irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES PROVIDING COMMUNICATIONS AND RESEARCHTHROUGH CONDUCTING VARIOUS REPORTING, DATABASE AND SUSTAINABILITYPROJECTS AND CONDUCTING FIELD STUDIES IN RELATION TO ENSURING ONGOINGSUPPLY OF ENERGY EFFICIENT MATERIALS.
- #2 $0LEGAL AND ADVOCACY SERVICES THAT CENTER AROUND CODES & STANDARDS ANDGOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ISSUES.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Communication, Membership, & Education Committee
Coordinates communications, membership recruitment and retention, and meeting programming efforts
Government Affairs Committee
Oversees technical affairs including codes and standards, sustainability, research, and technical data
International Roof Coatings Day
Annual observance raising awareness of roof coatings' role in energy efficiency, sustainability, and roof restoration
Technical Affairs Committee
Tracks state and federal regulatory issues and provides advocacy on behalf of RCMA and its member companies
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy on codes, standards, and regulatory affairsEngages in lobbying and advocacy at federal and state levels, focusing on volatile organic compound (VOC) regulations, environmental policy, and building codes. Monitors legislative developments and represents member interests before regulatory bodies.
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Union-Affiliated Trade Apprenticeship & Training 1 activity
- Capacity building through training and professional developmentOffers self-paced online and virtual training programs on roof coating technologies, application best practices, and surface preparation, with Continuing Education Units (CEUs) secured for each module. Targets industry professionals and emerging leaders.
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Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 1 activity
- Dissemination of technical and regulatory informationMaintains a public and member-facing repository of industry-related information, including interactive VOC Regulation Maps, building code updates, and technical developments in roof coatings.
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Hosting biannual meetings and industry forumsOrganizes annual fall and spring meetings for roof coatings professionals, featuring expert sessions, committee meetings, and strategic discussions to advance industry initiatives and foster networking.
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Industry and Community Recognition Awards 1 activity
- Industry recognition and awards programsHosts annual awards programs to recognize individuals and projects that advance the roof coatings industry, including the Martin A. Davis Industry Leadership Award, the RCMA Industry Statesman Award, the Lewis S. Ripps Award, and the Emerging Leader Award.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Research and data reporting on roof coating industry trendsConducts field studies, produces the quarterly RCMA Shipment Report with product shipment data from member companies, and develops research and guidance documents to support industry best practices and sustainability initiatives.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Direct application of roof coatings to extend roof lifespanApplies roof coatings to residential, commercial, and industrial buildings to prevent damage and extend roof service life, contributing to the annual re-coating of approximately 2.5 billion square feet of roof area across the U.S.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$696K
Contributions & grants$28K4%
Program service revenue$669K96%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$400K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$229K
Cash$185K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$229K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +30.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- JENN BRAKE — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- AcryLabs Partner — Lanyard sponsor for the 2026 Fall Meeting
- American Institute of Architects Partner — Collaborates with RCMA to secure Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training modules.
- CertainTeed Partner — Member organization whose product management representative cites RCMA as an adhesive element for industry stakeholders.
- Engineered Polymer Solutions Partner — Lanyard sponsor for the 2026 Fall Meeting
- Environmental Protection Agency Government — Cites EPA data on the effectiveness of cool roofs in reducing surface and air temperatures.
- General Coatings Manufacturing Corp. Partner — Room sponsor for the 2026 Fall Meeting
- International Institute of Building Envelope Consultants Partner — Collaborates with RCMA to secure Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for training modules.
- Lanco & Harris Corp. Partner — Member organization whose representative participates in RCMA activities and provides testimonials about industry engagement.
- Polyglass Partner — Lanyard sponsor for the 2026 Fall Meeting
- Princeton University Partner — References Princeton University's research on how cool roofs reduce strain on energy grids.
- RCMA Contractor Members Network — Contractors and applicators specializing in roof coatings, restoration, and maintenance who are connected to manufacturers and technical experts through RCMA.
- RCMA Manufacturer Members Network — Manufacturers of cold-process protective roof coatings, pavement maintenance coatings, and industrial coatings who participate in RCMA programs and reporting.
- RCMA Supplier Members Network — Firms that supply products, equipment, or services to roof coating manufacturers and participate in RCMA membership.
- Roof Coating Manufacturers Association Network — RCMA is a national trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers in the roof coatings industry.
- Roof Coating Technologies Partner — Partner organization listed in conjunction with virtual training program sponsorship opportunities.
- SR Products Partner — Member organization whose representative highlights RCMA's role in collective organizing against restrictive regulations.
- Unintended-Consequences-of-Further-VOC-Reductions-in-Roof-Coatings.pdf Partner — Hosts and references a technical document outlining concerns about VOC regulation impacts.
- Western Colloid Partner — Break sponsor for the 2026 Fall Meeting
strategies · 3
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.
- Collaborative Technical Governancemethodology: member-driven_committee_modelBy organizing member-driven committees and task forces, the association advances industry standards and innovation, because peer-led technical collaboration generates trusted, practical solutions that individual firms cannot develop alone.
- Cool Roof Technology for Energy Efficiencymethodology: cool-roof-technologyBy promoting solar-reflective roof coatings, the association reduces building energy demand and urban heat islands, because high solar reflectivity and thermal emissivity lower roof surface temperatures and improve environmental performance.
- Unified Industry Advocacymethodology: unified_industry_advocacyBy uniting member companies into a collective voice, the association increases influence on legislative and regulatory outcomes, because coordinated advocacy produces stronger policy alignment and industry protection than individual efforts.