Wall and Ceiling Alliance
Trade organization that promotes and advocates for the welfare of its members and industry.
Wall and Ceiling Alliance at a glance
In short: Wall and Ceiling Alliance gave $62K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,050
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,410
- +5.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,500
- Total assets
- $25,704,530
- +7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Wall and Ceiling Alliance
- Next open deadline
- December 1, 2026 (WACA Undergraduate Scholarships)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wall and Ceiling Alliance
Who Wall and Ceiling Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northern California Carpenters Thomas a Morton Memorial Scholarship Found ($30K). Together the top 5 received $62K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $71K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern California Carpenters Thomas a Morton Memorial Scholarship Found Oakland, CA | Sponsorship 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, NY | Dedicated to providing shelter, education, and leadership development for at-risk youth in a unique way. | $11,500 |
| San Mateo County Historical Association Redwood City, CA | Provide school programming and organize monthly educational programs for adults and children. | $8,500 |
| Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council San Jose, CA | Support Scouting America | $6,050 |
| Associated Schools Construction Chico, CA | Silver Sponsorship 2024 Student Comp | $6,000 |
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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 | $25,704,530 | $7,011,000 | $5,716,681 | $62,050 | 5 | $628,194 |
| 2023 | $24,014,700 | $6,924,506 | $5,489,264 | $70,500 | 6 | $353,403 |
| 2022 | $22,277,195 | $6,583,878 | $5,156,792 | — | — | $368,725 |
| 2021 | $21,209,769 | $6,212,029 | $4,008,216 | $55,000 | 4 | $135,598 |
| 2020 | $19,135,165 | $6,909,238 | $3,927,893 | $31,000 | 2 | $72,738 |
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.
Focus Areas
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $567K, to Frank E Nunes (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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