Ameripen is located in Springfield, MA. The organization was established in 2011. 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, Ameripen employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ameripen 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, Ameripen generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.6% 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
TO INSPIRE, CREATE AND ADVOCATE FOR SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS FOR THE PACKAGING VALUE CHAIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE OAMERIPEN REPRESENTS THE NORTH AMERICAN PACKAGING VALUE CHAIN BY PROVIDING PUBLIC POLICY MAKERS WITH FACT-BASED, MATERIAL INCLUSIVE, SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION.USING SOUND SCIENCE AND A PHILOSOPHY OF MATERIAL INCLUSIVITY, AMERIPEN DEVELOPS AND ADVOCATES POSITIONS ON ISSUES RELATED TO PACKAGING AND THE ENVIRONMENT. MEMBERS INCLUDE LEADING BRAND OWNERS, PACKAGING CONVERTERS, MATERIALS SUPPLIERS, AND RECYCLERS.AMERIPEN IS LEADING ON: - PROACTIVE PUBLIC POLICY, BY DEVELOPING LEGISLATIVE SOLUTIONS, BUILDING INDUSTRY COALITIONS, AND DIRECTLY ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS WITH AN INNOVATIVE MULTI-STATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS STRATEGY. - CRITICAL POLICY DISCUSSIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ADVANCE POSITIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS LIKE SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT, LIFE CYCLE THINKING AND MORE. WE HOST WEBINARS, GENERATE MEDIA ATTENTION ON CRITICAL ISSUES, AND EDUCATE MEMBERS AND POLICY MAKERS. - FOOD WASTE, BY ARTICULATING THE ROLE PACKAGING PLAYS IN PREVENTION, AND IDENTIFYING BEST PRACTICES AND ELEVATING CASE STUDIES TO CREATING UNDERSTANDING THAT A LITTLE PACKAGING CAN REDUCE A LOT OF WASTE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dan Felton Executive Director | 40 | $215,000 | |
Scott Byrne President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kelly Smith Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Cathy Foley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Lynn Dyer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Prentiss Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
The Markens Group Management Services | 12/30/23 | $193,500 |
Serlin Haley Lobbying & Monitoring | 12/30/23 | $329,583 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $1,475,978 |
Investment income | $2,381 |
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 | $1,478,359 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $215,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $133,065 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,060 |
Other employee benefits | $14,537 |
Payroll taxes | $25,412 |
Fees for services: Management | $202,755 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,891 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,620 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $98,050 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $430,461 |
Advertising and promotion | $59,977 |
Office expenses | $17,303 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $155,485 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,798 |
All other expenses | $56,271 |
Total functional expenses | $1,438,685 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $55,691 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $244,053 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $720,687 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,020,431 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $75,155 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $108,100 |
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 | $183,255 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $837,176 |
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 | $1,020,431 |