American Biogas Council is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (C03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Biogas Council 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, American Biogas Council generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 27.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CREATE JOBS, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY INDEPENDENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AMERICAN BIOGAS COUNCIL (ABC) IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, IN PARTICULAR: (A) TO PROMOTE, SPONSOR AND ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH THE NEED FOR, AND THE TYPES OF, RESEARCH, PUBLIC POLICY AND ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND SAFE AND EFFICIENT BEST USE OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTION TECHNOLOGY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND OTHER NON- ENERGY APPLICATIONS; B) TO PROMOTE, SPONSOR AND ENGAGE IN THE DEVELOPMENT, DISSEMINATION AND EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, INFORMATION AND DATA, REGARDING THE DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN MANUFACTURING AND USE OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTION TECHNOLOGY FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND OTHER NON-ENERGY APPLICATIONS; (C) TO SEEK, RECEIVE, ADMINISTER AND DISBURSE RESOURCES, INCLUDING GRANTS OR OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS, INTENDED TO ADVANCE THE LAWFUL PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION; (D) TO HOLD MEETINGS AND PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO ITS MEMBERS ENGAGED IN THE MANUFACTURING AND USE OF ANAEROBIC DIGESTION TECHNOLOGY; (E) TO ORGANIZE TRADE SHOWS TO DISPLAY AND COMMUNICATE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OF THE ANAEROBIC DIGESTION INDUSTRY; (F) TO MAINTAIN ACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND PRODUCERS AND USERS OF BIOMASS RESOURCES AND THOSE ENGAGED IN RELATED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, AND BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL FIRMS INVOLVED IN ANAEROBIC DIGESTION TECHNOLOGY; (G) TO EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS AND AUTHORITIES CONFERRED ON CORPORATIONS ORGANIZED UNDER THE ACT THAT ARE NECESSARY OR USEFUL TO EFFECT ANY OF THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED, SUBJECT TO ANY APPLICABLE LIMITATIONS IN THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR THESE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bernie Sheff Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Beck Co Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bryan Sievers Co Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Craig Frear Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Melissa Vanornum Ex-Officio Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patrick Serfass Ex-Officio Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 28 | $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 | $2,519,783 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $2,639,969 |
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 | $444,623 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $394,674 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,761 |
Office expenses | $361 |
Information technology | $56,011 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $78,080 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $929,822 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,542 |
All other expenses | $81,973 |
Total functional expenses | $2,359,664 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,523,229 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,323,887 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $85,223 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,932,339 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,266 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,126,743 |
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 | $2,185,009 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $747,330 |
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 | $2,932,339 |