, ductwork, tanks, vessels, boilers, and precipitators/baghouses to support condensation control, energy conservation, heat conservation, and personnel protection.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$746K
Contributions & grants$705K95%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$41K6%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$643K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$967K
Cash$136K
Investments$832K
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$966K
Liquid reserves18.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +28.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANDO | Vice President | 8 | $5K |
| DON DONNELLY JR | President | 10 | $5K |
| AL DURANTI | Treasurer | 7 | $4K |
| BRIAN AULL | Director | 5 | $4K |
| MATTHEW COYNE | Director | 5 | $4K |
| TIM HARTNETT | Director | 5 | $4K |
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 1 Bryant Park Partner — ICA members contributed to insulation work on this LEED-rated green building.
- ADS Partner — Website development and design services
- ADS Partner — Website development partner
- Association Development Services Partner — Provider of website and administrative support services for the association.
- Atlantic Contracting & Specialties Partner — Features and highlights member contractor projects and safety achievements.
- Construction Safety Week Partner — Collaborates with Construction Safety Week to promote safety awareness and practices in the insulation industry.
- Council of Specialty Insulation Associates (CSIA) Partner — Partners with CSIA to support industry collaboration and professional development through joint events.
- Eastern States Insulation Contractors Association (ESICA) Partner — Collaborates with ESICA to provide conference participation and networking opportunities for members.
- Goldman Sachs Partner — ICA members contributed to insulation work on this LEED-rated green building.
- Hearst Tower Partner — ICA members contributed to insulation work on this LEED-rated green building.
- Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 12 of New York City Partner — Partner in collective bargaining on behalf of member contractors.
- Heat & Frost Insulators Allied Workers Local 12 of New York City Partner — Engages in collective bargaining with the Association on behalf of member contractors.
- Heat & Frost Insulators Allied Workers Local 12 of New York City Partner — Engages in collective bargaining with the association on behalf of member contractors.
- Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local Union 12 of New York City Partner — Collaborates with ICA on apprentice training, including safety, skills development, and journeyman advancement.
- International Asbestos Removal, Inc. (IAR) Partner — Recognizes member contractor for safety excellence in national award programs.
- International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local No.12 Partner — Collaborates with Local 12 to identify eligible applicants for the scholarship program
- International Code Council Partner — Collaborates with the International Code Council to participate in Building Safety Month 2026, supporting the national campaign focused on building durability and safety.
- National Insulation Association (NIA) Network — Participates in NIA's Safety Excellence Award program to recognize member safety performance.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Apprenticeship Model to Build Skilled Workforcemethodology: apprenticeship_modelBy combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction, the organization develops a competent and knowledgeable workforce, because structured, dual-component training produces higher skill retention and trade proficiency among apprentices.
- Collective Bargaining for Industry Stabilitymethodology: collective_bargainingBy engaging in collective bargaining with labor unions, the organization secures stable labor agreements and advances member interests, because negotiated contracts reduce conflict and create predictable working conditions in the insulation industry.
- Information Sharing to Protect and Strengthen the Industrymethodology: information-sharing_for_industry_protectionBy systematically gathering and disseminating technical and regulatory information, the organization strengthens industry resilience and protects contractors, because timely, relevant knowledge enables proactive adaptation to market and compliance challenges.
- Proactive Representation and Education to Expand Opportunitiesmethodology: proactive_representation_and_educationBy representing members proactively and providing education, the organization increases business opportunities, because visibility and technical credibility with stakeholders lead to greater project access and market growth for member contractors.
- Safety Culture Development Through Training and Recognitionmethodology: safety_culture_developmentBy promoting safety training, hazard recognition, and worker respect, the organization reduces jobsite risks, because a culturally embedded focus on safety leads to earlier intervention and sustained safe practices.