Upper Midwest Association Promotional Products is located in Woodbury, MN. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upper Midwest Association Promotional Products 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, Upper Midwest Association Promotional Products generated $137.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $126.6k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.5%) per year over the past 9 years. 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:
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UMAPP CONTINUALLY WORKS TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONALISM AND FOSTER OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH IN THE PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY. IT OFFERS A GROWING RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL AND BUSINESS RESOURCES TO HELP MEMBERS PROSPER AND ESTABLISH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN TODAY'S COMPETITIVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TRADE SHOWS - MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN TABLETOP AND ROOM SHOWS TWO TIMES A YEAR TO MAKE CONTACT WITH OTHER MEMBERS, INTRODUCE THEIR NEW PRODUCTS AND MARKET THEIR EXISTING PRODUCTS. 200-400 ATTENDEES ARE SERVED AT EACH SHOW.
SEMINARS, MEETINGS, SPECIAL EVENTS - APPROXIMATELY 24 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WEBINARS AND A SMALL NUMBER OF CASUAL NETWORKING EVENTS, PLUS A FACTORY TOUR AND AN OCCASIONAL IN-PERSON EDUCATION EVENT ARE HELD EACH YEAR FOR THE MEMBERS. 20-40 ATTENDEES ARE SERVED AT THESE IN-PERSON EVENTS, A VARYING NUMBER FOR THE WEBINARS AND 30-40 FOR THE FACTORY TOURS AND EDUCATION EVENTS. A NEW ADDITION TO THIS PROGRAM IS A LUNCHEON EVENT WHERE SUPPLIERS MAKE 30-MINUTE PRESENTATIONS TO A GROUP OF DISTRIBUTORS.
EDUCATION - ONE $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO A COLLEGE STUDENT EARNING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS GIVEN TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND OUR INDUSTRY. ONE $500 SCHOLARSHIP IS AVAILABLE TO AN INDIVIDUAL TO PURSUE THEIR INDUSTRY DESIGNATION THROUGH CEUS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Taylor Borst President  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Sabrina Franz Immediate Past President  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Chris Babiash Vice President/treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Misty Friedrichs Secretary  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
Hillary Feder Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Jamie Johnson Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $3,340 | 
| 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 | $3,340 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $122,433 | 
| Investment income | $11,502 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,760 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $137,909 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $225 | 
| 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 | $61,189 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $5,117 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,572 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $701 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $5,183 | 
| Information technology | $2,413 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $6,172 | 
| Travel | $408 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,834 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $2,152 | 
| All other expenses | $549 | 
| Total functional expenses | $126,646 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,025 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $464,881 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $36,783 | 
| 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 | $5,030 | 
| 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 | $534,719 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,275 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $56,548 | 
| 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 | $57,823 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $476,896 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $534,719 |