American Kratom Association is located in Gainsville, VA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (E01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2022, American Kratom Association employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Kratom Association is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, American Kratom Association generated $4.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.1% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN KRATOM ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES TO PROTECT THE FREEDOM OF CONSUMERS TO SAFELY CONSUME NATURAL KRATOM AS A PART OF THE PERSONAL HEALTH AND WELL BEING REGIMEN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL FEES AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO THE LEGAL ANALYSIS OF KEEPING KRATOM LEGAL, AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEGAL ADVICE.
OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAM EXPENSES.
LOBBYING EXPENSES TO EDUCATE LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF REGARDING PUBLIC POLICY CONCERNING KRATOM.
PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPENSE TO IMPROVE THE PUBLIC PERCEPTION OF KRATOM
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Chris Bake Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $4,800 |
Jamie Zeigler Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $3,600 |
Matt Salmon Chairman | Trustee | 5 | $4,500 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Grapeseed Media Lobbying Services | 12/30/22 | $505,000 |
Home Front Communications Llc Public Relations | 12/30/22 | $322,500 |
Ayc Management Services | 12/30/22 | $177,500 |
David Carlucci Lobbying Services | 12/30/22 | $173,208 |
Ryan Burroughs Managment Services | 12/30/22 | $160,800 |
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 | $4,007,095 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,007,095 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $4,007,095 |
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. | $12,900 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,900 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $141,695 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,835 |
Fees for services: Management | $589,905 |
Fees for services: Legal | $215,438 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,843 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,373,023 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $52,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $137,556 |
Office expenses | $47,380 |
Information technology | $65,471 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $31,351 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $220,136 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,733 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $31,615 |
Total functional expenses | $4,374,862 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,455 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $5,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $252,232 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $385,687 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $1,731 |
Total liabilities | $1,731 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $383,956 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $385,687 |