American Bus Association Inc
- Assets
- $12.7m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1933
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 53-0114680
Organization Overview
American Bus Association Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1933. According to its NTEE Classification (W03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Bus Association Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Bus Association 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, American Bus Association Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
TO REPRESENT THE U.S. BUS INDUSTRY IN WASHINGTON, D.C.; TO FACILITATE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE NORTH AMERICAN MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY AND ALL RELATED SEGMENTS OF THE TRAVEL AND SUPPLIER INDUSTRY; AND TO CREATE AWARENESS OF THE MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY AMONG CONSUMERS IN NORTH AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE AMERICAN BUS MARKETPLACE IS THE PREMIER BUSINESS EVENT FOR THE GROUP TRAVEL INDUSTRY. THE APPOINTMENTS ARE THE CORE OF THE SHOW; WHICH ALLOW BUYERS AND SELLERS TO MEET FACE-TO-FACE IN PRESCHEDULED SEVEN-MINUTE APPOINTMENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE QUALITY APPOINTMENTS, MARKETPLACE OFFERS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION SEMINARS AND NUMEROUS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PRODUCT PAVILION, OFFERS OPERATORS THE OPPORTUNITY TO VIEW THE INDUSTRY'S LATEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CAN NOW SHOWCASE THEIR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ON THE EXHIBIT FLOOR TO THE MORE THAN 320 OPERATOR COMPANIES WHO ATTEND MARKETPLACE. WITH THE ADDITION OF THE PRODUCT PAVILION, MARKETPLACE IS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR THE GROUP TRAVEL AND MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY TO BUILD BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, CONDUCT ONE-TO-ONE BUSINESS APPOINTMENTS, VIEW THE NEWEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST TRENDS AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION, AND NETWORK - ALL RESULTING IN PROVIDING OUR MEMBERS WITH A GREATER RETURN ON INVESTMENT. BUYERS WHO ARE BUS OWNERS AND TOUR OPERATORS, COME TO MEET WITH SELLERS WHO ARE TRAVEL INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES FROM DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS (CITIES, AREAS, STATES), ATTRACTIONS, RESTAURANTS, RECEPTIVE OPERATORS, HOTELS AND ASSOCIATE SERVICE SUPPLIERS. THESE BUSINESS SESSIONS ALLOW BUYERS AND SELLERS TO PLAN TRIP ITINERARIES FOR MOTORCOACH GROUP TRAVEL THROUGHOUT THE US AND CANADA.
ABA WORKS ON OUR MEMBERS' BEHALF TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE ENTIRE SPECTRUM OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES AT BOTH THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVELS THAT AFFECTS THE MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY.
ABA POLICIES ARE DEVELOPED BY THE ABA POLICY COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE ABA BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND SET FORTH THE POLICY POSITIONS OF ABA ON A VARIETY OF REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AFFECTING THE MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY. ABA WORKS WITH ITS MEMBERS TO CREATE POSITION PAPERS ON KEY ISSUES AFFECTING THE MOTORCOACH INDUSTRY.
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter J Pantuso President & | Trustee | 37.5 | $522,326 |
Suzanne Rohde VP Govt Affa | 37.5 | $294,472 | |
Eric Braendel CFO | Officer | 37.5 | $245,867 |
Lynn Brewer SVP Meetings | Officer | 37.5 | $223,105 |
Melanie Hinton Dir Commun/m | 37.5 | $151,583 | |
Victoria Osman Sr Dir Membe | 37.5 | $122,794 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bav Services Audio Visual Services | 12/30/20 | $186,744 |
Freeman Site Management | 12/30/20 | $145,740 |
K&l Gates Lobbying | 12/30/20 | $120,223 |
Impexium It | 12/30/20 | $103,486 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $273,124 |
| 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 | $273,124 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,353,067 |
| Investment income | $96,351 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $142,247 |
| Net Rental Income | $38,821 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $506,473 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,712,265 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,854,564 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $214,391 |
| Other employee benefits | $95,936 |
| Payroll taxes | $119,768 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50,188 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,991 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $25,540 |
| Fees for services: Other | $563,743 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $75,108 |
| Information technology | $239,951 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $198,084 |
| Travel | $31,547 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $117,953 |
| Interest | $312 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $170,855 |
| Insurance | $37,693 |
| All other expenses | $11,984 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,019,935 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $500 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,871,819 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $488,907 |
| 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 | $263,424 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,023,225 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,838,028 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,260,024 |
| Total assets | $12,745,927 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,881,160 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,619,985 |
| 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 | $2,800,951 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $336,372 |
| Other liabilities | $1,262,484 |
| Total liabilities | $8,900,952 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,844,975 |
| 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 | $12,745,927 |
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