Association Of Professional Piercers is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2000. 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, Association Of Professional Piercers employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Association Of Professional Piercers 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, Association Of Professional Piercers generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $632.8k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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 MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL PIERCERS IS TO CIRCULATE VITAL HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PIERCING INDUSTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ATTENDANCE AT OUR ANNUAL IN-PERSON CONFERENCE RETURNED TO PRE-PANDEMIC LEVELS. OUR ONLINE EDUCATION SEMINAR, CORE ESSENTIAL, CONTINUED WITH GROWING NUMBERS. PHASE 1 OF OUR BODY JEWELRY VERIFICATION PROGRAM CONTINUED. PHASE 2 WAS DEVELOPED BUT WON'T BE RELEASED UNTIL 2024. WE PERFORMED OUTREACH TO FOUR HEALTH INDUSTRY CONFERENCES AND NINE INTERNATIONAL BODY PIERCING HEALTH AND SAFETY NON-PROFIT CONFERENCES.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN ONLINE PROCEDURAL MANUAL FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY WITHIN THE STUDIO, A WIDE VARIETY OF BROCHURES AND EDUCATIONAL POSTERS TO INDUSTRY MEMBERS, HEALTH INSPECTORS/BOARDS OF HEALTH, LEGISLATORS, THE PRESS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THEY ALSO DISSEMINATE GENERAL PIERCING INFORMATION THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE "WWW.SAFEPIERCING.ORG". INFORMATION IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH TELEPHONE, EMAIL, RECORDED PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND LETTERS IN RESPONSE TO THESE SAME POPULATIONS.
THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE (WWW.SAFEPIERCING.ORG) PROVIDES A VARIETY OF INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC ON THE INDUSTRY. INCLUDING A REFERRAL SOURCE FOR PROFESSIONAL PIERCERS, AFTERCARE INSTRUCTIONS, A PIERCEE'S BILL OF RIGHTS, SPECIFIC HEALTH GUIDELINES FOR THE PIERCEE, AND TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION FOR PHYSICIANS. THE WEBSITE MAKES AVAILABLE TO PIERCERS WORLDWIDE ITS MATERIALS AND ITS PUBLICATIONS FREE OF CHARGE VIA DOWNLOAD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul King Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $33,750 |
Alana Paris Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Christina Blossey Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
William Barron Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Cassandra Lopez Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Cale Belford Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $96,300 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $148,398 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $244,698 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $815,841 |
Investment income | $11,880 |
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 | $1,072,419 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $33,750 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,750 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $83,572 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,282 |
Payroll taxes | $6,441 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,306 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,117 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $27,659 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $12,349 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,840 |
Travel | $16,380 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $286,624 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,089 |
Insurance | $5,759 |
All other expenses | $6,417 |
Total functional expenses | $632,766 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,218,077 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,323 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $25,000 |
Total assets | $1,251,400 |
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 | $7,850 |
Total liabilities | $7,850 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,243,550 |
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 | $1,251,400 |