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Wall and Ceiling Alliance

Foundation · Grantmaker Pleasanton, CA EIN: 27-3579308 Website

Trade organization that promotes and advocates for the welfare of its members and industry.

Key facts about Wall and Ceiling Alliance

In short: Wall and Ceiling Alliance gave $62K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
27-3579308
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$62,050
Grants made (2024)
5
Average grant
$12,410
Median grant
$8,500
Total assets
$25,704,530
Primary geography
California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Next open deadline
December 1, 2026 (WACA Undergraduate Scholarships)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$25.7M

+7.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$62K

-12.0% YoY

Grant Count

5

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$12K

+5.6% YoY

How Wall and Ceiling Alliance gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About Wall and Ceiling Alliance

Based on IRS filings

Wall and Ceiling Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pleasanton, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $25.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $62K. Net investment income was $628K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

OaklandSan LeandroChicoHalf Moon BayNew YorkRedwood CitySan BrunoSan Jose

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K2 grants20204 grants20210 grants20226 grants20235 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Northern California Carpenters Thomas a Morton Memorial Scholarship Found: $30KNorthern California CarpentersThomas a Morton Memorial…$30KA Chance in Life: $12KA Chance in Life$12KSan Mateo County Historical Association: $9KSan Mateo County HistoricalAssociation$9KSilicon Valley Monterey Bay Council: $6KSilicon Valley Monterey BayCouncil$6KAssociated Schools Construction: $6KAssociated SchoolsConstruction$6K

Grant Size Distribution

17 grants across all recorded years

17<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CARPENTERS THOMAS A MORTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOUND Oakland, CASPONSORSHIP WHICH WILL BE USED FOR SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF CARPENTER MEMBERS OF LOCAL UNIONS IN THE 46 NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES.$30,000
A CHANCE IN LIFE New York, NYDEDICATED TO PROVIDING SHELTER, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR AT-RISK YOUTH IN A UNIQUE WAY.$11,500
SAN MATEO COUNTY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Redwood City, CAPROVIDE SCHOOL PROGRAMMING AND ORGANIZE MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN.$8,500
SILICON VALLEY MONTEREY BAY COUNCIL San Jose, CASUPPORT SCOUTING AMERICA$6,050
ASSOCIATED SCHOOLS CONSTRUCTION Chico, CASILVER SPONSORSHIP 2024 STUDENT COMP$6,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$25,704,530$24,014,700$22,277,195
Revenue$7,011,000$6,924,506$6,583,878
Expenses$5,716,681$5,489,264$5,156,792
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income$628,194$353,403$368,725
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Wall and Ceiling Alliance is led by Frank E. Nunes, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Frank E. Nunes

    CEO

    Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    60 hrs/week

    $474K (2020) → $567K (2024)

  • Jim Ruane

    President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Benjamin Duterte

    Technical Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $230K (2020) → $264K (2024)

  • Carmen Valencia-Castillo

    Director of Marketing

    Director of Marketing & Communications → Director of Marketing, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $201K (2020) → $211K (2024)

  • Don Archuleta

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gregg Brady

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Watson

    Director

    Director - Gc → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Sytsma

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shawna Alvarado

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brittni Daley-Grisheava

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Garrett Henley

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jim Ruane Jr.

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maria Carlomagno

    Office Manager

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $102K (2020) → $136K (2024)

  • Michael L. Nonn

    Technical Advisor

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $167K (2020) → $221K (2024)

  • David Link

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy Brinkerhoff

    Secretary-Treasurer

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Roger E. Henley Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Steve Eckstrom (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Tim Stiller (2020–2023) — Director
  • Former: Kristen Meiswinkel (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Julie Dunaway (2022) — Marketing Communications Coordinator

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

Frank E Nunes — CEO: $567KFrank E NunesCEO$567KBenjamin Duterte — Technical Director: $264KBenjamin DuterteTechnical Director$264KMichael L Nonn — Technical Advisor: $221KMichael L NonnTechnical Advisor$221KCarmen Valencia-Castillo — Director of Marketing & CO: $211KCarmen Valencia-CastilloDirector of Marketing & CO$211KMaria Carlomagno — Office Manager: $136KMaria CarlomagnoOffice Manager$136K

Frequently asked questions about Wall and Ceiling Alliance

How much does Wall and Ceiling Alliance give each year?

Wall and Ceiling Alliance gave $62K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $71K across 6 grants.

What is Wall and Ceiling Alliance's typical grant size?

Wall and Ceiling Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $8,500, and its average grant was $12,410, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Wall and Ceiling Alliance give grants?

Wall and Ceiling Alliance gives mostly in California: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (19%).

Does Wall and Ceiling Alliance give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Wall and Ceiling Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.

Who are Wall and Ceiling Alliance's largest grantees?

Wall and Ceiling Alliance's largest 2024 grantees include Northern California Carpenters Thomas a Morton Memorial Scholarship Found ($30,000), A Chance in Life ($11,500) and San Mateo County Historical Association ($8,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Wall and Ceiling Alliance?

Wall and Ceiling Alliance reported $25.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.

What is Wall and Ceiling Alliance?

Wall and Ceiling Alliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Pleasanton, CA. It holds $25.7M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Wall and Ceiling Alliance's EIN?

Wall and Ceiling Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3579308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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