Renewable Fuels Association
- Assets
- $5.8m
- Revenue
- $8.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Ellisville, MO
- Founding
- 09/1983
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 52-1203707
Organization Overview
Renewable Fuels Association is located in Ellisville, MO. The organization was established in 1983. 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 09/2023, Renewable Fuels Association employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Renewable Fuels 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 09/2023, Renewable Fuels Association generated $8.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 09/2023. 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
ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PUBLIC INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT CONCERNING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED MEMBERS WITH NUMEROUS REPORTS AND STUDIES ON PUBLIC POLICY, ECONOMIC IMPACTS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.
PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH WEEKLY UPDATES ON TECHNICAL, LEGISLATIVE, MARKETING, CO-PRODUCTS, VEHICLES, AND OTHER AREAS RELATED TO RENEWABLE FUELS.
THE RFA'S ANNUAL INDUSTRY OUTLOOK IS PRODUCED AND PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE RENEWABLE FUELS INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Geoffrey C Cooper President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $492,450 |
Erik Huschitt Rfa Chariman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Oestmann Rfa Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Jerke Rfa Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rick Schwarck Rfa Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Neal Kemmet Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Legal | 9/29/22 | $939,840 |
Jim Massie & Partners Llc Consulting | 9/29/22 | $150,000 |
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 | $659,875 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $659,875 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,052,371 |
| Investment income | $41,516 |
| 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 | $8,188,012 |
| 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. | $597,125 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,162,123 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $291,513 |
| Other employee benefits | $383,716 |
| Payroll taxes | $162,023 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $230,918 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $108,340 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $855,614 |
| Advertising and promotion | $509,043 |
| Office expenses | $93,789 |
| Information technology | $98,274 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $381,457 |
| Travel | $116,486 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $229,736 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $43,588 |
| Insurance | $21,341 |
| All other expenses | $274,112 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,442,882 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,796,935 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $109,126 |
| 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 | $185,157 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $68,857 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $68,000 |
| Other assets | $2,613,889 |
| Total assets | $5,841,964 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $892,620 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $82,625 |
| 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 | $2,527,646 |
| Other liabilities | $54,858 |
| Total liabilities | $3,557,749 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,284,215 |
| 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 | $5,841,964 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Renewable Fuels Association has awarded $309,721 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICA'S RENEWABLE FUTURE PURPOSE: Educate, advocate, organize and mobilize on behalf of the renewable fuels st | $50,000 |
INFORMA ECONOMICS INC PURPOSE: Report to examine the impact of US ethanol production on commodity process a | $18,750 |
RICARDO INC PURPOSE: Report on Ethanol and effects in vehicles. | $60,000 |
COORDINATING RESEARCH COUNCIL INC PURPOSE: CRC Project on Dyno based drivability and Sulfite Study | $17,500 |
MATH PRO PURPOSE: technical and economic analysis of petroleum refining and related industries | $20,200 |
WYLE PURPOSE: EPA 2014 Moves Evaluation | $37,920 |