irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $77KPROVIDE ELECTRONIC PLAN ROOM.
- #2 $27KUPSTATE MASONRY INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Colton D. Harper Memorial Scholarship
Offers undergraduate scholarships to children of management employees at ECA member firms and to current employees pursuing construction-related studies.
Electronic Planroom
Provides digital and physical access to construction plans and specifications for members and non-members; supports bid development and project coordination for owners, architects, and contractors.
Next Generation Leadership Council
Engages emerging leaders in the construction industry through networking events such as the annual Cornhole Tournament and leadership development activities.
OSHA and Safety Training Programs
Offers courses including OSHA 30-Hour, Supervisor Training Program (STP), and Basic Estimating; provides safety compliance assistance and site inspection support.
Upstate Masonry Institute Administration
Administrative support and coordination for workforce training and education programs in masonry trades.
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Construction Industry Professional Development & Networking 1 activity
- Administers Upstate Masonry InstituteManages the day-to-day operations of the Upstate Masonry Institute, a specialized initiative within the construction industry.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administers scholarship and member recognition programsOffers the Colton D. Harper Memorial Scholarship to dependents and employees of member firms and recognizes long-term members through anniversary acknowledgments such as five- and twenty-five-year membership milestones.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Delivers training programs for construction professionalsOffers training courses including OSHA 30-Hour, Basic Estimating, Supervisor Training Program, Sexual Harassment Training, and Notary Public Training, delivered both onsite and in-house for members.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funds community organizations through event proceedsDonates proceeds from fundraising activities, such as a 50/50 drawing at the Annual Steak Roast, to support local community organizations like the Albany Law Enforcement Resolution Team (ALERT) Partnership.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Operates electronic and physical planroom services for construction plansProvides access to a managed planroom that warehouses construction plans and specifications, processes and posts bidding documents, and offers digital copies of construction documents on CD to members and non-members. The service supports approximately 90% of member contractors' weekly bids and includes online drawing orders, bid notifications, and pre-bid project listings, with over 200 actively bidding projects available daily.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Organizes networking and member engagement eventsHosts regular networking events such as the Annual Reception, Steak Roast, Golf Outing, Sporting Clays, happy hours, cigar night, and the Next Generation Leadership Council’s Cornhole Tournament to foster community and engagement among members and young professionals in the construction industry.
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Labor-Management Cooperation Forums 1 activity
- Provides labor relations and contract negotiation supportOffers assistance with labor contract negotiations, union-related matters, and Department of Labor issues, including negotiating and administering labor agreements with multiple building and construction trade unions such as Bricklayers, Carpenters, Glaziers, Laborers, Operating Engineers, Painters, Teamsters, and Tile Setters & Finishers.
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Community Space Provision 1 activity
- Provides member facility and administrative servicesOffers two training and meeting rooms for member use, free notary services through Certified Notary Public staff, and onsite access to construction documents and bidder lists.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publishes industry communications and advertising platformsDistributes a weekly news bulletin and publishes a bi-annual magazine titled *Construction Connections*, which features industry topics and offers advertising opportunities for members.
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Industry Trade Association Services 1 activity
- Represents and supports construction industry firmsRepresents general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and service firms in commercial, industrial, and institutional construction in eastern New York, providing full-service support and advocacy to all segments of the regional construction industry.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.70M
Contributions & grants$1.20M70%
Program service revenue$29K2%
Investment income$78K5%
Other revenue$394K
expenses
Total expenses$1.43M
Program expenses53%
Admin / overhead47%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$732K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.29M
Cash$371K
Investments$2.19M
Liabilities$482K
Net assets$3.81M
Liquid reserves21.5 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODD HELFRICH | PRESIDENT & CEO | 50 | $281K |
board members · 24
- BOB SNYDER JR — BOARD MEMBER
- BOBBIE YOUNG UNTIL 624 — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN MALOY — BOARD MEMBER
- CARRIE KRYZAK JOHNSON — BOARD MEMBER
- DON HILLMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JEANNE RIZZO — SECRETARY
- JIM DAWSEY — VICE CHAIRMAN
- JIM ELACQUA — TREASURER
- JOEL HOWARD UNTIL 624 — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN ADAMS — BOARD MEMBER
- JON POISSANT — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH GROSS — BOARD MEMBER
- KEN DAGOSTINO JR — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN HAMMOND — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA MULLINS KLEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- LEW HOUGHTALING — CHAIRMAN
- MICHAEL LUCEY JR UNTIL 624 — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL MURNANE — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE COLLINS — BOARD MEMBER
- MIKE LOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- RICK OTIS — BOARD MEMBER
- SAM GRECO III — BOARD MEMBER
- TOM CARNEY — IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
- TONY PAZMINO — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- AMC Construction & Management Corp. Partner — Recognized for five years of membership within ECA.
- Albany Law Enforcement Resolution Team (ALERT) Partnership Partner — Recipient of donation from ECA’s 50/50 raffle proceeds at the 67th Annual Steak Roast.
- Alma Mater Alumni Association Partner — Laura Regan serves as a board member, linking ECA to her alma mater's alumni network through leadership involvement.
- Atlantic Testing Laboratories (ATL) Partner — Participated in ECA’s 7th Annual Cornhole Tournament and contributed door prizes at the Steak Roast.
- Board of Directors Partner — Responsible for determining policy and prescribing courses of action for the Association.
- Bolton Partners Northeast, Inc. Partner — Recognized for five years of membership within ECA.
- Bricklayers Government — Negotiates labor agreements with the Bricklayers union through the General Labor Committee.
- Capital Region BOCES Partner — Congratulated for student graduations and workforce development in the trades.
- Carpenters Government — Negotiates labor agreements with the Carpenters union through the General Labor Committee.
- Dustin Henry Partner — Primary contact for planroom demonstrations, project submissions, training, and technical support.
- Eastern New York Construction Employers, Inc. Partner — Former name of Eastern Contractors Association, Inc. used from 1958 to 1980.
- Glaziers Government — Negotiates labor agreements with the Glaziers union through the General Labor Committee.
- Gross Electric Partner — Recognized for 25 years of membership within ECA.
- KJJ Industries, LLC Partner — Recognized for 25 years of membership within ECA.
- Keeler Motor Car Co. Partner — Provides ECA members with special purchase pricing on Sprinter/Metris vans.
- Laborers Government — Negotiates labor agreements with the Laborers union through the General Labor Committee.
- Laura Regan Partner — Primary contact for training registration, communications, advertising, safety compliance, and financial inquiries.
- LinkedIn Partner — Provides free LinkedIn ads as part of member referral incentives.
- Lovell Safety Management Partner — Partnered to create Safety Group #469, a workers' compensation group for member employers.
- MVP Health Care Partner — Contributed a door prize at ECA’s 67th Annual Steak Roast.
- Mechanical Testing, Inc. Partner — Subcontractor that uses ECA planroom services for bidding on construction projects.
- Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition, Inc. Partner — Supported by ECA and involved in organizing Girls Construction Summer Camps.
- Operating Engineers Government — Negotiates labor agreements with the Operating Engineers union through the General Labor Committee.
- Painters Government — Negotiates labor agreements with the Painters union through the General Labor Committee.
- Samantha Bishop Partner — Contact for membership inquiries and onboarding.
- Teamsters Government — Negotiates labor agreements with the Teamsters union through the General Labor Committee.
- Tile Setters & Finishers Government — Negotiates labor agreements with the Tile Setters & Finishers union through the General Labor Committee.
- Todd Helfrich Partner — Contact for labor relations counseling and union-related matters.
- Turner Construction Company Partner — Participated in ECA’s 7th Annual Cornhole Tournament, with team members winning first place.
- United Rentals, North America, Inc. Partner — Contributed a door prize at ECA’s 67th Annual Steak Roast.
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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.
- Collective Bargaining Alignment via Union Affiliationmethodology: union-affiliation-requirementBy requiring member contractors to be signatory to union agreements, the organization ensures alignment with building trades partnerships and collective bargaining frameworks, thereby enabling coordinated labor relations and reducing labor disputes because membership is restricted to firms already operating within established labor agreements.
- Group Risk Pooling for Workers' Compensationmethodology: group_workers_compensation_poolingBy organizing members into a collective insurance group, the organization enables access to lower-cost workers' compensation insurance because pooled risk across multiple employers improves actuarial outcomes and reduces individual premium burdens.
- Industry Leadership Through Labor Stability and Workforce Developmentmethodology: industry-leadership-through-labor-stability-and-workforce-developmentBy promoting stable labor relations, workforce development, education, workplace safety, and economic growth, the organization strengthens the construction industry's capacity and performance because these foundational elements enable operational continuity, skilled labor availability, and regulatory compliance.