ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION

Financials

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.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

5240 SOUTH SIXTH STREET RD, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703-5128

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

BRAD BLAIR, 5240 S 6TH ST FRONTAGE RD E, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62703

Signed the 990

BRAD BLAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Phone

(217) 525-8000

Website

WWW.ILPGA.ORG

Return prepared by

SIKICH LLC

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND SPONSOR THE SAFE AND VARIED USES OF PROPANE, TO SPONSOR EDUCATION AND SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR PERSONS IN THE PROPANE INDUSTRY, MONITOR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION OF OTHER SOURCES OF ENERGY THAT MAY DISRUPT THE USE OF PROPANE, AND TO INFORM AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AS PROPANE CONSUMERS THROUGH THE COOPERATION OF ITS MEMBERS.

Program accomplishments

• APPLIANCE REBATE PROGRAMTHIS PROJECT IS A CONTINUATION OF THE SAFE INSTALLATION OF ENERGY-EFFICIENT PROPANE APPLIANCES 2023 PROGRAM. THE APPLIANCES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 2024 PROGRAM INCLUDE: NEW PROPANE FURNACES OR FURNACE BOILERS ($400 REIMBURSEMENT); VENTED GARAGE HEATER OR DIRECT VENT FIREPLACE ($300 REIMBURSEMENT). THERE IS A MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT OF $600 PER INSTALLATION ADDRESS PER YEAR. ELIGIBLE INSTALLATIONS WILL INCLUDE: NEW CONSTRUCTION; NEW MANUFACTURED HOUSING; OR THE REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRIC/FUEL OIL/NATURAL GAS/PROPANE APPLIANCES WITH NEW PROPANE UNITS. APPLICANTS TO THE PROGRAM WILL CONTACT A PARTICIPATING ILLINOIS PROPANE MARKETER WHO WILL START THE PROCESS, DOCUMENT THE APPROPRIATE INSTALLATION INFORMATION AND CONDUCT A LEAK CHECK INSPECTION. MARKETERS WILL EMAIL ALL REQUIRED PAPERWORK AND DOCUMENTATION TO THE ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION (ILPGA). THE REIMBURSEMENT WILL ONLY BE PAID TO THE APPLICANT. DEALERS WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH MARKETING TOOLS FOR LOCAL PROMOTION. THE $600 TOTAL REIMBURSEMENT AVAILABLE FOR THE 2024 PROGRAM WILL ALLOW FOR CONSUMERS OR CONTRACTORS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR MULTIPLE APPLIANCES PER INSTALLATION WHICH PRESENTS AN ATTRACTIVE SITUATION FOR A CONSUMER TO GO WITH AN ALL-PROPANE APPLIANCE HOME. ULTIMATELY, THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO ENSURE SAFE PROPANE APPLIANCE INSTALLATIONS THROUGH THE COMPLETED LEAK CHECK INSPECTION PERFORMED BY THE MARKETER.
• WATER HEATER REBATETHE 2024 WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT PROGRAM WITH HVAC INCENTIVE IS DESIGNED TO REIMBURSE HOMEOWNERS AND HVAC CONTRACTORS THAT HAVE A SAFETY INSPECTION DONE BY THE PROPANE PROVIDER AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION OF ELIGIBLE APPLIANCES. THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF THE 2023 PROGRAM. ELIGIBLE APPLIANCES INCLUDE PROPANE POWER VENT OR TANKLESS WATER HEATERS ($300 REIMBURSEMENT) AND STANDARD WATER HEATERS ($200 REIMBURSEMENT), IN EITHER NEW CONSTRUCTION, REPLACING ELECTRIC, FUEL OIL OR PROPANE TO PROPANE APPLIANCES WITH NEW PROPANE APPLIANCES. THE MAXIMUM IS $300 PER RESIDENCE PER YEAR. THIS INCLUDES AN INCENTIVE OF $200 FOR A STANDARD OR $300 FOR POWER VENT OR TANKLESS WATER HEATERS FOR HVAC OR LICENSED PLUMBERS TO REPLACE AN ELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS OR OTHER FUEL SOURCE WITH A NEW PROPANE APPLIANCE (IT DOES NOT INCLUDE PROPANE TO PROPANE REPLACEMENTS) APPLICATIONS WILL HAVE A LINE FOR THE FEIN, TAX ID OR PLUMBER'S LICENSE NUMBER. THERE WILL BE NO HVAC INCENTIVE FOR PROPANE-TO-PROPANE REPLACEMENTS. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE CONSUMER ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF INSTALLING APPLIANCES SAFELY AND CORRECTLY BY REQUIRING THE PARTICIPATING ILLINOIS PROPANE MARKETER TO PERFORM A LEAK CHECK INSPECTION.
• CERTIFIED EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROGRAM (CETP) THE CETP BASIC PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES OF PROPANE CLASS IS A 1-DAY CLASS AND IS A PREREQUISITE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CETP CLASSES. THE TRAINING COVERS THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND COMBUSTION CHARACTERISTICS OF PROPANE, THE IDENTIFICATION OF PROPANE INDUSTRY STANDARDS, SAFETY CODES AND REGULATIONS. STUDENTS WILL ALSO LEARN THE BASIC PARTS OF TANKS, CYLINDERS, BULK STORAGE INSTALLATIONS AND HOW TO MAINTAIN A SAFE WORKING ENVIRONMENT. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS CLASS, STUDENTS SHOULD BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY PIPING AND TUBING MATERIALS, FITTINGS AND ASSOCIATED TOOLS USED BY PROPANE PERSONNEL. THE CETP PROPANE DELIVERY IS A 1-DAY CLASS. THE TRAINING COVERS PRE AND POST TRIP INSPECTIONS, CARGO TANK MARKINGS, PLANT LOADING SYSTEMS AND CUSTOMER DELIVERIES OF PROPANE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS CLASS, THE STUDENT SHOULD BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROPER FILLING PROCEDURES FOR PROPANE STORAGE CONTAINERS, RECOGNIZE PLACARDS AND UNDERSTAND TRIP INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.THE CETP VAPOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATIONS (DSO) CLASS IS A 3-DAY CLASS. THIS TRAINING EXAMINES THE INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPANE STORAGE TANKS AND CYLINDERS, VAPOR REGULATION, DISTRIBUTION AND METERING SYSTEMS, LIQUID DISTRIBUTION AND VAPORIZER SYSTEMS. IT ALSO COVERS PRESSURE TESTING, LEAK CHECKING PROCEDURES, INSTALLING AND TESTING CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS CLASS, THE STUDENT SHOULD BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY POLYELTHELYN (PE) TUBING, COPPER TUBING AND BLACK PIPE FITTINGS. THE STUDENT ALSO SHOULD BE ABLE TO ESTABLISH APPROPRIATE LINE SIZE AND MANIFOLD SYSTEMS WHEN PLACING REGULATORS AND APPLIANCES INTO OPERATION.THE CETP - PLANT OPERATIONS IS A 2-DAY ADVANCED CETP CLASS. PLANT OPERATIONS ARE MORE SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY COMPLETED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF ASME AND DDOT CONTAINER MAINTENANCE, PROPER DISPENSER EQUIPMENT OPERATION, PLANT EQUIPMENT INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE, AND PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PRODUCT TRANSFER. THE CLASS COVERS MAINTAINING ASME TANKS INCLUDING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS, AMMONIA CONTAMINATION, PURGING/EVACUATING, FLARING, REPLACING VALVES/FITTINGS, CORROSION PROTECTION, AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS. ALSO INCLUDED IS MAINTAIN DOT CYLINDERS EXAMINING, EVACUATING, AND PURGING CYLINDERS, REPLACING FITTINGS, REQUALIFICATION, AND PREPARING FOR SCRAP. ALSO, OPERATING DISPENSING EQUIPMENT TO FILL CONTAINERS BY WEIGHT OR VOLUME, PREPARING CYLINDERS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND FILLING VEHICLE MOUNTED ASME TANKS. MAINTAINING BULK PLANT EQUIPMENT IS ALSO COVERED.
• SAFETY MEETINGS AND EDUCATION THE PROJECT IS A CONTINUATION OF THE 2023 CONTINUING EDUCATION/ SAFETY MEETINGS. IPGA STRIVES TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND SAFETY TRAINING FOR ALL ILLINOIS PROPANE MARKETERS. THIS TRAINING INCLUDES MEETINGS HELD AT 12 LOCATIONS, 2 TIMES PER YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF 24 MEETINGS PLUS SAFETY TRAINING VIDEOS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION. THE FORMAT OF THESE MEETINGS IS TO INCLUDE A DINNER FOLLOWED BY AN EDUCATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR. IN RESPONSE TO DEMAND, THE IPGA INTENDS TO PROVIDE GREATER DEPTH IN THE EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF THESE MEETINGS INCLUDING HANDS-ON TRAINING WHENEVER POSSIBLE.EMERGENCY PERSONNEL TRAINING FIREBURN PROGRAMTHE 2024 FIRE BURN REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM IS A CONTINUATION OF THE 2023 PROJECT. DUE TO THE INCREASED COST IN BUSINESS, THE REIMBURSEMENT FOR 2024 WILL REMAIN AT THE LAID IN PRICE OF PROPANE USED PLUS AN ADDITIONAL $.60 PER GALLON FOR LABOR. BY OFFERING THIS REIMBURSEMENT TO ILLINOIS MARKETERS, THE IPGA HOPES THAT FIRE TRAINING UNITS WILL BE ABLE TO LOCATE AREA MARKETERS WILLING TO ASSIST IN THESE IMPORTANT TRAINING EXERCISES. NOT ONLY WILL THIS FOSTER A POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE FIREFIGHTERS AND MARKETERS, BUT IT ALSO EMPHASIZES AN INDUSTRY COMMITMENT TO SAFE AND KNOWLEDGEABLE HANDLING OF PROPANE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.INTERN TRAINING PROGRAMTHIS PROGRAM ESTABLISHES INCENTIVES FOR PROPANE MARKETERS TO HIRE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS AS INTERNS FOR THE SUMMER. BY DOING SO, IT IS THE INTENT OF THE IPGA TO DRAW NEW EMPLOYEES INTO THE PROPANE INDUSTRY THAT MAY NOT HAVE CONSIDERED A CAREER IN THE FIELD PREVIOUSLY. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALLOW THE INTERN TO EXPERIENCE ALL AREAS OF THE RETAIL PROPANE INDUSTRY. THEY WILL BE REQUIRED TO SPEND 1/4 OF THEIR TIME IN OFFICE/CUSTOMER SERVICE, 1/4 OF THEIR TIME IN SERVICE, 1/4 OF THEIR TIME WITH A BOBTAIL DRIVER, AND 1/4 OF THEIR TIME WITH EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE. THERE WILL BE A ONE DAY INTRODUCTORY MEETING AT THE IPGA OFFICE TO GET A CONDENSED VERSION OF THE CTEP BASIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF PROPANE CLASS. THE IPGA WILL REIMBURSE THE MARKETER FOR HALF THE INTERNS HOURLY RATE UP TO $10/HR FOR A MAXIMUM OF 480 HOURS. THE MARKETER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE HOURLY RATE. MARKETERS MUST SUBMIT ALL TIME CARDS WITH AMOUNT OF TIME SPENT IN EACH AREA. REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM.MILITARY EDUCATION & RECRUITMENTILPGA PROPOSES TO PARTNER WITH THE VETERANS EDUCATION & TRANSITION SERVICES (V.E.T.S) AND GENERATIONEXT TO PROVIDE THE PROPANE INDUSTRY AND VETERANS WITH THE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OUTREACH NECESSARY TO INCREASE MILITARY RECRUITMENT INTO THE PROPANE INDUSTRY IN ILLINOIS FROM THE UNITED STATES MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS. MANY PROPANE COMPANIES DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW TO ACCESS MILITARY GI BENEFITS FOR TRAINING AND TO MINIMIZE THEIR EMPLOYEE EXPENSES, OR HOW TO PROPERLY ATTRACT MILITARY PERSONNEL. ILPGA PLANS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH V.E.T.S. AND GENERATIONEXT TO PROVIDE THIS TRAINING TO OUR INDUSTRY SO THAT WE CAN INCREASE THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED VETERANS WORKING WITH PROPANE IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. ILPGA PLANS TO WORK WITH V.E.T.S. TO DEVELOP OUTREACH MATERIALS AIMED AT VETERAN GROUPS SO THAT WE CAN EDUCATE THE MILITARY COMMUNITY ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF WORKING IN THE PROPANE INDUSTRY AND SUCCESSFULLY RECRUIT HUMAN RESOURCES NECESSARY TO THE SURVIVAL AND GROWTH OF THE PROPANE INDUSTRY.PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISINGTHIS GRANT IS FOR PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING AND MATERIALS TO ASSIST THE MARKETER IN PROMOTING OUR REBATE AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS. THIS TIES IN WITH THE CONSUMER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE REBATE AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS IN VARIOUS FORMS OF MARKETING. EXAMPLES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: PRINT ADS, RADIO, AND WEB-BASED.REBATE WEBSITE THE 2024 CONSUMER BASED WEBSITE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE GENERAL AWARENESS OF PROPANE AS A GREEN, CLEAN FUEL, FOR HOME HEATING, WATER HEATING, AND AS AN ALTERNATIVE FUEL FOR VEHICLES. THE WEBSITE WOULD PROVIDE A PLACE FOR OUR REBATE PROGRAMS TO BE FEATURED AND FOR THE CONSUMER TO APPLY FOR THE REBATE PROGRAMS WE OFFER ALL IN ONE PLACE.VEHICLE INCENTIVEILLINOIS ORGANIZATION'S & RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR REBATE WITH THE PURCHASE OF NEW PROPANE VEHICLES OR NEW VEHICLE CONVERSIONS TO PROPANE OR TO BUILD THE INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDED TO FUEL PROPANE VEHICLES. IPGA WILL OFFER REBATES AS FOLLOWS:24/7 PUBLIC FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE $20,000 (1 AVAILABLE)PRIVATE FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE $10,000 (2 AVAILABLE)SCHOOL BUS, SHUTTLE & PARATRANSIT $4,000 (40 AVAILABLE FOR ALL VEHICLES & CONVERSIONS)OTHER NEW PROPANE-FUELED VEHICLE $4,000VEHICLE CONVERSION KIT UP TO $4,000FUNDS MAY BE REALLOCATED TO EACH OF THESE REBATE AREAS AS ONE MAY BE MORE POPULAR THAN ANOTHER.THIS WILL BE FIRST COME FIRST SERVED AND WHEN FUNDS ARE DEPLETED THIS PROGRAM WILL CLOSE.APPLICANTS THROUGH THEIR DEALER AND SUPPLY DOCUMENTATION TO THE ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION (IPGA). THE REIMBURSEMENT WILL ONLY BE PAID TO THE APPLICANT. DEALERS WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH MARKETING TOOLS FOR LOCAL PROMOTION.REBATES ARE AVAILABLE TO ILLINOIS RESIDENTS FOR ELIGIBLE PURCHASES ON NEW PROPANE VEHICLE, NEW VEHICLE CONVERSIONS, AND NEW PROPANE FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE. ULTIMATELY, THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROMOTE PROPANE AS A SAFE "GREEN FUEL". AUTOGAS BUS CAMPAIGNTHE 2024 AUTOGAS BUS CAMPAIGN WILL PROMOTE THE INCLUSION OF PROPANE AUTOGAS IN SCHOOL BUS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL PEOPLE TRANSPORT SERVICE. THE PROGRAM WILL ASSIST THE MARKETER WITH EDUCATING THE CONSUMER ON THE BENEFITS OF USING AUTOGAS. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALSO ASSIST THE CONSUMER AND MARKETER WITH LOCATING AND UNDERSTANDING OTHER GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUTOGAS VEHICLES. THE CAMPAIGN WILL PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE LOW EMISSION RESULTS AND COST SAVINGS WHEN PROPANE FUELED VEHICLES REPLACE HIGH CARBON FLEETS.

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.

IRS record

EIN

37-0775965

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce

Donations deductible

No

Exempt since

1959

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$1,331,274

Income (IRS master file)

$1,530,601

Filing history

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 37-0775965).

Questions about ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION is 37-0775965.

Is ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1959.

Are donations to ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?

No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.

Which annual return does ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS 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 ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION 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 ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION 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 ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BRAD BLAIR.

Who are the officers and directors of ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 22 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $83,888 (BRAD BLAIR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does ILLINOIS PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,529,648, expenses of $1,346,782 and total assets of $1,331,274 at year end.

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