TY 2018 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2018

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
Illinois Simmental Association

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)2114 E 1425 North Rd
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Pontiac, IL61764

D Employer identification number

37-1288824

E Telephone number

(815) 992-8462

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? Promote the Interests of Those Raising Simmental Cattle
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 Promoted the Simmental breed through cattle shows and other exhibitions. Paid Premiums to top local exhibitors and gave funds to the National Simmental Association to promote exhibitions at the national and state levels. Hosted National Show. (Grants $ 69,821) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 Promoted continuation and improvement of purebred Simmental herds through information and assistance provided to members. Held annual craft auction to raise funds, and gave awards to members for achievement. (Grants $ 20,517) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 Promoted sharing of information among members and the public through the issuing of an ISA Directory. Maintained website to further encourage the transfer of information and to promote the Simmental Breed. (Grants $ 20,422) 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	110,760

(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
Paul Walker President	2.00	0
Justin Alwardt Vice President	2.00	0
Tony Drach Treasurer	2.00	0
Dan Heavner Secretary	2.00	0
Jon Bauer Director	2.00	0
Justin Adcock Director	2.00	0
Bo Bramlet Director	2.00	0
Roger Allen Director	2.00	0
Wyatt Wright Director	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 Revenue.2	Cattle Show Sale Proceeds $3000
Other Revenue.3	Banquet Fees $2901
Other Revenue.4	National Assoc Rev Share $790
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $19847
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $575
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $309
Other Expenses.1	Facility Costs $38434
Other Expenses.2	National Show Expense $30190
Other Expenses.3	Awards Given $20517
Other Expenses.4	Cattle Show Judges $3077
Other Expenses.5	Banquet Costs $2554
Other Expenses.6	Cattle Show Premiums Paid $2380
Other Expenses.7	Dues/Checkoff $312
Other Expenses.8	Miscellaneous $216

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.2

Cattle Show Sale Proceeds $3000

Other Revenue.3

Banquet Fees $2901

Other Revenue.4

National Assoc Rev Share $790

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $19847

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $575

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $309

Other Expenses.1

Facility Costs $38434

Other Expenses.2

National Show Expense $30190

Other Expenses.3

Awards Given $20517

Other Expenses.4

Cattle Show Judges $3077

Other Expenses.5

Banquet Costs $2554

Other Expenses.6

Cattle Show Premiums Paid $2380

Other Expenses.7

Dues/Checkoff $312

Other Expenses.8

Miscellaneous $216

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	3,990
4	Investment income ...........................	4	261
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	86,627
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	86,627
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	10,066
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	100,944

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Software ID:	18007218
Software Version:	2018v3.1

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










Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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	260
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	50
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	118,411
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	118,721

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-17,777
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	70,536
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	52,759