Plastics Pioneers Association is located in Saugatuck, MI. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (U33) the organization is classified as: Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Plastics Pioneers Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Plastics Pioneers Association generated $178.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $94.8k 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
THE OBJECTIVE OF THE PIONEERS SHALL BE TO RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENT IN THE FIELD OF PLASTICS/POLYMER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT; IMPROVEMENT OF PLASTICS, SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY. THESE OBJECTIVES SHALL BE ACHIEVED BY: 1-CONDUCTING AN ANNUAL MEETING TO ENABLE MENBERS TO DECIDE ON WHICH PROGRAMS SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED. 2-CONTRIBUTING FUNDS FROM ITS TREASURY TO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH THE ASSOCIATION DEEMS WORTHY OF SUPPORT. 3-ADMINISTERING A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR DESERVING STUDENTS IN THE STUDY OF PLASTICS/POLYMER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE FIELD OF PLASTICS
N/A
SOCIETY OF PLASTIC ENGINEERS PPLASTICS HALL OF FAME
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY FOR THE HISTORICAL PLASTICS COLLECTION AND ANTIQUE COM COLLECTORS RESOURCE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Mengel Vice Preside | Officer | $0 | |
Lance M Neward Past Preside | Officer | $0 | |
Wendy Hoenig President | Officer | $0 | |
Ashby L Rice III Secretary | Officer | $0 | |
George Yule Governor 202 | Trustee | $0 | |
Wylie Royce Governor 202 | Trustee | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $23,592 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,082 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $103,674 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $62,157 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $12,439 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $178,270 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $60,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,347 |
| Information technology | $2,978 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $94,825 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,173 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,557 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $7,527 |
| 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 | $1,587,085 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,643,342 |
| 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 | $1,643,342 |
| 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 | $1,643,342 |
Over the last fiscal year, Plastics Pioneers Association has awarded $25,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UMASS LOWELLENDOWMENT PROGRAM | | | $15,000 |
SOCIETY OF PLASTIC ENGINEERSPLASTIVAN PROGRAM | | | $10,000 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Chemical Society Ann Arbor, MI | $3,377,769 | $809,620 |
Ohio Chemistry Technology Council Columbus, OH | $828,461 | $530,945 |
American Chemical Society Cincinnati, OH | $140,062 | $435,686 |
American Chemical Society New Albany, OH | $2,139,232 | $381,201 |
American Chemical Society Oxford, OH | $2,852,148 | $271,683 |
The American Leather Chemists Association Cincinnati, OH | $175,446 | $168,201 |
Plastics Pioneers Association Saugatuck, MI | $1,643,342 | $178,270 |
Chemical Engineering Division Of Asee Akron, OH | $129,607 | $91,675 |
American Chemical Society Indianapolis, IN | $198,572 | $0 |
Elmer M Jones Trust Detroit, MI | $676,581 | $30,888 |
American Chemical Society Cincinnati, OH | $525,525 | $40,316 |
Polymer Processing Society Madison, WI | $341,672 | $0 |
Friends Of The Royal Society Of Chemistry Inc Milwaukee, WI | $29,306 | $553 |