Associated Builders and Contractors Inc
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association representing more than 24,000 members across the United States. Founded in 1950, ABC is organized as a 501(c)(6) business league based in Washington, DC. The organization operates through a network of 67 chapters and maintains a parent-subsidiary structure with 74 affiliated organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.5M
-7.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+68.1% YoY
Grant Count
10
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$242K
+152.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
ABC's core mission is to protect and enhance the merit shop philosophy within the construction industry, advocate for member interests, and promote member excellence in safety and business practices.
Primary program areas include:
The Free Enterprise Alliance — Educational initiatives informing the public about issues affecting the construction industry, including government regulation, taxation, and civic participation through voter registration and get-out-the-vote campaigns. These efforts utilize digital media and direct member outreach.
Government Affairs — Advocacy work with federal and state legislators and regulators to advance merit shop construction interests and protect contractors from restrictive laws and regulations.
Chapter Development — Direct support to ABC's 67 chapters to improve staff management capabilities and assist in membership recruitment and retention.
Education and Training — Programs providing industry information sharing, best practices, technology updates, and safety training for members.
Meetings and Special Events — Networking opportunities for industry colleagues to connect and collaborate.
Grantmaking
ABC makes grants focused on education, community improvement and capacity building, and youth development.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ABC funds primarily in the District of Columbia, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania, though the organization's membership and activities span the entire United States through its national chapter network.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $28,453,416
- Total Revenues: $29,097,792
- Total Expenses: $31,035,142
- Number of Employees: 104
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $30.6M
- Total Revenues: $25.9M
- Total Expenses: $24.4M
- Net Income: $1.5M
- Notable Revenue Sources: Contributions ($3.5M, 13.6% of total); Program Services ($22M)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,453,416 | $30,614,161 | $28,359,762 |
| Revenue | $29,097,792 | $25,935,268 | $24,325,710 |
| Expenses | $31,035,142 | $24,431,417 | $25,958,553 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $776,767 | $168,657 | $666,358 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Associated Builders and Contractors Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
ABC maintains a national headquarters in Washington, DC with 104 employees. The organization operates through a decentralized chapter system, with notable chapters including the Metropolitan Washington Chapter (Beltsville, MD) with 14 employees and the Inland Pacific Chapter (Spokane Valley, WA).
The Metropolitan Washington Chapter, one of the top 10 largest ABC chapters nationally, serves more than 500 member firms including general contractors, specialty contractors, suppliers, vendors, and construction-related professionals. This chapter's membership includes more than 150 small, minority-owned, and women-owned firms.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT C HENLEY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DAVID PUGH | CHAIR-ELECT | 1 | — |
| MILTON GRAUGNARD | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LARRY MAY | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS MURPHY | SECRETARY & NE REGION VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LORRI GRAYSON | MID-ATLANTIC REGION VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KERRICK WHISENANT | SOUTHEAST REGION VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRETT MCWILLIAMS | MID-AMERICA REGION VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BRANDON MABILE | SOUTH CENTRAL REGION VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GREG SCHNIEGENBERG | PACIFIC REGION VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JIM ELLIS | MIDWEST REGION VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| STEVE GRAUER | MOUNTAIN WEST REGION VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TIM HARRISON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK C MATTOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN WINDLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERESA CAMPOAMOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE O'DONNELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEN KORTMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WES MCCLURE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK BARNETT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN FUREIGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLEN AMSLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRISTI LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREG GUTIERREZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS EVANS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUAN I GARCIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE HOLMES PE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PHIL SISIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| J FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC GRIBBLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HUNTER BENDALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUG PORTNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN G PRINCIPE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK HAYNES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUSS STEVENS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA MARIANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN MARTINENZA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEROMY NEWTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK HALEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE F HAYDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RIC REPPERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEN GARDINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS SANTA BARBARA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY SOPRANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES ERMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNIE MECIAS-MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN S SUDDUTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WENDY ROUSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE WETHERELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD BACKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY H GRIFFIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID R TURCIOS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VERONICA CONTI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAMIEN CRANDALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TOM UNDERWOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TED JASINSKI AIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY LOPEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANK MURPHY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUSTY BARNHILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE COTTEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN GOLASHESKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF KIPFMILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOANN TANZINI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDY WEISBRODT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN BISHOP | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN HAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMIE HOLMES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN MASHIMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CANAAN SHON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COREY GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC MANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOE RIEDEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SKYLER BILBO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REGGIE MULL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON RUGGIERO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RYAN GOBERT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROB GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEELY FRIESEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ARIN LAMOUNTAIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DUSTIN SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROGER CANNOY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL P O'DAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUSTY ROHE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVEN KEARNS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GUY KINGREE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN LEHMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN COFFEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MITCH J DEBLOIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM ABBOTT AIF PPC | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN B CRUZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KARL HUDSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS BIZZARRI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN FANNING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ESTEBAN TIJMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS RICE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KARL VON KNOBELSDORFF | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVE ZAVORAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM MCNEER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICHOLAS UPCHURCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG F MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTY YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN KNIPPEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN LARKIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LOWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONALD CIOTTI ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW WHEATON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL MCGRATH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BEN SCATURRO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN SLADE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EVAN TARABOCCHIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MASON KARNAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH MENICUCCI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BJ BRANIGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILL MARDIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN BARNARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZACK YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELVIN ENFINGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CYNDI KNOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GINO CELILLO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK KIRKES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC SERNA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIE BRANDLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAN GLAVIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN CONGER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EVAN DERR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALISON MARKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFF CLAXTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KEITH DUDLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUNIOR SMITH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBYN BENEDETTI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE CANNON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| M SCOTT CALLAWAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN CASSAGNE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE HARDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEBBI LOTOCKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MORGAN LYSOHIR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE CABAJ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SCOTT UREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON HARMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAL A KINCAID | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COLBY PLAIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT CLANCY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER K MALTESE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN TOWNSLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANK BOECKER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICK MCFAYDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEAH ZAPPIA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LORI GARZA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SETH TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW CONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL PERKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BENJAMIN GIFFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| G PAUL HOLLIMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY RADER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT TERRY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JASON COATES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATHAN GOODRICH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERRENCE KERNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC STICHLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMIE LINKOUS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DON SLOAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NICK NYKERK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW RENER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNY WAUGH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NIMAI KASECKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JIM KREIDER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CINDY AXTHELM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSH GRIESSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAWN V LANZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA L CANNIZZARO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY B DISHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KYLE KRAEMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID M PORTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL BELLAMAN | CEO | 40 | $898,164 |
| PAULINE BIANCA DOMALLY | CFO (UNTIL 7/24) | 40 | $134,235 |
| DAVID PORTER | CFO (AS OF 8/24) | 40 | $114,624 |
| STEPHANIE SCHMIDT-LEHMANN | EVP, IND. RELATIONS & MEMBER VALUE | 40 | $323,098 |
| GREGORY SIZEMORE | VP OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $310,892 |
| KRISTEN YORK | VP OF LEG. & POLITICAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $297,254 |
| BEN BRUBECK | VP, OF RLS AFFAIRS (UNTIL 4/25) | 40 | $280,283 |
| MATTHEW ABELES | VP, CONSTRUCTION TECH & INNOVATION | 40 | $282,837 |
| DOUGLAS CURTIS | VP, CHAPTER SERVICES | 40 | $282,029 |
| DEANNA THOMAS | VP, HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $216,894 |
| JENNIFER PUHL | VP, INFO MGT & CHAPTER RELATIONS | 40 | $216,013 |
| JOSEPH XAVIER | SR. DIR, HEALTH & SAFETY | 40 | $203,516 |
| KAREN LIVINGSTON | SR. DIR, OF POLICY | 40 | $195,253 |
| DONNA REICHLE | SR. DIR, OF COMM. & MARKETING | 40 | $175,038 |
| MARK LEIBMAN | DIR. OF BUSINESS DEV. & PARTNERS | 40 | $175,398 |
| ETHAN HARLOW | SENIOR DATABASE ENGINEER | 40 | $165,828 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
ABC actively pursues federal funding opportunities for workforce development and apprenticeship programs. The organization has received grants including:
PLA Preferences in Federal Agency Grants$850,000 PCOG (Pre-Apprenticeship, Career Pathways, and On-the-Job training Grant) awarded to ABC Institute in Florida
ABC Florida East Coast Awarded $100,000 Trimmer Grant to Strengthen Workforce$100,000 Trimmer Grant to ABC Florida East Coast for workforce training and education strengthening
ABC Florida East Coast Awarded $100,000 Trimmer Grant to Strengthen WorkforceParticipation in Department of Labor pay-for-performance apprenticeship grants ($145 million announced)
DOL Announces $145 Million Pay-for-Performance ApprentYouthBuild funding opportunities for pre-apprenticeship programs
DOL Announces YouthBuild Funding Opportunity for Pre-AABC hosts an annual convention, with ABC Convention 2026 scheduled for March 18-20.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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