Nonprofit · EIN 36-3160536
PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30303
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $495,878 | $805,759 | -$309,881 | $5,764,755 | $4,243,512 | $1,521,243 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $261,648 | $609,627 | -$347,979 | $5,016,128 | $3,705,950 | $1,310,178 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $238,248
- Investment income
- $257,630
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $118,991
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $313,405
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $364,248
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $552
- Accounting fees
- $1,061
- Occupancy
- $22,654
- Travel
- $7,989
- Depreciation
- $11,534
- Program services (functional)
- $520,524
- Management and general (functional)
- $285,235
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,016,128
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,764,755
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,243,512
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,521,243
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,289,059
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,521,243
- Gross receipts
- $775,249
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTT KURKIAN | CFO/COO Officer | 1 | $0 | $562,413 | $61,122 |
| DAVID TRUST | CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $565,957 | $55,446 |
| ANGELA KURKIAN | DEPUTY CEO Key employee | 1 | $0 | $169,507 | $7,496 |
| BRYAN L DION | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TE Key employee | 1 | $0 | $150,339 | $25,467 |
| GREGORY AIDE | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIO Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $133,127 | $18,825 |
| KALIA BONNER | DIRECTOR OF SALES AND STRA Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $131,330 | $18,023 |
| MELISSA THOMPSON | EVENTS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $121,996 | $11,889 |
| N HARDIN | CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $102,033 | $20,137 |
| GERARD WRIGHT-BULLARD | DIRECTOR OF MEMBER VALUE AND EXPERIENCE Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $102,149 | $11,058 |
| KIRA DERRYBERRY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $24,710 | $0 |
| MARK CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $19,400 | $0 |
| ALLISON ENGLISH WATKINS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $18,250 | $0 |
| PETE REZAC | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $16,080 | $0 |
| SHAWON DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $3,450 | $0 |
| CRIS DUNCAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $3,110 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIANA ROBLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,500 |
| LAWRENCE LOURCEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $1,010 |
| PHANEENDRA GUDAPATI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $688 |
| TERRI BASKIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKAYLA HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MESARCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONAN RYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID TRUST | CEO Officer | 1 | $0 | $658,592 | $53,023 |
| SCOTT KURKIAN | CFO/COO Officer | 1 | $0 | $596,404 | $58,423 |
| IRA S MORGAN | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TE Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $154,649 | $24,698 |
| BRYAN L DION | SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $133,112 | $24,141 |
| JANE L GABOURY | DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $134,353 | $12,890 |
| KALIA BONNER | DIRECTOR OF SALES AND STRA Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $123,071 | $23,315 |
| GREGORY AIDE | MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 1 | $0 | $121,751 | $18,364 |
| JEFF DACHOWSKI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $24,000 | $0 |
| KIRA DERRYBERRY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $23,000 | $0 |
| MARK CAMPBELL | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $18,000 | $0 |
| ALLISON ENGLISH WATKINS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $15,000 | $0 |
| PHANEENDRA GUDAPATI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE REZAC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAKAYLA HARRIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISH GILMORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE JOELL III | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANA ROBLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE LOURCEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RONAN RYLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWON DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 229 PEACHTREE ST NE STE 2300, ATLANTA, GA 30303-1631
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID P TRUST, 229 PEACHTREE ST NE, ATLANTA, GA 30303
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT KURKIAN, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
- Phone
- (404) 522-8600
- Website
- PPA.COM
- Return prepared by
- JONES AND KOLB
Mission
PROMOTION OF THE STUDY OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AND EDUCATION IN THE TECHNIQUES USED BY PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
Program accomplishments
- ONLINE WEBINARS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN PHOTOGRAPHERS AND CONSUMERS- THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES WEBINARS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO PPA MEMBERS ON THE PPA.COM WEBSITE AND STREAM ON FACEBOOK. THESE WEBINARS CONTAIN EDUCATIONAL CONTENT TO ADAVANCE THE PHOTOGRAPHER'S SKILLS IN SELLING AND MARKETING PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES TO CONSUMERS, RUNNING A MORE SUCCEESSFUL BUSINESS, AND TAKING THEIR PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES TO A HIGHER LEVEL.Expenses $451,933
- OFF CAMPUS COURSES- BEFORE THE ANNUAL PPA IMAGING USA CONFERENCE EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS SEVERAL PRE-CONFERENCE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND SEMINARS DISCUSSING AND DEMONSTRATING THE MOST UP-TO-DATE PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES, BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION.Expenses $65,487 · revenue $186,543
- PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS (FORMERLY SUPER ONE DAY) - MEMBERS OF PPA HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TWICE A YEAR TO TEACH EDUCATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES IN THEIR OWN STUDIOS TO OTHER MEMBERS OF PPA TO SHARE THEIR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE MARKETING AND ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ALL THE CLASSES.Expenses $3,104 · revenue $51,705
- OTHER EXPENSES FOR EDUACTIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ALLOW THE ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE IT'S MISSION.
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
- 36-3160536
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,764,755
- Income (IRS master file)
- $775,249
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $495,878 | $805,759 | $5,764,755 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $261,648 | $609,627 | $5,016,128 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,752,587 | $613,536 | $4,673,409 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 36-3160536).
Questions about PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
- What is the EIN of PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY is 36-3160536.
- Is PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY 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 PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY 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 PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY 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 PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAVID P TRUST.
- Who are the officers and directors of PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PPA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $495,878, expenses of $805,759 and total assets of $5,764,755 at year end.
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