TY 2023 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

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

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

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

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Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

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C Name of organization
SC PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 912
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code LEXINGTON, SC290710912

D Employer identification number

57-0658155

E Telephone number

(803) 309-2400

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE MISSION OF THE SCPMA IS TO PROMOTE AND PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE; TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION FOR THE EXCELLENCE ON THE PART OF PATIENTS, POLICY MAKERS, OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, THIRD-PARTY PAYERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO SEEK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS WHICH SUPPORT OPTIMAL PRACTICE AND PATIENT CARE; TO CONTINUALLY SEEK AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL USEFUL SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO KEEP ITS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT ANY AND ALL CHANGES IN REGULATIONS, LEGISLATION AND OTHER AREAS THAT MAY AFFECT THE PODIATRIC MEDICAL PRACTICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO UNITE WITH SIMILAR PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS IN OTHER STATES TO FORM THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 HELD ANNUAL MEETING FOR MEMBERS WITH SPEAKERS AVAILABLE FOR CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION AND VENDORS TO DISPLAY PRODUCTS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 HELD BOARD MEETINGS TO MONITOR AND IDENTIFY ISSUES OF INTERST TO MEMBERS AND PUBLISHING NEWSLETTERS TO KEEP MEMBERSHIP INFORMED. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 LOBBYING LEGISLATION REGARDING MEDICAID FAIRNESS TO DOCTORS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
DR KEYOKA SMITH PAST PRESIDE	1.00	0
DR DAVID SOMERS PRESIDENT	1.00	0
DR HEATHER DRIESSEN TREASURER/PR	1.00	0
DR SABINA ABBASOVA SECRETARY	1.00	0
STEVE LANFORD EXECUTIVE DI	10.00	50,000

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART I-A, LINE 1	THE PURPOSE OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SCPMAPAC) IS TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE AND THE PROVIDERS OF THOSE SERVICES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR FRIENDS OF THE PROFESSION SEEKING ELECTION TO PUBLIC OFFICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA, AS WELL AS, TO PROMOTE EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATION IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND THE EXERCISE OF THEIR CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED RIGHTS. IT IS INTENDED THAT SCPMAPAC, AS AN INDEPENDENT NON-CANDIDATE COMMITTEE, WILL SERVE AS A STATEWIDE ORGANIZATION FOR THE MEMBERS OF SOUTH CAROLINA PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND THE COMMERCIAL VENDORS AND SUPPLIERS SERVING THE PROFESSION. THE COMMITTEE IS NON-PARTISAN AND COMPOSED OF INDIVIDUALS, WHO HAVE VOLUNTARILY JOINED TOGETHER FOR THE ABOVE MENTIONED PUPOSE.

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES COLLECTION PROCESS FEES - APM 1,656 BANK SERVICE FEES 380 PAYPAL FEES 526 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/TRVL 6,582 COMMITTEE/DELEGATE/TRVL 1,103 ANNUAL CONFERENCE/MEETING EXP 33,122 LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES 581 MEAL EXPENSE 122 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 362 OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXPENSE 900 PROF SVCS-LOBBYIST 30,000 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS 1,500 POSTAGE 14 SPONSORSHIP EXPENSE 1,500 TOTAL 78,348
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26	DEFERRED REVENUE 0 45,720
FORM 990-EZ, PART III	THE MISSION OF THE SCPMA IS TO PROMOTE AND PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE; TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION FOR THE EXCELLENCE ON THE PART OF PATIENTS, POLICY MAKERS, OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, THIRD-PARTY PAYERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO SEEK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS WHICH SUPPORT OPTIMAL PRACTICE AND PATIENT CARE; TO CONTINUALLY SEEK AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL USEFUL SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO KEEP ITS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT ANY AND ALL CHANGES IN REGULATIONS, LEGISLATION AND OTHER AREAS THAT MAY AFFECT THE PODIATRIC MEDICAL PRACTICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO UNITE WITH SIMILAR PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS IN OTHER STATES TO FORM THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC.

Return Reference

Explanation

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16

EXPENSES COLLECTION PROCESS FEES - APM 1,656 BANK SERVICE FEES 380 PAYPAL FEES 526 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/TRVL 6,582 COMMITTEE/DELEGATE/TRVL 1,103 ANNUAL CONFERENCE/MEETING EXP 33,122 LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES 581 MEAL EXPENSE 122 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 362 OFFICE SUPPLIES & EXPENSE 900 PROF SVCS-LOBBYIST 30,000 CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS 1,500 POSTAGE 14 SPONSORSHIP EXPENSE 1,500 TOTAL 78,348

FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26

DEFERRED REVENUE 0 45,720

FORM 990-EZ, PART III

THE MISSION OF THE SCPMA IS TO PROMOTE AND PURSUE EXCELLENCE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE ART AND SCIENCE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE; TO PROMOTE APPRECIATION FOR THE EXCELLENCE ON THE PART OF PATIENTS, POLICY MAKERS, OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL, THIRD-PARTY PAYERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO SEEK CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENTS WHICH SUPPORT OPTIMAL PRACTICE AND PATIENT CARE; TO CONTINUALLY SEEK AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL USEFUL SERVICES FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP; TO KEEP ITS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT ANY AND ALL CHANGES IN REGULATIONS, LEGISLATION AND OTHER AREAS THAT MAY AFFECT THE PODIATRIC MEDICAL PRACTICE IN SOUTH CAROLINA; AND TO UNITE WITH SIMILAR PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS IN OTHER STATES TO FORM THE AMERICAN PODIATRIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, INC.

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	1,000
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	47,694
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	53,860
4	Investment income ....................................	4	39
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	29,845
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	9,692
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	20,153
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	122,746

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	56,705
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	78,348
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	135,053

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-12,307
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	31,800
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	19,493

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

(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) SC PODIATRIC MED ASSOC PAC FUND	PO BOX 912 LEXINGTON,SC290710912	57-0658155	3,100	865
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Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(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? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

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) 2019	(b) 2020	(c) 2021	(d) 2022	(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

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

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(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
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