Associated Builders & Contractors Inc
Promote and protect the merit shop philosophy and the principles of the free enterprise system in the construction industry.
Associated Builders & Contractors Inc at a glance
In short: Associated Builders & Contractors Inc gave $140K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $70K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,438
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,219
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $70,219
- Total assets
- $10,096,694
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Associated Builders & Contractors Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Associated Builders & Contractors Inc - La Chapter ($116K). Together the top 2 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Associated Builders & Contractors Inc gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2020) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Builders & Contractors Inc - La Chapter Baton Rouge, LA | To provide targeting support for projects at the abc - la chapter level | $115,979 |
| ABC Pelican Education Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | To further educational purposes for the general public in construction industries | $24,459 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,096,694 | $6,325,812 | $5,884,313 | $140,438 | 2 | $214,330 |
| 2023 | $9,690,107 | $5,962,478 | $5,615,974 | $316,422 | 2 | $157,248 |
| 2022 | $8,961,207 | $6,516,254 | $6,365,172 | $1,364,823 | 2 | $34,857 |
| 2021 | $9,902,168 | $6,563,772 | $5,317,070 | $113,667 | 1 | $837 |
| 2020 | $8,172,857 | $5,209,282 | $5,030,063 | $99,381 | 1 | $4,304 |
About Associated Builders & Contractors Inc
Based on IRS filings
Associated Builders & Contractors Inc is a public charity, based in Baton Rouge, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $214K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Associated Builders & Contractors Inc is led by David Helveston, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 21 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Helveston
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $354K (2024)
Scott Callaway
Chair
Secretary → Chair-Elect, 2023
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Carpenter
Director of Education - Br
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $147K (2024)
Adam Landry
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott McKnight
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Fromenthal
Director
Director → Vice Chair Member Services, 2023
Vice Chair Member Services → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Campbell
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Glaser
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Zumo
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carson Delarue
Vice President of Governmental Relatio
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2024)
Ben Brown
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Knost
Immediate Past Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Freeman
Vice Chair Outlying Area
Vice Chair Member Services → Vice Chair Education, 2023
Vice Chair Education → Vice Chair Outlying Area, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Mincin
Vice Chaire Member Growth
Vice Chair Education → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chaire Member Growth, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Cassagne
Chair-Elect
Vice Chair Governmental Re → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Lemoine
Vice Chair Education
Vice Chair Member Growth → Vice Chair Outlying Area, 2023
Vice Chair Outlying Area → Vice Chair Education, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance Arvel
Vice Chair Member Services
Vice Chair Education → Vice Chair Governmental Relations, 2023
Vice Chair Governmental Relations → Vice Chair Member Services, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Hardy
Secretary
Director → Vice Chaire Member Growth, 2023
Vice Chaire Member Growth → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Kirkpatrick
Vice Chair Governmental Re
Director → Vice Chair Governmental Re, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Josh Rounds (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Lauren Champagne (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Beau Leitner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Donnie Braud (2020–2022) — Vice Chair Outlying Area
- Former: Ryan Girouard (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Shawn Worsham (2020–2022) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Anna Zebeau (2021–2022) — Director of Membership
- Former: Jane Arceneaux (2021–2022) — Director of Finance
- Former: Aaron Patrich (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Carlos Guidry (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Matt Shoriak (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tammy Corripio (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William Bruchhaus (2021) — Director of Education - Sw
- Former: Donn Peterson (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Glen Redd (2020) — Secretary
- Former: John Walters (2020) — Vice President of Governmental Affairs
- Former: Keith Coleman (2020) — Vice Chair Education
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $354K, to David Helveston (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Associated Builders & Contractors Inc
How much does Associated Builders & Contractors Inc give each year?
Associated Builders & Contractors Inc gave $140K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $316K across 2 grants.
How large is Associated Builders & Contractors Inc?
Associated Builders & Contractors Inc reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.3M.
Where does Associated Builders & Contractors Inc operate?
Associated Builders & Contractors Inc has awarded grants in Louisiana.
What is Associated Builders & Contractors Inc's EIN?
Associated Builders & Contractors Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-0885035. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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