Nonprofit · EIN 52-1417028
HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
Also known as NORTH EAST HPBA
Tax-exempt · SUDBURY, MA 01776
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $378,172 | $387,887 | -$9,715 | $246,869 | $1,089 | $245,780 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $363,625 | $313,596 | $50,029 | $277,162 | $784 | $276,378 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $334,224 | $331,188 | $3,036 | $230,973 | $4,624 | $226,349 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $368,290
- Investment income
- $7,503
- Other revenue
- $2,379
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $110,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $110,000
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $147
- Accounting fees
- $8,650
- Travel
- $2,921
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $277,162
- Total assets, end of year
- $246,869
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,089
- Net assets, end of year
- $245,780
- Gross receipts
- $378,172
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN L ARPINO | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $110,000 |
| Shaun Huggins | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jeff Souther | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Darlene Magee | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kyle Titsworth | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jesse Doucette | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen DiVerdi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sean Michanczyk | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Harry Fallon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Meghan Francis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Karatas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Shannon Rodgers | Foundation Mgr. Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Alexis Ellis | Foundation Mgr. Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN L ARPINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $118,417 |
| ALEXIS ELLIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHAUN HUGGINS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JEFF SOUTHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DARLENE MAGEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE DOUCETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN DIVERDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN MICHANCZYK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANIA SARRAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KYLE TITSWORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY FALLON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN CUSANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEGHAN FRANCISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DONNA KARATAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON RODGERS | NON-VOTING DIRECTOR Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL ETTER | NON-VOTING EX OFFICIO Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN L ARPINO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $103,680 |
| ALEXIS ELLIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHAUN HUGGINS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JEFF SOUTHER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DARLENE MAGEE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JESSE DOUCETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAREN DIVERDI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEAN MICHANCZYK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANIA SARRAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHANNON RODGERS | NON-VOTING DIRECTOR Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL ETTER | EX OFFICIO Institutional trustee | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 28, SUDBURY, MA 01776-0028
- In care of
- % KANNA LUTHEN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KAREN L ARPINO, PO Box 28, Sudbury, MA 01776
- Signed the 990
- KAREN L ARPINO, Executive Director
- Phone
- (978) 440-0344
- Website
- www.nehpba.org
- Return prepared by
- RizBiz Services LLC
Mission
To promote the hearth, patio, and barbecue industries by educating consumers, advocating for members' interests, and serving as the industry's unified voice in government affairs.
Program accomplishments
- The organization hosted an in person industry expo and reception from March 26 through March 29, 2025, with approximately 150 NEHPBA members in attendance. The event provided educational resources, member support information for all states within the region, and updates related to government affairs initiatives and advocacy efforts. Additionally, the organization hosted a networking event on March 25, 2025, where members received information regarding upcoming events, legislative and regulatory matters, manufacturer updates, and participated in a question and answer session designed to encourage member engagement and industry collaboration.
- The organization held its annual in person industry meeting from May 4 through May 6, 2025. The event included business roundtable discussions covering topics such as industry trends and future outlook, advocacy and legislative updates, sales training, and operational best practices. The organization also hosted certification courses that provided continuing education units (CEUs) for participating members. In addition, distributors and manufacturers conducted educational dealer meetings focused on upcoming product lines, new product developments, and industry updates. An outdoor product showcase was also held to allow dealers to view and learn about products and equipment relevant to the industry.
- The organization conducted approximately 30 in person advocacy meetings between industry retailers and district legislators to discuss industry technology, regulatory matters, and proposed legislation impacting members and the industry as a whole. These meetings included participation from House Representatives and Senators representing the dealers respective regions. Additionally, the organization hosted a State House Day in Massachusetts on June 24, 2025, which provided members with the opportunity to meet directly with legislators in their offices to discuss industry concerns, advocacy priorities, and public policy matters affecting the organization and its members.
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 | 990 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
- 52-1417028
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 3226: HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $246,869
- Income (IRS master file)
- $378,172
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $378,172 | $387,887 | $246,869 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $363,625 | $313,596 | $277,162 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $334,224 | $331,188 | $230,973 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $272,316 | $254,852 | $224,037 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 52-1417028).
Questions about HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION is 52-1417028.
- Is HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1985.
- Are donations to HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE 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 HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KAREN L ARPINO.
- Who are the officers and directors of HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $110,000 (KAREN L ARPINO, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does HEARTH PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $378,172, expenses of $387,887 and total assets of $246,869 at year end.
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