Professional Photographers Of America Inc

Organization Overview

Professional Photographers Of America Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1933. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Professional Photographers Of America Inc employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Professional Photographers Of America Inc 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, Professional Photographers Of America Inc generated $12.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE A VIBRANT COMMUNITY OF SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS BY PROVIDING EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MEMBERSHIP - MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES NETWORKING, INDUSTRY RESOURCES AND INFORMATION, AND EQUIPMENT INSURANCE TO THOSE PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION.


IMAGING USA CONFERENCE - PPA'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE PROVIDES EDUCATION TO ATTENDING PHOTOGRAPHERS ON CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES, INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHY. INCLUDED IN THE CONFERENCE IS A TRADE SHOW THAT SHOWCASES THE LATEST PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT, SERVICES, AND SUPPLIES. THE CONFERENCE ALSO PROVIDES NETWORKING AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN MEMBER PHOTOGRAPHERS.


"BE MORE AND "SEE THE DIFFERENCE" MARKETING CAMPAIGNS - PPA PROVIDES CONSUMERS WITH ONLINE PRINT AND SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS OF WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO EVALUATE PHOTOGRAPHERS AND TO REALIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER. PPA ALSO PROVIDES MEMBERS FREE MARKETING TOOLS TO HELP THEIR SALES PROCESSES AND JUSTIFY COSTS, QUALITY, AND EXPERTISE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS.


INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION- THIS ANNUAL COMPETITION CHALLENGES PHOTOGRAPHERS TO GROW THEIR ARTISTIC AND TECHNICAL SKILLS BY BEING JUDGED AMONG THE BEST OF THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. PPA OFFERS CRITIQUES OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO HELP PHOTOGRAPHERS LEARN TO IMPROVE THEIR CRAFT AS WELL AS CREATE MORE MARKETABLE PRODUCTS FOR THEIR BUSINESS.COPYRIGHT - PPA IS THE ONLY PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION WITH A FULL TIME COPYRIGHT AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT THAT KEEPS TRACK OF CONGRESS' PULSE IN THE COPYRIGHT ARENA. THIS ENSURES THAT PHOTOGRAPHER'S VOICES ARE HEARD ON CAPITOL HILL. PPA ALSO SURVEYS DIFFERENT RETAILERS MONTHLY AND USES THAT IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ENSURE COPYRIGHTS ARE OBSERVED BY PHOTO RETAILERS WITH INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. PPA IS ABLE TO HELP THEM OBTAIN SATISFACTION WHEN THEIR COPYRIGHTS ARE INFRINGED AND TEACHES MEMBERS HOW TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS.CETIFICATION - PPA OFFERS MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER (CPP) DESIGNATIONS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $660,981
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$660,981
Total Program Service Revenue$8,878,756
Investment income $1,698,558
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $4,028
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,080,273
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,325,076

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