International Wood Products Association

Organization Overview

International Wood Products Association is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (Q99) the organization is classified as: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, International Wood Products Association employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Wood Products 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 12/2021, International Wood Products Association generated $861.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $941.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION RELATIVE TO THE INTERNATIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION WHICH IS THE INDUSTRY'S LARGEST GATHERING DEDICATED TO THE ADVANCEMENT AND GROWTH OF THE INTERNATIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY. THE CONVENTION PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND OTHER INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS TO ATTEND EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOCUSING ON RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY AS WELL AS BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL TOPICS. THE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS WERE LED BY EXPERTS FROM GOVERNMENT, ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS FROM WITHIN THE INTERNATIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS INDUSTRY. THIS YEAR 77 INDIVIDUALS ATTENDED A VIRTUAL CONVENTION AND PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS HELD OVER AN ONLINE PLATFORM.


THE ASSOCIATION IS ALSO HEAVILY INVOLVED IN COMMUNICATION OF INDUSTRY NEWS, LEGAL UPDATES, AND MEMBER INFORMATION. THE ASSOCIATION HAS A DIRECTORY OF ALL MEMBERS POSTED ON ITS WEBSITE WITH THE INTENT TO FOSTER NETWORKING AND BUSINESS GROWTH WITHIN THE INDUSTRY THROUGH MEMBER CONNECTION. THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES A YEARLY PUBLICATION, INTERNATIONAL WOOD MAGAZINE, THAT INCLUDES ARTICLES RELEVANT TO THE CURRENT LANDSCAPE OF THE INDUSTRY AND PROVIDES OTHER USEFUL TIPS AND INFORMATION TO HELP EXPAND ITS MEMBERS' BUSINESSES. THE ASSOCIATION WILL ALSO PUBLISH NEWSLETTERS AND ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO KEEP ITS MEMBERS ABREAST OF THE LATEST NEWS AND GOVERNMENTAL UPDATES RELEVANT TO THE INDUSTRY.


THE CURE PROGRAM: CURE WAS ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING AN INDUSTRY STATEMENT WHICH MAKES A COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT WORLD FOREST CONSERVATION AND REFORESTATION. ITS NUMBER ONE PRIORITY HAS BEEN TO ENSURE THAT POLICY MAKERS AND CUSTOMERS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY UNDERSTAND THE POSITIVE ROLE COMMERCIAL FORESTRY HAS IN HELPING TO PRESERVE THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD'S FORESTS. FUNDS FROM THE CURE PROGRAM ARE OFTEN SPENT ON EDUCATION ABOUT INTERNATIONAL WOOD PRODUCTION AND TROPICAL REFORESTATION AND TO SUPPORT THE MARKET FOR GLOBALLY SOURCED WOOD PRODUCTS FROM SUSTAINABLY MANAGED FORESTS. THIS PROGRAM HAS NOT ONLY CHANGED PERSPECTIVES ABOUT REFORESTATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMMUNITIES BUT HAS ALSO SERVED AS A SOURCE OF BENEFIT AND PRIDE FOR THE ASSOCIATION AND INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE.


THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS COURSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROVIDE ATTENDEES WITH A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE LACEY ACT AND OTHER LAWS RELEVANT TO TRADE IN WOOD PRODUCTS. THE COURSES COVERS COMPLIANCE CHALLENGES, STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES TO SUCCESSFULLY MEET THOSE REQUIREMENTS, AND COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES TO STIMULATE DIALOGUE AMONG COURSE PARTICIPANTS. THE COURSES ARM THOSE BUYING AND SELLING WOOD PRODUCTS WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT RESOURCES AND PROCEDURES THAT WILL ALLOW THEM TO TAILOR A COMPLIANCE SYSTEM TO THEIR COMPANY'S MARKET NICHE. THE COURSE IS FOR CEOS, CFOS, BUYERS, COMPLIANCE STAFF, CUSTOMS SPECIALISTS, SALES STAFF, OVERSEAS PRODUCERS AND EXPORTERS INVOLVED IN THE WOOD TRADE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $58,735
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$58,735
Total Program Service Revenue$743,161
Investment income $12,755
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $38,106
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $5,710
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $861,632

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that International Wood Products Association has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
World Resources Institute

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems

$20,000
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