Merchant Advisory Group is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2008. 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 12/2022, Merchant Advisory Group employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Merchant Advisory Group 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 12/2022, Merchant Advisory Group generated $5.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.8% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DRIVING POSITIVE CHANGE AND INNOVATION IN THE PAYMENTS INDUSTRY THAT SERVES THE MERCHANTS' INTERESTS THROUGH COLLABORATION, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - PURPOSE FOR THE CONFERENCE IS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
MID-YEAR CONFERENCE - PURPOSE FOR THE CONFERENCE IS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Hanna Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Alok Mathur Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Chris Priebe Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Gina Powers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Ron Collins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Ken Grogan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Strategy 2 Execution Coo | 12/30/22 | $321,080 | 
| Capture Consulting Llc - John Drech Ceo | 12/30/22 | $547,767 | 
| The Harrington Company Consulting | 12/30/22 | $243,235 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,631,535 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,631,535 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,540,143 | 
| Investment income | $71,601 | 
| 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 | $5,243,279 | 
| 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. | $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 | $95,612 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $288,692 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $54,422 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $112,470 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $377 | 
| Office expenses | $32,404 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $101,207 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,356,019 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $6,886 | 
| All other expenses | $83,120 | 
| Total functional expenses | $5,245,875 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,351,394 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $122,829 | 
| 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 | $380,136 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $7,854,359 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,765 | 
| 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 | $2,380,086 | 
| Total liabilities | $2,420,851 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,361,551 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,071,957 | 
| 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 | $7,854,359 |