2016-11-15T08:29:21-08:00 2015-12-31 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 600 Six Flags Dr Suite 600 Arlington TX 76011 990 2015-01-01 133067918 AMERICAN GEM TRADE ASSOCIATION AMER 2147424367 3030 LBJ FREEWAY DALLAS TX 75234 DOUGLAS HUCKER CEO 2016-11-15 true Kimberly D Crawford P00446484 8176498083 2015 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z DOUGLAS HUCKER 3030 LBJ FREEWAY DALLAS TX 75234 4631230 false false X WWW.AGTA.ORG X 1981 TX THE MISSION OF THE AGTA IS TO REPRESENT AND FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF THE COLORED GEMSTONE INDUSTRY IN THE U.S. AND CANADA. IT REPRESENTS INDEPENDENT COLORED GEMSTONE SUPPLIERS, MANUFACTURERS, DESIGNERS, AND RETAILERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING NATURALLY OCCURRING COLORED GEMSTONES. 16 16 9 16 133125 -107177 0 4581329 4630653 670 577 0 4581999 4631230 0 0 876678 0 0 4547805 3609829 4547805 4486507 34194 144723 3606517 3599144 2311427 2159331 1295090 1439813 THE MISSION OF THE AGTA IS TO REPRESENT AND FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF THE COLORED GEMSTONE INDUSTRY IN THE U.S. AND CANADA. IT REPRESENTS INDEPENDENT COLORED GEMSTONE SUPPLIERS, MANUFACTURERS, DESIGNERS, AND RETAILERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING NATURALLY OCCURRING COLORED GEMSTONES. false false EACH YEAR THE ASSOCIATION PRODUCES SEVERAL TRADE SHOWS, INCLUDING THE AGTA GEM FAIR IN TUCSON, ARIZONA AND THE JCK PAVILION GEM FAIR IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA. false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 17 0 true 9 true true true false false false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false true true true true true false false false true true true false false true true false X DOUGLAS HUCKER 2147424367 3030 LBJ FREEWAY DALLAS TX 75234 RUBEN BINDRA President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFFREY BILGORE Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 GERRY MANNING Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA RENEE Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PRAMOD AGRAWAL Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRUCE BRIDGES Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES CARMONA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SUSHIL GOYAL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BILL HEHER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 GINA LATENDRESSE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NIVEET NAGPAL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 AVI RAZ Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT VAN WAGONER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SIMON WATT Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LARRY WOODS Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BENJAMIN HACKMAN PAST PRESIDENT 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DOUGLAS HUCKER CEO 40.00 0.00 X 185000 0 0 185000 1 false true false GES GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS 7150 S TENAYA WAY SUITE 100 LAS VEGAS NV 89113 CONVENTION SETUP 170522 REED EXHIBITION COMPANIES PO BOX 7247-7585 PHILADELPHIA PA 19170 BOOTH FEES 1818695 2 0 COMPETITION ENTRY FEES 900099 187550 187550 MEMBER SERVICES AND PRO 900099 109169 17594 91575 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 422507 422507 TRADE SHOWS 541800 3911427 3869877 41550 4630653 577 577 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4631230 4497528 133125 577 X 0 0 0 0 185000 0 505191 14259 124396 47832 0 33648 17250 0 0 0 0 231375 14482 32012 0 1649295 175125 0 104434 0 0 7200 39498 EXHIBIT CONTRACTORS 327479 OTHER EVENTS 179893 SECURITY 116566 BANK CHARGES 109590 571982 4486507 0 0 0 722401 607285 2413090 2611187 0 42505 6663 0 0 0 28430 19485 361554 320612 411553 377641 38537 33912 0 0 0 0 0 3606517 3599144 132211 118009 2179216 2041322 2311427 2159331 X 1295090 1439813 1295090 1439813 3606517 3599144 144723 X false true X true false 411553 377641 33912 33912 X 4631230 4631230 4631230 4486507 4486507 4486507 Part X : FIN48 Footnote THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ASSOCIATION ENGAGES IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES NOT RELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. SUCH ACTIVITES ARE SUBJECT TO TAX ON UNRELATED INCOME. FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,2015 AND 2014, ANY SUCH TAX IS ESTIMATED TO BE NOMINAL.GAAP REQUIRES THE EVALUATION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX RETURNS AND RECOGNITION OF A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ASSOICIATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ASSOCIATION, AND HAS CONLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. X X false false false DOUGLAS HUCKER CEO 185000 185000 Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder MEMBERS MUST BE PROPOSED AND VOTED UPON. THERE ARE SIX CLASSES OF MEMBERS: CHARTER, FIRM, AFFILIATE RETAIL, AFFILIATE MEMBER-AT-LARGE, HONORARY, AND STUDENT AFFILIATE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTE ON THE QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION. IN ORDER TO BE ELECTED AS A NEW MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION, AN APPLICANT MUST RECEIVE THE POSITIVE VOTE OF AT LEAST A MAJORITY OF A QUORUM OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UPON AN APPLICANT'S ELECTION AS A NEW MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL SPECIFY THE NEW MEMBER'S MEMBERSHIP CLASS. ONLY FIRM MEMBERS POSSESS VOTING RIGHTS. THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE VOTE OF THE FIRM MEMBERS. DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE FIRM MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process FORM 990 IS DISCUSSED WITH THE CEO, TREASURER, AND CFO. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES ARE HANDLED AS THEY OCCUR. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management THE CEO IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees SEE ANSWER TO 15A. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.AGTA.ORG AND ARE AVAILABLE TO REVIEW UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE LOCATED AT 3030 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 840, DALLAS, TEXAS 75234. Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses ADMIN EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $1373; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses AWARDS AND GRANTS: Column (A) - Total = $11975; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses COMPETITION EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $39524; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses CONSULTING FEES: Column (A) - Total = $20958; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses COST OF GOODS: Column (A) - Total = $3761; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses DONATIONS: Column (A) - Total = $13114; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $16420; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses EDUCATION: Column (A) - Total = $14193; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses ENTERTAINMENT: Column (A) - Total = $5836; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $13619; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses JEWLREY LOSS: Column (A) - Total = $14150; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $1024; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses PHOTOGRAPHY: Column (A) - Total = $74112; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $57237; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $40687; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses RECRUITMENT: Column (A) - Total = $68285; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses REGISTRATION EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $75352; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses RENT: Column (A) - Total = $50674; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: Column (A) - Total = $662; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses SPONSORSHIP: Column (A) - Total = $15000; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses STORAGE RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $4500; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses TAXES: Column (A) - Total = $2858; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $25135; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses WORKERS COMP: Column (A) - Total = $1533; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0