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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1798121

INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC

Also known as IEC CHESAPEAKE

Tax-exempt · LAUREL, MD 20723

Financials

$803K$740K2023$885K$937K2024$969K$998K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$969,431$998,486-$29,055$1,587,487$1,042,104$545,383
December 31, 2024990$885,357$937,259-$51,902$1,601,649$1,100,927$500,722
December 31, 2023990$802,992$739,806$63,186$1,434,577$927,939$506,638
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$951,509
Membership dues
$951,509
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11,422
Other revenue
$6,500

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$226,097
Other salaries and wages
$228,237
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$519,602
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,546
Occupancy
$99,401
Travel
$19,161
Program services (functional)
$905,168
Management and general (functional)
$93,318

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,601,649
Total assets, end of year
$1,587,487
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,042,104
Net assets, end of year
$545,383
Publicly traded securities
$619,082
Net assets without donor restrictions
$545,383
Gross receipts
$969,431
Employees
35
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1982
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GRANT SHMELZEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$206,319$19,778
CASEY WEISMANPAST BOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT BOWERSIMMEDIATE PAST BOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE VELTRIBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VICKIE DOLSFINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DUDLEY HARRISMEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT DUCKETTGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMI
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANKLIN CHANEYSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHAD COOKVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RON BAUGUESSAPPRENTICESHIP AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BRADY HILLEDUCATION COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GRANT SHMELZEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$198,967$14,365
CASEY WEISMANPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT BOWERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE VELTRIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VICKIE DOLSFINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DUDLEY HARRISMEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DALE KERNSGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMI
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANKLIN CHANEYAPPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE C
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHAD COOKSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
GRANT SHMELZEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
20$164,151$15,444
CASEY WEISMANPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SCOTT BOWERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE VELTRIVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VICKIE DOLSFINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DARIN COXMEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DALE KERNSGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMI
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FRANKLIN CHANEYAPPRENTICESHIP COMMITTEE C
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHAD COOKSECRETARY/TREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8751 FREESTATE DR STE 250, LAUREL, MD 20723-5891
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GRANT SHMELZER, 8751 FREESTATE DRIVE SUITE 250, LAUREL, MD 20723
Signed the 990
GRANT SHMELZER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(301) 621-9545
Return prepared by
MULLEN SONDBERG WIMBISH & STONE PA

Mission

I.E.C. CHESAPEAKE, INC. IS A TRADE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS. THE ASSOSCIATION WORKS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY TO ESTABLISH A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • I.E.C. CHESAPEAKE, INC. IS A TRADE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS. THE ASSOCIATION WORKS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY TO ESTABLISH A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS. THE ASSOCIATION SERVES AS THE VOICE OF THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INDUSTRY ON POLICIES AFFECTING ITS MEMBERSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SERVES TO FURTHER THE GROWTH OF THE ECONOMY, PROVIDING SKILLED MANPOWER, AND PROMOTING THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE.
    Expenses $905,168 · revenue $951,509

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1798121
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,587,487
Income (IRS master file)
$969,431

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$969,431$998,486$1,587,487IRS
990December 2024$885,357$937,259$1,601,649XML
990December 2023$802,992$739,806$1,434,577XML
990December 2022$628,721$697,661$741,424IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 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 52-1798121).

Questions about INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC

What is the EIN of INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC is 52-1798121.
Is INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2007.
Are donations to INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC 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 INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GRANT SHMELZER.
Who are the officers and directors of INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $206,319 (GRANT SHMELZER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does INDEPENDENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $969,431, expenses of $998,486 and total assets of $1,587,487 at year end.

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