TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
SEMPO Inc

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)401 Edgewater Place
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Wakefield, MA01880

D Employer identification number

14-1891138

E Telephone number

(781) 246-0500

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

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? SEMPO is a global non-profit organization serving the search engine marketing industry and marketing professionals engaged in it. Its purpose is to provide a foundation for industry growth through building stronger relationships, fostering awareness, providing education, promoting the industry, generating research, and creating a better understanding of search and its role in marketing.
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 The Organization represents the common interests of more than 360 companies and consultants worldwide, providing them with a voice in the marketplace. The Organization also conducts research on the search engine marketing industry, its growth prospects and future trends. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 The Organization's activities are primarily centered on education and awareness. To support their educational mission, they offer an extensive library of resources, research and articles, as well as outreach activities such as webinars and speaking events. To drive awareness of the value of search marketing, and how to maximize its potential in a marketing mix, the organization funds advertising campaigns, outreach activities, events, and press. The Organization's research studies help to quantify the value of Search Marketing and track the industry trends. (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

(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
Stephan Bajaio Director	2.00	0
Luis Navarrete Gomez Director	2.00	0
Chris Boggs Director	2.00	0
Mike Gullaksen Director	2.00	0
Marc Engelsman VP of Research	2.00	0
Mike Corak President	9.00	0
Mike Grehan Chairperson	2.00	0
Christi Olson Director	2.00	0
Michael Bonfils VP of Marketing	2.00	0
Bill Leake Director	2.00	0
Mike Moran SIG Chair	2.00	0
Corey Morris VP of Cities	2.00	0
Cristie Reed Treasurer	2.00	0
Chris Morgan Director	2.00	0
Tanya Wigmore VP - Membership	2.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(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

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $106
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $5889
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $51914
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1196
Other Expenses.1	Bad Debts $5500
Other Expenses.2	Telecommunications $4974
Other Expenses.3	Bank & Credit Card Fees $3227
Other Expenses.4	Books, Subscriptions, Referenc $1140
Other Expenses.5	Marketing/Communications $603
Other Expenses.7	Annual Report $160
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $2000 Accounts Receivable - Ending $4000
Other Assets.1011	Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $27650 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $2355
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $9090 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $51429
Total Liabilities.1003	Deferred Revenue - Beginning $107864 Deferred Revenue - Ending $64746

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $106

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $5889

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $51914

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1196

Other Expenses.1

Bad Debts $5500

Other Expenses.2

Telecommunications $4974

Other Expenses.3

Bank & Credit Card Fees $3227

Other Expenses.4

Books, Subscriptions, Referenc $1140

Other Expenses.5

Marketing/Communications $603

Other Expenses.7

Annual Report $160

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $2000 Accounts Receivable - Ending $4000

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $27650 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $2355

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $9090 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $51429

Total Liabilities.1003

Deferred Revenue - Beginning $107864 Deferred Revenue - Ending $64746

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	98,071
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	54,239
4	Investment income ...........................	4	17
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	0
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	152,327

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-25,792
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	-45,990
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	-71,782

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Software ID:	18007218
Software Version:	2018v3.1

Software ID:	18007218
Software Version:	2018v3.1

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
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	103,218
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	192
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	74,709
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	178,119