Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Client Note 1 | Client Note 1 - NOTE 1PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE - PART IIIGLOBAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT CENTER IS A TRADE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING RETAILERS, WHOLESALERS, SUPPLIERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND HEALTH, BEAUTY, AND WELLNESS NON-FOOD PRODUCTS. THE ASSOCIATION ANNUALLY SPONSORS TWO MARKETING CONFERENCES FOR RETAILER/WHOLESALER AND SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURERS OF NON-FOOD PRODUCTS. IT ALSO PROVIDES VARIOUS MEMBER SERVICES FOR THE RETAILER/WHOLESALER AND SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER MEMBERS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | ALL CHANGES TO THE BY-LAWS ARE APPROVED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A THOROUGH REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. THE GOVERNING BODY DOES NOT REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE TO THE GOVERNING BODY AFTER FILING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, D. UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS TAX-EXEMPT AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | THE PROCESS INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS: (1) REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GMDC; (2) USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION; AND (3) CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $120510; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $120510; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $117948; Column (B) - Program Services = $117948; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | CREDIT CARD FEES: Column (A) - Total = $96974; Column (B) - Program Services = $96974; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: Column (A) - Total = $78377; Column (B) - Program Services = $41539; Column (C) - Management & General = $36054; Column (D) - Fundraising = $784 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | SEC'S EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $67009; Column (B) - Program Services = $67009; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | MARKETING: Column (A) - Total = $63759; Column (B) - Program Services = $43516; Column (C) - Management & General = $19812; Column (D) - Fundraising = $431 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION MEETINGS: Column (A) - Total = $50662; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $50662; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | SHOWCASE: Column (A) - Total = $39061; Column (B) - Program Services = $7; Column (C) - Management & General = $39054; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | SPONSORSHIP EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $33325; Column (B) - Program Services = $33325; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $33123; Column (B) - Program Services = $21583; Column (C) - Management & General = $11540; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | TELEPHONE AND FAX: Column (A) - Total = $32655; Column (B) - Program Services = $3300; Column (C) - Management & General = $29355; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | PRODUCTION: Column (A) - Total = $31604; Column (B) - Program Services = $19013; Column (C) - Management & General = $12591; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | AUTOMOBILE ALLOWANCES: Column (A) - Total = $29880; Column (B) - Program Services = $15836; Column (C) - Management & General = $13745; Column (D) - Fundraising = $299 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $21532; Column (B) - Program Services = $9962; Column (C) - Management & General = $11570; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | CONFERENCE SHIPPING: Column (A) - Total = $14702; Column (B) - Program Services = $14702; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $11286; Column (B) - Program Services = $5643; Column (C) - Management & General = $5643; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | CONFERENCE MOBILE APPS.: Column (A) - Total = $10260; Column (B) - Program Services = $10260; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | GUESTS AT CONFERENCES: Column (A) - Total = $9118; Column (B) - Program Services = $9118; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | SPOUSE PROGRAMS - CONFERENCE: Column (A) - Total = $7764; Column (B) - Program Services = $7764; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | GRATUITIES - CONFERENCES: Column (A) - Total = $5205; Column (B) - Program Services = $5205; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | OFFICE SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $3669; Column (B) - Program Services = $2101; Column (C) - Management & General = $1535; Column (D) - Fundraising = $33 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | SECURITY: Column (A) - Total = $3653; Column (B) - Program Services = $3653; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | WEBSITE & DATABASE MAINTENANCE: Column (A) - Total = $3579; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $3579; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | SPEAKER/ENTERTAINMENT: Column (A) - Total = $3082; Column (B) - Program Services = $3082; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | PROPERTY TAXES: Column (A) - Total = $1748; Column (B) - Program Services = $927; Column (C) - Management & General = $804; Column (D) - Fundraising = $17 |
| Software ID: | 14000265 |
| Software Version: | 2014v5.0 |