Awards And Personalization Association is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1971. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Awards And Personalization Association 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 07/2021, Awards And Personalization Association generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF APA ARE:TRADE SHOW, INSIGHTS MAGAZINE, DIRECTORY AND MEMBER SERVICES AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEMBER SERVICES AND EDUCATION - ACHIEVEMENTS WERE: APA PROVIDED MEMBERS WITH INDUSTRY INFORMATION THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AND EDUCATION THROUGH WEBINARS AND LIVE EDUCATION EVENTS.
INSIGHTS MAGAZINE - ACHIEVEMENTS WERE: PROVIDED INFORMATIVEARTICLES AND INFORMATION REGARDING INDUSTRY TRENDS, PROCESSES ANDPRODUCTS TO BOTH MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS IN THE AWARDS AND PERSONALIZATIONINDUSTRY.
TRADE SHOWS - THE LAS VEGAS INTERNATIONAL AWARDS & PERSONALIZATION EXPO IS HELD ANNUALLY. THE LAS VEGAS SHOW BRINGS APPROXIMATELY 3,000 ATTENDEES AND HOSTS OVER 300 EXHIBITORS TO SHOWCASE THEIR BUSINESS IN THE AWARDS & PERSONALIZED PRODUCTS INDUSTRY. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO EDUCATE MEMBER AND NON MEMBER ATTENDEES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tom Jackson Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Stangle President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lisa Higginbotham President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Niels Norby Sec/treas | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Louise Ristau Executive Dir. | Officer | 23 | $0 |
Mark Case Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Association Management Center Publication & Web | 7/30/21 | $88,376 |
Association Management Center Management Services | 7/30/21 | $859,348 |
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 | $35,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $585,975 |
Investment income | $12,517 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $57,353 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,197,708 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $857,300 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,175 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,079 |
Fees for services: Other | $21,573 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,536 |
Information technology | $10,868 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $721 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,941 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,648 |
All other expenses | $3,184 |
Total functional expenses | $1,102,625 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $589,465 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $61,975 |
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 | $35,301 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $458,812 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,544 |
Total assets | $1,150,097 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,765 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $310,797 |
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 | $331,562 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $818,535 |
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 | $1,150,097 |
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