American Gaming Association
- Assets
- $30.6m
- Revenue
- $17.4m
- Investments
- $488.7k
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 93-1169142
Organization Overview
American Gaming Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (N03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, American Gaming Association employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Gaming 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, American Gaming Association generated $17.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2016, American Gaming Association has awarded 64 individual grants totaling $1,321,256. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE COMMON INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE GAMING ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE $329 BILLION U.S. CASINO INDUSTRY, WHICH SUPPORTS 1.8 MILLION JOBS IN 45 STATES. MEMBERS INCLUDE COMMERCIAL AND TRIBAL CASINO OPERATORS, SUPPLIERS AND OTHER ENTITIES AFFILIATED WITH THE GAMING INDUSTRY. THE AGA SERVES AS AN AUTHORITY ON CASINO GAMING RESEARCH, PROVIDING INFORMATION TO ITS MEMBERS, THE MEDIA, ELECTED OFFICIALS, OTHER DECISION-MAKERS, AND THE PUBLIC. IN 2023, THE AGA WORKED TO SHAPE A FAVORABLE FEDERAL POLICY ENVIRONMENT FOR REGULATED GAMING, PURSUED AND PROTECTED CORE INDUSTRY INTERESTS, PROMOTED THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC VALUE OF GAMING, ENHANCED RESPONSIBLE GAMING COMMITMENTS, AND CREATED MORE FAVORABLE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS IN GAMING STATES. THROUGH ITS GLOBAL GAMING EXPO FAMILY OF EVENTS, THE AGA CREATED FORUMS BOTH IN THE U.S. AND ASIA, FOR CASINO GAMING PROFESSIONALS WORLDWIDE TO CONDUCT BUSINESS, LEARN AND NETWORK, THEREBY FURTHERING THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
James Allen Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Lopez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Deron Hunsberger Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Trevor Croker Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim Barker Lee Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Ted Bogich Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Prologue Strategy Llc Strategic Planning | 12/30/23 | $332,000 |
Tourism Economics Llc Research | 12/30/23 | $220,713 |
Nji Media Consulting | 12/30/23 | $204,775 |
Heart Mind Strategies Llc Research | 12/30/23 | $207,500 |
Elmendorf Strategies Dba Subject Matter Strategic Planning | 12/30/23 | $195,000 |
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 | $100,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $100,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,446,547 |
| Investment income | $592,771 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $217,442 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $17,356,760 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $383,804 |
| 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. | $5,262,880 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,093,652 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $151,555 |
| Other employee benefits | $262,091 |
| Payroll taxes | $320,647 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $278,475 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $61,117 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $600,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $74,080 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,288,927 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,575 |
| Office expenses | $170,646 |
| Information technology | $189,731 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $472,596 |
| Travel | $380,539 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $822,630 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $140,578 |
| Insurance | $34,239 |
| All other expenses | $11,813 |
| Total functional expenses | $14,581,243 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $538,828 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,560,525 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,853,781 |
| 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 | $309,636 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $184,116 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,919,630 |
| Investments—other securities | $488,650 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,779,101 |
| Total assets | $30,634,267 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,673,687 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $467,500 |
| 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 | $3,550,626 |
| Total liabilities | $6,691,813 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,942,454 |
| 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 | $30,634,267 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Gaming Association has awarded $366,805 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NO SLOTS ON MAIN STREET PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $200,000 |
JCM FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $50,000 |
A SAFER VIRGINIA PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $31,500 |
ATTORNEY GENERAL ALLIANCE PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $30,000 |
AMERICANS FOR TAX REFORM PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
GLOBAL GAMING WOMEN PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |