2024-12-16T15:37:42+00:00 2024-06-30 350921680 CROWE LLP 5810 TENNYSON PARKWAY Suite 450 Plano TX 750244112 990 2023-07-01 741067760 Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas VOCA 5124723128 614 E 12th St 450 Austin TX 78746 Ray Pieniazek Executive Director 5124723128 2024-12-16 true true Andrew Gray P01517705 2147775200 2024-12-16 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas Ray Pieniazek 614 E 12th St 450 Austin TX 78746 1720824 false X www.texasagteachers.org X 1951 TX ADMINISTER PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS WHO PROMOTE HIGHER STANDARDS OF TEACHING. 54 54 4 55 14175 0 151633 212598 1043948 1071848 40113 44062 46214 249922 1281908 1578430 145500 116250 0 313405 360507 0 0 696581 1041613 1155486 1518370 126422 60060 3283749 3521480 893620 1007923 2390129 2513557 DEVELOPING 21ST CENTURY LEADERS IN AGRICULTURE THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, CITIZENSHIP, AND COOPERATION. false false Annual Conference - The Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas (ATAT) Professional Development Conference for teachers of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources is a week-long conference designed to enhance teaching methods, keep up with developments in curriculum, learn more about industry-based student certifications, and network with leaders in the profession. Member Services - ATAT provides its members various benefits for being a part of the Association, including professional liability insurance coverage, legal assistance, and opportunities for scholarships, mentoring programs, and awards. 0 false true true true false false false false true true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 24 0 true 4 true true true false false false true true false false false X 54 54 true false false false true true false true true false false true false false false true false false X Ray Pieniazek 5124723128 614 E 12th St Austin TX 78701 Lynita Foster Past President 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Marty Resendez Secretary/Treasurer 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Toby Long Vice President 2.0 X X 0 0 0 Traylor Lenz Past, Past President 1.0 X X 0 0 0 Troy Oliver President 5.0 X X 0 0 0 Aaron Bednarz Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Amanda Kacal Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Benny Garza Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Beth Gann Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Bobby Farias Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Brandon Otto Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Brent Wicker Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Brian Martin Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Casey Jones Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Casey Wilson Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Chris Wilder Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Christy Tobola Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Cody Berry Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Dennis Bratton Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Donald Guillory Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Doug Fox Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Eric Davis Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Eric Harrel Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Greg Clark Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Heather Rahm Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jacob Lange Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jay Newton Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jayson Hill Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Heffernan Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jeff Kennedy Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Gilbreath Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jesse Guerra Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jessica Reeves Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jim Bob Bradley Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jimmy Key Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Joe Molina Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 John Holland Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Keith Porter Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Kevin Packman Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Lance Jonas Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Mark Davis Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Michael Collins Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Michelle Sammon Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Michelle Vasbinder Director (through 12/2023) 1.0 X 0 0 0 Mike Sammon Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Nathan Jordan Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Patrick Padgett Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Rodney Peugh Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Roxanne Zahradnik Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Sean McGuire Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Steve Belyeu Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Tracey Cortez Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Traci Broom Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Travis Lange Director 1.0 X 0 0 0 Wes McCarley Director (as of 12/2023) 1.0 X 0 0 0 Ray Pieniazek Executive Director 40.0 X 102120 0 8777 102120 0 8777 1 false false false 0 63870 148728 15000 212598 MEMBERSHIP DUES 813920 778803 778803 CONFERENCE INCOME 611430 278870 278870 Advertising Income 513120 14175 14175 0 0 0 0 1071848 44062 44062 99822 122322 -22500 0 -22500 -22500 0 0 10430 63870 20072 -9642 -9642 Nonrefundable Deposits 900099 225000 225000 Reimbursements 900099 53613 53613 Other Income 900099 3451 3451 0 0 0 0 282064 1578430 1092237 14175 259420 116250 112773 206895 16882 23957 70088 89938 39001 15303 67400 23465 82086 3974 458272 28612 87259 Board projects 41411 Repairs and Maintenance 12514 Teacher Mentor Program 7447 Dues and Fees 1320 13523 1518370 1409224 1738073 62704 33072 0 0 0 0 160456 61213 1807614 992978 868437 814636 782928 874486 0 0 0 0 3283749 3521480 233618 262875 660002 745048 0 0 0 0 893620 1007923 X 2031584 2103805 358545 409752 2390129 2513557 3283749 3521480 60060 63368 0 X false true X true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 false Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas PAC 614 E 12th St Austin TX 78701 510603784 0 8404 false true false Schedule C, Part I-A, Line 1 Description of Political Activities The organization collects political contributions and promptly and directly transfers them to a political organization. 241064 28190 269254 222188 18876 241064 226241 25000 -29053 222188 193625 49560 16944 226241 184562 9063 193625 0.0 0.6765 0.3235 false false 44388 44388 1685198 917490 767708 78028 75488 2540 814636 0 X 1784192 63368 0 63368 1720824 -142394 -142394 1578430 1660764 142394 142394 1518370 0 0 1518370 Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds The endowment fund was created to support the organization's youth scholarship program. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Association has been granted exemption from federal income taxes by the United States Treasury Department under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, certain activities of the Association may be considered unrelated business income and, therefore, will be subject to taxation for federal income tax purposes. Management has evaluated the Association's tax positions and concluded the Association had taken no uncertain tax positions. Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements Fundraising Expenses - -20072 Rental Expenses - -122322 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 Fundraising Expenses - 20072 Rental Expenses - 122322 Hall of Fame 63870 63870 0 15000 Golf Tournament 5300 0 5300 900 2220 1098 854 4 5130 0 5130 74300 63870 10430 900 15000 2220 1098 854 20072 -9642 true Scholarships 56 56000 0 N/A N/A Teacher Mentor Stipends 22 50250 0 N/A N/A Crisis Fund 11 5500 0 N/A N/A Student Teacher Stipends 9 4500 0 N/A N/A Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. Scholarships - Students must present a receipt of registration in a university, college, or trade school before receiving funds. Seminar stipends - teachers receive grant stipends only after attending the seminar. Crisis fund - Executive director monitors crisis fund and decides if a member is in need of assistance. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b compensation of the organization's other officers The organization's other officers are not compensated by the organization; therefore, Line 15b is answered as "no" in accordance with the Form 990 instructions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The Executive Committee shall be composed of one director from each Area, elected by the Area, except the president, vice president and secretary-treasurer of the Association. The president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer shall be elected by the Board of Directors, from the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee, to the extent provided by resolution of the Board shall have, and exercise the authority of the Board, in the management of the business of the Association between the meetings of the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons Michelle Sammon and Mike Sammon - Family relationship Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders Active members of the association have the right to elect members of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body For purposes of electing directors, the State of Texas is divided geographically into Areas. Each of such Areas shall be entitled to elect 4 directors. Members of each Area entitled to vote, shall determine the method of electing directors in the respective Areas. If a vacancy occurs, a successor director shall be elected to fill the unexpired term by the Area affected. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body FORM 990 IS ELECTRONICALLY MAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE FILING. THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO COMMENT ON OR QUESTION THE RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official Executive Director compensation is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. This process includes a review of performance and comparability data to determine compensation. There is contemporaneous documentation of the deliberation and decision. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The organization's governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request.