irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0PROVIDE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS AND THE INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE.
- #2 $0CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS TO MAINTAIN A WELL INFORMED INDUSTRY AND GENERAL PUBLIC.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Custom Training
Tailored training programs developed for member companies to address specific safety, leadership, and operational needs.
Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Program
NYSDOL-approved apprenticeship program offering training in nine trades to support workforce development for merit shop contractors across New York State.
Political Advocacy
Government affairs initiative that monitors, lobbies, and communicates on legislative issues at local, state, and federal levels to advance the interests of merit shop contractors.
Professional Services Committee
Member-driven resource that connects contractors with professionals in legal, financial, and HR fields through webinars and referral services.
STEP Program
ABC’s Safety Training and Evaluation Procedure provides a no-cost framework for contractors to benchmark and improve safety performance, reduce incident rates, and lower insurance costs.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Construction Industry Standards and Contractor Support Services 2 activities
- Policy compliance guidance and educational resourcesProduces actionable guides and FAQs to help members comply with New York State Labor Law Section 220-i, prevailing wage requirements, and the 50-mile radius rule for aggregate hauling. Also provides clear explanations of new legislation and regulatory updates.
- Safety management system implementation and benchmarkingProvides a no-cost Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program that enables member contractors to measure safety performance and benchmark against industry peers, resulting in member companies being up to 655% safer than the industry average.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy for merit shop and open shop construction contractorsConducts advocacy on legislative and regulatory policies affecting merit shop contractors at local, state, and federal levels in New York State, including opposing Project Labor Agreements and engaging with lawmakers to represent member interests. Secured legal victories blocking over $2.5 billion in PLAs.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Customized safety and compliance training for construction firmsProvides accredited, customized training programs in safety, compliance, craft skills, and leadership development, delivered through webinars, in-person, and online formats. Includes OSHA compliance webinars and use of NCCER and Mike Holt curricula.
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Industry events and professional development forumsOrganizes conventions and meetings to inform the construction industry and the general public, supporting knowledge sharing and professional development.
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Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Training 1 activity
- Partnership-based training initiativesPartners with organizations like Meta to launch training academies that provide career pathways for data center construction technicians across multiple states.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Research on political influence of skilled trades workersConducted a survey via The Harris Poll across six battleground states to analyze the political influence and voting behavior of nonunion skilled trades workers.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Workforce training and apprenticeship programsOffers state-approved apprenticeship programs in nine construction trades and over 50 crafts, combining on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Includes the largest Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Program in New York State history, approved by the NYS Department of Labor, and delivers over 80,000 hours of classroom training annually.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.55M
Contributions & grants$1.32M37%
Program service revenue$1.92M54%
Investment income$58K2%
Other revenue$248K
expenses
Total expenses$3.20M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.73M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.30M
Cash$1.83M
Investments$34K
Liabilities$2.28M
Net assets$1.03M
Liquid reserves7.0 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN SAMPSON | PRESIDENT | 40 | $305K |
| JEFFREY ALBERT | COO | 40 | $224K |
board members · 11
- BEN SUMNER — TREASURER
- DAVE VISONE — DIRECTOR
- FLOYD RAYBURN — DIRECTOR
- JIM COLLINS — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH GARDINER — INCOMING CHAIRMAN
- LISA PATRIQUIN — DIRECTOR
- MARCO RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
- PAUL BONACQUISTI — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS MURPHY — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS SANTA BARBRA — CHAIRMAN
- TONY SOPRANO — IMMEDIATE PAST-CHAIR
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Anthony G. Ferry Inc. Partner — Member of ABC’s Empire State Chapter and participant in safety improvement initiatives.
- ConstructionU Partner — Partner organization providing online craft training opportunities.
- Fortune magazine Government — Recognized ABC as one of the “most influential” organizations in the United States.
- Government Officials Government — Develops relationships with government officials at local, state, and federal levels to advocate for members.
- Hudson Meridian Partner — Participates in ABC’s safety committee and contributes to shaping safety policy in New York City.
- KBE-NY, LLC Partner — Receives policy advocacy and regulatory updates from ABC’s Empire State Chapter.
- LM Development Partners Partner — Engages in collaborative safety training and workforce development through ABC’s STEP program.
- Leeding Builders Group Partner — Holds a seat on ABC’s Regional Leadership Committee and collaborates on safety policy development.
- Meta Platforms Inc. Partner — Partnership to launch a training academy for data center construction technicians.
- Mike Holt Partner — Uses Mike Holt curriculum for electrical training programs.
- NYS ABC OSHA Partner — Partner platform offering online OSHA training for construction professionals.
- National Center for Construction Education and Research Partner — Uses NCCER curriculum in construction training programs.
- New York Construction Alliance Partner — Merged with the former New York Construction Alliance to form the Regional Leadership Committee.
- New York State Government — Registers ABC's apprenticeship programs at the state level.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Approved the organization's Multiple Employer Apprenticeship Program.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Approved the organization's multiple employer apprenticeship program.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Approves the ABC Empire State Chapter's apprenticeship program.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Primary state agency responsible for administering the contractor and subcontractor registration requirement under Labor Law Section 220-i.
- New York State Department of Labor Government — Source of official guidance and regulations on prevailing wage for aggregate hauling, referenced and disseminated by the organization.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration Government — Engages with OSHA regulations and provides guidance to members on compliance.
- Swinerton Partner — Collaborates with ABC’s Empire State Chapter on skills training and workforce development initiatives.
- The Harris Poll Partner — Collaborated to conduct a survey on nonunion skilled trades workers in six battleground states.
- Triton Construction Partner — Member of ABC’s Empire State Chapter and participates in networking with open shop construction managers and subcontractors.
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.
- Integrated Workforce Development Modelmethodology: integrated apprenticeship trainingBy combining on-the-job training with accredited classroom instruction led by industry professionals, the organization produces skilled workers because the integrated approach ensures practical relevance and alignment with state-approved apprenticeship standards.
- Merit Shop Philosophy Promotionmethodology: merit_shopBy advocating for open competition and merit-based practices independent of union affiliation, the organization increases opportunities for contractors to win work and deliver projects efficiently, ethically, and profitably, thereby strengthening local construction markets and member success.
- Political and Collective Advocacy to Ensure Industry Viabilitymethodology: unified_industry_representationBy unifying regional organizations and advocating for competitive bidding and employer rights, the organization ensures business survival and growth in the construction industry because collective political engagement strengthens the open-shop model and protects members from regulatory overreach.
- Regulatory Advocacy for Member Protection and Compliancemethodology: regulatory_engagementBy engaging proactively with regulators and simplifying complex legal requirements, the organization supports member compliance and protects against harmful regulations because construction professionals can more effectively navigate and adhere to rules that are practically implemented.
- Safety Improvement Through Peer Collaboration and Standardized Trainingmethodology: STEP safety programBy implementing the STEP program and fostering peer collaboration, the organization improves job site safety and reduces incident rates because shared best practices and structured evaluation lead to better safety performance and lower insurance costs.