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

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
Big Country Apartment Association

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

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

D Employer identification number

75-1936847

E Telephone number

(325) 695-7431

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? The primary exempt purpose is to advance the general welfare of the housing industry through association of those involved in ownership, management and suppliers of products and services to the industry. To function cooperatively with the National Apartment Association and its affiliated association. To encourage within the housing industry a high appreciation of the objectives and responsibilities of owners, agents and operators in providing adequate housing and services for the public. To disseminate useful information to all members and inspire them to further educate themselves in the practical features of rental management.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Membership Dues to State and Federal Associations (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 Member services related to education, meetings, and other resources (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
Angela Smith Executive Dir.	40.00	0
Gina Thomas Secretary	1.00	0
Meagan Carrigan President	1.00	0
April Rodriquez Treasurer	1.00	0

Yes

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

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

49a

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

49a

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

49b

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

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

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

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

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	Sales $17632
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $917
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $6539
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $11189
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1280
Other Expenses.1	Membership Services $22160
Other Expenses.2	Total Events $13702
Other Expenses.3	Luncheon Meetings $5281
Other Expenses.4	Education $3808
Other Expenses.5	Credit Card Processing Fees $687
Other Expenses.7	Workers Comp $397
Other Expenses.8	Forms $179
Other Expenses.9	Sales Tax $81
Other Expenses.10	Property Taxes $66
Other Expenses.11	Taxes-Other74 $23
Other Assets.1	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $10865 Accounts Receivable - Ending $15041
Other Assets.2	Payments Received - Beginning $1639 Payments Received - Ending $0
Other Assets.3	- Beginning $5449 - Ending $0
Total Liabilities.1	Accounts payable - Beginning $444 Accounts payable - Ending $501

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

Sales $17632

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $917

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $6539

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $11189

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1280

Other Expenses.1

Membership Services $22160

Other Expenses.2

Total Events $13702

Other Expenses.3

Luncheon Meetings $5281

Other Expenses.4

Education $3808

Other Expenses.5

Credit Card Processing Fees $687

Other Expenses.7

Workers Comp $397

Other Expenses.8

Forms $179

Other Expenses.9

Sales Tax $81

Other Expenses.10

Property Taxes $66

Other Expenses.11

Taxes-Other74 $23

Other Assets.1

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $10865 Accounts Receivable - Ending $15041

Other Assets.2

Payments Received - Beginning $1639 Payments Received - Ending $0

Other Assets.3

- Beginning $5449 - Ending $0

Total Liabilities.1

Accounts payable - Beginning $444 Accounts payable - Ending $501

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	5,568
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	85,354
4	Investment income ....................................	4	105
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	18,032
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	0
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	18,032
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	17,632
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	126,691

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	7,685
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	158,612
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	6,758
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	173,055

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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

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	46,993
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	501
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	4,800
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	403
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	66,309
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	119,006

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










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