Ppa International School Of Professional Photography is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ppa International School Of Professional Photography employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ppa International School Of Professional Photography 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, Ppa International School Of Professional Photography generated $202.4k 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 (16.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $605.0k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.7%) 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
PROMOTION OF THE STUDY OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDUCATION IN THE TECHNIQUES USED BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ONLINE WEBINARS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN PHOTOGRAPHERS AND CONSUMERS- THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES WEBINARS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO PPA MEMBERS ON THE PPA.COM WEBSITE AND STREAM ON FACEBOOK. THESE WEBINARS CONTAIN EDUCATIONAL CONTENT TO ADAVANCE THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S SKILLS IN SELLING AND MARKETING PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES TO CONSUMERS, RUNNING A MORE SUCCEESSFUL BUSINESS, AND TAKING THEIR PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES TO A HIGHER LEVEL.
OFF CAMPUS COURSES- BEFORE THE ANNUAL PPA IMAGING USA CONFERENCE EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS SEVERAL PRE-CONFERENCE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND SEMINARS DISCUSSING AND DEMONSTARTING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES, BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS (FORMERLY SUPER ONE DAY) - MEMBERS OF PPA HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TWICE A YEAR TO TEACH EDUCATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES IN THEIR OWN STUDIOS TO OTHER MEMBERS OF PPA TO SHARE THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE MARKETING AND ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ALL THE CLASSES.
OTHER EXPENSES FOR EDUACTIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE IT'S MISSION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gregory Daniel Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Dachowski Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Fisk-Taylor President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kira Derryberry Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Trust CEO | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Scott Kurkian Cfo/coo | Officer | 1 | $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 | $205,626 |
Investment income | $75,828 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$79,036 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $202,418 |
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. | $49,363 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,121 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $216,118 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,169 |
Other employee benefits | $20,474 |
Payroll taxes | $18,379 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $299 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $920 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $37,950 |
Fees for services: Other | $103,065 |
Advertising and promotion | $26,620 |
Office expenses | $14,553 |
Information technology | $55,942 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,587 |
Travel | $4,136 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $306 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,958 |
Insurance | $932 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $604,982 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $810 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,104 |
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 | $4,095,586 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,097,500 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,775 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $59,903 |
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 | $2,697,201 |
Total liabilities | $2,766,879 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,330,621 |
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 | $4,097,500 |
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