Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: MEMBER SERVICE REPORTS AND MANAGEMENT TOOLS: ISPA PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT REPORTS BY WHICH MEMBERS CAN MEASURE AND IMPROVE THEIR OWN PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE. USING THE "ANNUAL REPORT AND SALES STATISTICS", ISPA MEMBERS CAN GUAGE THE HEALTH OF THE INDUSTRY, ESTIMATE EQUIPMENT AND WORKPLACE NEEDS TO MEET PROJECTED SALES FIGURES, AND BENCHMARK THEIR COMPANY'S PERFORMANCE AGAINST THEIR PEERS. THE "ECONOMETRIC FORECAST", ISSUED IN THE SPRING AND FALL OF EACH YEAR, PROVIDES AN OVERVIEW OF THE INDUSTRY'S HEALTH IN RELATION TO THE LARGER FURNITURE INDUSTRY, AND SERVES AS AN EXCELLENT TOOL FOR SHORT AND LONG-TERM BUSINESS PLANNING. EACH MONTH, "ISPA'S SALES TREND REPORT" COMPARES NATIONAL AND REGIONAL SALES TRENDS WITH DATA FROM THE PAST FOUR YEARS. BEDDING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS HAVE COME TO DEPEND ON ISPA'S TIMELY MANAGEMENT REPORTS TO IMPROVE THEIR PRACTICE AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN THE INCREASINGLY COMPETITIVE EFFICIENCY-DRIVEN MARKET FOR SLEEP PRODUCTS. THE "ANNUAL COST SURVEY", THE "BIENNIEL WAGE SURVEY", AND THE "BIENNIAL MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SURVEY" OFFER VALUABLE DATA TO HELP COMPANIES CONTROL COSTS AND MEET THE DEMANDS OF AN INCREASINGLY LIMITED LABOR MARKET. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The Organization's audit firm prepares a draft of the Form 990 and the President and CFO of the Organization review and approve the draft before filing with the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | Conflicts of interest are disclosed annually during management and board meetings. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a | THE PRESIDENT'S SALARY WAS SET BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND OFFICERS OF THE BOARD. OFFICERS COMPENSATION WAS MOST RECENTLY REVIEWED IN 2022. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
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