American Wagyu Association is located in Post Falls, ID. The organization was established in 1996. 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 06/2024, American Wagyu Association employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Wagyu Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, American Wagyu Association generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 15.1% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GUARDING THE PURITY OF A SPECIFIC BREED OF LIVESTOCK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES 1,522 FARMERS/RANCHERS THROUGOUT THE U.S., AUSTRALIA, MEXICO AND CANADA. THE MEMBERS BENEFIT BY INTERACTION AND SHARING OF VITAL INFORMATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE WAGYU BREED OF CATTLE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Williams Executive Director  | Officer | 40 | $138,000 | 
Kyle Jurney Member At Large  | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
Al Nessinger Director  | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
Pete Eshelman Director  | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
Arlie Reeves Director  | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
Jenny Tweedy Director  | Trustee | 3 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $312,407 | 
| Fundraising events | $9,113 | 
| 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 | $321,520 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,566,620 | 
| Investment income | $34,452 | 
| 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 | $2,284,449 | 
| 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. | $150,865 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $389,118 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $65,040 | 
| Payroll taxes | $42,072 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $140,768 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,381 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $12,003 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $55,582 | 
| Office expenses | $65,795 | 
| Information technology | $142,749 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $28,395 | 
| Travel | $70,795 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $368,995 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,700 | 
| Insurance | $4,164 | 
| All other expenses | $28,437 | 
| Total functional expenses | $2,418,086 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $262,590 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $862,660 | 
| 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 | $38,743 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,446 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $101,278 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,274,717 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $196,026 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $183,255 | 
| 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 | $379,281 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $845,919 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $49,517 | 
| 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 | $1,274,717 |