Professional Photographers Of America Inc
- Assets
- $48.9m
- Revenue
- $11.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 60
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 11/1933
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 39-0836309
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 12/2023, Professional Photographers Of America Inc employed 60 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 12/2023, Professional Photographers Of America Inc generated $11.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP - MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES NETWORKING, INDUSTRY RESOURCES AND INFORMATION, AND EQUIPMENT INSURANCE TO THOSE PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION.
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.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Dachowski Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $24,000 |
Kira Derryberry President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $23,000 |
Mark Campbell Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $18,000 |
Allison English Watkins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $15,000 |
Phaneendra Gudapati Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pete Rezac Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lsc Communications Inc Printing And Publishing Magazine | 12/30/23 | $345,323 |
Lumens Audio Visual Audio/visual For Conference | 12/30/23 | $286,609 |
R2p Strategies Lobbying | 12/30/23 | $180,871 |
Digital Dynamics Llc It Support | 12/30/23 | $130,860 |
Space Station Integrations Llc Social Media Management | 12/30/23 | $129,750 |
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 | $11,025,602 |
| Investment income | $734,225 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,983 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $60,479 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $11,822,289 |
| 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. | $1,366,442 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,294,740 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $132,492 |
| Other employee benefits | $391,868 |
| Payroll taxes | $210,999 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $15,497 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,519 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $192,960 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $226,757 |
| Fees for services: Other | $870,703 |
| Advertising and promotion | $567,746 |
| Office expenses | $304,461 |
| Information technology | $248,926 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $464,872 |
| Travel | $251,817 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,143,177 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $264,557 |
| Insurance | $1,686,043 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,104,225 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,401,812 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $47,916 |
| 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 | $444,403 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,531,087 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $32,267,559 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,241,619 |
| Total assets | $48,934,396 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $568,077 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,920,099 |
| 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 | $3,601,112 |
| Total liabilities | $7,089,288 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $41,845,108 |
| 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 | $48,934,396 |