Surf Industry Manufacturers Association
- Assets
- $34.2k
- Revenue
- $318.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Aliso Viejo, CA
- Founding
- 03/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 33-0385201
Organization Overview
Surf Industry Manufacturers Association, operating under the name Sima, is located in Aliso Viejo, CA. The organization was established in 1990. 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. Sima 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 12/2023, Sima generated $318.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $385.2k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.1%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SURF INDUSTRY MANUFACTURES ASSOCIATION (SIMA) IS THE TRADE ASSOCIATION OF COMPETING SURF INDUSTRY PRODUCT SUPPLIES WORKING TOGETHER TO MAGNIFY THEIR POWER FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE SURF INDUSTRY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRADE SHOWS - SIMA ACTIVELY EVALUATES AND ENDORSES SURF INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS THAT MOST EFFECTIVELY BRING PRODUCTS TO MARKET. SIMA SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES THE INDUSTRY TO EXHIBIT AT THE ANNUAL SURF EXPO SHOW. MEMBERS MAY USE THIS CENTER DURING SHOW HOURS FOR MEETING, COPYING, AND FAXING.
TRADE SHOWS - SIMA ACTIVELY EVALUATES AND ENDORSES SURF INDUSTRY TRADE SHOWS THAT MOST EFFECTIVELY BRING PRODUCTS TO MARKET. SIMA SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES THE INDUSTRY TO EXHIBIT AT THE ANNUAL SURF EXPO SHOW. MEMBERS MAY USE THIS CENTER DURING SHOW HOURS FOR MEETING, COPYING, AND FAXING.
THE SURF SUMMIT IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MARKET RESEARCH IN ORDER TO PREPARE ITS MEMBERS TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL GROWTH AND HEALTH OF THE INDUSTRY. TOPICS HAVE RANGED FROM YOUTH TRENDS SPECIFIC ANALYSIS OF EMERGING MARKETS, ALL THOROUGHLY EXAMINED AND ADDRESSED BY AN IMPRESSIVE LINEUP OF EXPERTS FROM BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE INDUSTRY.
BEGINNING IN 2004, SIMA HAS CONDUCTED THE SURF INDUSTRY'S RETAIL DISTRIBUTION STUDY EVERY TWO YEARS. THE SIMA RETAIL DISTRIBUTION STUDIES CONTAIN THE MOST IN-DEPTH AND RELEVANT INFORMATION THAT WILL HELP MEMBERS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE CURRENT RETAIL LANDSCAPE AND MONITOR RETAIL SALES TRENDS IN THE U.S. SURF AND SKATE INDUSTRY. THE REPORTS INCLUDE OVERALL SURF AND SKATE INDUSTRY DATA AND STATISTICS COVERING AREAS SUCH AS DOLLAR SIZE OF THE MARKETS, UNIT SALES, REGIONAL AND CHANNEL DIFFERENCES, AND COMPARATIVE SALES TRENDS. THE DATA HAS PROVEN TO BE OF ENORMOUS USE TO ALL MEMBERS, FROM BOARD BUILDERS TO THE LARGEST INTERNATIONAL APPAREL COMPANIES ALIK.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kelly Gibson President/ce | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
John Wilson Vp/secretary | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Johnny Gehris Treasurer/cf | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Bill Bettencourt Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Eric Crane Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Ryan Hitzel Director | Trustee | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $24,057 |
| Membership dues | $267,594 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $27,142 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $318,793 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $318,793 |
| 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 | $138,733 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,552 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,269 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $106,056 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,630 |
| Office expenses | $14,576 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,003 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50 |
| Insurance | $28,371 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $385,240 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,154 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $34,154 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $86,632 |
| Total liabilities | $86,632 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | -$52,478 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $34,154 |