California Apparel Organization is located in Marina Del Rey, CA. The organization was established in 1999. 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, California Apparel Organization employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Apparel Organization 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, California Apparel Organization generated $116.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $160.8k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.7%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
SEMINARSFEB 22 -LA TEXTILE SHOW - DUTY SAVINGS AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENTPANEL: HEATHER LITTMAN (GDLSK), VINCENT IACOPELLA (ALBA WHEELSUP), MODERATOR: ILSE METCHEKSEPT 27-LA TEXTILE SHOW- GLOBAL ISSUES FOR CONSUMER PRODUCTS FOR 2024PANEL: MARQUIS BLANC (KRIEGER WORLDWIDE), SEAN ZAHEDI (LAFAYETTE TEXTILES),SYDNEE BREUER (ROSENTHAL & ROSENTHAL), MODERATOR: ILSE METCHEKFEB 13 - SOURCING/MAGIC - FINANCIAL STABILITY AND BRAND PROTECTIONPANEL: GINO CLARK ( WHITE OAK FINANCE) , MORGAN PIETZ ( PIETZ & SHAHRIARI LLP), MODERATOR: ILSE METCHEKAUG 8 -SOURCING AT MAGIC -THE POSSIBILITIES AND PERILS OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE...SPEAKER: GINA BIBBY (WITHERS WORLDWIDE LLP), MODERATOR: ILSE METCHEKAUG 8- SOURCING AT MAGIC - SOCIAL COMPLIANCE VERIFICATIONSPEAKER : AVEDIS SEFERIAN (WRAP), MODERATOR: ILSE METCHEK EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS: (TWICE PER YEAR) ART CENTER COLLEGE, SANTA MONICA COLLEGE, LA TRADE TECH, FULLERTON COLLEGE, CAL STATE NORTHBRIDGE, OTIS, FIDM, CAL POLY POMONA, LONG BEACH STATE TOPIC: RETHINKING PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT; LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND AWARDS: MT. SAN ANTONIO, WOODBURY U, LONG BEACH STATE, OTIS, FIDM, SANTA MONICA COLLEGE, LA TRADE TECH, FULLERTON COLLEGEFASHION DISTRICT BID INTERSECTION MINUTES & PR STATEMENTS: MONTHLY / JAN-THROUGH NOVEMBER AFFILIATIONS WITH THE CALIFORNIA MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION(CMTC):BLACK DESIGN COLLECTIVE PRESENTATIONS COSTING FOR PROFIT /JAN. PANEL: JILL MAZUR, SONG PETTUSNEED-TO-KNOW FOR START UPS /MAY. PANEL: GINO CLARK, ROBERT EZRA, JANET EVANSLAUNCH VIA TECHNOLOGY /AUGUST. PANEL: THE EVANS GROUPCMTC CONTRACTED COMPANY ASSISTANCE: PARTNERS: POWER DIGITAL MARKETING, JILL MAZUR, ALLISON NEADER(INTERESTING MONSTER MEDIA), RANDY YOUNGBLOOD (APPAREL RESOURCES)INTERACTION ON REGULATORY ISSUES:LETTERS TO OFFICIALS RE: NEWMAN BILL RECYCLING BILL; MEDIA INTERVIEWSRESPONSES TO ARTICLES RE: CALIFORNIA WAGE THEFT FOR GARMENT WORKER; MEDIA INTERVIEWSRESPONSE TO CITY AND STATE OFFICIALS REGARDING THEIR UNFAIR VIEW OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY AS A SUNSET MANUFACTURING SECTOR; CORRESPONDENCES AND MEDIA INTERVIEWS.PROJECT DETAILING THE NEED FOR ACCURATE AND CONTEMPORARY DATA RE: SIZE AND SCOPE OF CALIFORNIA FASHION SECTOR, INCLUDING B2C AND B2B PARTICIPANTS.NEWSLETTERSCFA MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS -THE EVANS GROUP, PAIR OF THIEVES, MOSS ADAMS, ROTH CAPITAL PARTNERS, LAFAYETTE TEXTILES, ARGYLE HAUS, WRAP, NEW WOMENS BUSINESS CENTER,TECHNOLOGY BY DESIGN - CGS, STYLE SCAN, TUKATECH, LECTRA, KORNIT, PIVOT 88, ALVANONINTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS - COLOMBIA, PERU, TURKEY, PORTUGAL, PAKISTAN, ITALYPROTECT YOURSELF ISSUES NEW EMPLOYMENT REGULATIONS (DYKEMA GOSSETT). FTC REGULATION FOR GREEN MARKETING (GREENBERG TAURIG),PENDING EFFECTS OF PORT STRIKE (KRIEGER), NEW CALIFORNIA RECYCLING REQUIREMENTS (SHELVED), PANAMA CANAL WARNING (KRIEGER), ADA NOTICE WEBSITE ALERT, FORCED LABOR PREVENTION ACT-UFLPA (GRUNFELD DESIDERIO)ESSENTIAL NEWS DIGEST (REVIEW OF PUBLICATIONS ARTICLES OF INTEREST) FOR CFA/ JANUARY-MARCH-JUNE-NOVEMBER; FOR MANAGEMENT ONE/JANUARY-JUNE. AS SEEN IN... (REPRINTS OF ARTICLES FEATURING CFA MEMBERS) CALIFORNIA APPAREL NEWS, DAILY NEWS, FORBES, WWD, SOURCING JOURNAL, LA BUSINESS JOURNAL, LA TIMES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ilse Metchek President | 40 | $43,750 | |
Brian Weitman Vice President | 0 | $0 | |
Ed Handler Vice President | 0 | $0 | |
James Kaufman Treasurer | 0 | $0 | |
Lonnie Kane Chairman | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $74,650 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $41,577 |
Total Revenue | $116,227 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $77,626 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $22,302 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $16,090 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
Other expenses | $44,813 |
Total expenses | $160,831 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
Total liabilities | $99,665 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$99,665 |