Chicago Automobile Trade Association
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $9.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- Founding
- 02/1940
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 36-0896250
Organization Overview
Chicago Automobile Trade Association is located in Oakbrook Terrace, IL. The organization was established in 1940. 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. As of 06/2023, Chicago Automobile Trade Association employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Automobile Trade 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 06/2023, Chicago Automobile Trade Association generated $9.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.1m during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.5%) per year over the past 8 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
CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION (CATA) IS AN ASSOCIATION OF AUTO DEALERS IN CHICAGOLAND WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES FOR THE BETTERMENT OF ITS MEBERS AND PRODUCE THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOR MORE THAN A CENTURY, THE CATA HAS STOOD FOR HIGH PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS. ITS BASIC TENETS REMAIN AS STEADFAST TODAY AS THEY WERE A HUNDRED YEARS AGO: PROMOTING HONESTY AND DEPENDABILITY IN BUSINESS OPERATIONS; EMPLOYING TRUTH AND ACCURACY IN DEALER ADVERTISING; STANDING BY GUARANTEES; IMPROVING BUSINESS METHODS AND ETHICS AND KEEPING COMPETITION FAIR SO THAT DEALERS AND THE PUBLIC ARE WELL-SERVED; AND REFRAINING FROM PRACTICES DETRIMENTAL TO THE INDUSTRY OR CONTRARY TO THE PUBLIC INTEREST. CURRENTLY, CATA DEALERSHIPS EMPLOY MORE THAN 50,000 PEOPLE IN CHICAGOLAND. OVER THE PAST CENTURY, THESE LOCALLY BASED SMALL BUSINESSES HAVE PROVIDED GOOD PAYING JOBS FOR THEIR EMPLOYEES, WHO, IN TURN, CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE CATA'S COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE RETAILING REMAINS ITS CORE VALUE AND WILL REMAIN SO THROUGH THE NEXT CENTURY. FIRST STAGED IN 1901, THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW IS THE LARGEST AUTO SHOW IN NORTH AMERICA AND HAS BEEN HELD MORE TIMES THAN ANY OTHER AUTO EXPOSITION IN THE WORLD. 2022 WILL MARK THE 114TH EDITION OF THE SHOW. SINCE 1935, THE CATA HAS HAD THE HONOR OF PRESENTING THE CHICAGO SHOW. OVER THE YEARS IT HAS GROWN WITH THE CITY MOVING FROM THE COLISEUM TO THE INTERNATIONAL AMPHITHEATRE TO THE ORIGINAL MCCORMICK PLACE AND THEN TO THE CURRENT MCCORMICK PLACE. TODAY, THE SHOW OCCUPIES TWO EXHIBITION HALLS WITH MORE THAN 1.3 MILLION SQUARE FEET OF EXHIBITION SPACE. THE CHICAGO AUTO SHOW PROMOTES THE AUTO INDUSTRY AND THE CHICAGOLAND NEW CAR DEALERS.
LOBBYING AND LEGAL SERVICES ARE PAID FOR BY THE CHICAGO AUTO TRADE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING THE ISSUES AND CONCERNS OF CHICAGOLAND NEW CAR DEALERS.
DRIVECHICAGO.COM, LLC (DRIVE) IS A REGIONAL, AUTOMOTIVE INTERNET PORTAL LINKING CONSUMERS TO PARTICIPATING AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS (SUBSCRIBERS). DRIVE LISTS AUTOMOBILES ON THE WEBSITE AT NO CHARGE TO SUBSCRIBERS. THE WEB PAGE, WWW.DRIVECHICAGO.COM, OFFERS CONSUMERS INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT TYPES OF AUTOMOBILES SUBSCRIBERS HAVE FOR SALE. ALL SUBSCRIBERS ARE LOCATED IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bill Haggerty Show Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $46,100 |
John C Phelan III Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $55,100 |
Kevin Keefe Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $66,600 |
Dan Marquardt Director | Trustee | 2 | $46,100 |
Jason Roberts Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $51,100 |
Ryan Kelly Director | Trustee | 2 | $52,600 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ges Exposition Services General Contractor | 6/29/23 | $1,266,115 |
Savor-chicago At Mccormick Place Catering | 6/29/23 | $614,120 |
United Security Services Security | 6/29/23 | $386,494 |
Littler Mendelson Legal Fees | 6/29/23 | $355,513 |
Dennis O'keefe Pc Legal Fees | 6/29/23 | $237,286 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $8,994,905 |
| Investment income | $208,980 |
| 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 | $9,433,885 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $448,741 |
| 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. | $1,493,731 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $346,297 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $277,926 |
| Other employee benefits | $111,947 |
| Payroll taxes | $102,924 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $820,759 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,719 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $93,411 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,364 |
| Advertising and promotion | $128,154 |
| Office expenses | $91,265 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $236,105 |
| Travel | $44,718 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $232,655 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $151,332 |
| Insurance | $81,018 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,121,804 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $977,146 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,843,797 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $183,026 |
| 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 | $81,118 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,735,579 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,253,438 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $140,676 |
| Total assets | $10,214,780 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $358,142 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $258,382 |
| 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 | $682,252 |
| Total liabilities | $1,298,776 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,916,004 |
| 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 | $10,214,780 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Chicago Automobile Trade Association has awarded $485,609 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NORTHWOOD UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Scholarship and Curriculum Funding | $17,500 |
FIRST LOOK FOR CHARITY PURPOSE: CHARITY EVENT | $468,109 |