Nonprofit · EIN 13-5568722
CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,300,093 | $5,368,483 | -$68,390 | $2,083,663 | $128,437 | $1,955,226 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,000,326 | $5,168,497 | -$168,171 | $2,256,871 | $235,386 | $2,021,485 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $399,000
- Program service revenue
- $4,867,625
- Investment income
- $33,468
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $578,151
- Other salaries and wages
- $14,610
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,115,681
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $151,402
- Accounting fees
- $15,597
- Occupancy
- $91,703
- Travel
- $56,502
- Depreciation
- $6,269
- Program services (functional)
- $3,448,664
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,919,819
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,256,871
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,083,663
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $128,437
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,955,226
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,953
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,955,226
- Gross receipts
- $5,300,093
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1937
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Cotter | Vice President of Finance & Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $220,318 | $59,543 |
| Scott Pearce | President Officer | 40 | $224,558 | $30,632 |
| Brian Fojtik | Senior Vice President, Govt. Relations (former) Former | 40 | $201,587 | $27,214 |
| Mudiaga Kpohraror | Director of State Government Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,621 | $15,204 |
| David Ozgo | President (former) Former | 40 | $33,333 | $0 |
| Chris Howard | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tanisha Sanders | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Regis Broersma | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ralph Brown | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Casey | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Gallagher Jr | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Gold | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Kalambokas | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Arthur Kemper | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neil Kiely | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millie Lukose | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Owen McKeon | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Drew Newman | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Eric Newman | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Robert Newman | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Nicholas Perdomo | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Emily Rodriguez | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Rhondetta Walton | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Arthur Zaretsky | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Enri Zarka | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Kellie Newton | Secretary of the Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Javier Estades | Chairman of the Board of Directors Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rob Wilkey | Vice Chair, Board of Directors Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Henry Roemer | Treasurer of the Board of Directors Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Anderson | Senior Vice President of Govt. Relations Key employee | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David M Ozgo | President Officer | 40 | $375,165 | $71,463 |
| Daniel Cotter | Vice President of Finance & Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $187,318 | $52,486 |
| Brian Fojtik | Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Key employee | 40 | $199,654 | $22,320 |
| Mudiaga Kpohraror | Director of State Government Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,192 | $14,125 |
| Javier Estades | Chairman of the Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Wilkey | Vice Chair, Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry Roemer | Treasurer of the Board of Directors Trustee or director, Officer | 0.3 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Howard | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dylan Austin | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Regis Broersma | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ralph Brown | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Casey | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Terry Gallagher Jr | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Gold | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Kalambokas | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Arthur Kemper | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Neil Kiely | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Millie Lukose | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Owen McKeon | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Drew Newman | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Newman | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Newman | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicholas Perdomo | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Rodriguez | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Rooney | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rhondetta Walton | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Arthur Zaretsky | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Enri Zarka | Member, Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellie Newton | Secretary of the Board of Directors Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2021 L ST NW STE 101 # 255, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-4914
- In care of
- % DANIEL COTTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Scott Pearce, 525 9th Street NW, Suite 375, Washington, DC 20004
- Signed the 990
- Scott Pearce, President
- Phone
- (202) 223-8204
- Website
- cigarsusa.org
Mission
Our vision is to ensure a strong, vibrant, and growing cigar industry. We achieve this vision through our threefold mission: (1) Championing member-driven advocacy to defend and protect the industry from harmful regulations and legislation. (2) Raising awareness of the positive economic impact and charitable contributions of our members and the industry. (3) Promoting policies that foster growth and deliver value for our members and the industry.
Program accomplishments
- State Affairs Program Activities: CAA actively monitors and responds to tax and regulatory developments affecting the cigar industry at state and local levels. As the industry's advocate, CAA represents its members' views on legislation, taxation, regulation, and other government issues. Member companies are promptly informed of any proposed legislation that could negatively impact the cigar industry. When necessary, CAA takes action to prevent harmful regulations or pursues litigation in specific states to protect its members' best interests.Expenses $2,189,755
- Federal Affairs Program Activities: CAA monitors and responds to federal tax and regulatory developments affecting the cigar industry. As a dedicated advocate, CAA represents its members' interests by conveying the industry's perspectives on regulation, taxation, and legislative matters to lawmakers and relevant government agencies. Members are promptly informed of any proposed federal legislation that may negatively impact the cigar industry. When necessary, CAA takes action to halt unfavorable regulations or pursue litigation to protect the industry's interests.Expenses $250,000
- FDA Litigation, State Litigation, Other Litigation, and Industry Regulation Monitoring and Response: Most of these expenses relate to ongoing litigation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In 2023, the association continued its legal and regulatory efforts with the FDA on behalf of its members. These legal services included engaging in discussions, educating, and informing the FDA about the cigar industry, explaining how our products are processed and manufactured, highlighting the unique challenges of regulating the industry, and emphasizing the impact that FDA regulations could have on our members and the industry as a whole. Other expenses in this category address litigation with local and state governments, focusing on tax issues, legislation, and sales bans that affect the cigar industry.Expenses $678,838
- Economic Insights and Reporting: This program activity encompasses various member surveys for reporting on purchases and sales, along with statistical reporting of industry data. It includes analysis of key industry metrics, such as import and export data, as well as domestic manufacturing information provided by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB).
- Public Relations and Communications: This program activity involves public communication, industry promotion, and targeted PR efforts through social media, our website, press releases, and other media outlets. Expenses include fees for public affairs and communications consulting, graphic design for social media, website, and promotional materials, as well as website development and maintenance. Additional costs cover meetings and events sponsored or co-sponsored by the Cigar Association of America.
- Annual Meeting Expenses: The annual board and member meeting is a pivotal event for the Cigar Association of America, uniting industry leaders to discuss key issues, regulatory updates, and advocacy priorities. It includes strategic sessions on legislative challenges, and market insights, along with networking opportunities and collaborative team sessions. This meeting strengthens industry alignment, member engagement, provides valuable data and insights, and reinforces CAA's mission to support and advance the cigar industry.
- Public relations and communications expenses for promotion of CAA.Expenses $87,263
- Annual Meeting Conference ExpensesExpenses $205,426
- Statistical Reporting and Economic Insights ProgramExpenses $37,382
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-5568722
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1938
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,083,663
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,300,093
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,300,093 | $5,368,483 | $2,083,663 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,000,326 | $5,168,497 | $2,256,871 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,894,571 | $4,849,424 | $2,528,499 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-5568722).
Questions about CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC
- What is the EIN of CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC is 13-5568722.
- Is CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1938.
- Are donations to CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Scott Pearce.
- Who are the officers and directors of CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 30 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $220,318 (Daniel Cotter, Vice President of Finance & Operations).
- How much revenue does CIGAR ASSOC OF AMERICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,300,093, expenses of $5,368,483 and total assets of $2,083,663 at year end.
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