Ema Foundation For Paper-Based Communications is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ema Foundation For Paper-Based Communications is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Ema Foundation For Paper-Based Communications generated $262.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $354.3k during the year ending 12/2023. 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 IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE MAJOR TRENDS THAT AFFECT THE ENVELOPE INDUSTRY, ESPECIALLY THE HEALTH AND FUTURE OF THE POSTAL ADMINISTRATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE INSTITUTE FOR POSTAL STUDIES WAS CREATED TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN ON POSTAL REFORM. THE MISSION IS TO CREATE EDUCATIONAL TOOLS AND INFORMATION THAT CAN BE USED IN THEREFORM OR TRANSFORMATION OF THE USPS.
THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES IS TO CREATE TOOLS AND INFORMATION THAT CAN BE USED TO EDUCATE THE PAPER-BASED COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY AND EXTERNAL CONSTITUENCIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.
THE POOPSIE BOWER TUCK SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO A FEMALE MEMBER OF THE ENVELOPE MANUFACTURING COMMUNITY SEEKING TO ADVANCE HER EDUCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dan Kirk Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Hogan Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Derek P Waterhouse Ex-Officio | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcus Sheanshang Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl Chapman Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Paul Siegle Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $14,500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,500 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $247,530 |
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 | $262,030 |
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. | $13,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,000 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
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 | $17,685 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $130,000 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $813 |
Total functional expenses | $354,348 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $149,592 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,000 |
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 | $8,310,279 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,471,871 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,500 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $5,500 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,134,671 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $331,700 |
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 | $8,471,871 |