2026-05-28T13:05:31-05:00 2025-10-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 2021 SPRING ROAD SUITE 200 OAK BROOK IL 60523 990 2024-11-01 362139222 NATIONAL SPORTING GOODS ASSOCIATION NATI 8472966742 3041 WOODCREEK DR STE 210 DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515 MATTHEW D CARLSON PRESIDENT & CEO 8472966742 2026-05-21 1 0 THURE ROSS CPA P00577278 6305738600 2026-05-21 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MATTHEW D CARLSON 3041 WOODCREEK DR STE 210 DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515 4546248 0 X WWW.NSGA.ORG X 1929 MO NSGA SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS' EFFORTS TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS AND ADVOCATES ON THEIR BEHALF. THE MEMBERS INCLUDE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY RETAILERS, TEAM DEALERS, AND OTHER INDUSTRY SUPPORTERS. 10 10 13 26 35052 0 81046 77451 263513 251787 1497919 2181477 65636 75077 1908114 2585792 0 0 0 0 2095389 2258076 0 0 0 1078765 1109308 3174154 3367384 -1266040 -781592 35188779 35723149 776973 640965 34411806 35082184 X NSGA SUPPORTS ITS MEMBERS' EFFORTS TO GROW THEIR BUSINESS AND ADVOCATES ON THEIR BEHALF BY OFFERING THE FOLLOWING: 1) RESOURCES FOR RECRUITING, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT; 2) VALUABLE PUBLICATIONS & COMMUNICATIONS; 3) EDUCATION AND NETWORKING; 4) RESEARCH & INSIGHT; 5) ADVOCACY FOR OUR RETAILER AND TEAM DEALER MEMBERS; 6) PROMOTION OF PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS; AND 7) LEADING EDGE SERVICES. 0 0 THE NSGA NOW MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED SIX TIMES A YEAR AND HAS APPROXIMATELY 2,000 SUBSCRIBERS, MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS. MEMBERS CAN ACCESS DIGITAL COPIES BY LOGGING INTO THE NSGA WEBSITE. ANNUAL ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE NSGA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE AND SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME. REGULAR TOPICS INCLUDE ASSOCIATION AND MEMBER NEWS, RESEARCH INSIGHTS, ADVOCACY, RETAIL AND SALES BEST PRACTICES, AND UPDATES ON RULE CHANGES AND INDUSTRY-RELATED NEWS. NSGA NOW ALSO INCLUDES FEATURE STORIES ON THE HOTTEST TOPICS IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY AND ITS MEMBERS AND A SPOTLIGHT IN EACH ISSUE OF A MEMBER AND THEIR BUSINESS.NSGA ALSO PROVIDES ALL OF THIS INFORMATION THROUGH THE NSGA SCOREBOARD, AN ELECTRONIC WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, WHICH GOES TO MEMBERS AND PROSPECTS. THE NSGA SCOREBOARD PROVIDES CONTENT IN A TIMELY FASHION. THERE IS SOME MEMBERS-ONLY CONTENT. THE NSGA SCOREBOARD HAS NEWS ITEMS ON INDUSTRY NEWS AND TRENDS, RULE CHANGES THAT IMPACT OUR MEMBERS' BUSINESS AND INFORMATION ON BUSINESS OPERATIONS. NSGA ALSO HAS A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR ITS HOCKEY DEALERS ASSOCIATION DIVISION, THE HOCKEY VOICE, AND A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE NATIONAL SKI AND SNOWBOARD RETAILERS ASSOCIATION. NSGA WILL ALSO PRODUCE SPECIAL EDITIONS OF THESE ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS IF THERE IS BREAKING INDUSTRY OR BUSINESS-RELATED NEWS OUR MEMBERS SHOULD BE AWARE OF IMMEDIATELY. THE ANNUAL NSGA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IS THE PREMIER EVENT IN THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY, PROVIDING A UNIQUE PLATFORM FOR TOP EXECUTIVES, DECISION-MAKERS, AND INDUSTRY LEADERS TO CONNECT, COLLABORATE, AND GAIN VALUABLE INSIGHTS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 1965, THE CONFERENCE HAS SERVED AS A VITAL FORUM FOR RETAILERS AND TEAM DEALERS TO SHARE CHALLENGES, EXPLORE SOLUTIONS, AND EXCHANGE INNOVATIVE IDEAS. OVER THE YEARS, IT HAS EXPANDED SIGNIFICANTLY, NOW WELCOMING A DIVERSE ARRAY OF PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING MANUFACTURERS, B2B ORGANIZATIONS, AND LEADING CORPORATE EXPERTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.EACH YEAR, ATTENDEES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN THOUGHT-PROVOKING DISCUSSIONS, HEAR FROM INFLUENTIAL SPEAKERS, AND PARTICIPATE IN SESSIONS THAT ADDRESS KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS, EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES, AND EVOLVING CONSUMER BEHAVIORS. THE CONFERENCE FOSTERS AN ENVIRONMENT OF LEARNING AND STRATEGIC GROWTH, ENABLING BUSINESSES TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGES, SEIZE NEW OPPORTUNITIES, AND STAY AHEAD IN A COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE.BEYOND ITS EDUCATIONAL VALUE, THE ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE SERVES AS A KEY GATHERING FOR PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY, FACILITATING DISCUSSIONS ON INDUSTRY-WIDE ISSUES, FOSTERING COLLABORATION, AND PROVIDING INSIGHTS THAT HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THE SECTOR. NSGA'S RESEARCH PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS FOR THE SPORTING GOODS INDUSTRY AND BEYOND. ANNUALLY, NSGA OFFERS STUDIES EXPLORING PARTICIPATION IN OVER 50 SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTING FREQUENCY OF PLAY, CROSS PARTICIPATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION. IN ADDITION, NSGA OFFERS HISTORICAL REPORTS OF THE PARTICIPATION STUDY FOR TRENDING AND ANALYSIS DATING BACK TO THE 1980S. NSGA ALSO PREPARES CUSTOM RESEARCH STUDIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE INDUSTRY WHICH HAVE INCLUDED BRAND RATINGS REPORTS, SHOPPER INSIGHT STUDIES, COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT ANALYSIS, INDUSTRY RELATIONSHIP SURVEYS, AND RETAIL AUDIT REPORTS. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 9 0 13 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 10 10 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X MATTHEW D CARLSON 8472966742 3041 WOODCREEK DR STE 210 DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515 BOB FAWLEY CHAIR-ELECT/TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 COLE JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GORDON GEIGER CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JESSICA ROSE-HUGGINS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN DAVENPORT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN SCIPIO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUSTIN MILLER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN BEZANSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICK MONTGOMERY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PAT DONNELLEY PAST CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RON RUGAL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TROY FREEMAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER SHAFFER CFO / ASST. TREASURER 40.00 X 153615 0 17005 MARY REIBEL EXEC. ASST./ACCT & SECRETARY 40.00 X 90928 0 10135 MATT CARLSON PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00 X 414801 0 59749 SANDY BRASSEL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR/SECRETARY 40.00 X 78823 0 16823 HAYLEY FANSLER BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 40.00 X 128000 0 21734 JULIE PITTS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 40.00 X 167063 0 33643 MARTIN MACIASZEK DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00 X 139942 0 15685 NICK RIGITANO DIRECTOR OF INSIGHTS AND ANALYSIS 40.00 X 113811 0 29366 1286983 0 204140 6 0 1 0 0 77451 77451 EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE 611430 209420 209420 INFORMATION AND RESEARCH 900099 42367 42367 251787 998450 998450 13866 13866 3143483 1960456 1183027 1183027 1183027 MANAGEMENT & ADMIN FEES 561000 35052 35052 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 26159 26159 61211 2585792 251787 35052 2221502 701039 1152975 118215 162068 123779 12499 22860 14172 131384 77424 46805 60619 100883 136830 225320 55240 28801 RESEARCH 90000 PRINTING AND DESIGN 57013 DUES AND FEES 34378 15080 3367384 359253 317424 568779 737622 173183 83449 133566 140820 353002 251389 149917 101613 32734995 33458329 755457 696368 313629 187524 35188779 35723149 460537 472651 60500 17000 255936 151314 776973 640965 X 34411806 35082184 34411806 35082184 35188779 35723149 -781592 1451970 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 1 14172 14172 0 1 0 0 PART II-B, LINE 1: THE EXPENDITURES OF $14,172 LISTED ABOVE WERE ALL TRAVEL COSTS (FLIGHTS, HOTELS, MEALS, ETC.) FOR A LOBBYING TRIP. 1500000 1500000 1500000 1500000 1500000 1500000 1500000 1500000 1500000 1500000 1.00000 0 0 353002 251389 101613 101613 LEASE LIABILITY 151314 151314 X 3906378 1451970 1451970 2454408 131384 131384 2585792 3236000 0 3236000 131384 131384 3367384 PART V, LINE 4: THE FUND IS MAINTAINED FOR SAVINGS. PART X, LINE 2: THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ASSOCIATION IS SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES ON ITS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THERE WERE NO TAXES OWED FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2025 AND 2024. THE ASSOCIATION FOLLOWS THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ASSOCIATION HAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO RECORD A LIABILITY RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2025 AND 2024. X X 1 1 X X X X 0 0 0 MATT CARLSON PRESIDENT & CEO 364801 0 50000 0 0 0 39483 0 20266 0 474550 0 0 0 JULIE PITTS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS 157063 0 10000 0 0 0 19396 0 14247 0 200706 0 0 0 JENNIFER SHAFFER CFO / ASST. TREASURER 131115 0 22500 0 0 0 15734 0 1271 0 170620 0 0 0 MARTIN MACIASZEK DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 129442 0 10500 0 0 0 14316 0 1369 0 155627 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THERE IS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITEE THAT CONSISTS OF THREE MEMBERS OF THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIRMAN, CHAIRMAN-ELECT/TREASURER AND IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 NSGA IS A MEMBER BASED ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FOLLOWING REVIEW OF THE 990 BY THE PRESIDENT AND CFO, COPIES ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW. A COPY OF THE 990 IS INCLUDED WITH THE MATERIALS BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE IN ADVANCE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AND ACCEPTED AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING AND IS SUBSEQUENTLY FILED WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C SIGNED COPIES ACKNOWLEDGING RECEIPT AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE REQUESTED AND RECEIVED OF EACH BOARD MEMBER. ADDITIONALLY, ALL STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN OFF ON A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THIS DISCLOSURE CONFIRMS THEY HAVE RECEIVED AND READ A COPY OF THE POLICY, AGREE TO COMPLY WITH IT AND EITHER HAVE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR THAT THEY HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO. THE PRESIDENT & CEO DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING KEY EMPLOYEES, BY UTILIZING DATA FROM EXTERNAL SURVEYS AND RESULTS FROM THE EMPLOYEE'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW. A FORMAL REVIEW PROCESS TAKES PLACE ANNUALLY. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 NSGA DID NOT TAKE SPECIFIC ACTION TO MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC DURING THE YEAR. ASSOCIATION & SHOW MANAGEMENT INC 3041 WOODCREEK DRIVE SUITE 210 DOWNERS GROVE IL 60515 363255242 DORMANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES IL NATIONAL SPORTING GOODS ASSOCIATION C 1.00000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0