Agricultural Communicators Network is located in Lagrange, GA. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Agricultural Communicators Network 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 12/2022, Agricultural Communicators Network generated $154.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $160.4k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN COMMUNICATIONS FOR MEMBERS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, WEBINARS, CONTESTS, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, AND OTHER SIMILAR TACTICS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
AAEA IS A 50% OWNER OF AGRICULTURAL SUMMIT, LLC WHICH HOLDS AN AGRICULTURAL CONFERENCE EACH YEAR. THE REVENUE FROM THIS CONFERENCE IS SPLIT BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS THAT OWN THE PARTNERSHIP.
AAEA PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 500 MEMBERS WITH A FORUM FOR PROFESSIONAL INPROVEMENT AND CREATES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR AGRICULTURAL EDITORS & OTHER AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATORS TO SHARE IDEAS AND DISCUSS THEIR PROFESSION.
AAEA HOLDS A WRITING, DESIGN, AND PHOTO CONTEST EACH YEAR FOR AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bill Spiegel President | 1 | $0 | |
Martha Mintz President El | 1 | $0 | |
Mindy Ward Past Preside | 1 | $0 | |
Pam Caraway Director | 1 | $0 | |
Jamie Cole Director | 1 | $0 | |
Joy Crosby Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,620 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $142,655 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $85 |
Gain or Loss | $978 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $704 |
Total Revenue | $154,042 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $109,273 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $407 |
Other expenses | $50,681 |
Total expenses | $160,361 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $100,539 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $104,305 |
Total liabilities | $37,813 |
Net assets or fund balances | $66,492 |