American Photographic Artists Inc

Organization Overview

American Photographic Artists Inc is located in Encino, CA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Photographic Artists Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Photographic Artists 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 12/2021, American Photographic Artists Inc generated $476.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $519.8k during the year ending 12/2021. 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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THE AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS INC IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUCCESS OF THE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER AND IMAGE MAKER. TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION, OUR GOALS ARE TO ESTABLISH, ENDORSE, AND PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES, STANDARDS, AND ETHICS IN THE PHOTOGRAPHIC AND ADVERTISING COMMUNITY; TO MENTOR, MOTIVATE, EDUCATE, AND INSPIRE IN THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE; TO CHAMPION AND SPEAK AS ONE COMMON VOICE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS AND IMAGE MAKERS TO THE ADVERTISING AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTISTS, INC., (APA) SERVES AS A LEADING RESOURCE FOR IMAGING-MAKING PROFESSIONALS OFFERING OUTSTANDING BENEFITS TO OVER 2100 MEMBERS AS WELL AS THE INDUSTRY AT-LARGE BY PROVIDING ESSENTIAL TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THEM EXCEL IN BUSINESS AND ACHIEVE THEIR CREATIVE GOALS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH STRONG ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED PROGRAMS, OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, INTERNET PROGRAMS, ONLINE FORUMS, PUBLICATIONS, LECTURES, PHOTO COMPETITIONS, PORTFOLIO REVIEWS, EXHIBITIONS AND SEMINARS GEARED TO STIMULATE AND ENHANCE THE BUSINESS AND CREATIVITY OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND OTHER IMAGE-MAKING PROFESSIONALS. OUR EFFORTS ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOR PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS HAS HAD BROAD INDUSTRY REACH AND IMPACT. APA CONTINUALLY PROVIDES NEW MEMBERS BENEFITS AND RESOURCES THAT INCREASE THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP WHILE MAINTAINING CURRENT MEMBERSHIP DUES. THIS YEAR APA HAS COMMITTED TO A COMPLETE WEBSITE REDESIGN WHICH WILL PROVIDE MEMBERS AND THE PHOTO COMMUNITY, WITH MORE TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAN EVER BEFORE WHILE IMPROVING THE USABILITY OF THE PLATFORM FOR PHOTOGRAPHY BUYERS TO SEARCH FOR QUALIFIED TALENT. MOVING FORWARD, APA MEMBERS WILL ENJOY INCREASING BENEFITS AND TOOLS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN THE EVER-SHIFTING ENVIRONMENT OF PROFESSIONAL IMAGE-MAKING. APA CONTINUALLY PROVIDES NEW MEMBER BENEFITS AND RESOURCES TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP WHILE MAINTAINING CURRENT MEMBERSHIP DUES. IN 2013 APA COMMITTED TO A COMPLETE WEBSITE REDESIGN WHICH PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH MORE TOOLS AND RESOURCESTHAN EVER BEFORE AS WELL AS PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR PHOTOGRAPHY BUYERS TO SEARCH FOR QUALIFIED TALENT.MOVING FORWARD, APA MEMBERS WILL ENJOY INCREASING BENEFITS AND TOOLS TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN THE EVER-SHIFTING ENVIRONMENT OF PROFESSIONAL IMAGE-MAKING.


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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$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$458,144
Investment income $88
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $17,832
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $476,064

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