2026-06-11T08:36:16-07:00 2025-07-31 362716239 Barnes Givens & Barnes Ltd 200 E Evergreen Ave Suite 117 Mount Prospect IL 60056 990 2024-08-01 237114093 AWARDS & PERSONALIZATION ASSOCIATION AWAR 8473754800 1061 American Ln 310 Schaumburg IL 60173 Louise Ristau Executive Dir. 2026-06-11 true true William J Barnes P00399658 2247642442 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 1061 American Ln 310 Schaumburg IL 601734973 1244043 false X Personalizationpros.org X 1967 CA THE MAJOR ACTIVITIES OF APA ARE:TRADE SHOW, INSIGHTS MAGAZINE, DIRECTORY AND MEMBER SERVICES AND EDUCATION. 12 12 0 50 150902 12639 75600 15000 1089210 1094655 26514 23574 10829 10477 1202153 1143706 0 0 0 0 0 1393252 1273501 1393252 1273501 -191099 -129795 695414 592705 414031 431369 281383 161336 The Awards and Personalization Association is a vibrant network of professionals who advance the capabilities of businesses that create, distribute, or sell recognition and personalized products. false false MEMBER SERVICES AND EDUCATION - ACHIEVEMENTS WERE: APA PROVIDED MEMBERS WITH INDUSTRY INFORMATION THROUGH THEIR WEBSITE AND EDUCATION THROUGH WEBINARS AND LIVE EDUCATION EVENTS. INSIGHTS MAGAZINE - ACHIEVEMENTS WERE: PROVIDED INFORMATIVEARTICLES AND INFORMATION REGARDING INDUSTRY TRENDS, PROCESSES ANDPRODUCTS TO BOTH MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS IN THE AWARDS AND PERSONALIZATIONINDUSTRY. TRADE SHOWS - The Las Vegas International Awards & Personalization Expo IS HELD ANNUALLY. THE LAS VEGAS SHOW BRINGS APPROXIMATELY 1,700 ATTENDEES AND HOSTS OVER 200 EXHIBITORS TO SHOWCASE THEIR BUSINESS IN THE AWARDS & PERSONALIZED PRODUCTS INDUSTRY. PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS TO EDUCATE MEMBER AND NON MEMBER ATTENDEES. false true false true false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false true 15 0 true 0 true true false false false false false false false X 12 12 false true false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false X ASSOCIATION MNGMNT CENTER 8473754800 1061 American Ln Ste 310 Schaumburg IL 60173 X Niels Norby PAST PRESIDENT 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dan Messerschmidt President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeanette Brewer-Richardson Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charlie Drago Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Heldman-Beck Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Darin Jones Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gregory Kolenut Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Justin Varn SEC/TREAS 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Wilson Brim PRESIDENT ELECT 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Megan Raymond Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joshua Perelman Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Westbrook Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Louise Ristau Executive Dir. 23.00 2.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false ASSOC MNGMNT CENTER 1061 American Ln Ste 310 Schaumburg IL 60173 MANAGEMENT/TECHNOLOGY 675000 ASSOC MNGMNT CENTER 1061 American Ln Ste 310 Schaumburg IL 60173 PUBLISHING/WEB 11702 1 15000 15000 Insights 141878 126 141752 Membership Dues & Assessments 304200 304200 Membership Services 17274 17274 Publications & education 250 250 Trade Show 631053 621903 9150 1094655 16727 16727 0 0 0 107184 100337 6847 6847 6847 0 0 0 Other 10477 10477 10477 1143706 961077 150902 16727 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 675000 6545 8397 0 0 3498 35037 0 2730 0 0 0 13907 0 0 0 0 0 13025 Food & Beverage 198110 Editorial services 89104 Audio Visual 50605 Printing and Publications 40314 137229 1273501 0 0 0 206267 205341 0 0 16391 30663 0 0 0 0 55303 15244 0 416488 341457 0 0 0 965 0 695414 592705 49420 30267 364611 399121 1981 414031 431369 X 281383 161336 281383 161336 695414 592705 -129795 9748 X false true X true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false true false Income taxes payable 1981 1981 X 1149956 9748 9748 1140208 3498 3498 1143706 1270003 1270003 3498 3498 1273501 Part X : FIN48 Footnote PART X, LINE 2: THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT EFFECTS OF A TAX POSITION TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ARE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THEN NOT, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS,THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION AS OF JULY 31,2025. THE ASSOCIATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FEDERAL AND STATE TAX RETURNS OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR TAX YEARS, 2022, 2023, AND 2024 ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND STATE TAXING AUTHORITIES GENERALLY FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY ARE FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH A MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO PROVIDE OFFICE FACILITIES, MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTING,STAFFING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THE ASSOCIATIONS MANAGEMENT FEE IS COMPARED TO DATA FROM THE ASAE BENCHMARKING SERIES PUBLICATION - OPERATINGRATIO REPORT AND IS APPROVED DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS. THERE ARE 8 MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES WHICH INCLUDE: RETAILER MEMBER, SUPPLIER MEMBER, SUPPLIERS REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER, ASSOCIATE MEMBER, RETAILER BRANCH/FRANCHISEE MEMBER, SUPPLIER BRANCH/FRANCHISEE MEMBER, AFFILIATE MEMBER AND HONORARY MEMBER. ONLY RETAILER, SUPPLIER, AND SUPPLIERSREPRESENTATIVE MEMBERSHIP TYPES CARRY VOTING RIGHTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE ANNUALLY FOR GOVERNING BODY MEMBERS FROM A LIST OF CANDIDATES. CANDIDATES ARE PROPOSED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b DECISIONS DIRECTLY AFFECTING MEMBERS MUST BE APPROVED BY MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES FOR DETAILED REVIEW. IT IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD BEFORE FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO UPDATE THEIR DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AT LEAST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a APA HAS NO EMPLOYEES. APA OUTSOURCES FUNCTIONS TO AN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY. THE ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY COMPETITIVELY COMPENSATES THE STAFF THAT SERVICES ARA.THE ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY EVALUATES COMPENSATION BASED UPONSURVEYS AND REVIEWS OF INDUSTRY BENCHMARK DATA. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Awards: Column (A) - Total = $3426; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Bank Charges: Column (A) - Total = $5187; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e CMS fees: Column (A) - Total = $11360; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Cost of Sales: Column (A) - Total = $6411; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Credit card processing fees: Column (A) - Total = $22403; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Exhibits: Column (A) - Total = $35934; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Honorariums: Column (A) - Total = $9800; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Internet/website/technology: Column (A) - Total = $7496; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Miscellaneous: Column (A) - Total = $4650; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $24631; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Promotion: Column (A) - Total = $1950; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Taxes: Column (A) - Total = $3981; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Awards & Recognition Ind Educ Foundation 1061 American Ln Ste 310 Schaumburg IL 60173 030470216 Support ind educ & student scholarships IL 501C3 LINE 7 AWARDS AND RECOGNITION ASSN true false false true false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false Awards & Recognition Ind Educ Foundation c 15000