Amercian Cheese Society Inc is located in Aurora, CO. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (K99) the organization is classified as: Food, Agriculture & Nutrition N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Amercian Cheese Society Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amercian Cheese Society Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Amercian Cheese Society Inc generated $747.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $745.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (10.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ACS EXISTS SO THAT AMERICAN SPECIALTY CHEESES ARE WIDELY AVAILABLE AND APPRECIATED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE AND REGIONAL CONFERENCES/EVENTS - INVOLVED IN FOOD TASTINGS AND NON-PROFIT EVENTS NATIONWIDE, EDUCATING CHEESEMAKERS ON AMERICAN FARMHOUSE AND SPECIALTY CHEESES.
NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE & MEMBERSHIP - NATIONWIDE EDUCATING CHEESEMAKERS ON AMERICAN FARMHOUSE AND SPECIALTY CHEESES.
AWARDS AND GIFTS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michele Haram Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Larry Hedrich Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Adam Brock Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kerry Kaylegian PHD Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Rachel Perez Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jessica Little Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $232,810 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $134,854 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $367,664 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $373,329 |
Investment income | $227 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $2,647 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $747,562 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | -$671 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $402,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,070 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,257 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $39,032 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,371 |
Office expenses | $6,435 |
Information technology | $50,245 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,841 |
Travel | $852 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,532 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,030 |
All other expenses | $1,869 |
Total functional expenses | $745,231 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,875 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $596,211 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $47,759 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $127,508 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $879,353 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,221 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $177,920 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $198,141 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $681,212 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $879,353 |
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