American Association Of Advertising Agencies Inc, operating under the name 4a's, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1951. 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. As of 03/2022, 4a's employed 74 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 4a's 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 03/2022, 4a's generated $16.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.9m during the year ending 03/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, 4a's has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $642,400. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE EMPOWER MEMBERS TO DRIVE COMMERCE, SPARK CONNECTIONS, & SHAPE CULTURE THROUGH CREATIVITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AAAA PROVIDES COUNTLESS OTHER SERVICES, INCLUDING MANAGEMENT STUDIES, TO APPROXIMATELY 600 MEMBER COMPANIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Marla Kaplowitz President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $958,282 |
Adam Cotumaccio COO | Officer | 45 | $438,066 |
Ashwini Karandikar Evp (as Of 04/21) | Officer | 45 | $425,080 |
Mollie Rosen Evp Arm | Officer | 45 | $391,303 |
Alison Pepper Evp Government Relations | Officer | 45 | $361,625 |
Gregory Walker SVP | Officer | 45 | $332,428 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Element Eleven Developer | 3/30/22 | $235,937 |
American Express Credit Card | 3/30/22 | $300,650 |
Venable Llp Legal | 3/30/22 | $227,207 |
Nimble User Software Provider | 3/30/22 | $203,905 |
The Sway Group Inc Pr Firm | 3/30/22 | $192,177 |
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 | $13,405,793 |
Investment income | $812,529 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,267,654 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $16,325,912 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $43,000 |
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. | $4,324,463 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,866,827 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $109,724 |
Other employee benefits | $501,162 |
Payroll taxes | $490,980 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $271,694 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $88,878 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $873,698 |
Advertising and promotion | $75,000 |
Office expenses | $326,022 |
Information technology | $46,083 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,304,237 |
Travel | $53,574 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $467,673 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $266,317 |
Insurance | $95,098 |
All other expenses | $39,339 |
Total functional expenses | $15,855,341 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,960,874 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $740,768 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,077,959 |
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 | $183,956 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $550,194 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,604,177 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $722,410 |
Total assets | $18,840,338 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,765,723 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,042,191 |
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 | $4,783,976 |
Total liabilities | $11,591,890 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,248,448 |
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 | $18,840,338 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Association Of Advertising Agencies Inc has awarded $43,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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New York, NY PURPOSE: FY22 CONTRIBUTION TO THE AD COUNCIL | $25,000 |
THE 3 MOVEMENT PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES: ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP | $18,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Association Of Advertising Agencies Inc has recieved totaling $3,590,642.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Sag-Aftra Producers Industry Advancement And Cooperative Fund Burbank, CA PURPOSE: COMMERCIAL STUDIES | $3,590,642 |
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Ll Global Inc Of Connecticut Windsor, CT | $82,107,687 | $49,999,799 |
Natural Diamond Council Usa Inc New York, NY | $2,361,726 | $45,450,043 |
Better Health For Northeast New York Inc Albany, NY | $1,699,036 | $0 |
Hamaspik Of Orange County Inc Monroe, NY | $56,250,916 | $69,931,985 |
International Council Of Shopping Centers Inc New York, NY | $167,282,013 | $15,292,706 |
Housing Works Inc Brooklyn, NY | $30,231,683 | $31,989,444 |
Workers Compensation Security Fund Basking Ridge, NJ | $229,766,675 | $28,644,741 |
Key Human Services Inc Wethersfield, CT | $14,644,434 | $25,649,507 |
Network Inc Andover, CT | $11,161,726 | $23,443,256 |
Broadway Cares-Equity Fights Aids Inc New York, NY | $15,399,806 | $32,018,599 |
Institute Of Management Accountants Inc Montvale, NJ | $66,070,856 | $22,842,202 |