2024-11-12T14:58:56-08:00 2023-12-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 200 E Front St Suite 200 Arlington TX 76011 990 2023-01-01 956155654 AMERICAN FENCE ASSOCIATION INC AMER 8008224342 3751 MAIN ST SUITE 600 373 THE COLONY TX 75056 MICHAEL REED Executive Dir. 2024-11-12 true true Carroll Elizabeth Arnott P01965628 8176498083 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X MICHAEL REED 3751 MAIN ST SUITE 600 373 THE COLONY TX 75056 4374631 false X WWW.AMERICANFENCEASSOCIATION.COM X 2003 IL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND NETWORKING FOR MEMBERS IN FENCE, DECK AND RAILING INDUSTRIES. 15 15 3 175 171163 157271 0 3594450 4277132 64666 89915 16460 7584 3675576 4374631 0 0 256455 506391 0 0 2578268 3391895 2834723 3898286 840853 476345 5269026 6428978 2909991 3593598 2359035 2835380 TO BENEFIT THE FENCE, DECK AND RAILING INDUSTRY, AS WELL AS THE CONSUMER, BY PROMOTING THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF PROFESSIONALISM, ETHICS AND PRODUCT STANDARDS BY DISSEMINATING INFORMATION AND EDUCATING ITS MEMBERS. false false HOSTED ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW THAT PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, HANDS-ON TRAINING, OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT TOOLS, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. CONDUCTED SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, AND SPECIAL SCHOOLS FOR FENCE AND DECK AND RAILING PROFESSIONALS. OFFERED SEVERAL MEMBER BENEFITS, INCLUDING TRADE PUBLICATIONS THAT PROVIDE USEFUL INFORMATION ON TRENDS, PRODUCTS, AND BUSINESS TECHNIQUES; A BUYER'S GUIDE; A FENCE PRODUCT GUIDE; A RESOURCE CENTER THAT CONTAINS A DATABASE OF SHOP DRAWINGS AND SAFETY PROGRAMS; AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL CONSUMER INFORMATION. false false false true false false false false false true false false false true true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true 48 0 true 3 true true true false false false false false false false X 15 15 false false false false true true true true true false true true true true true true true true true false false X MICHAEL REED 8008224342 3751 MAIN ST SUITE 600 373 THE COLONY TX 75056 MICHAEL REED Executive Dir. 40.00 0.50 X 209417 0 0 NICK RIK DIR-PROF DEV 40.00 0.00 153542 0 0 SHELBY KELLAND Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MCKAY LUNDGREN Treasurer 1.00 0.50 X X 0 0 0 KEN THROCKMORTON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LUKE BAILEY Director 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 ZACH EICHENBERGER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RANDY WARD Secretary 1.00 0.50 X X 0 0 0 DAVE COCHENOUR Director 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 ED GRAUSE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT GALPIN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRAD HOWARD PRESIDENT ELECT 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JESUS NIETO Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SAM WILLIAMS PAST President 1.00 0.50 X X 0 0 0 BOBBY BATCHELOR President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BEN JODOIN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SCOTT MECKES Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 362959 2 false true false FUSION MARKETING 6404 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY 2048 PLANO TX 75093 MANAGEMENT SERVICES 275588 HILTON ARLINGTON 2401 E LAMAR BLVD ARLINGTON TX 76006 HOSPITALITY 228931 NAVIGATE STRATEGIES 955 CHESTERBROOK BLVD 100 WAYNE PA 19087 CONSULTING 123995 3 0 ACCREDITATION 460878 91500 91500 ADVERTISING 511120 171163 171163 MEMBERSHIP DUES 803673 969919 969919 REGISTRATION INCOME 900099 504352 504352 TRADE SHOW/CONVENTION 900099 2463788 2463788 76410 76410 4277132 89915 89915 0 7584 7584 0 0 0 0 0 0 4374631 4029559 171163 173909 0 0 0 0 209276 0 248276 0 15971 32868 1255000 51501 20000 0 0 0 125409 9439 199004 102252 0 0 192899 0 1112971 0 0 37921 46539 MISCELLANEOUS 167944 INCOME TAXES 41016 PUBLICATION FEES 30000 0 3898286 0 0 0 2481359 3295914 1855785 1945698 0 126711 116849 0 0 0 0 758029 988980 179733 102496 47142 77237 0 0 0 0 4300 5269026 6428978 215772 323376 2600619 3154210 93600 116012 2909991 3593598 X 2359035 2835380 2359035 2835380 5269026 6428978 476345 X false true X true false false false true false 6653 4657 1996 173080 97839 75241 77237 DUE TO NOMMA 116012 116012 X Part X : FIN48 Footnote The activities of AFA are exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). However, some activities of AFA are subject to federal income taxes under unrelated business income rules. AFA earns unrelated business income on advertising in Fencepost and AFA Voice publications. At December 31, 2023, AFA had no income tax liability related to these activities. AFA paid approximately $41,000 for federal income taxes during the year ended December 31, 2023.AFAEF is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRC and is not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the IRC. Income generated from activities unrelated to the AFAEFs exempt purposes is subject to tax under IRC Section 511. AFAEF had no unrelated business income for the year ended December 31, 2023.GAAP requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Organizations tax returns and recognition of a tax liability (or asset) if the Organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2023, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. X X X false false false MICHAEL REED Executive Dir. 185417 24000 209417 NICK RIK DIR-PROF DEV 127292 15000 11250 153542 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 ACTIVE MEMBERS CONSIST OF FIRMS, CORPORATIONS, OR BUSINESS ENTITIES THAT HAVE APPLIED AND HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE. EACH ACTIVE MEMBER MUST DESIGNATE ONE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POWER TO VOTE ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBER. IN ADDITION, RETIRED INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS ARE ALSO GRANTED VOTING RIGHTS. OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING BRANCH ALLIED, ASSOCIATE, AND HONORARY MEMBERS, ARE NOT PERMITTED TO HOLD ELECTIVE OFFICE OR VOTE ON MATTERS BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP. AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERSHIP, NO QUALIFYING MEMBER SHALL HAVE MORE THAN ONE VOTE. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a QUALIFYING VOTING MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO ELECT THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL BOARD OF GOVERNORS' MEETING. THE NEWLY ELECTED AND INCUMBENT DIRECTORS THEN ELECT THE OFFICERS AMONG THEMSELVES. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b MEMBERS VOTE ON GOVERNANCE DECISIONS AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS AND AT ANY SPECIAL MEETING CALLED BY THE PRESIDENT OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR UPON WRITTEN REQUEST BY ONE-THIRD OF THE MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COPY OF THE RETURN TO ALL DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES (INTERESTED PERSON) OF AFA SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR UPDATED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT LISTING ALL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH WILL ENGAGE IN CERTAIN BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH AFA AND IN WHICH SUCH INTERESTED PERSON HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST OR ACTS AS A DIRECTOR, CONSULTANT, PARTNER, TRUSTEE, OFFICER, MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR EMPOYEE. ANY CONFLICT SHALL PRECLUDE THE INTERESTED PERSON FROM VOTING ON OR PARTICIPATION IN CONSIDERATION OF ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR OTHER MATTER RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS' REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND BONUS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS BASED ON DUE DILLIGENCE PERFORMED ON SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS AND EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS. AFA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 4100 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY 2400 PLANO TX 75007 202107668 EDUCATION IL 501(C)(3) LINE 11 AMERICAN FENCE ASSOCIATION INC false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true true false false