TY 2019 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? The Cannabis Alliance is a non-profit, membership-based association of individuals, businesses, government officials, and non-profit organizations dedicated to the advancement of a sustainable, vital, and ethical cannabis industry.
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 We advocate for our member businesses with regulatory agencies and the legislature resulting in positive changes such as significantly reducing waste produced by the industry by eliminating unnecessary dosing caps and reducing the thickness of product bags; passing legislation to expunge cannabis misdemeanors; reducing the impact of ineffective vape regulations on the industry; and coordinating a support response to Leaf traceability implementation failure. We consistently have a voice and a seat at the table with the WSLCB, WSDA, DOE, DOH and more. We have insisted that stakeholder voices be heard during legislatively mandated agency reports such as the DOE's Lab Accreditation Report, the WSLCB's Home Delivery report, and participating in the WSDA's workgroup on the establishment of an organic-like program for cannabis. We are leading the conversation as it pertains to testing and lab standardization, edible regulations, state traceability fixes, medical access, and small business protections. We participated in impairment research in partnership with WSU and MIT. We are leading the effort to establish the first agricultural commodity commission for cannabis in the United States. We have created successful events for our membership and the broader community such as: The WA State Cannabis Summit (now in its 6th year), Lobby Day, Trivia Nights, and member-hosted mixers. We have hosted educational events and seminars such as: Budtender Education, The Terpestival, and multiple community outreach ?talks?. We have continued discussions with the Snohomish Health District on protecting children by utilizing education as the main tool for prevention. Our membership numbers continued to grow as well as our offering of new membership benefits. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (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-)
Caitlein Ryan President	15.00	0
AC Braddock Vice President	5.00	0
Morgan Kristine Secretary	5.00	0
Todd Arkley Treasurer	5.00	0
Lara Kaminsky Executive Dir.	40.00	37,350

(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

Caitlein Ryan

President

15.00

AC Braddock

Vice President

5.00

Morgan Kristine

Secretary

5.00

Todd Arkley

Treasurer

5.00

Lara Kaminsky

Executive Dir.

40.00

37,350

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.1001	Advertising and Promotion $690
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $146
Other Expenses.1003	Information Technology $5829
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $29
Other Expenses.1	Workshops/Seminars $33824
Other Expenses.2	Bank Fees $5902
Other Expenses.3	Dues/Subscriptions $1500
Other Expenses.4	Meals $920
Other Expenses.6	Business Licenses/Fees $75
Other Expenses.7	Meeting Refreshments $34
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1266 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2272
Total Liabilities.1	Farmer Research Funds - Beginning $0 Farmer Research Funds - Ending $18095

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $690

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $146

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $5829

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $29

Other Expenses.1

Workshops/Seminars $33824

Other Expenses.2

Bank Fees $5902

Other Expenses.3

Dues/Subscriptions $1500

Other Expenses.4

Meals $920

Other Expenses.6

Business Licenses/Fees $75

Other Expenses.7

Meeting Refreshments $34

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $1266 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $2272

Total Liabilities.1

Farmer Research Funds - Beginning $0 Farmer Research Funds - Ending $18095

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	140,448
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	8,878
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	13
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	149,339

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	65,449
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	24,292
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	5,760
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	257
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	48,949
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	144,707

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	4,632
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	12,602
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	17,234

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