National Association of Home Builders of the United States
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
National Association of Home Builders of the United States is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1997, with $90,020,827 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
1201 15th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 88-0359303 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$90.0M
▲ 12.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$89.4M
Net assets
$36.0M
Employees
247
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for National Association of Home Builders of the United States— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For National Association of Home Builders of the United States: 5 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For National Association of Home Builders of the United States: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For National Association of Home Builders of the United States: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Nahb exists to represent the home building industry by serving its members and affiliated state and local builders associations, who are involved in all aspects of a diversified building industry, create jobs for millions of people and contribute significantly to the economic activity of their communities, the nation and the world.
What they do
Member services and education:education is at the very core of nahb's mission. nahb provides a wide range of educational programs including workshops, conferences, online learning opportunities and trade shows. nahb develops educational content, hosts gatherings to offer on-site educational experiences and distributes educational products, models and materials through local home builders organizations and related industry entities. in addition, nahb offers a number of professional designation programs intended to add subject matter expertise to professionals specializing in specific aspects of home building. many other business-related services are also available to members. they focus on such issues as business management, technical issues andjob site safety concerns.
Exhibitions and meetings:nahb produces the international builders' show(r) (ibs), the nation's largest residential and light construction building industry trade show, with tens of thousands of attendees and hundreds of thousands of square feet of exhibit space. the ibs is the premier event serving thehome building industry. the show features more than 120 educational programs and acres of exhibits of innovative products. the ibs also provides outstanding networking opportunities for attendees, and programs that focus on the trends and issues that will become driving forces in the home building industry.
Economics and housing policy:nahb monitors housing industry trends and consumer demographics, conducts surveys, and publishes research to help members better understand the dynamics of the housing market and maximize their opportunities for success.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1201 15th St Nw, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $51.9M (FY2013) to $90.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $119.6MNet assets $36.0M
Operating margin
0.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$155.6M
Total liabilities
$119.6M
Net assets
$36.0M
Salaries & benefits
$44.1M
49% of expenses
Board members
78
71 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,020,827▲12.8% | $89,381,900▲6.3% | $35,969,935▲12.2% | $155,550,278▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $79,825,241▲13.5% | $84,057,268▲11.9% | $32,071,402▲10.5% | $147,701,281▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $70,308,249▲48.7% | $75,106,673▲31.0% | $29,023,267▼30.2% | $142,717,860▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $47,272,832▼38.2% | $57,316,057▼21.7% | $41,606,373▼13.8% | $117,181,599▲7.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $76,541,876▼3.1% | $73,221,327▼5.0% | $48,268,888▲17.1% | $108,647,183▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $78,971,381▲5.7% | $77,110,661▲3.7% | $41,209,899▲36.2% | $117,093,452▲20.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $74,701,698▲3.3% | $74,328,429▲2.8% | $30,260,309▼20.6% | $97,296,979▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $72,343,580▲10.5% | $72,332,418▲4.3% | $38,130,251▲13.2% | $101,539,893▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $65,458,789▲5.5% | $69,334,798▲9.7% | $33,670,523▼9.0% | $88,925,570▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $62,043,990▲11.9% | $63,228,699▲1.1% | $37,011,920▼14.0% | $86,248,993▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $55,463,369▲6.9% | $62,550,907▲2.1% | $43,034,213▼15.4% | $90,464,237▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $51,870,297 | $61,241,628▼2.8% | $50,876,571▼14.7% | $91,346,647▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $63,034,500▼3.6% | $59,646,106▼11.8% | $96,107,648▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $65,362,289▼2.4% | $67,628,890▼14.1% | $105,827,166▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $66,987,380 | $78,750,682 | $121,399,059 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: James Tobin — $1,178,594 (1.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Tobin | President & Ceo | 37.49 | $1,178,594 |
| James Rizzo | Former Evp-chief Legal Officer | 0 | $804,340 |
| Deborah Malone | Chief Operating Officer (thru 03/2024) | 37.5 | $577,122 |
| Robert Dietz | Svp-chief Economist | 37.5 | $565,766 |
| Geoffrey Cassidy | Chief Revenue Officer | 37.5 | $558,984 |
| Eileen Ramage | Evp, Treasurer and Cfo | 37.49 | $554,489 |
| Melissa Voorhees | Chief Federation/expriance Officer | 37.5 | $536,204 |
| Paul Lopez | Chief Operating Officer | 37.5 | $502,991 |
| Lake Coulson | Vp-government Affairs | 37.5 | $441,945 |
| Meghan Everngam | Chief of Staff | 37.5 | $392,406 |
| John Mcgeary | Svp Business Dev & Brand | 37.5 | $384,687 |
| Susan Asmus | Svp-regulatory Affairs | 37.5 | $378,230 |
| Michael Currier | Vp-exposition Sales | 37.5 | $338,606 |
| Karl Eckhart | Vp-intergovernmental Affairs | 37.5 | $320,647 |
| Stacey Harris | Chief Human Resources Officer | 37.5 | $221,560 |
| Abagail Adams | Vp General Counsel | 37.5 | $216,129 |
| Alicia Huey | Immediate Past Chair | 4 | $48,390 |
| Carl Harris | Chair of the Board | 4 | $43,496 |
| Bob Peterson | Third Vice Chair | 4 | $34,972 |
| William Owens | Second Vice Chair | 4 | $30,571 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Freeman Companies | Exhibit Services | $3,480,971 |
| Las Vegas Convention & Visitors | Convention Services | $1,444,001 |
| Transportation Mgmt Services LLC | Transportation Services | $794,067 |
| Velir Studios Inc | Application/web Development | $721,272 |
| Centerplate | Convention Services | $717,431 |
Grants received · $36K total
2 grants to National Association of Home Builders of the United States totaling $36K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
Grants made · $103K in FY2014
2 grants totaling $103K in FY2014. All grants made by National Association of Home Builders of the United States →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home Builders Institute | Operational assistance | $82,677 |
| National Housing Endowment A Nonprofit Corporation | Operational assistance | $20,537 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is National Association of Home Builders of the United States a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Association of Home Builders of the United States is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 88-0359303, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is National Association of Home Builders of the United States's EIN?
- National Association of Home Builders of the United States's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 88-0359303.
- How much revenue does National Association of Home Builders of the United States report?
- National Association of Home Builders of the United States reported $90,020,827 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does National Association of Home Builders of the United States have?
- CharityIndex grades National Association of Home Builders of the United States A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does National Association of Home Builders of the United States's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on National Association of Home Builders of the United States's latest Form 990 is $1,178,594, paid to James Tobin (President & Ceo).
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Data for National Association of Home Builders of the United States (EIN 88-0359303) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.