American Pyrotechnics Association is located in Southport, NC. The organization was established in 1957. 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, American Pyrotechnics Association employed 2 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. American Pyrotechnics Association 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, American Pyrotechnics Association generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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
THE ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED TO REPRESENT MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, RETAILERS, SUPPLIERS, AND IMPORTERS IN THE U.S. FIREWORKS INDUSTRY; TO ENCOURAGE SAFETY IN DESIGN AND USE OF FIREWORKS; TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO THE INDUSTRY AND TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE REGULATION OF FIREWORKS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON FIREWORKS SAFETY.
LIASON WORK WITH FEDERAL REGULATORY AGENGIES AND NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION.
SPONSORSHIP OF ANNUAL MEETING/CONVENTION. THE ANNUAL CONVENTION HAD APPROXIMATELY 330 ATTENDEES. THE WINTER CONFERENCE HAD APPROXIMATELY 237 ATTENDEES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie L Heckman Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $218,369 |
Michael Cartolano President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Ingram Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Grucci Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ian Gilfillan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Pelkey Past Preside | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $50,000 |
| 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 | $50,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,258,723 |
| Investment income | $28,855 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,335 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,339,913 |
| 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. | $245,347 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $89,100 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,455 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,458 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,198 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $78,465 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,225 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $89,921 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,608 |
| Information technology | $29,479 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $275 |
| Travel | $22,675 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $396,782 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,315 |
| Insurance | $17,094 |
| All other expenses | $6,836 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,133,043 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,032,635 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $287,211 |
| 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 | $5,860 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,362 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,330,068 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,292,568 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $37,500 |
| 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 | $1,330,068 |