Urban And Regional Information Systems Association
- Assets
- $669.8k
- Revenue
- $956.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Des Plaines, IL
- Founding
- 12/1969
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 23-7028474
Organization Overview
Urban And Regional Information Systems Association is located in Des Plaines, IL. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (U19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban And Regional Information Systems Association employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban And Regional Information Systems Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Urban And Regional Information Systems Association generated $956.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $727.5k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION: URISA IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY GEOSPATIAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING, A VIBRANT AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY, ADVOCACY FOR GEOSPATIAL CHALLENGES AND ISSUES, AND ESSENTIAL RESOURCES. URISA FOSTERS EXCELLENCE IN GIS AND ENGAGES GEOSPATIAL PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GIS-PRO 2021 TOOK PLACE IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND. THE CONFERENCE EDUCATION WAS EXCEPTIONAL AND THE DISCUSSIONS AND CONVERSATIONS (AFTER 18 MONTHS OF VIRTUAL MEETINGS) WERE APPRECIATED AND ENTHUSIASTIC. THE HOTEL, GRATEFUL FOR THE BUSINESS, DID NOT HOLD US TO CONTRACTED ROOM BLOCKS OR FOOD AND BEVERAGE GUARANTEES. APPROXIMATELY 200 PEOPLE ATTENDED. PROOF OF VACCINATION WAS REQUIRED, AND NO PROBLEMS WERE NOTED.
THE 2021 GIS/VALUATION TECHNOLOGIES CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE VIRTUALLY IN MARCH 2021. THERE WERE NEARLY 400 ATTENDEES, WITH GOOD SUPPORT FROM SPONSORS. THE MAIN EXPENSE WAS THE VIRTUAL PLATFORM USED. HALF OF THE PROCEEDS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICERS, PARTNER FOR THIS EVENT.
IN 2021, URISA'S GIS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY WAS PRESENTED VIRTUALLY IN APRIL (30 ATTENDEES) AND IN-PERSON TO FULFILL 2020 CONTRACTS IN PORTLAND (14 ATTENDEES), ST PETE (22 ATTENDEES) AND MINNEAPOLIS (18 ATTENDEES). THE ONLY VENUE THAT HELD US TO CONTRACTED TERMS WAS IN MINNEAPOLIS, WHERE WE HAD TO PAY ATTRITION OF LESS THAN $12K.
GIS ORGANIZATIONS: WORK WITH EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN RELATED FIELDS TO PROVIDE THEM ASSISTANCE IN GETTING THEIR MESSAGE OUT AND ORGANIZING THEIR ACTIVITIES. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE PUBLICATIONS, GISCORPS AND GIS CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Wendy Nelson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $115,425 |
Kevin Mickey Pres, Immed Past Pres | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ashley Hitt Pres-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Steinberg Director, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brent Jones Pres-Elect, Pres | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susan Kamei Director, Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $64,765 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $77,155 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,920 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $547,663 |
| Investment income | $37 |
| 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 | $956,630 |
| 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. | $124,254 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,248 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $211,014 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,284 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,094 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,333 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,250 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,323 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $142,276 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,841 |
| Office expenses | $44,325 |
| Information technology | $32,347 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $40,560 |
| Travel | $16,518 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,385 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $859 |
| Insurance | $14,740 |
| All other expenses | $1,108 |
| Total functional expenses | $727,511 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $437,228 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $169,286 |
| 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 | $57,372 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,147 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,788 |
| Total assets | $669,829 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,597 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $205,193 |
| 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 | $222,790 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $346,244 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,795 |
| 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 | $669,829 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Urban And Regional Information Systems Association has recieved totaling $106.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $106 |
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|---|---|---|
Education Analytics Inc Madison, WI | $8,611,249 | $13,959,863 |
International Academy Of Science Kansas City, MO | $87,027,630 | $37,620,467 |
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