Bema The Baking Industry Suppliers Association, operating under the name Bema, is located in Leawood, KS. The organization was established in 1938. 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 12/2021, Bema employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bema 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, Bema generated $490.1k 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 (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Bema has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $270,584. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO KEEP MEMBERS EDUCATED AND INFORMED AS TO DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BAKING INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEETINGS - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS TO GATHER AND DISCUSS NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INDUSTRY AND SHARE IDEAS FOR IMPROVEMENT.
TRADE RELATIONS - PROGRAM TO DEVELOP GOOD RELATIONS WITH THE BAKING INDUSTRY AROUND THE WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kerwin Brown President And CEO | Officer | 45 | $239,415 |
Emily Bowers Vice President Education & Operations | 45 | $166,246 | |
Rick Hoskins Immediate Past Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Tim Cook Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Patrice Painchaud 2nd Vice Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Clay Miller Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $155,802 |
Investment income | $334,264 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $490,066 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $43,101 |
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. | $282,175 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $476,793 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $37,652 |
Other employee benefits | $39,607 |
Payroll taxes | $46,782 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,784 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,656 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $133,538 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $33,253 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,597 |
Travel | $43,089 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $710,206 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,212 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,969,968 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,127 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $153,343 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,305 |
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 | $48,370 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $43,451 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,143,890 |
Investments—other securities | -$479,794 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $14,522 |
Total assets | $5,946,214 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,812 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $329,145 |
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 | $428,957 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,486,404 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,853 |
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 | $5,946,214 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bema The Baking Industry Suppliers Association has awarded $32,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Washington, DC PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $25,000 |
Manhattan, KS PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIPS | $7,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Bema The Baking Industry Suppliers Association has recieved totaling $5,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Bakers Assoc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
St John Building Corporation St Louis, MO | $229,726,241 | $17,258,959 |
Mountain States Employers Council Inc Denver, CO | $41,916,661 | $36,504,782 |
Vail Valley Foundation Inc Avon, CO | $22,993,237 | $18,789,291 |
National Biodiesel Board Jefferson City, MO | $12,011,947 | $15,134,555 |
Scrum Alliance Inc Westminster, CO | $46,979,666 | $21,000,085 |
Investment Management Consultants Assn Inc Greenwood Village, CO | $30,192,603 | $13,414,601 |
International Association Of Certified Home Inspectors Boulder, CO | $7,671,295 | $15,005,233 |
International Association For The Study Of Lung Cancer Denver, CO | $23,299,078 | $13,685,313 |
National Association Of Electrical Distributors St Louis, MO | $12,015,051 | $10,580,917 |
Nutech Ventures Lincoln, NE | $5,844,401 | $7,636,320 |
Renewable Fuels Association Ellisville, MO | $2,944,429 | $6,762,820 |
Wholesale And Specialty Insurance Association Kansas City, MO | $18,822,965 | $8,866,065 |