Portable Lights America Trade Organization Inc is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 2012. 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. Portable Lights America Trade Organization 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, Portable Lights America Trade Organization Inc generated $79.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $115.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
EXPENSES RELATED TO THE MEMBERSHIP DUES REVENUE WERE INCURRED TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF CREATING THE BASIS FOR BEST INDUSTRY PRACTICES, SAFETY REGULATION INITIATIVES, AND A PRIMARY INDUSTRY CODE OF CONDUCT.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Parsons President | 3 | $0 | |
Tom Beckett Vice President | 3 | $0 | |
Tom Beckett Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $78,500 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $1,200 |
| Total Revenue | $79,700 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $82,243 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $33,121 |
| Total expenses | $115,364 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $24,733 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $24,733 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $24,733 |