Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2021 , and ending 12-31-2021
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
National Restaurant Association
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2055 L Street NW Suite 700
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Washington, DC200364957
D Employer identification number

36-1525480
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 112,516,044
F Name and address of principal officer:
Michelle L Korsmo
2055 L Street NW Suite 700
Washington,DC200364957
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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www.restaurant.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1939
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The National Restaurant Association creates value for the foodservice industry and its membership in the avenues of research, advocacy and education. We conduct research on current trends, advocate policy initiatives, and provide educational and networking opportunities for the industry.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 58
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 58
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 366
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 58
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,499,430
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 452,437
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,394,370 3,373,432
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,370,502 4,387,649
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,090,467 14,301,399
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 61,079,630 74,084,475
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 72,934,969 96,146,955
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,841,475 1,706,719
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 37,837,709 39,232,861
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
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17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 58,912,282 57,066,899
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 98,591,466 98,006,479
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -25,656,497 -1,859,524
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 103,034,526 192,667,812
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 56,726,845 57,942,637
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 46,307,681 134,725,175
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: To serve our industry and impact its success, We: Strengthen operations, mitigate risk and develop talent; Advance and protect business vitality through national, state and local advocacy; and Drive knowledge and collaboration.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Food safety training and other educational programs including ServSafe, which is the industry standard for training employees in safe food handling. During 2021, NRA tested 666,965 foodservice managers in ServSafe programs and issued a total of 479,609 certifications.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Government Relations and Communications: The NRA monitors both Federal and State government and legislation for changes in their policies as they relate to the restaurant industry. Depending on the specific issue, the NRA, along with the State Restaurant Associations, develops an appropriate position and response to the specific issue and works with government agencies/organizations to achieve the best possible outcome for the industry. The NRA maintains and distributes publications on various matters that affect the industry.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Support of tradeshows: Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 tradeshows supported by the National Restaurant Association were canceled due to the unavailability of facilities.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment..
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
221
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
366
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. See instructions.
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
Yes
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
Yes
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
58
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
58
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
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18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Brian Casey......................................................................
Chair
 5.00
.................
2.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Lance Trenary......................................................................
Vice Chair
 5.00
.................
2.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Scott Redler......................................................................
Treasurer
 5.00
.................
2.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Melvin Rodrigue......................................................................
Immediate Past Chair
 5.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) Theodore Balestreri......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) Ralph Brennan......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) Michael Kaufman......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) Jay Stieber......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
7.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) Xavier Teixido......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) Jack Crawford......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) Joseph Essa......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) Michael Gibbons......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) Philip Hickey......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) Joseph Kadow......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) Rosalyn Mallet......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(16) Dick Marriott......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
(17) Edward Tinsley......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2021)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Susan Adzick........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................10.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) Brad Anderson........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(20) Michael Axiotis........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) Theodore Balestreri II........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) Don Balfour........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) Archna Becker........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) Blanca Cabrera........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) Scott Carlson........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) KC Ciaramello........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) Susan Connelly........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(28) Jeanne Cretella........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(29) John Cywinski........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(30) Horace Dawson........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................4.00 		X           0 0 0
(31) Carol Dover........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(32) Atour Eyvazian........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(33) Anne Fink........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(34) Don Fox........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(35) Jeffrey Gates........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(36) Genna Gent........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(37) German Gonzalez........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(38) Thomas Hester........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(39) Stan Harris........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................5.00 		X           0 0 0
(40) Steven Johnson........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(41) Simon Kim........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(42) Camille Lee-Johnson........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(43) Jeffrey Lobdell........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(44) Robert Luz........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(45) Jett Mehta........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(46) Perry Miele........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(47) Heather Neary........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(48) Lawrence Oberkfell........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(49) Bob Omainsky........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(50) Sonia Riggs........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(51) Dan Rowe........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(52) Christopher Savvides........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(53) Laurie Schalow........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(54) Richard Schneider........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(55) Beth Scott........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(56) Bahjat Shariff........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(57) John Teza........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(58) Kent Walrack........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................10.00 		X           0 0 0
(59) Thomas L Bene........................................................................
Past President & CEO
 31.00
.......................9.00 		    X       2,063,086 0 28,591
(60) Marvin F Irby........................................................................
CFO until 10/21, President & CEO
 30.00
.......................10.00 		    X       1,086,651 0 504,987
(61) Eric Ellis........................................................................
CFO Starting 10/21
 30.00
.......................10.00 		    X       248,729 0 85,821
(62) Sean Kennedy........................................................................
EVP, Policy & Government A
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     904,325 0 298,900
(63) Terry J Erdle........................................................................
Past Chief Operating Officer
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     1,143,588 0 45,517
(64) Sherman L Brown........................................................................
EVP, Training & Certificat
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     638,388 0 343,600
(65) Chris Rodgers........................................................................
EVP, General Counsel & Cor
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     623,281 0 334,610
(66) Kevin A Steele........................................................................
Chief Information Officer
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     516,792 0 250,944
(67) Tia E Mattson........................................................................
EVP, Enterprise Marketing
 40.00
.......................0.00 		      X     360,251 0 143,684
(68) Clinton Wolf........................................................................
SVP, Health & Insurance Se
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   322,527 0 138,207
(69) Hudson Riehle........................................................................
SVP, Research & Knowledge
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   341,910 0 88,175
(70) Angelo Amador........................................................................
SVP, Legal Advocacy & Regu
 8.00
.......................32.00 		        X   303,249 0 90,386
(71) Daniel Roehl........................................................................
VP, Federal Government Aff
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   306,470 0 85,830
(72) Perry Quinn........................................................................
SVP, Business Innovation D
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   333,264 0 45,547
(73) Dawn M Sweeney........................................................................
Former President & CEO
 0.00
.......................0.00 		          X 1,112,966 0 976,367
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 10,305,477 0 3,461,166
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet117
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Envisionit Chicago LLC

130 E Randolph Street Suite 1600
Chicago,IL60601 		Advertising Services 290,171
Professional Testing Inc

301 E Pine St Suite 505
Orlando,FL32801 		Psychometric Services 268,584
Mehlman Castagnetti Rosen & Thomas Inc

1341 G Street NW Suite 1100
Washington,DC20005 		Professional Consulting Services 244,750
Food Directions 2 LLC

4806 Westward View Road
Shady Side,MD20764 		Professional Consulting Services 240,000
Urban Swirski & Associates

601 13th Street NW Suite 950 South
Washington,DC20005 		Professional Consulting Services 216,165
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet25
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 695,435
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 2,677,997
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 3,373,432
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Membership Dues 813910 4,181,795 4,181,795    
b Tradeshows 541900 102,378 102,378    
c Sponsorships 813910 58,333   58,333  
d Conference and Seminars 813910 45,143 45,143    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 4,387,649
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 11,912,622 11,189,386 -180,362 903,598
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 6,766,561   1,589,999 5,176,562
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   475,997 6a
b Less: rental expenses   263,398 6b
c Rental income or (loss)   212,599 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 212,599   31,460 181,139
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   13,236,218 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 769 10,846,672 7b
c Gain or (loss) -769 2,389,546 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 2,388,777     2,388,777
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 695,435of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 245,050
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 309,556
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -64,506   -64,506
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 72,118,515
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 4,948,694
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 67,169,821 67,169,821    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 96,146,955 82,688,523 1,499,430 8,585,570
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 1,706,719  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 7,975,571      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 1,112,966      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 17,044,289      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,576,176      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 8,815,641      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,708,218      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,221,988      
c Accounting ........... 116,651      
d Lobbying ........... 1,816,986      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 140,362      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 4,528,758      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 889,671      
13 Office expenses ....... 5,036,356      
14 Information technology ...... 3,378,117      
15 Royalties .. 5,249,421      
16 Occupancy ........... 3,857,530      
17 Travel ............ 631,141      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 821,445      
20 Interest ........... 340,078      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 13,120,775      
23 Insurance ... 276,134      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a State Restaurant Associ 14,831,585      
b Bad Debts 515,949      
c Excise Taxes 293,952      
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 98,006,479      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 14,709,159 1 9,894,569
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 5,844,340 4 8,024,112
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 1,290,660 8 1,014,528
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,901,782 9 1,585,379
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 75,305,047
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 32,198,596 43,317,615 10c 43,106,451
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 32,117,443 11 30,907,430
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 2,270,876 14 2,047,599
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,582,651 15 96,087,744
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 103,034,526 16 192,667,812
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 24,331,003 17 30,244,050
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 8,608,023 19 11,361,898
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 23,557,401 23 16,251,413
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 230,418 25 85,276
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 56,726,845 26 57,942,637
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 41,553,520 27 130,783,857
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 4,754,161 28 3,941,318
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 46,307,681 32 134,725,175
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 103,034,526 33 192,667,812
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
96,146,955
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
98,006,479
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,859,524
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
46,307,681
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
137,206
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
90,139,812
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
134,725,175
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2021)
Form 990 (2021)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Name of the organization
National Restaurant Association
 
Employer identification number

36-1525480
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2021)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021) Page 2
Name of organization
National Restaurant Association
  		Employer identification number
36-1525480
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
Page 3
Name of organization
National Restaurant Association
  		Employer identification number

36-1525480
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (2021)
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Name of organization
National Restaurant Association
  		Employer identification number

36-1525480
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
National Restaurant Association
 
Employer identification number

36-1525480
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2018 (b) 2019 (c) 2020 (d) 2021 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
4,181,795
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
8,246,145
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
4,730,195
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
12,976,340
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
4,181,795
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
8,794,545
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
-8,794,545
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Restaurant Association
 
Employer identification number

36-1525480
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 15,157,263 13,323,042 13,192,729 14,209,049 12,569,974
b Contributions ... 560,850 200,000 397,758 350,000 327,500
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 2,090,550 1,975,866 63,169 -865,154 1,659,087
d Grants or scholarships ... 180,000 281,000 221,000 379,800 231,250
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses .... 77,979 60,645 109,614 121,366 116,262
g End of year balance ...... 17,550,684 15,157,263 13,323,042 13,192,729 14,209,049
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet64.259 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet35.741 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
Yes
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
Yes
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   50,000 50,000
b Buildings ....   31,678,658 7,084,637 24,594,021
c Leasehold improvements   7,390,276 2,492,608 4,897,668
d Equipment ....   35,894,813 22,373,541 13,521,272
e Other .....   291,300 247,810 43,490
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 43,106,451
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)Product development costs, net 1,165,535
(2)Due from (to) Affiliate 342,391
(3)Investment in Winsight 94,579,818
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 96,087,744
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 85,276
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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Part V, Line 4: The endowment funds are used to provide scholarships as part of the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's mission to enhance the Industry's service to the public through education, promotion of career opportunities and community engagement.
Part X, Line 2: Accounting standards address the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. The Organization may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Association and certain of its affiliates and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBTI). For the reporting periods presented in these consolidated financial statements, there is no impact as a result of this standard as the Organization has no significant uncertain tax positions. The Organization files certain information and income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various other states. The Association and Foundation are exempt from federal and state income taxes; however, income from certain activities not directly related to their exempt purposes is subject to taxation as unrelated business income, net of related expenses. Excise taxes are also incurred on certain levels of compensation. Net operating loss carryforwards, if any, may be utilized to offset related future taxable income; deferred tax assets are fully reserved by a valuation reserve, if realized is not certain.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Restaurant Association
 
Employer identification number

36-1525480
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
South Asia 0 1 Program Services NRAS India Private Limited 100,141
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 1 100,141
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 1 100,141
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Restaurant Association
 
Employer identification number

36-1525480
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.









VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

Marriott Golf Invitational
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
940,485
 
 
940,485

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
695,435
 
 
695,435
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
245,050
 
 
245,050



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 69,708     69,708
7 Food and beverages . . . 80,192     80,192
8 Entertainment . . . . 138,435     138,435
9 Other direct expenses . . . 21,221     21,221
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 309,556
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -64,506
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
National Restaurant Association
 
Employer identification number
36-1525480
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association
Mindy Hanan
Montgomery,AL36104 		63-0837896 501c6 20,000 0     Advocacy
(2) American Heart Association
4601 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington,VA22203 		13-5613797 501c3 30,000 0     Sponsorship
(3) Arizona Restaurant Association
3333 E Camelback Road
Phoenix,AZ85018 		86-0884265 501c6 10,000 0     Advocacy
(4) Arkansas Hospitality Association
P O Box 3866
Little Rock,AR72203 		71-0441069 501c6 20,000 0     Sponsorship
(5) Cannery Row Company Ltd
555 Abrego Street
Monterey,CA93940 		33-0247692   21,000 0     Advocacy
(6) Coalition Democratic Workplace
Suite 200
Washington,DC20001 		26-0300855   30,000 0     Sponsorship
(7) Colorado Restaurant Association
430 East 7th Avenue
Denver,CO80203 		84-0503735 501c6 20,000 0     Advocacy
(8) Connecticut Restaurant Association
Scott Dolch
Farmington,CT06032 		06-0872410 501c6 51,600 0     Advocacy
(9) CSRA - Council of State Rest Association
2055 L Street NW Suite 700
Washington,DC20036 		71-0653481 501c6 176,100 0     Sponsorship
(10) Delaware Restaurant Association
PO Box 8004
Newark,DE19714 		47-3001109 501c6 10,000 0     Advocacy
(11) Employment Policies Inst Foundation Inc
1090 Vermont Ave NW
Washington,DC20005 		52-1902264 501c3 10,000 0     Sponsorship
(12) Georgia Restaurant Association
260 Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta,GA30303 		38-3670102 501c6 15,000 0     Advocacy
(13) Hawaii Restaurant Association
2909 Waialae Ave 22
Honolulu,HI96826 		23-7057621 501c6 35,000 0     Advocacy
(14) Illinois Restaurant Association
33 W Monroe St
Chicago,IL60603 		36-0904760 501c6 24,000 0     Advocacy
(15) International Society Of Hotel Associations
374 Marlborough Street
Boston,MA02115 		52-1228591 501c6 20,000 0     Sponsorship
(16) James Beard Foundation
167 West 12th Street
New York,NY10011 		13-2752108 501c3 54,636 0     Sponsorship
(17) Louisiana Restaurant Association
2700 North Arnoult Road
Metairie,LA70002 		58-2248900 501c6 40,000 0     Advocacy
(18) Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
225 W Washtenaw Street
Lansing,MI48933 		38-2979910 501c6 45,000 0     Advocacy
(19) Missouri Restaurant Association
1810 Craig Street Suite 225
Saint Louis,MO63146 		44-0569768 501c6 6,000 0     Advocacy
(20) Multiculutral Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance
PO Box 25786
Providence,RI02905 		36-4120950 501c3 148,000 0     Sponsorship
(21) National Assoc of Real Estate Investment
1875 I Street NW
Washington,DC20006 		27-3586050 501c6 10,000 0     Sponsorship
(22) National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
2055 L Street NW Suite 700
Washington,DC20036 		36-6103388 501c3 35,000 0     Sponsorship
(23) Nevada Restaurant Association
Katherine Jacobi
Las Vegas,NV89102 		94-2860376 501c6 6,000 0     Advocacy
(24) New Jersey Restaurant & Hospitality Association
126 W State Street
Trenton,NJ08608 		22-1153767 501c6 40,000 0     Advocacy
(25) New Mexico Restaurant Association
9201 Montgomery Blvd NE
Albuquerque,NM87111 		85-0111356 501c6 30,000 0     Advocacy
(26) North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association
222 North Person Street
Raleigh,NC27601 		56-0492569 501c6 60,000 0     Advocacy
(27) Ohio Restaurant Association
100 E Campus Blvd
Columbus,OH43235 		31-4271670 501c6 30,000 0     Advocacy
(28) Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association
Jason Brandt
Wilsonville,OR97070 		93-0514708 501c6 44,000 0     Advocacy
(29) Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association
100 State Street
Harrisburg,PA17101 		23-1257570 501c6 25,000 0     Advocacy
(30) R Street Institute
1212 New York Ave NW
Washington,DC20005 		26-3477125 501c3 25,000 0     Advocacy
(31) Restaurant Association Metro Washington
1625 K Street NW
Washington,DC20006 		53-0163480 501c3 22,500 0     Sponsorship
(32) Restaurant Association of Maryland
6301 Hillside Court
Columbia,MD21046 		52-1881151 501c6 17,500 0     Advocacy
(33) Restaurant Law Center
2055 L Street NW Suite 700
Washington,DC20036 		81-4099133 501c6 255,000 0     Advocacy
(34) Rhode Island Hospitality Association
94 Sabra Street
Cranston,RI02910 		05-0399474 501c6 40,000 0     Advocacy
(35) Some Inc
71 O Street NW
Washington,DC20001 		23-7098123 501c3 10,000 0     Sponsorship
(36) Tamm Capital Group
200 S Meridian St
Indianapolis,IN46225 		46-3364452   30,000 0     Sponsorship
(37) Texas Restaurant Association
PO Box 1429
Austin,TX78767 		75-6196522 501c6 40,000 0     Advocacy
(38) United States Conference of Mayors
Attn Geri Powell
Philadelphia,PA19182 		53-0196642 501c3 20,000 0     Sponsorship
(39) Universal Orlando Foundation
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando,FL32819 		59-3510383 501c3 20,000 0     Sponsorship
(40) Virginia Restaurant Lodging & Travel Association
5101 Monument Avenue
Richmond,VA23230 		54-1285571 501c6 40,000 0     Advocacy
(41) Washington Hospitality Association
Anthony Anton
Olympia,WA98501 		91-0586362 501c6 40,000 0     Advocacy
(42) Wisconsin Restaurant Association
Kristine Hillmer
Madison,WI53713 		39-0715690 501c6 40,000 0     Advocacy
(43) Womens Foodservice Forum
5310 Harvest Hill Rd
Dallas,TX75230 		36-4349795 501c3 30,000 0     Sponsorship
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
11
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
33
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Restaurant Association
 
Employer identification number

36-1525480
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Thomas L Bene
Past President & CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 1,601,277
-------------
0 		428,748
-------------
0 		33,061
-------------
0 		13,346
-------------
0 		15,245
-------------
0 		2,091,677
-------------
0 		428,748
-------------
0
2Dawn M Sweeney
Former President & CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
0 		1,112,966
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		976,367
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,089,333
-------------
0 		1,112,966
-------------
0
3Marvin F Irby
CFO until 10/21, President & CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 733,476
-------------
0 		348,819
-------------
0 		4,356
-------------
0 		496,275
-------------
0 		8,712
-------------
0 		1,591,638
-------------
0 		348,819
-------------
0
4Sean Kennedy
EVP, Policy & Government A 		(i)

(ii)		 713,544
-------------
0 		189,263
-------------
0 		1,518
-------------
0 		260,253
-------------
0 		38,647
-------------
0 		1,203,225
-------------
0 		189,263
-------------
0
5Terry J Erdle
Past Chief Operating Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 486,848
-------------
0 		531,181
-------------
0 		125,559
-------------
0 		14,302
-------------
0 		31,215
-------------
0 		1,189,105
-------------
0 		406,181
-------------
0
6Sherman L Brown
EVP, Training & Certificat 		(i)

(ii)		 387,081
-------------
0 		248,250
-------------
0 		3,057
-------------
0 		304,953
-------------
0 		38,647
-------------
0 		981,988
-------------
0 		248,250
-------------
0
7Chris Rodgers
EVP, General Counsel & Cor 		(i)

(ii)		 384,714
-------------
0 		226,280
-------------
0 		12,287
-------------
0 		296,291
-------------
0 		38,319
-------------
0 		957,891
-------------
0 		226,280
-------------
0
8Kevin A Steele
Chief Information Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 344,825
-------------
0 		163,718
-------------
0 		8,249
-------------
0 		232,069
-------------
0 		18,875
-------------
0 		767,736
-------------
0 		163,718
-------------
0
9Tia E Mattson
EVP, Enterprise Marketing 		(i)

(ii)		 293,924
-------------
0 		59,472
-------------
0 		6,855
-------------
0 		105,827
-------------
0 		37,857
-------------
0 		503,935
-------------
0 		59,472
-------------
0
10Clinton Wolf
SVP, Health & Insurance Se 		(i)

(ii)		 236,070
-------------
0 		82,598
-------------
0 		3,859
-------------
0 		100,479
-------------
0 		37,728
-------------
0 		460,734
-------------
0 		82,598
-------------
0
11Hudson Riehle
SVP, Research & Knowledge 		(i)

(ii)		 305,503
-------------
0 		26,426
-------------
0 		9,981
-------------
0 		69,500
-------------
0 		18,675
-------------
0 		430,085
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0
12Angelo Amador
SVP, Legal Advocacy & Regu 		(i)

(ii)		 279,332
-------------
0 		18,000
-------------
0 		5,917
-------------
0 		51,691
-------------
0 		38,695
-------------
0 		393,635
-------------
0 		18,000
-------------
0
13Daniel Roehl
VP, Federal Government Aff 		(i)

(ii)		 281,663
-------------
0 		19,363
-------------
0 		5,444
-------------
0 		47,464
-------------
0 		38,366
-------------
0 		392,300
-------------
0 		18,250
-------------
0
14Perry Quinn
SVP, Business Innovation D 		(i)

(ii)		 251,977
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		61,287
-------------
0 		14,332
-------------
0 		31,215
-------------
0 		378,811
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0
15Eric Ellis
CFO Starting 10/21 		(i)

(ii)		 227,382
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		1,347
-------------
0 		47,174
-------------
0 		38,647
-------------
0 		334,550
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2021

Schedule J (Form 990) 2021
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 1a The CEO is authorized to maintain a membership in a Washington business club for their duties for the Association. The Association shall pay for first or business class accommodations for the CEO if such accommodations are in the best interest of the Association. The Association designates those meetings that are deemed necessary from a business standpoint for the CEO's spouse to attend. The Association grosses up the premium payment of the CEO's Long Term Disability policy.
Part I, Line 4a The following individuals received severance pay during 2021: Terry J. Erdle - $113,001 Perry Quinn - $55,612
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
National Restaurant Association
 
Employer identification number

36-1525480
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The number of voting members includes Past Chairs with voting rights.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 The National Restaurant Association has 58 board members. For operating purposes, the Organization presumes that some of those board members, from time to time, may have family or business relationships with other board members. Officers, key employees, and voting board members of the Organization are required to submit conflict of interest disclosure statements on an annual basis. Where a board member has disclosed a family or business relationship with another board member, that information is reported.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The Association updated its bylaws on January 28, 2021. The following significant changes were made: a) The Executive Committee was enlarged and further empowered to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and nimbleness in overseeing the business of the Association through more frequent dialogue and structured category representation. b) The board will ratify the annual budget and slate of new directors. c) Board approval is required for material off-budget transactions. d) The Executive Committee will expand to 24 members and include representation from all Board e) industry categories f) Committees will be selected from both the Executive Committee and Board based upon leadership, experience, skill sets, and industry reputation. g) The Board of Directors has been expanded to include about 75 individuals. h) The full Board meets two times per year; written updates will be provided on a regular basis to the Board by the Executive Committee and additional opportunities for Board engagement will be led by the CEO. i) The full Board will meet to obtain industry updates, advocacy briefings and consider matters requiring full Board attention. j) The Executive Committee would have the full authority and fiduciary responsibility to exercise all of the powers of the Board, except the following which would require action by the full Board : a. To ratify the annual budget and to ratify material transactions outside of the annual budget b. To ratify the slate of new Directors and the Treasurer after recommendation and approval c. To amend the bylaws, articles of incorporation d. To amend or change the Association tax status e. To ratify any merger f. As otherwise limited by applicable law k) Executive Committee members shall serve two-year terms, staggered to ensure continuity l) The Executive Committee will be selected by the Governance Committee, with input from the incoming Chair and incoming Vice Chair.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The National Restaurant Association is organized as a corporation with members who have the right to participate in the Organization's governance. Members include voting and non-voting members. Voting membership is available to an organization directly engaged in the restaurant and foodservice industry meeting eligibility criteria established by the Board of Directors. Non-voting membership is available to an organization or individual in categories, and meeting eligibility criteria, established by the Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Board elects the officers of the governing body of the National Restaurant Association nominated by the Board Governance Committee. Members have the right to approve decisions of the governing body's election of directors and officers.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Form 990 is reviewed by the governing body's leadership which includes the following positions: Officers of the Association including the Chairman, Vice Chairman and the Treasurer/Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Board. Form 990 is distributed to and reviewed by this leadership group prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Officers and Directors are required to disclose conflicts of interest annually to the Chair of the Board of Directors. For each interest disclosed to the Chair, the Chair will determine whether to: (a) take no action; (b) assure full disclosure to the Board of Directors and other individuals covered by this policy; (c) ask the person to recuse from participation in related Association discussion or decisions; (d) ask the person to resign from the Association position, or, if the person refuses to resign; become subject to possible removal in accordance with removal procedures in the Association bylaws. The President and CEO and CFO monitor proposed or ongoing transactions for conflicts of interest and disclose them to the Chair in order to deal with potential or actual conflicts, whether discovered before or after the transaction has occurred.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The National Restaurant Association Compensation Committee reviews and approves the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer, and direct reports. An outside consultant is used to provide comparable data for similarly qualified person in functionally situated organizations for consideration. Contemporaneous documentation of these decisions regarding the compensation are prepared and maintained.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request for the same period of disclosure set forth in IRC Section 6104(d).
Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Loss on Foreign Currency Transactions -5,329. Winsight Note and Investment Write-Off 90,000,000. Change in Fair Market Value of Interst Rate Swap 145,141.
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Restaurant Association
 
Employer identification number

36-1525480
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) National Restaurant Association Solutions LLC
233 S Wacker Drive 3600
Chicago,IL60606
20-4495726 		Creation, Production and sale of training materials IL 63,527,089 30,965,299 NRA
 
(2) National Registry of Food Safety Professionals Inc
6751 Forum Drive
Orlando,FL32821
59-3618606 		Educate the food safety profession FL 3,020,628 4,500,030 NRA
 
(3) National Restaurant Association Winsight Investment LLC
1209 Orange Street
Wilmington,DE19801
86-3900339 		Single Member LLC Holding Company DE 11,009,024 94,579,818 NRA
 






Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance
1144 Narragansett Boulevard

Cranston,RI02905
36-4120950 		Support the restaurant industry RI 501(c)(3) Line 7 NRA
 
Yes
 
(2)National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
2055 L Street NW

Washington,DC20036
36-6103388 		See Part VII IL 501(c)(3) Line 12a, I NRA
 
Yes
 
(3)NRA Political Action Committee
2055 L Street NW

Washington,DC20036
52-1220888 		Lobbying for the NRA IL 527   N/A
 
No
(4)Restaurant Law Center
2055 L Street NW

Washington,DC20036
81-4099133 		Promote laws and regulations for restaraurant industry DC 501(c)(6)   NRA
 
Yes
 






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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) Winsight Holdings LLC

300 S Riverside Plaza Suite 1600
Chicago,IL606066756
45-5461750 		Investments IL National Restaurant Association Winsight Investment LLC
  		Related 10,050,232 173,413,713   No     No  












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) National Restaurant Association Services LLC

233 S Wacker Drive Suite 3600
Chicago,IL60606
27-3152775 		Marketing services IL NRA
  		C 61,566 29,662 100.000 % Yes  
(2) NRAS India Private Limited

Asha House 28 Suren Road
Mumbai   400093
IN
Marketing services IN NRA
  		C   43,482 100.000 % Yes  










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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
Yes
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

 B 35,000 FMV
(2) National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

 L 2,038,000 Agreement
(3) National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

 Q 4,733,649 Cash
(4) National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

 R 5,230,302 Contract
(5) Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance

 Q 37,407 Cash
(6) Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance

 B 148,000 FMV
(7) Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance

 R 19,119 FMV
(8) Restaurant Law Center

 B 255,000 FMV
(9) Restaurant Law Center

 Q 24,400 Cash
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Part II - Description of NRAEF Primary Activity Enhancing the industry's service through career development and community engagement efforts.
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