International Sign Association
- Assets
- $19.8m
- Revenue
- $7.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 05/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 54-1888632
Organization Overview
International Sign Association is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1998. 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 12/2023, International Sign Association employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Sign 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 12/2023, International Sign Association generated $7.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.1m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
TO ADVANCE THE ON-PREMISE SIGN INDUSTRY'S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES BY PROMOTING A FAVORABLE ENVIRONMENT AND SUPPORTING INNOVATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION - ISA'S RENOWNED CONVENTION THAT HISTORICALLY ATTRACTS 20,000 ATTENDEES FROM OVER 96 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE TO BRING TOGETHER SIGN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO NETWORK, DEVELOP NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND LEARN ABOUT THE LATEST PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGIES.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS - ISA PROVIDES EDUCATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF METHODS INCLUDING ON-LINE LEARNING, WEBINARS AND SEMINARS. NEARLY 2,500 INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN OVER 44 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS.
MEMBERSHIP - THERE ARE OVER 2,200 MEMBER COMPANIES RANGING FROM CUSTOM SIGN MANUFACTURERS TO DISTRIBUTORS AND SUPPLIERS DURING 2023. MEMBER BENEFITS INCLUDE ADVOCACY AND LEGISLATIVE ISSUES, COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, TECHNICAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mandy Wisner Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Betsy Swan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlos Salinas Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Deborah Hutcheson Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Corey Perez Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Buxton Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Freeman Decorating Services Design Services | 12/30/18 | $321,276 |
Csg Creative Marketing Services | 12/30/18 | $293,801 |
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 | $7,123,203 |
| Investment income | $337,879 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $41,586 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,517,997 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,406 |
| 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. | $1,040,187 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,305,264 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $195,551 |
| Other employee benefits | $229,661 |
| Payroll taxes | $204,108 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $25,553 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,230 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $36,431 |
| Fees for services: Other | $592,394 |
| Advertising and promotion | $213,593 |
| Office expenses | $237,867 |
| Information technology | $513,592 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $432,738 |
| Travel | $345,103 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,317,804 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $151,552 |
| Insurance | $77,343 |
| All other expenses | $60,236 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,128,889 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,894,719 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,228,104 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $326,013 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,105,301 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,963,259 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $235,044 |
| Total assets | $19,752,440 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $373,710 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,933,301 |
| 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 | $392,778 |
| Total liabilities | $5,699,789 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,052,651 |
| 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 | $19,752,440 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, International Sign Association has awarded $125,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CALIFORNIA SIGN ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: TO ASSIST CSA'S EFFORTS IN LOS ANGELES REGARDING THE PERMITTED PLACEMENT OF DIGITAL BILLBOARDS. | $7,500 |
SIGN RESEARCH FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $117,500 |