2026-09-04T14:23:33-07:00 2025-12-31 362716239 Barnes Givens & Barnes Ltd 200 E Evergreen Ave Suite 117 Mount Prospect IL 60056 990 2025-01-01 753167591 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEALER COUNSEL NATI 2022931454 1800 M STREET NW 400S WASHINGTON DC 20036 Chase Andrews Current Exec Dir 2026-09-04 true William J Barnes P00399658 2247642442 2025 1800 M STREET NW 400S WASHINGTON DC 20036 751593 false X WWW.DEALERCOUNSEL.COM X 2004 DE THE ORGANIZATION FUNCTIONS AS A TRADE ASSOCIATION OF ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT THE AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP INDUSTRY. 15 15 0 23 12123 2238 0 694328 737118 2478 2352 23112 12123 719918 751593 0 0 0 0 0 679702 794506 679702 794506 40216 -42913 577590 538420 139899 143642 437691 394778 THE ORGANIZATION FUNCTIONS AS A TRADE ASSOCIATION OF ATTORNEYS WHO REPRESENT THE AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP INDUSTRY. false false THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO ITS MEMBERS AND INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING THE DEALERSHIP COMMUNITY THROUGH AN ANNUAL SPRING CONFERENCE WHICH COVERS TOPICS SUCH AS DEALER COUNSEL 101, NADA UPDATE, REINSURANCE PRIMER, IN-HOUSE COUNSEL RISK MANAGEMENT, KEY LEGAL & MARKET CONSIDERATIONS IN TODAY'S BUY-SELL MARKET, NADA UPDATE, LEGAL ISSUES OF DMS SYSTEMS, CYBER SECURITY, LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF VENDOR "SOLUTIONS AND PRODUCTS PEDDLED TO DEALERS, NEXT GENERATION VEHICLE SALES: LEGAL HURDLES OF ONLINE AND MOBILE APPS, TOP LEGAL ISSUES FOR DEALERS, CONDITIONAL MARGIN, TIERED MARGINS, MARKET STRATIFICATION AND PROJECT PINNACLE, THE POLITICS OF EMPLOYMENT LAW: UNDERSTANDING LABOR & EMPLOYMENT IN A NEW ADMINISTRATION. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A FALL CONFERENCE OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDES INFORMATION SESSIONS COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS THE ETHICAL CONCERNS WITH THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTIONS, FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS, FINANCIAL AND LEGAL ISSUES AFFECTING MULTI-FRANCHISE BUY/SELLS, PARTNERING WITH LOCAL DEALERSHIPS FOR SUMMER JOBS FOR UNDER RESOURCED YOUTH, EMERGING TECHNOLOGY ISSUES AFFECTING DEALERS, IMPACT OF DEALER REINSURANCE, NADA UPDATE, OVERCOMING MANUFACTURER OBSTACLES AND OBJECTIONS TO ENHANCE DEALER WARRANTY REPAIR PROFITABILITY, DEALERSHIP COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS PROGRAMS. THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS WEBINARS FOR MEMBERS TO DISCUSS TOPICS FACING THE DEALER INDUSTRY SUCH AS PUTTING THE BRAKES ON LOSSES: HOW INSURANCE POLICIES CAN PROTECT DEALER PROFITABILITY, ET TU, BRUTE? TIPS FOR FENDING OFF FRAUD BY UNETHICAL DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEES, AND DOES THE AMENDED MILITARY LENDING ACT REGULATION AFFECT AUTO DEALERS? false false false false false false false false false true 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 false false false false false false false true 4 0 true 0 true true false false false false false false false X 15 15 false true false false false true true true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X ASSOC MGMT STRATEGIES 2025305910 1800 M STREET NW 400S WASHINGTON DC 20036 X Eric Baker President 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Don Gould Vice President 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Timothy Robinett Treasurer 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kate Kelley Secretary 0.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Scott Silverman IMMED PAST PRES 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ronald Campione Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Victor Danhi Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Seedig Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Evan Nahmias Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Robert Shimberg Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Sprinkle Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sara Bruce Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anthony Bento Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lauren Bailey Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Semanie Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Carrie Hofman Executive Dir. 18.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 false false false ASSOC MGMT STRATEGIES 1800 M STREET NW 400S WASHINGTON DC 20036 MANAGEMENT 224680 The Ritz Carlton Resorts Naples 2600 Tiburon Drive Naple FL 34109 Venue for Conference 148591 THE RITZ-CARLTON CHICAGO 160 East Pearson Street Chicago IL 60611 Venue for Conference 180317 3 0 MEETINGS 417330 417330 Membership Dues & Assessments 319788 319788 737118 2352 2352 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ADVERTISING-NEWSLTR/DIREC 12123 12123 12123 751593 737118 12123 2352 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 217980 0 0 0 0 0 7100 0 0 0 0 0 2352 0 402240 0 0 9466 4504 Educational content 37100 Bank Service Charges 27954 Web Site 25867 Exhibits 24485 35458 794506 0 0 0 100760 102176 302704 265597 0 5963 12855 0 0 0 0 131089 130184 60123 32515 37074 27608 0 0 0 0 0 577590 538420 7320 804 132579 142838 139899 143642 X 437691 394778 437691 394778 577590 538420 -42913 X true X false false false 22259 22259 37864 10256 27608 27608 X Part X : FIN48 Footnote THE ASSOCIATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501 (C) (6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. HOWEVER, INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES NOT DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE IS SUBJECT TO TAXATION AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ASSOCIATION HAS ALSO BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ENTITY THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509 (A)(2).DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2010, THE ASSOCIATION ADOPTED THE AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE RELATING TO UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES INCLUDED IN ASC TOPIC INCOME TAXES. THESE PROVISIONS PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING OF UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHHOLD OF "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" FOR RCOGNITION AND DE-RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE ASSOCIATION PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATERIAL MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE AN EFFECT ON ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR THE FORM 990 FOR YEARS 2023-2025 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. IT IS THE ASSOCIATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 ORGANIZATION IS MANAGED BY AMS, A THIRD PARTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a ONLY FULL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION OF ITS NEW DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b ALL MATERIAL DECISIONS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND BYLAWS may be altered, amended or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted, by the vote of a majority of the Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROVIDES FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO AN OUTSIDE CPA FIRM WHO PERFORMED A FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND PREPARED THE FORM 990. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS AND SIGNS THE RETURN AFTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS' APPROVAL. A COPY OF THE RETURN TO BE FILED IS PROVIDED TO THE DIRECTORS AT THE BOARD MEETING HELD PRIOR TO THE 990 DUE DATE. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS HAVE A DUTY TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ANY AND ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MUST BE DISCLOSED PRIOR TO ANY ACTIONS BEING TAKEN ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EMPLOYED BY THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE MANAGEMENT FEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ON EXTERNAL THIRD-PARTY WEBSITE.