Cigar Rights Of America
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Alexandria, VA
- Founding
- 05/2009
- Data as of
- 03/2024
- EIN
- 80-0182020
Organization Overview
Cigar Rights Of America is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 03/2024, Cigar Rights Of America employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cigar Rights Of America is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2024, Cigar Rights Of America generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATING POLICY MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC ON THE SAFE RESPONSIBLE ENYJOYMENT OF CIGARS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAFE, RESPONSIBLE ENJOYMENT OF CIGARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Pesh President/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cory Bappert Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Drew Newman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carlito Fuente Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Pete Johnson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jorge Padron Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Troutman Sanders Llp Legal | 3/30/24 | $188,843 |
Dinino Associates Llc Lobbying | 3/30/24 | $175,000 |
Andrew Perraut Consulting | 3/30/24 | $146,571 |
Holland & Knight Llp Lobbying | 3/30/24 | $137,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,039,901 |
| 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 | $2,039,901 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $71,540 |
| Investment income | $77,513 |
| 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 | $2,188,954 |
| 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. | $225,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $171,154 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $292,717 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,116 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,220 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $311,667 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,490 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $393,410 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $132,500 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,641 |
| Office expenses | $499 |
| Information technology | $3,780 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $34,500 |
| Interest | $143 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $11,981 |
| All other expenses | $57,811 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,706,052 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $746,361 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,791,433 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,537,794 |
| 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 | $7,676 |
| Total liabilities | $7,676 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,530,118 |
| 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 | $2,537,794 |