Florida Tropical Fish Farms Trade Association Inc
- Assets
- $859.8k
- Revenue
- $59.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Winter Haven, FL
- Founding
- 07/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 59-3157238
Organization Overview
Florida Tropical Fish Farms Trade Association Inc is located in Winter Haven, FL. The organization was established in 1996. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Tropical Fish Farms Trade 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 12/2022, Florida Tropical Fish Farms Trade Association Inc generated $59.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $84.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTEREST OF TROPICAL FISH AND AQUATIC PLANT FARMERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FTFFA HELPS AND SUPPORTS THE FISH FARMER IN A WIDE VARIETY OF WAYS. IN PARTICULAR, IT CONDUCTS MARKETING FOR THE FARMERS, GETTING THE WORD OUT TO CUSTOMERS THAT THE FISH FROM FLORIDA ARE SUPERIOR IN EVERY WAY. NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND BREEDING TECHNIQUES HAVE INCREASED BOTH THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF FISH THAT FTFFA FARMS DELIVER TO THEIR CUSTOMERS. THERE ARE OVER 120 FARMS IN FLORIDA RAISING A WIDE VARIETY OF FISH, AQUATIC PLANTS, AND ASSORTED INVERTEBRATES. TROPICAL FISH ARE THE NUMBER ONE CARGO COMMODITY OUT OF TAMPA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WHERE 8,000 TO 10,000 BOXES ARE SHIPPED WEEKLY.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OEVERY YEAR IN ORLANDO, FTFFA HAS A MASSIVE DISPLAY AT THE APPA GLOBAL PET EXPO IN A DISPLAY KNOWN AS THE AQUATIC LOUNGE WHICH SHOWCASES FLORIDA TROPICAL FISH AND AQUATIC PLANTS TO PERFECTION FOR THOSE ATTENDING THE LARGEST PET INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW IN NORTH AMERICA. FULLY DECORATED AQUARIUM TANKS HIGHLIGHT THE FISH AND PLANTS AS CAN BE SEEN NOWHERE ELSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Rawlins President | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Brittany Hollan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Dustin Drawdy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Pierre Lepochat Past President | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Skidmore Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Paul Schlich Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $11,850 |
| 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 | $11,850 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $29,080 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $18,752 |
| 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 | $59,682 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,350 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $40,748 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,452 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $3,750 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,200 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,635 |
| Office expenses | $2,182 |
| Information technology | $1,997 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $6,600 |
| Travel | $1,589 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,210 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $109 |
| Total functional expenses | $84,858 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,276 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,934 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $654,644 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $181,937 |
| Total assets | $859,791 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $859,791 |
| 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 | $859,791 |