Qualitative Research Consultants Association Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, 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. Qualitative Research Consultants 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 12/2021, Qualitative Research Consultants Association Inc generated $367.6k 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 (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $443.8k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.1%) 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
TO ADVANCE THE DISCIPLINE OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH WORLDWIDE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
QRCA HAS NEARLY 1000 MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD WHO ARE ENGAGED IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH. THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE BRINGS TOGETHER OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY & PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS AS WELL AS THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH RESEARCHERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. QRCA ALSO HOSTS EDUCATIONAL TRAINING & WEBINARS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, HOSTS NETWORKING EVENTS & SHARES BEST PRACTICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Roben Allong President/vp | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Caroline Volpe President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Joel Reish Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Mermelstein Vp/dir | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Anya Zadronzy Dir/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Corett Haf Dir/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $357,559 |
Investment income | $3,496 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
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 | $277 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $367,632 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $340,672 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,337 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $957 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $5,639 |
Information technology | $6,977 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $29,087 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,731 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $443,833 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $251,243 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,397 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $21,351 |
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 | $58,875 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $539,931 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $21,403 |
Total assets | $907,200 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,776 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $398,936 |
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 | $415,712 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $491,488 |
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 | $907,200 |
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