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 09/2021, Renewable Fuels Association employed 17 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 09/2021, Renewable Fuels Association generated $6.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.7m during the year ending 09/2021. 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
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Geoffrey C Cooper President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $474,783 |
Edward S Hubbard General Counsel | Officer | 40 | $239,000 |
Robert White Vp, Industry Relations | Officer | 40 | $226,250 |
Jessica Bennett Vp, External Affairs (thru 2/2021) | Officer | 40 | $210,825 |
Scott Richmond Chief Economist | 40 | $188,333 | |
Kelly Davis Vp, Regulatory Affairs | Officer | 40 | $174,792 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman Legal | 9/29/21 | $789,605 |
Christianson Cpa Accounting | 9/29/21 | $183,800 |
Jim Massie & Partners Llc Consulting | 9/29/21 | $150,000 |
Lot Sixteen Llc Consulting | 9/29/21 | $113,882 |
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 | $592,878 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $592,878 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,981,370 |
Investment income | $286 |
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 | $6,762,820 |
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. | $1,579,648 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,245,110 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $160,549 |
Other employee benefits | $315,608 |
Payroll taxes | $161,907 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,095,113 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $109,410 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $404,504 |
Advertising and promotion | $546,599 |
Office expenses | $120,823 |
Information technology | $77,035 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $507,699 |
Travel | $139,008 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,531 |
Insurance | $23,444 |
All other expenses | $134,106 |
Total functional expenses | $7,691,432 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,300,403 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $93,404 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $207 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $235,040 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $86,657 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $68,000 |
Other assets | $160,718 |
Total assets | $2,944,429 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,143,681 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $51,341 |
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 | $214,782 |
Total liabilities | $1,409,804 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,534,625 |
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 | $2,944,429 |
Over the last fiscal year, Renewable Fuels Association has awarded $309,721 in support to 13 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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RICARDO INC PURPOSE: Report on Ethanol and effects in vehicles. | $60,000 |
AMERICA'S RENEWABLE FUTURE PURPOSE: Educate, advocate, organize and mobilize on behalf of the renewable fuels st | $50,000 |
WYLE PURPOSE: EPA 2014 Moves Evaluation | $37,920 |
PINNACLE ENGINEERING PURPOSE: Fate and update ethanol guidance | $27,806 |
FAEGRE BAKER DANIELS LLP PURPOSE: Updating FSMA Guidance | $26,520 |
MATH PRO PURPOSE: technical and economic analysis of petroleum refining and related industries | $20,200 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Renewable Fuels Association has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Minnesota Corn Growers Association Burnsville, MN PURPOSE: Education & Awareness | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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American Association Of Orthopaedic Surgeons Of America Rosemont, IL | $21,165,468 | $24,653,127 |
Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Nashville, TN | $15,667,602 | $21,623,147 |
St John Building Corporation St Louis, MO | $229,726,241 | $17,258,959 |
Appraisal Institute Chicago, IL | $29,125,581 | $19,187,200 |
American Massage Therapy Assn Evanston, IL | $43,659,958 | $20,082,192 |
National Roofing Contractors Association Rosemont, IL | $27,483,299 | $17,802,756 |
National Biodiesel Board Jefferson City, MO | $12,011,947 | $15,134,555 |
American Marketing Association Inc Chicago, IL | $9,741,723 | $15,191,106 |
Alliance For Audited Media Lisle, IL | $17,794,762 | $11,739,341 |
American Society Of Safety Professionals Park Ridge, IL | $23,941,077 | $16,437,200 |
Prestressed Concrete Institute Chicago, IL | $8,854,978 | $13,790,264 |
Nashville Downtown Partnership Inc Nashville, TN | $5,610,530 | $12,726,748 |