Council Of Fashion Designers Of America Inc
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 02/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 13-6214741
Organization Overview
Council Of Fashion Designers Of America Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council Of Fashion Designers Of America 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 12/2023, Council Of Fashion Designers Of America Inc generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.0%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
TO FURTHER THE POSITION OF FASHION DESIGN IN AMERICA AS A RECOGNIZED BRANCH OF AMERICAN ART & CULTURE, TO ADVANCE ARTISTIC, ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, AND TO PROMOTE AND IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE FASHION ARTS THROUGH GROUP LEADERSHIP IN QUALITY AND TASTE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP:DESIGNER MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FURTER POSITIONING FASHION DESIGN AS A RECOGNIZED BRANCH OF AMERICAN ART AND CULTURE. AS WELL AS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH CORPORATE MEMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CREATING MEANINGFUL BUSINESS DRIVEN BENEFITS FOR CFDA MEMBERS.
MARKET WEEKS:A SUBSCRIPTION AND LISTING SERVICE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SCHEDULING AND PROMOTING FASHION INDUSTRY EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ralph Lauren Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Kors Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Diane Von Furstenberg Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Norma Kamali Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tommy Hilfiger Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bethann Hardison Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Skylight Llc Venue Rental | 12/30/18 | $531,093 |
Kerway Realty Llc Office Lease | 12/30/18 | $205,739 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $406,517 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $50,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $456,517 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $408,702 |
| Investment income | $21,375 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $86,135 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $77,553 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,050,282 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $415,570 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $653,048 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $108,436 |
| Payroll taxes | $72,527 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,392 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,479 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $175,654 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $99,062 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,323 |
| Travel | $63,322 |
| 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 | $384,514 |
| Insurance | $16,953 |
| All other expenses | $6,876 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,249,812 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $566,634 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,000 |
| 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 | $572,075 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $862,346 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $30,902 |
| Total assets | $2,041,957 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $365,744 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $100,000 |
| 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 | $6,079,923 |
| Total liabilities | $6,545,667 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$4,503,710 |
| 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 | $2,041,957 |