Nonprofit · EIN 23-7270878
AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · DURHAM, NC 27707
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $57,140 | $56,226 | $914 | $105,029 | $165 | $104,864 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $51,574 | $29,720 | $21,854 | $103,950 | – | $103,950 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Membership dues
- $26,525
- Program service revenue
- $30,615
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $14,460
- Printing, publications and postage
- $8,065
- Other expenses
- $33,701
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $103,950
- Total assets, end of year
- $105,029
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $165
- Net assets, end of year
- $104,864
- Cash, savings and investments
- $105,029
- Gross receipts
- $57,140
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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRIS JONES | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| HENRY MEGUID | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| JILL WALLACE | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 |
| BETTY STARZEC | PAST PRESIDE | 5 | $0 |
| JEFF SCHUETT | RECORDING SE | 5 | $0 |
| KATHIE MACNAB | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDA MONTAGUE | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA GREEN | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| BETH CARLSON | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| GLENNA SHANNAHAN | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOLMES | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTEN ONSGARD | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS SIEGEL | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| TOM STILLMAN | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORRIS JONES | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| HENRY MEGUID | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| JILL WALLACE | VICE PRESIDE | 5 | $0 |
| BETTY STARZEC | PAST PRESIDE | 5 | $0 |
| JEFF SCHUETT | RECORDING SE | 5 | $0 |
| KATHIE MACNAB | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDA MONTAGUE | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| BRENDA SIMPSON | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| LINDA GREEN | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| BETH CARLSON | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| GLENNA SHANNAHAN | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOLMES | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| KRISTEN ONSGARD | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| PHYLLIS SIEGEL | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
| TOM STILLMAN | REGIONAL DIR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2634 DURHAM CHAPEL HILL BLVD102, DURHAM, NC 27707-2875
- In care of
- % KATHERINE ROLFE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 2042 Town Center Blvd 111, Knoxville TN 37922
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Jim Ricker, 2042 Town Center Blvd 111, Knoxville TN 37922
- Signed the 990-EZ
- HENRY MEGUID, TREASURER
- Phone
- (919) 724-6239
- Website
- https://www.abtahome.com/
- Return prepared by
- CULPEPPER CPA PLLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION IS TO HELP THOSE WHO TEACH BRIDGE TO DO IT BETTER, MORE EFFECTIVELY, MORE KNOWLEDGEABLY, AND MORE PROFESSIONALLY. TO ENCOURAGE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS BY ITS MEMBERS; TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP INFORMATION FOR BRIDGE TEACHING; AND TO CARRY OUT SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES AS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSES OF THE ABTA, AND ITS CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION WAS CREATED IN 1957. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION TODAY IS TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE STANDARDS OF BRIDGE TEACHING AND ITS PRACTITIONERS, ESTABLISH A CODE OF ETHICS AND SCHEDULE OF MINIMUM FEES IN THE PROFESSION, INSOFAR AS IS PRACTICABLE, AND TO MAKE KNOWN IN THE PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL INTEREST IN ANY INFORMATION IN THE BRIDGE TEACHING PROFESSION. THIS PURPOSE IS COMPLETED THROUGH VARIOUS OPTIONS. OUR MEMBERS ENJOY A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE WHICH IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT ABTA MEMBERS WITH ARTICLES THAT FOCUS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO BRIDGE TEACHERS FROM MARKETING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TO TEACHING STRATEGIES AND BOOK REVIEWS. NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE OUR ANNUAL CONVENTION WHERE YOU CAN LEARN NEW SKILLS, RECEIVE LESSON PLANS FROM TOP TEACHERS, HEAR EXPERT PLAYERS FIRST HAND ON THEIR THOUGHTS AND BRIDGE TREATMENTS; AND, RECEIVE ADVANCE NOTICE AND SPECIAL DISCOUNTS ON NEW BOOKS. EACH CONVENTION OFFERS SOMETHING NEW AND EXCITING FOR TEACHERS AS WELL AS PLANNED SOCIAL OUTINGS THAT ENHANCE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. AN ABTA MEMBERSHIP OFFERS THE ABILITY TO ENHANCE YOUR RESUME AND TO QUALIFY AND APPLY FOR THE ABTA MASTER TEACHER DESIGNATION, THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION IN THE NORTH AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHING COMMUNITY. THE ABTA ALSO OFFERS VARIOUS OTHER AWARDS INCLUDING THE MASTER POINT PRESIDENT TEACHER OF THE YEAR AWARD, APPLE BASKET, AND BOOK AND SOFTWARE AWARDS.
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7270878
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $105,029
- Income (IRS master file)
- $57,140
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $57,140 | $56,226 | $105,029 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $51,574 | $29,720 | $103,950 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Jim Ricker | September 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Jim Ricker | September 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Jim Ricker | September 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: KATHERINE H ROLFE | September 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 23-7270878).
Questions about AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION is 23-7270878.
- Is AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1974.
- Which annual return does AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 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 AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Jim Ricker.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN BRIDGE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,140, expenses of $56,226 and total assets of $105,029 at year end.
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