National Grocers Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1983. 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, National Grocers Association employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Grocers 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 12/2022, National Grocers Association generated $5.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.3m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, National Grocers Association has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $359,938. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ENSURE INDEPENDENT, COMMUNITY-FOCUSED RETAILERS AND WHOLESALERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED AND BETTER SERVE THE CONSUMER THROUGH ITS POLICIES, ADVOCACY, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION: CONDUCT AN ANNUAL CONVENTION, SPONSOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING AN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, WEBINARS AND PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND INDUSTRY RELATIONS: CONDUCT AN ANNUAL CONVENTION, CONDUCT A LEADERSHIP MEETING THAT INCLUDES ALL SECTORS OF THE INDEPENDENT GROCERY CHANNEL AND PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ted Balistreri Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Henig Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Stigers Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Smith Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richie Morgan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Abbene Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Wilmerhale Legal Services | 12/30/22 | $325,000 |
Skdknickerbocker Antitrust Consulting | 12/30/22 | $165,000 |
| 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 | $895,861 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $895,861 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,347,610 |
| Investment income | $488,250 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $84,753 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,534,672 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $85,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $18,750 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,953,217 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,049,490 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $63,452 |
| Other employee benefits | $118,019 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $694,052 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $90,827 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $80,460 |
| Fees for services: Other | $297,091 |
| Advertising and promotion | $42,200 |
| Office expenses | $108,028 |
| Information technology | $133,841 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $369,679 |
| Travel | $153,337 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $638,633 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $79,236 |
| Insurance | $42,543 |
| All other expenses | $6,462 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,282,696 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $255,676 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $302,963 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $334,667 |
| 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 | $210,323 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $710,232 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,479,840 |
| Investments—other securities | $51,462 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,216,329 |
| Total assets | $23,561,492 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $495,333 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,353,016 |
| 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 | $4,253,760 |
| Total liabilities | $6,102,109 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,459,383 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $23,561,492 |
Over the last fiscal year, National Grocers Association has awarded $63,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
REPUBLICAN ATTORNEYS GENERAL ASSN PURPOSE: CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP | $50,000 |
NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA BOY SCOUTS PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP | $7,500 |
ALZHERIMER'S ASSOCIATION NAT CAPITAL AREA PURPOSE: GALA SPONSORSHIP | $6,000 |