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Nonprofit · EIN 43-0164310

ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC

Tax-exempt · LOUISVILLE, KY 40205

Financials

$232K$183K2023$323K$259K2024$202K$312K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990$202,065$311,803-$109,738$164,649$453$164,196
April 30, 2025990$322,948$258,541$64,407$274,037$103$273,934
April 30, 2024990$231,549$182,997$48,552$209,527$0$209,527
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$61,428
Membership dues
$61,428
Program service revenue
$138,958
Investment income
$1,679
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$50,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$50,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$560
Accounting fees
$5,041
Travel
$1,181
Program services (functional)
$238,009
Management and general (functional)
$73,794

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$274,037
Total assets, end of year
$164,649
Total liabilities, end of year
$453
Net assets, end of year
$164,196
Gross receipts
$202,065
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1934
State of legal domicile
DE

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 April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa ZoellerSecretary Treasurer
Highest-paid employee
25$50,000
Jed HammellPresident
Officer
1$0
Kyle DayVice President
Officer
1$0
Jason CapleBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Ben McGinnisVice President
Officer
0.5$0
Bruce ZimlichBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Michael HaroldBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Tim RatliffBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Grant DuganBoard of Directors
Officer
1$0
Jason StoutBoard of Directors
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa ZoellerSecretary Treasurer
Highest-paid employee
25$28,233
Jason StoutBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Jed HammellPresident
Officer
1$0
Kyle DayVice President
Officer
1$0
Jason CapleBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Ben McGinnisVice President
Officer
1$0
Bruce ZimlichBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Michael HaroldBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Tim RatliffBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Grant DuganBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Melissa ZoellerSecretary Treasurer
Officer
25$23,803
Darrell DavisPresident
Officer
0.5$0
Jeff LaHueExecutive Vice President
Officer
0.5$0
Jed HammellVice President
Officer
0.5$0
Kyle DayVice President
Officer
1$0
Jason CapleBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Sony LubrechtBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Ben McGinnisBoard of Directors
Officer
1$0
Alberto RamirezBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Ken SmithBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0
Zach ZimlichBoard of Directors
Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2620 BARDSTOWN RD SUITE 7, LOUISVILLE, KY 40205-2696
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Melissa Zoeller, 2620 Bardstown Rd, Suite 7, Louisville, KY 40205
Signed the 990
Melissa Zoeller, Executive Director
Phone
(502) 261-2242

Mission

Associated Cooperage Industries of America, Inc.'s (ACIA) mission is to be a strong voice in the barrel world, helping to make lasting connections between our member organizations, creating networking opportunities, and promoting and educating the industry as a whole.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • The Associated Cooperage Industries of America, Inc. holds an annual convention every year for members to network and attend education sessions.
    Expenses $220,412 · revenue $149,109
  • Life Cycle Barrel Assessment
    Expenses $17,597 · revenue -$10,150

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026990 on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-0164310
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1941
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$164,649
Income (IRS master file)
$202,065

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$202,065$311,803$164,649XML
990April 2025$322,948$258,541$274,037XML
990April 2024$231,549$182,997$209,527XML
990-EZApril 2023–––IRS
990-EZApril 2022–––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 43-0164310).

Questions about ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC

What is the EIN of ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC is 43-0164310.
Is ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1941.
Are donations to ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES 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 ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
Who is the principal officer of ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names Melissa Zoeller.
Who are the officers and directors of ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $50,000 (Melissa Zoeller, Secretary Treasurer).
How much revenue does ASSOCIATED COOPERAGE INDUSTRIES OF AMERICA INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $202,065, expenses of $311,803 and total assets of $164,649 at year end.

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