The Foundation for Mechanical Insulation Education, Training, and Industry Advancement (Foundation) is now a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation’s primary purpose is to develop and implement strategies and recommend processes to advance and expand the commercial and industrial insulation industry through objectives such as introducing the National Insulation Association (NIA) to the commercial/industrial construction community; promoting the value of insulation to audiences including specifiers, architects, engineers, plant owners, facility managers, building owners, government bodies, and allied associations; and establishing NIA as the industry resource for information on mechanical, commercial, and industrial insulation systems.

The Foundation is managed by the professional staff of the National Insulation Association, overseen by its Board of Directors, and governed by its bylaws.

Read more about the Foundation's activities in 2022.

Mission

The primary purpose of the Foundation is to:

• Develop and implement strategies and recommend processes to advance and expand the commercial and industrial insulation industry through objectives such as introducing NIA to the commercial/industrial construction community;
• Promote the value of insulation to audiences such as specifiers, architects, engineers, plant owners, facility managers, building owners, government bodies, and allied associations; and
• Establish NIA as the industry resource for information on mechanical, commercial, and industrial insulation systems.

Board of Directors