Nonprofit · EIN 91-1688486
ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · LINCOLN, NE 68516
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,009,717 | $1,097,847 | -$88,130 | $1,423,026 | $199,753 | $1,223,273 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $168,740
- Membership dues
- $168,740
- Program service revenue
- $777,301
- Investment income
- -$8,370
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$55,463
- Other revenue
- $72,046
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $448,795
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $448,795
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $37,518
- Travel
- $4,143
- Depreciation
- $450
- Program services (functional)
- $764,223
- Management and general (functional)
- $333,624
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,458,771
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,423,026
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $199,753
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,223,273
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $626
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,146,557
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,223,273
- Gross unrelated business income
- $30,200
- Gross receipts
- $1,066,202
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1995
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN GIFFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $104,000 |
| JENNIFER HACK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SHARON MILLIGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GINA GLASSCOCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JASON GILL | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| SCOTT MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MIKE WALSH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JAY PENICA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LIVINGSTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRIAN HOUCHIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3400 PLANTATION DR STE 100, LINCOLN, NE 68516-5199
- In care of
- % ROBIN GIFFORD
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ROBIN GIFFORD, 3400 PLANTATION DRIVE, LINCOLN, NE 68516
- Signed the 990
- ROBIN GIFFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (402) 437-8484
- Return prepared by
- HAYES & ASSOCIATES LLC
Mission
AOA'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF ALPACAS AND ALPACA PRODUCTS, WHILE MAINTAINING OPERATION OF SUSTAINABLE ALPACA BUSINESSES, MARKETING ALPACAS AND THE USE OF ALPACA PRODUCTS, AND PROMOTING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO THE BENEFIT OF THE ALPACA INDUSTRY.
Program accomplishments
- ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (AOA) PROVIDES A PEDIGREE REGISTRATION ALPACAS AND TRANSFERS THOSE REGISTRATIONS TO NEW OWNERS WHEN THEY SELL AN ALPACA. THE SYSTEM ALSO MANAGES THE DNA TESTING PROCESS AND PARENTAGE VALIDATION OF ALPACAS WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY NEW ALPACA REGISTRATION.Expenses $253,107 · revenue $360,886
- ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (AOA) PLANS, HOSTS, AND SPONSORS THE NATIONAL ALPACA SHOW AND THE NATURAL FIBER EXTRAVAGANZA EACH YEAR. THE SHOW LOCATION CHANGES EACH YEAR. THESE ARE THE ONLY NATIONAL HALTER AND FLEECE SHOWS IN THE ALPACA INDUSTRY IN THE UNITED STATES.Expenses $330,207 · revenue $262,585
- ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. (AOA) MANAGES THE NATIONAL SHOW SYSTEM. THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHES RULES FOR SHOWS, CERTIFIES THOSE SHOWS, AND MAINTAINS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED JUDGE TRAINING PROGRAM.Expenses $161,857 · revenue $123,630
- MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION CAN ELECT TO PURCHASE VARIOUS MARKETING PACKAGES OFFERED TO PROMOTE THEIR FARM. THE MARKETING PACKAGE FEES VARY BASED ON THE LEVEL OF SERVICE PROVIDED. MEMBERS CAN CHOOSE WHEN TO USE THEIR BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THEY WERE PURCHASED.Expenses $19,052 · revenue $72,046
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
- 91-1688486
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,423,026
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,066,202
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,419,459 | $1,453,710 | $1,433,304 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,427,090 | $1,379,278 | $1,457,791 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC is 91-1688486.
- Is ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1997.
- Are donations to ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION 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 ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC 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 ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC 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 ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ROBIN GIFFORD.
- Who are the officers and directors of ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $104,000 (ROBIN GIFFORD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ALPACA OWNERS ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,009,717, expenses of $1,097,847 and total assets of $1,423,026 at year end.
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