North American Wholesale Lumber Association Inc is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North American Wholesale Lumber Association 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 12/2023, North American Wholesale Lumber Association Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ATTRACT A BROAD UNIVERSE OF CHANNEL PARTNERS ACROSS A LARGE SPECTRUM OF LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS, BUILD UNIQUE AND MULTIFACETED NETWORKING PLATFORMS FOR MEMBERS, AND TO EDUCATE AND EXAMINE IDEAS ACROSS THE ENTIRE CHANNEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRADERS MARKET- AN ANNUAL TRADE SHOW TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR SUPPLIERS AND DISTRIBUTORS TO MEET AND CONDUCT BUSINESS NETWORKING. VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS ARE SCHEDULED PRIOR TO THE ACTUAL SHOW HOURS.
REGIONAL/SECTOR MEETINGS- OFFERED EACH YEAR IN VARIOUS REGIONS IN THE COUNTRY TO PROVIDE BUSINESS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY TO MEMBER COMPANIES.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - A CONFERENCE TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT LEVEL EMPLOYEES AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY IN THE LUMBER INDUSTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tom Le Vere Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Boyd Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Derek Cone Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ian Mclean Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lori Byrd Exec Committee At Large | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carl Lamb Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,770,499 |
Investment income | $147,956 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$97,352 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,830,956 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $851 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $21,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $32,987 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $69,539 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $192,110 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $130,600 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,880 |
Total functional expenses | $3,591,556 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $257,373 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $88,290 |
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 | $116,198 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,517,380 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,979,241 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $221,989 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $249,454 |
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 | $471,443 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,507,798 |
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 | $4,979,241 |
Over the last fiscal year, North American Wholesale Lumber Association Inc has awarded $100,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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OMAHA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PURPOSE: FOREVER FOREST CONTRIBUTION | $75,000 |
AMERICAN RED CROSS PURPOSE: HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF | $25,000 |