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Nonprofit · EIN 47-2251275

FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE

Also known as BRENT BOOKER TTEE

Tax-exempt · UPPR MARLBORO, MD 20774

Financials

$382K$503K2022$305K$510K2023$368K$316K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$367,755$316,373$51,382$56,501$4,441$52,060
June 30, 2024990$305,084$509,760-$204,676$7,084$14,060-$6,976
June 30, 2023990$381,958$503,011-$121,053$244,119$15,397$228,722
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$367,674
Investment income
$52
Other revenue
$29

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$200,407
Other salaries and wages
$12,600
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$253,510
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$17,898
Accounting fees
$12,847
Occupancy
$12,000

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,084
Total assets, end of year
$56,501
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,441
Net assets, end of year
$52,060
Net assets without donor restrictions
$52,060
Gross receipts
$367,755
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
MD

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN MONROEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$148,910$49,183
AARON BASTEMPLOYER TRUSTEE (THROUGH 6/30/25)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JT THOMASEMPLOYER TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICHARD LABILLELABOR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN MONROEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$148,910$45,307
AARON BASTEMPLOYER TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BERNIE BRILLEMPLOYER TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JT THOMASEMPLOYER TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERRIEA SMALLSLABOR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JOHN MONROEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$145,168$42,245
AARON BASTEMPLOYER TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BERNIE BRILLEMPLOYER TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JT THOMASEMPLOYER TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TERRIEA SMALLSLABOR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9301 PEPPERCORN PL, UPPR MARLBORO, MD 20774-5305
In care of
% BRENT BOOKER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRIAN COURTIEN, 9301 PEPPERCORN PLACE, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 20774
Signed the 990
BRIAN COURTIEN, TRUSTEE
Phone
(202) 347-1461
Return prepared by
CALIBRE CPA GROUP PLLC

Mission

THE FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING PROMOTES COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION. SPECIFICALLY, WE FOCUS ON ISSUES CONCERNING WAGES, CLASSIFICATION OF WORKERS, LICENSING AND APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS. OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROTECT WORKERS ON GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FROM SUBSTANDARD WAGES AND LABOR CONDITIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD BY PROVIDING A FORUM IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN FAIR, COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING PROMOTES COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION. SPECIFICALLY, WE FOCUS ON ISSUES CONCERNING WAGES, CLASSIFICATION OF WORKERS, LICENSING AND APPRENTICESHIP STANDARDS. OUR OBJECTIVES ARE TO PROTECT WORKERS ON GOVERNMENT CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FROM SUBSTANDARD WAGES AND LABOR CONDITIONS, AND TO ESTABLISH A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD BY PROVIDING A FORUM IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN FAIR, COMPETITIVE CONTRACTING.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-2251275
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Employment (J40)
Assets (IRS master file)
$56,501
Income (IRS master file)
$367,755

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$367,755$316,373$56,501XML
990June 2024$305,084$509,760$7,084IRS
990June 2023$381,958$503,011$244,119XML
990June 2022$500,928$515,035$431,766IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-2251275).

Questions about FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE

What is the EIN of FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE is 47-2251275.
Is FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 2016.
Are donations to FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRIAN COURTIEN.
Who are the officers and directors of FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $148,910 (JOHN MONROE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does FOUNDATION FOR FAIR CONTRACTING - CHOICE have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $367,755, expenses of $316,373 and total assets of $56,501 at year end.

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