International Seafood Sustainabilit Association Inc
- Assets
- $223.7k
- Revenue
- $3.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 26-3645975
Organization Overview
International Seafood Sustainabilit Association Inc is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 2009. 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. As of 12/2023, International Seafood Sustainabilit Association Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Seafood Sustainabilit 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 12/2023, International Seafood Sustainabilit Association Inc generated $3.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD SUSTAINABILITY TRADE ASSOCIATION (ISSTA) IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION. ITS MAIN PURPOSES ARE TO INFORM AND EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS ON EMERGING POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO BENEFIT MARINE ECOSYSTEMS ON A WORLDWIDE BASIS AND TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE FISHING PRACTICES AND FISHERIES, BOTH WILD AND FARMED, THROUGH A VARIETY OF CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING DISSEMINATION TO THE INDUSTRY OF THE RESULTS OF THE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH BY WORLDWIDE CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ON THE INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD SUSTAINABILITY FOUNDATION (ISSF), ENCOURAGE ADHERENCE TO SUCH SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, AND CONDUCT A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES CONCERNING THE IMPORTANCE AND BENEFITS TO THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY, BEGINNING WITH THE TUNA INDUSTRY, OF DEVELOPING INDUSTRY ADHERENCE TO SEAFOOD SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRANSPARENCY & COMPLIANCE - THE INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD SUSTAINABILITY ASSOCIATION (ISSA) IS A TRADE ASSOCIATION THAT PROMOTES THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS BY FACILITATING THE CONSERVATION OF GLOBAL TUNA STOCKS AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM. ISSA'S MEMBERS ARE TUNA PROCESSORS AND MARKETERS THAT, BY VIRTUE OF THEIR ISSA MEMBERSHIP, AGREE TO FOLLOW THE CONSERVATION MEASURES IMPLEMENTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD SUSTAINABILITY FOUNDATION (ISSF). ISSF IS AN AFFILIATED SECTION 501(C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. ISSF PARTICIPATING COMPANIES ARE AUDITED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY TO ASSESS THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH ALL ISSF CONSERVATION MEASURES, INCLUDING THOSE SPECIFICALLY RELATED TO COMBATING IUU (ILLEGAL, UNREPORTED, AND UNREGULATED) FISHING.
UNALLOCATED PAYMENTS TO INTERNATIONAL SEAFOOD SUSTAINABITY FOUNDATION: ISSA SUPPORTS THE PROGRAMS OF ISSF AS IT RELATES TO SCIENCE; POLICY, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY; GLOBAL TUNA FLEET TRANSPARENCY & COMPLIANCE; AND COMMUNICATION/EDUCATION.
MARKET OUTREACH - ISSA PROMOTED INTERACTION AND ENGAGED IN EDUCATION OF KEY RETAILERS IN NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, UK AND AFRICA TO PROMOTE FISHING BEST PRACTICES BY ELEVATING THE VOICE OF THE MARKET THROUGH PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS AND TO HAVE KEY RETAILERS INCORPORATE ISSF CONSERVATION MEASURES INTO THEIR SOURCING CONSIDERATIONS.
COMMUNICATION/EDUCATION - ISSA SUPPORTED AND COMMUNICATED THE MISSION, OBJECTIVES, AND APPROACH OF ISSF TO THE SEAFOOD INDUSTRY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Gibbons-Fly Director/secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tony Lazazzara Director/chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Angeles Claro Gomez Director/vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Luca Alemanno Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jose Aller Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Borja Alonso Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Michael Cohen Consulting | 12/30/16 | $132,750 |
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton Llp Legal Services | 12/30/16 | $309,085 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,423,000 |
| 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 | $3,423,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $808 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,423,808 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,739,919 |
| 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. | $296,834 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,532 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,561 |
| Other employee benefits | $32,361 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,449 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $77,049 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,035 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $272,701 |
| Advertising and promotion | $39,750 |
| Office expenses | $6,698 |
| Information technology | $40,408 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,925 |
| Travel | $8,726 |
| 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 | $4,453 |
| Insurance | $10,004 |
| All other expenses | $17,578 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,599,451 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $216,119 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $3,461 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,137 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $223,717 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $199,689 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $344,531 |
| 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 | $544,220 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$320,503 |
| 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 | $223,717 |