Building Owners and Managers Association

What Building Owners and Managers Association does

BOMA Greater Seattle (Building Owners and Managers Association Greater Seattle) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit professional trade association established in 1912 and federated with BOMA International. The organization represents more than 265 member firms that collectively own or manage approximately 50 million square feet of office space across Seattle, Bellevue, and the broader Puget Sound region. Its membership comprises three categories: Principal Members (building owners and property managers of office, medical, industrial, retail, and government buildings, with building-based dues covering the entire management team), Industry Partners (service providers such as HVAC, janitorial, security, parking, and energy companies), and Students pursuing commercial real estate careers. The association is governed by a 24-person Board of Directors and operated by a five-person paid staff led by President & CEO Rod Kauffman.

The core product portfolio spans membership tiers, a four-tier Sustaining Partnership program (Diamond at $15,000 capped at 3 partners, Platinum at $10,000 capped at 10, Gold at $5,000 capped at 10, and Silver at $2,500), educational offerings including BOMI designation courses (RPA/FMA) and the Foundations of Real Estate Management, recurring Power Hour and Engineer Skills Hour sessions, and recognition programs (BOMA 360 Performance Program, TOBY Awards at local/regional/international levels). The organization runs a member-facing technology stack powered by YourMembership for membership management, event registration, and the Industry Partner Digital Directory, with social login via Facebook and LinkedIn OAuth. Advocacy services, including the BOMA PAC of Washington State and the Industry Defense Fund, operate at federal, state, and local levels.

Revenue is generated through annual membership dues (paid by January 31 each year), sustaining partnership subscriptions, event registration and sponsorship fees ($500-$800 for building tour and reverse trade show sponsorships), TOBY entry fees ($1,495 total per entry comprising $50 local, $995 BOMA 360, $450 international), BOMA 360 application fees ($850 member / $1,335 non-member, triennial renewal), education program fees, and PAC/fundraising contributions. Distribution is direct-sales-led through an online registration portal requiring approval, supplemented by event-driven engagement across monthly general meetings, the BOMA Golf Tournament, BOMA Oktoberfest Tradeshow, Women in Action, Emerging Professionals events, and the Annual Membership Awards and Recognition Meeting. Marketing channels include the bomaseattle.org website, email E-News, Instagram (@bomaseattle), and Facebook, with a content library of education videos and past presentations.

Name

Building Owners and Managers Association

Legal name

Building Owners and Managers Association Greater Seattle

Website

https://bomaseattle.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BOMA Greater Seattle is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association established in 1912, representing over 265 commercial real estate firms managing approximately 50 million square feet across the Puget Sound region through membership, advocacy, education, and networking programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial/Office Owners Association Management (BPAJAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate advocacy
• Property management education
• Trade association membership
• Industry networking events
• Building operations standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues collected from Principal Members (building owners/managers) and Industry Partners (service providers). Dues are paid annually and due by January 31st each year. Cost depends on membership category.
2. Sustaining Partnerships: Annual sustaining partnership program with four tiers: Diamond ($15,000), Platinum ($10,000), Gold ($5,000), and Silver ($2,500). These elite sponsorship packages include prepaid event attendance and enhanced brand recognition.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from event registrations including general meetings, golf tournaments, Oktoberfest, building tours, and educational seminars. Some events offer sponsorship opportunities.
4. Education Programs: Revenue from BOMI designation courses, RPA/FMA courses, Foundations of Real Estate Management courses, and other educational offerings including BOMI online courses and self-study programs.
5. TOBY Award Fees: Entry fees for TOBY Awards include $50 to BOMA Greater Seattle for local judging, $995 for BOMA 360 designation application, and $450 entry fee to BOMA International for regional/international competitions.
6. PAC and Fundraising: BOMA PAC of Washington State accepts contributions to support political candidates. Industry Defense Fund (IDF) accepts donations for issues research and coalition efforts. Additional fundraising for scholarships and community outreach.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

BOMA Greater Seattle is a 501(c)(6) professional trade association founded in 1912 and federated with BOMA International, offering membership-based services to commercial real estate owners, managers, and service providers in the Puget Sound region. Its core offerings include tiered membership programs (Principal, Industry Partner, Student), advocacy representation at federal/state/local levels, professional education (BOMI designation courses, Foundations of Real Estate Management, Power Hours), industry recognition programs (BOMA 360, TOBY Awards), and networking events across the Seattle/Bellevue market representing approximately 50 million square feet of office space.

Product overview

BOMA Greater Seattle is a professional trade association offering membership-based products and services for the commercial real estate industry. The core membership products include Principal Membership for building owners/managers, Industry Partner Membership for service providers, and Student Membership for aspiring professionals. Educational offerings center on BOMI Designation Courses (RPA/FMA) and the Foundations of Real Estate Management, supplemented by Power Hour and Engineer Skills Hour sessions providing continuing education clock hours. Recognition programs include the BOMA 360 Performance Program and TOBY Awards at Local, Regional, and International levels. Advocacy services operate at Federal, State, and Local levels through BOMA PAC and Industry Defense Fund. Networking products feature monthly general meetings, golf tournaments, Oktoberfest tradeshow, Women in Action events, and holiday gatherings. Professional development extends through the Emerging Professionals Program, Mentor Program, and various scholarship offerings including the Jack Dierdorff Scholarship. Additional services include the Digital Directory, Job Postings Platform, Community Outreach Program, and benchmarking tools such as the Income/Expense IQ Report. The association operates as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit federated with BOMA International since 1912, representing over 265 firms managing approximately 50 million square feet of office space in the Puget Sound region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Principal Membership
• Industry Partner Membership
• Student Membership
• BOMI Designation Courses (RPA/FMA)
• Foundations of Real Estate Management Course
• BOMA 360 Performance Program
• TOBY Awards (The Outstanding Building of the Year)
• Sustaining Partnership Program
• Advocacy Services
• BOMA PAC of Washington State
• Industry Defense Fund (IDF)
• Jack Dierdorff Scholarship
• Income/Expense IQ Report
• Monthly General Meetings
• BOMA Golf Tournament
• BOMA Oktoberfest Tradeshow
• Women in Action Event
• Power Hour Sessions
• Engineer Skills Hour Sessions
• BOMA Digital Directory
• Standard Method for Floor Measurement

Quantifiable outcome

• $0.15 per square foot annually in energy savings through BOMA owner and tenant representation with Seattle City Light and Puget Sound Energy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• BOMA InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1912BOMA Greater Seattle is federated with BOMA International, founded in 1907. This partnership enables representation of members' business interests at all levels - local, state, regional, and national. BOMA International is a federation of over 106 local associations throughout the country and around the world.
• BOMI InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA Greater Seattle has partnered with BOMI International to provide courses that apply toward Designation and Certificate Programs (RPA, FMA) for those pursuing careers in Property or Facility Management. Designation courses are developed by BOMI International and delivered through BOMA's local associations.
• Pike Market Senior Center & Food BankminorOthersBOMA Greater Seattle's 2024-2026 Community Outreach Partner. Serves over 1,500 seniors and individuals experiencing food insecurity weekly. BOMA community fundraising efforts support the organization's No-Cook Bags program.
• ABMminorOthersDiamond Sustaining Partner ($15,000). Provides broad range of integrated facility services including janitorial, facilities engineering, energy solutions, HVAC, parking management for commercial real estate clients.
• GDI Integrated Facility ServicesminorOthersDiamond Sustaining Partner ($15,000). Commercial cleaning company providing complete facility cleaning and maintenance across North America.
• KastleminorOthersDiamond Sustaining Partner ($15,000). Security as a managed service provider offering outsourced security services for building owners, developers, tenants, and residents.
• Allied UniversalminorOthersPlatinum Sustaining Partner ($10,000). Provides integrated security services including security personnel, technology, and professional services including janitorial throughout the Puget Sound Region and globally.
• LAZ ParkingminorOthersPlatinum Sustaining Partner ($10,000). Largest privately owned parking operator in the Pacific Northwest with 350+ employees and 170+ locations across Seattle and Portland.
• Puget Sound Energy (PSE)minorOthersPlatinum Sustaining Partner ($10,000). 145-year history providing safe, reliable, affordable energy service to customers.
• CenTriominorOthersPlatinum Sustaining Partner ($10,000). Industry leading sustainable energy provider, P3 partner, developer, investor, and operator of campus utility and district energy systems. Largest district energy portfolio in the U.S.
• Greater Seattle PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development partnership providing Regional Economic Overview presentations at BOMA general meetings.
• Seattle City LightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOMA owner and tenant representation with Seattle City Light has resulted in energy savings of at least $0.15 per square foot annually for members on both sides of the water. Partnership on energy efficiency incentive programs.
• City of SeattlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive collaboration on building codes, energy codes, fire codes, construction codes, building performance standards, and public safety initiatives. BOMA leadership meets regularly with city officials including the Mayor.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BOMA International: National federation of 106+ local BOMA associations that BOMA Greater Seattle is federated with. Operates the BOMA 360 and TOBY Award programs, federal advocacy, and international conferences that the local chapter leverages.
• Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR): Global CRE association for industrial and office real estate brokers and consultants. Targets the same office brokerage professionals who participate in BOMA Greater Seattle and competes for sponsorship and continuing education spend.
• NAIOP: Commercial real estate development association serving developers, owners, and investors. Overlaps with BOMA in owner/member representation but focuses more on development and investment than building operations, competing for the same Pacific Northwest members.
• CoreNet Global: Corporate real estate association serving the end-user occupier side of the CRE market. Overlaps with BOMA's tenant relations and corporate occupier programs and competes for corporate CRE executive engagement in the Pacific Northwest.
• CCIM Institute: Commercial real estate investment association offering the CCIM designation. Targets overlapping commercial real estate professionals (brokers, investors, asset managers) and competes for continuing education and event mindshare.
• BOMA New York: Largest local BOMA chapter in the U.S. serving New York City commercial real estate. Provides identical membership structure, TOBY/BOMA 360 awards, and advocacy programs at much greater scale, serving as a benchmark for chapter-level best practices.
• BOMA San Francisco: Peer local BOMA chapter serving the San Francisco Bay Area commercial real estate market. Operates the same membership, advocacy, and education programs under the BOMA International federation, making it the closest structural analog.
• Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM): International property management association offering CPM, ARM, and ACoM credentials. Directly competes with BOMA's BOMI/RPA/FMA designations and member services for the property management professional audience.

Regional players

• Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce: Regional business membership organization serving the broader Puget Sound business community. Provides overlapping networking, advocacy, and policy engagement for the same commercial real estate principals, although its scope spans all industries.

Broad incumbents

• Urban Land Institute (ULI): Broad, multidisciplinary real estate and land use organization covering development, investment, and policy. Overlaps with BOMA's advocacy and education but at a more macro level, representing a broader mix of CRE disciplines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bomaseattlekingcounty
• Instagraminstagram.com/bomaseattle
• Xx.com/bomaseattlekc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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