Merchant Advisory Group is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2008. 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 12/2021, Merchant Advisory Group employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merchant Advisory Group 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 12/2021, Merchant Advisory Group generated $6.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.6% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DRIVING POSITIVE CHANGE AND INNOVATION IN THE PAYMENTS INDUSTRY THAT SERVES THE MERCHANTS' INTERESTS THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - PURPOSE FOR THE CONFERENCE IS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
MID-YEAR CONFERENCE - PURPOSE FOR THE CONFERENCE IS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Drechny CEO | Officer | 40 | $551,503 |
Laura Townsend Chief Operations Officer | Officer | 40 | $318,264 |
Elizabeth Provenzano Sr VP Public Affairs | Officer | 32 | $200,174 |
Eric O'brien VP Collaboration And Education | Officer | 40 | $63,891 |
Kathy Hanna Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alok Mathur Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
The Harrington Company Consulting | 12/30/21 | $1,330,335 |
Capture Consulting Llc - John Drech Ceo | 12/30/21 | $551,503 |
Strategy 2 Execution Coo | 12/30/21 | $318,264 |
Elizabeth Provenzano Sr Vp Of Public Affairs | 12/30/21 | $200,174 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $232,279 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,291,851 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,524,130 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,006,920 |
Investment income | $19,703 |
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 | $6,550,753 |
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 | $88,072 |
Fees for services: Legal | $55,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $50,126 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $184,298 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,881 |
Office expenses | $28,727 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $23,544 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $726,233 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,515 |
All other expenses | $113,029 |
Total functional expenses | $3,901,670 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,479,681 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $90,000 |
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 | $97,541 |
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 | $7,667,222 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $30,893 |
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 | $2,200,225 |
Total liabilities | $2,231,118 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,061,797 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,374,307 |
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 | $7,667,222 |
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