American Pet Products Association Inc
- Assets
- $25.2m
- Revenue
- $5.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Stamford, CT
- Founding
- 05/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-6146744
Organization Overview
American Pet Products Association Inc is located in Stamford, CT. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (D03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Pet Products Association Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Pet Products Association 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 Pet Products Association Inc generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, American Pet Products Association Inc has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $7,771,165. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FOUNDED IN 1958, AMERICAN PET PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION, INC. (APPA) IS THE LEADING NOT-FOR-PROFIT PET PRODUCTS TRADE ASSOCIATION COMPRISED OF OVER 1,200 PET PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS, THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, IMPORTERS AND LIVESTOCK SUPPLIERS. THE MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF A DIVERSE GROUP REPRESENTING BOTH LARGE CORPORATIONS AND GROWING BUSINESS ENTERPRISES WORLDWIDE. APPA'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PET CARE AND ADVANCE THE PET PRODUCTS INDUSTRY. TO ACCOMPLISH THESE OBJECTIVES AND TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH VALUABLE BENEFITS, APPA WORKS HARD TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH SERVE ITS MEMBERS' UNIQUE NEEDS. BY CONDUCTING INDUSTRY-RELATED MARKET RESEARCH AND HOLDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND TELECONFERENCES, APPA HELPS KEEP ITS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT IMPORTANT INDUSTRY INFORMATION, AND GIVES THEM THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO MAKE IMPORTANT BUSINESS DECISIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GLOBAL PET EXPO, THE PET INDUSTRY'S LARGEST ANNUAL TRADE SHOW, IS PRESENTED BY APPA AND THE PET INDUSTRY DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION (PIDA). GLOBAL PET EXPO DIGITAL ACCESS 2021 TOOK PLACE IN A FULLY DIGITAL FORMAT, IT FEATURED APPROXIMATELY 282 EXHIBITING COMPANIES, 300 NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE ENTRIES AND 3,884 PET PRODUCT BUYERS. THE EXPO IS OPEN TO INDEPENDENT RETAILERS, DISTRIBUTORS, MASS-MARKET BUYERS, AND OTHER QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.GLOBALPETEXPO.ORG.
INDUSTRY GROUP SUPPORT:APPA PROVIDES ANNUAL SUPPORT TO VARIOUS INDUSTRY GROUPS. IN 2021, APPA GAVE AWARDS AND PROVIDED SUPPORT TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS: THE PET CARE TRUST, THE PET INDUSTRY JOINT ADVISORY COUNCIL,THE HUMAN ANIMAL BOND RESEARCH INITIATIVE FOUNDATION, AND THE CATALYST COUNCIL, INC. OVER THE YEARS APPA SUPPORTED THE PET INDUSTRY IN THE TENS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
PROMOTING PET OWNERSHIP & THE PET INDUSTRY:IN 2005, APPA IMPLEMENTED THE PAL (PETS ADD LIFE) PSA CAMPAIGN. THE PAL CAMPAIGN IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO APPRECIATE THE VALUE OF PET OWNERSHIP, TEACH PEOPLE TO BE RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERS, AND PROMOTE THE IMPORTANCE OF PET OWNERSHIP TO GOOD MENTAL HEALTH, COMPANIONSHIP AND LOVE. THE PAL CAMPAIGN DELIVERS A WIDE VARIETY OF IMPORTNAT PET RELATED MESSAGES TO A VAST AUDIENCE USING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, DISPLAY ADS, POSTERS, BROCHURES, AND NEWS STORIES. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.PETSADDLIFE.ORG.TO FURTHER PROMOTE THE PET INDUSTRY AND TO MORE CLEARLY DEFINE ITS GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, APPA HAS PLAYED AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN ESTABLISHING PET LEADERSHIP COUNCIL, A GROUP COMPRISED OF A COLLABORATION OF DIVERSE LEADERS WITHIN THE PET INDUSTRY. THIS GROUP HAS IDENTIFIED KEY ISSUES FACING THE INDUSTRY AND IS CURRENTLY TAKING STEPS TO ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Steven King CEO & President | Officer | 40 | $392,123 |
Andrew Darmohraj Executive Vice President & | Officer | 40 | $313,250 |
Julia Fidenzio-Alicea VP & General Council Gov A | Officer | 40 | $183,900 |
Anne Ferrante Sr. VP Member Relations | Officer | 40 | $172,570 |
Diane Tiberio VP Of Marketing | Officer | 40 | $154,800 |
Charmaine Davis-Ford Director Of Finance | 40 | $120,000 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
National Trade Products Inc Dba Creative Marketing | 12/30/21 | $271,245 |
Engine International Inc Corporate Strategy & Market Development | 12/30/21 | $256,250 |
French West Vaughan Llc Public Relations | 12/30/21 | $206,688 |
Crowell & Moring Llp Legal | 12/30/21 | $114,587 |
Nimble User Association Management Sevices Platform | 12/30/21 | $178,280 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $544,420 |
| 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 | $544,420 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,351,647 |
| Investment income | $985,773 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $275,384 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,157,224 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,239,379 |
| 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. | $1,860,738 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $724,505 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $168,151 |
| Other employee benefits | $500,906 |
| Payroll taxes | $258,605 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $98,939 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,482 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $125,004 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $555,897 |
| Advertising and promotion | $593,877 |
| Office expenses | $242,927 |
| Information technology | $203,110 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $333,037 |
| Travel | $103,812 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $109,007 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $49,161 |
| Insurance | $44,772 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,556,956 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,410,957 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $499,569 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,978 |
| 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 | $1,497,326 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $511,735 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,266,409 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $22,810 |
| Total assets | $25,210,784 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $666,247 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $9,588,122 |
| 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 | $88,296 |
| Total liabilities | $10,342,665 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,868,119 |
| 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 | $25,210,784 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Pet Products Association Inc has awarded $1,164,371 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: PROMOTES AND REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF ALL SEGMENTS OF THE PET INDUSTRY | $899,371 |
Abingdon, MD PURPOSE: PET RELATED ACTIVITIES | $150,000 |
Abingdon, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT RESEARCH | $115,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Pet Products Association Inc has recieved totaling $125,157.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Pet Industry Distributors Association Southeastern, PA PURPOSE: CONRIBUTION | $125,157 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Pet Products Association Inc Stamford, CT | $25,210,784 | $5,157,224 |
New York State Veterinary Medical Society Inc Albany, NY | $1,608,921 | $1,038,563 |
National Hbpa Inc North Waltham, MA | $916,038 | $670,286 |
Saratoga Harness Horsepersons Association Inc Saratoga Springs, NY | $870,762 | $426,847 |
Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Of Rhode Island Inc Saunderstown, RI | $214,921 | $406,427 |
Seal & Serpent Soc Ithaca, NY | $387,974 | $242,181 |
Eagle Ridge Recreation Association Inc Orchard Park, NY | $344,159 | $203,847 |
Northeast Association Of Fish And Wildlife Resources Agency Petersburgh, NY | $198,162 | $253,968 |
New York State Morgan Horse Society Saratoga Springs, NY | $283,550 | $179,203 |
Plymouth County Beekeepers Association Inc Hanson, MA | $49,823 | $0 |
Nuttall Ornithological Club Inc Winchester, MA | $1,614,002 | $195,838 |
American College Of Veterinary Behaviorists Providence, RI | $350,104 | $0 |