UNDERGROUND CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 366117643

SCHAUMBURG, IL

Total Revenue
$981,912
Total Expenses
$939,552
Total Assets
$2,405,735
Net Assets
$1,458,669
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1957
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MICHAEL WIEDMAIER
Phone
6304671919
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

UNDERGROUND CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1957, is a small nonprofit that reported $982K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $940K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

TO SERVE AND ADVANCE THE UNDERGROUND INDUSTRY AND ITS MEMBERS, WHO PROVIDE QUALITY UTILITY INSTALLATION FOR THE CITIZENS OF ILLINOIS, FOLLOWING THE HIGHEST LEGAL, MORAL AND ETHICAL STANDARDS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO ATTEND REGIONAL SEMINARS ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND CURRENT CONSTRUCTION ISSUES.OUR MEMBERS INTERACT WITH OTHER ASSOCIATIONS, POLITICAL LEADERS...

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THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS TO ATTEND REGIONAL SEMINARS ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND CURRENT CONSTRUCTION ISSUES.OUR MEMBERS INTERACT WITH OTHER ASSOCIATIONS, POLITICAL LEADERS AND THE MEDIA. WE PROMOTE AND COORDINATE ATTENDANCE AT SEVERAL SYMPOSIUMS AND INDUSTRY-RELATED CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, WE PLAN REGIONAL INDUSTRY DISCUSSION GROUPS ANNUALLY. ANNUAL CONVENTION, TRADESHOW, ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING, GOLF OUTING AND HOLIDAY PARTY ARE THE MAIN ANNUAL NETWORKING EVENTS HOSTED BY UCA. IN 2025 WE ADDED QUARTERLY HAPPY HOUR EVENTS TO BENEFIT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SHARE KNOWLEDGE WITH OTHERS IN THE INDUSTRY.

Program 2

THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CONSISTING OF SEMINARS AND HANDS-ON TRAINING. OUR MEMBERS CAN DISCUSS IMPORTANT BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES IN AN AFFORDABLE AND...

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THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A CONTINUING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM CONSISTING OF SEMINARS AND HANDS-ON TRAINING. OUR MEMBERS CAN DISCUSS IMPORTANT BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES IN AN AFFORDABLE AND PROFESSIONAL SETTING WITH NOTED INDUSTRY EXPERTS. THIS PROGRAM PROMOTES INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALISM AND STRONG FINANCIAL RESULTS. THE CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE NOW OFFERS AN EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM (ELP). THIS PROGRAM IS GEARED TOWARDS UP AND COMING LEADERS IN THE INDUSTRY TO EDUCATE ON THE ASSOCIATION, INDUSTRY PARTNERS, BUSINESS TOOLS, NETWORKING AND INDUSTRY ADVOCACY.

Program 3

THE ASSOCIATION BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLITICS TO PROVIDE A VOICE ON GOVERNMENTAL ISSUES IN THE UTILITY AND UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. ISSUES INCLUDE: INFRASTRUCTURE...

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THE ASSOCIATION BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN LOCAL AND NATIONAL POLITICS TO PROVIDE A VOICE ON GOVERNMENTAL ISSUES IN THE UTILITY AND UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. ISSUES INCLUDE: INFRASTRUCTURE, WORKERS COMPENSATION, PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENTS, ERGONOMICS, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH STANDARDS, DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS, BONDING, DESIGN BUILD AND EMERGING CONSTRUCTION PROBLEMS. UCA AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES MEET WITH MUNICIPALITIES, PRIVATE DEVELOPERS AND OWNERS TO DISCUSS AND RESOLVE ISSUES. WE ALSO WORK WITH OTHER AGENCIES TO DEVELOP INDUSTRY GUIDELINES SUCH AS "STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER & SEWER MAIN CONSTRUCTION IN ILLINOIS."

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $232,777
Program Service Revenue $676,799
Investment Income $46,586
Other Revenue $25,750
TOTAL REVENUE $981,912

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $18,000
Salaries & Benefits $438,900
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $482,652
TOTAL EXPENSES $939,552

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $981,912 $1,003,158 0.0%
Expenses $939,552 $926,298 +0.0%
Net Income $42,360 $76,860 -0.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
4
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$235,660
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KYLE BERGER VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF DELIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB NOWAK DIRECTOR/SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MAX HOERR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GULZAR SINGH IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NICK NERI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANE HIGGINS PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEW LAMBERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PIRAINO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN CARPENTER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VITO QUARANTA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE STARK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MURPHY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEARL HALSALL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB HOPKINS SECRETARY/DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT FAZIO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL JANSYN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM HENDERSON DIRECTOR/TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE CZERWINSKI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS TWARDZIK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS BASSLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WIEDMAIER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$200,978 $34,682 $235,660
LAUREN BARNETT ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$133,923 $34,056 $167,979
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $981,912 $939,552 $2,405,735 $42,360
2024 $1,003,158 $926,298 $2,294,828 $76,860
2023 $972,258 $950,243 $2,265,377 $22,015
2022 $886,575 $834,228 $1,552,907 $52,347
2021 $832,233 $698,425 $1,623,802 $133,808
2020 $681,230 $687,681 $1,426,775 $-6,451
2019 $903,316 $1,057,208 $1,412,069 $-153,892
2018 $874,057 $792,572 $1,510,075 $81,485
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