TY 2015 Form 990EZ

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE HOUSING INDUSTRY THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION OF THOSE INVOLVED IN OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND SUPPLIERS OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THE INDUSTRY. TO FUNCTION COOPERATIVELY WITH THE NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION AND ITS AFFILIATED ASSOCIATION. TO ENCOURAGE WITHIN THE HOUSING INDUSTRY A HIGH APPRECIATION OF THE OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS, AGENTS AND OPERATORS IN PROVIDING ADEQUATE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC. TO DISSEMINATE USEFUL INFORMATION TO ALL MEMBERS AND INSPIRE THEM TO FURTHER EDUCATE THEMSELVES IN THE PRACTICAL FEATURES OF RENTAL MANAGEMENT.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 MEMBERSHIP DUES TO STATE AND FEDERAL ASSOCIATIONS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...	28a
29 MEMBER SERVICES RELATED TO EDUCATION, MEETINGS, AND OTHER RESOURCES. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...	29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...	30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .

Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)

What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO ADVANCE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE HOUSING INDUSTRY THROUGH THE ASSOCIATION OF THOSE INVOLVED IN OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND SUPPLIERS OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THE INDUSTRY. TO FUNCTION COOPERATIVELY WITH THE NATIONAL APARTMENT ASSOCIATION AND ITS AFFILIATED ASSOCIATION. TO ENCOURAGE WITHIN THE HOUSING INDUSTRY A HIGH APPRECIATION OF THE OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS, AGENTS AND OPERATORS IN PROVIDING ADEQUATE HOUSING AND SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC. TO DISSEMINATE USEFUL INFORMATION TO ALL MEMBERS AND INSPIRE THEM TO FURTHER EDUCATE THEMSELVES IN THE PRACTICAL FEATURES OF RENTAL MANAGEMENT.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.

28 MEMBERSHIP DUES TO STATE AND FEDERAL ASSOCIATIONS.
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ... MediumBullet

28a

29 MEMBER SERVICES RELATED TO EDUCATION, MEETINGS, AND OTHER RESOURCES.
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ... MediumBullet

29a

30
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ... MediumBullet

30a

31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here... MediumBullet

31a

32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Gary Jenkins President	1.00	0
Chante Prince President Elect	1.00	0
Diane Black Treasurer	1.00	0
Stefannie Jaimes Secretary	1.00	0
Weldon Hurt Past President	1.00	0

(a) Name and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount
of other compensation

Gary Jenkins

President

1.00

Chante Prince

President Elect

1.00

Diane Black

Treasurer

1.00

Stefannie Jaimes

Secretary

1.00

Weldon Hurt

Past President

1.00

(a) Name and title of each employee

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position

(c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)

(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation

(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

NONE

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

NONE

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

Big Country Apartment Association

Employer identification number

75-1936847

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	Luncheons $8227
Other Revenue.2	Education Revenue $4095
Other Revenue.3	Redbook $2310
Other Revenue.4	Miscellaneous Income $929
Other Revenue.5	PAC Fair Share $15
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $14625
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $9764
Other Expenses.1	Membership Dues $16429
Other Expenses.2	Luncheons Expense $10189
Other Expenses.3	Education $3884
Other Expenses.4	Membership Services $3348
Other Expenses.5	Other Taxes $65
Other Expenses.6	other $47
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $7994 Accounts Receivable - Ending $536
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $3784 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $328
Total Liabilities.1003	Deferred Revenue - Beginning $0 Deferred Revenue - Ending $50184
MEMBERSHIP DUES & DEFERRED REVENUE	DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED ITS METHOD FOR RECOGNIZING REVENUE FROM MEMBERSHIP DUES. THE MEMBERSHIP REVENUE WILL BE RECOGNIZED DURING THE ACTUAL MEMBERSHIP PERIOD RELATED TO THE DUES, NOT WHEN THE INVOICES ARE MAILED. THEREFORE, FOR THIS FISCAL YEAR, NO MEMBERSHIP REVENUE WAS REPORTED AND THE ORGANIZATION REPORTED DEFERRED REVENUE FOR THE AMOUNT COLLECTED FOR THE UPCOMING MEMBERSHIP PERIOD.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:	15000324
Software Version:	2015v2.0

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	5,081
4	Investment income ...........................	4	841
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	19,144
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	16,079
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	3,065
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a	14,490
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	2,566
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c	11,924
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8	15,576
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	36,487

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	29,423
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	800
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	58,351
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	88,574

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-52,087
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	105,554
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20	2,081
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	55,548

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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