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
Big Country Apartment Association

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 7236
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Abilene, TX79608

D Employer identification number

75-1936847

E Telephone number

(325) 695-7431

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? The primary exempt purpose is to advance the general welfare of the housing industry through 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 $ 14,727) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 Member services related to education, meetings, and other resources (Grants $ 4,052) 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	18,779

(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-)
Jesslyn Davis Secretary	1.00	0
Gina Black President	1.00	0
Tammy Kister Vice President	20.00	21,500
Melyanie Chavez Treasurer	1.00	0
Angela Carpenter Executive Dir.	0	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.1	Sales $16444
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $15315
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $11661
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $6177
Other Expenses.1	Membership Dues $15002
Other Expenses.2	Luncheon Meetings $8876
Other Expenses.3	Education $5330
Other Expenses.5	Texas Franchise Tax $75
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $21926 Accounts Receivable - Ending $17769
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $3874 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1347

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

Sales $16444

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $15315

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $11661

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $6177

Other Expenses.1

Membership Dues $15002

Other Expenses.2

Luncheon Meetings $8876

Other Expenses.3

Education $5330

Other Expenses.5

Texas Franchise Tax $75

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $21926 Accounts Receivable - Ending $17769

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $3874 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1347

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	6,543
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	55,218
4	Investment income ...........................	4	1,425
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a	31,907
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	22,222
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c	9,685
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	17,805
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	17,805
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	16,444
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	107,120

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	21,866
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	1,778
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	332
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	62,436
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	86,412

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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

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	20,708
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	143,847
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	164,555

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










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