Plumbing-heating-cooling Contractors Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in San Diego, California, registered in 1944, with $324,543 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Revenue (FY2024)
$325K
▲ 12.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$283K
Net assets
$33K
Employees
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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 Plumbing-heating-cooling Contractors Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Plumbing-heating-cooling Contractors Association: 1 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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. Not scored for Plumbing-heating-cooling Contractors Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Plumbing-heating-cooling Contractors Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $201K (FY2013) to $325K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
12.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$220K
Total liabilities
$187K
Net assets
$33K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $324,543▲12.0% | $282,653▼6.2% | $33,227▲484% | $220,056▲39.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $289,838▼2.8% | $301,329▲7.9% | -$8,663▼406% | $158,120▼7.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $298,178▲33.3% | $279,320▲12.0% | $2,828▲114% | $171,086▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $223,697▲69.5% | $249,481▲67.4% | -$20,372▼476% | $137,132▼19.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $131,946▼15.1% | $149,037▼4.4% | $5,412▼82.0% | $169,255▲7.8% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $155,374▼1.7% | $155,934▼18.5% | $30,144▼65.1% | $156,936▲37.8% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $157,988▼6.1% | $191,324▲20.0% | $86,323▼21.0% | $113,925▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $168,247▼16.4% | $159,477▼10.6% | $109,328▲8.7% | $123,890▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $201,351 | $178,303▼49.8% | $100,558▲29.7% | $102,655▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $355,129▲45.8% | $77,510▼43.9% | $100,680▼31.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $243,584▲14.9% | $138,042▲97.1% | $146,453▲101% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $211,907 | $70,041 | $72,746 | 990 |
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Data for Plumbing-heating-cooling Contractors Association (EIN 95-1185393) 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.