Michigan Retailers Association is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1941. 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. Michigan Retailers 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 06/2021, Michigan Retailers Association generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% per year over the past 6 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
TO SERVE RETAIL MERCHANTS OF MICHIGAN IN AREAS OF COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS INCLUDING LEGISLATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, MARKETING AND PROCESSING OF CREDIT CARD SALES, AND INSURANCE PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - MRA IS COMMITTED TO LOOKING AFTER THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF RETAIL MERCHANTS IN MICHIGAN AND OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING SEMINARS ON PERTINENT RETAIL ISSUES.
LEGISLATIVE - MRA ASSISTS MEMBERS WITH GOVERNMENT-RELATED CONCERNS THEY MAY HAVE AND HELPS TO COMMUNICATE THESE CONCERNS TO STATE LAWMAKERS.
ADVERTISING AND PUBLICATIONS - MRA PRODUCES A NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS THAT ARE IMPORTANT SOURCES OF INDUSTRY NEWS FOR MEMBERS. THE DIFFERENT PUBLICATIONS INFORM MEMBERS ABOUT STATE AND NATIONAL RETAIL ISSUES; SUMMARIZE KEY LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS AFFECTING RETAILING; HIGHLIGHT LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY; TRACK TRENDS; AND SUMMARIZE RETAIL NEWS COVERAGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Robert Brines Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $10,210 |
Joseph Mccurry Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $9,640 |
Barbara Stein Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $9,030 |
Orin Mazzoni Jr Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $8,420 |
Becky Beauchine Kulka Board Chair | Trustee | 1 | $8,420 |
Peter Sobelton Board Treasu | Trustee | 1 | $8,175 |
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 | $932,049 |
Investment income | $194,440 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $54,017 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,234,780 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $14,500 |
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 | $99,040 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $641,603 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,498 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,278 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $22,258 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,624 |
Advertising and promotion | $55,088 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $2,863 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $776 |
Travel | $2,763 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $40,030 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,978 |
Insurance | $11,454 |
All other expenses | $63,115 |
Total functional expenses | $1,132,879 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $443,591 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $292,151 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $137,037 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $400,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,987 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $35,550 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,499,914 |
Investments—other securities | $1,568,072 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,383,302 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,942,128 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $279,137 |
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 | $2,221,265 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,162,037 |
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 | $10,383,302 |
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