TY 2022 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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)

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

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2022 , and ending 03-31-2023

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING
AGENCIES

Doing business as
4A'S

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1065 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10018

D Employer identification number

13-1621786

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 20,995,567

F Name and address of principal officer:
MARLA KAPLOWITZ PRESCEO
1065 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK,NY10018

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.AAAA.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1917

M State of legal domicile: NY

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WE EMPOWER AND EQUIP OUR MEMBERS TO CONFIDENTLY NAVIGATE THE EVER-CHANGING ECOSYSTEM (SEE SCHEDULE O)
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	30
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	29
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	81
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	0	0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	13,405,793	14,920,492
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	2,080,183	1,060,641
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	839,936	2,220,496
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	16,325,912	18,201,629
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	43,000	35,602
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)	10,293,156	11,359,743
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	5,519,185	7,009,469
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	15,855,341	18,404,814
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	470,571	-203,185
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	18,840,338	24,626,095
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	11,591,890	17,732,261
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	7,248,448	6,893,834

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y 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..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE 4A'S WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1917 TO PROMOTE, ADVANCE, AND DEFEND THE INTERESTS OF OUR MEMBER AGENCIES, EMPLOYEES AND THE ADVERTISING AND MARKETING INDUSTRIES OVERALL. TODAY THE ORGANIZATION SERVES MORE THAN 600 MEMBER AGENCIES ACROSS 1,200 OFFICES (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O).

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

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 $ )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	AAAA PROVIDES COUNTLESS OTHER SERVICES, INCLUDING MANAGEMENT STUDIES, TO APPROXIMATELY 600 MEMBER COMPANIES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...

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 I Click to see attachment

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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.........

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 III Click to see attachment

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Yes

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 I Click to see attachment

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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 II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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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 IV Click to see attachment

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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......

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.

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

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11a

Yes

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 VII Click to see attachment

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11b

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 VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

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 IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11e

Yes

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 X Click to see attachment

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

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

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12b

Yes

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

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

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.........

14b

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.....

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...

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. ....

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............

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...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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

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Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

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

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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

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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

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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

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

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...........

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.........................

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

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

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

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

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Yes

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

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Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

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

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35b

Yes

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.............

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 VI Click to see attachment

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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. ............

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

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

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 ..................

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.

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

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)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

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? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

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

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

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

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.

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Part VI

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

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

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.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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? .................

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

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? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

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

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

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

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

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

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

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

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

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

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.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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JAMES O'DONNELL1065 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK,NY10018 (212) 850-0713

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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.
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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.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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
(A) Name and title
(1) MARLA KAPLOWITZ...................................................................... PRESIDENT & CEO	40.00 ................. 5.00	X	X	931,156	0	55,208
(2) CHRISTINE FRUECHTE...................................................................... SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(3) BARRY WACKSMAN...................................................................... IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(4) SHARON NAPIER...................................................................... VICE CHAIR (THRU 05/22)/CHAIR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(5) ABBEY KLAASSEN...................................................................... VICE CHAIR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X	X	0	0	0
(6) VITA HARRIS...................................................................... DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(7) LAURA MANESS...................................................................... DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(8) ROB SCHWARTZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(9) STEVE WILLIAMS...................................................................... DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE \| MLC CHAIR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(10) MARK BACHMANN...................................................................... CENTRAL REGION DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(11) KAREN SEAMEN...................................................................... CENTRAL REGION DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(12) DAISY EXPOSITO...................................................................... EASTERN REGION DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(13) ANDREW GRAFF...................................................................... EASTERN REGION DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(14) DAVID ANGELO...................................................................... EASTERN REGION DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(15) RICHARD WARD...................................................................... SOUTHERN REGION DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(16) KYLE ALLEN...................................................................... SOUTHERN REGION DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0
(17) MICHELLE HEADLEY...................................................................... SOUTHERN REGION DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 0.00	X		0	0	0

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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
(A) Name and title
(18) JOHN GALLEGOS........................................................................ WESTERN REGION DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(19) ERIC JOHNSON........................................................................ WESTERN REGION DIRECTOR	0.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(20) AARON WALTON........................................................................ WESTERN REGION DIR. (AS OF 05/22)	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(21) DEVIKA BULCHANDANI........................................................................ DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE	0.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(22) CHRIS FOSTER........................................................................ DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (THRU 05/22)	0.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(23) JASON GAIKOWSKI........................................................................ DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE \| CX COUNCIL	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(24) JEFF KING........................................................................ CENTRAL REGION DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(25) ANGELA STEELE........................................................................ DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(26) AMANI DUNCAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE	0.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(27) KATE MACNEVIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(28) MEGAN PAGLIUCA........................................................................ DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(29) HELEN LIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(30) JOE MAGLIO........................................................................ DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (AS OF 05/22)	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(31) CHRISTOPH BECKER........................................................................ DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (AS OF 05/22)	1.00 .......................0.00	X			0	0	0
(32) JAMES O'DONNELL........................................................................ EVP FINANCE/TREASURER	45.00 .......................5.00		X		260,257	0	33,824
(33) SIMON FENWICK THRU 0422........................................................................ EVP TALENT, EQUITY & INCLUSION	20.00 .......................20.00		X		98,359	0	8,847
(34) ALISON PEPPER........................................................................ EVP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS	45.00 .......................0.00		X		355,213	0	25,553
(35) MOLLIE ROSEN........................................................................ EVP STRATEGY, INSIGHT, INNOVATION	45.00 .......................0.00		X		370,117	0	34,528
(36) ANN RUBIN AS OF 0123........................................................................ EVP, MARKETING, COMM. & EVENTS	45.00 .......................0.00		X		0	0	0
(37) TAHLISHA WILLIAMS AS OF 1022........................................................................ EVP, TALENT, EQUITY & LEAR. SOLUTIONS	20.00 .......................20.00		X		56,777	0	5,199
(38) ADAM COTUMACCIO........................................................................ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	45.00 .......................0.00		X		414,081	0	43,240
(39) BRIAN NIENHAUS THRU 0123........................................................................ EVP MED HOLDING COMPANIES & GROWTH	45.00 .......................0.00		X		312,929	0	33,737
(40) JUAN C SUAREZ........................................................................ EVP MED HOLDING COMPANIES & GROWTH	45.00 .......................0.00		X		233,796	0	30,917
(41) GREGORY WALKER........................................................................ EVP MED INDEP. AGENCIES & RETENTION	45.00 .......................0.00		X		331,995	0	24,609
(42) ASHWINI KARANDIKAR........................................................................ EVP MEDIA, TECH & DATA	45.00 .......................0.00		X		395,921	0	25,767
(43) CHARLES FOXGROVER........................................................................ EVP CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION	45.00 .......................0.00		X		154,630	0	22,519
(44) MATTHEW KASINDORF........................................................................ SVP BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & INSIGHT	45.00 .......................0.00			X	209,655	0	32,134
(45) HARLEY GRIFFITHS........................................................................ SVP MEMBER ENGAGE & DEV., EAST. REG.	45.00 .......................0.00			X	199,146	0	26,422
(46) MARK CAMPANELLA........................................................................ SVP, ENTERPRISE TECH & DEVELOPMENT	45.00 .......................0.00			X	244,574	0	13,061
(47) KEVIN FREEMORE........................................................................ SVP MEDIA, TECH & DATA	45.00 .......................0.00			X	214,654	0	26,885
(48) NICOLE RIZZO AS OF 0522........................................................................ SVP, BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & INSIGHT	45.00 .......................0.00			X	132,994	0	16,082

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	4,916,254	0	458,532

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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 ..............

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...........................

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

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
NIMBLE USER PO BOX 122145 DALLAS,TX753122145	SOFTWARE PROVIDER	439,643
VENABLE LLP 1290 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 20TH F NEW YORK,NY10104	LEGAL	396,531
ELEMENT ELEVEN 588 E HWY CC SUITE 1 NIXA,MO65714	DEVELOPER	383,589
THE SWAY GROUP INC 434 EAST 52ND STREET NEW YORK,NY10022	PR FIRM	231,559
AMERICAN EXPRESS PO BOX 1270 NEWAWK,NJ071011270	CREDIT CARD	228,351
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 7

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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

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..	1a
b	Membership dues..	1b
c	Fundraising events..	1c
d	Related organizations	1d
e	Government grants (contributions)	1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above	1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$	1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......

		Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP DUES	900099	13,362,564	13,362,564
b	CONFERENCES & TRAINING	900099	1,046,261	1,046,261
c	PUBLIC. & TAPE SALES	900099	250,487	250,487
d	WEBINAR FEES	900099	155,017	155,017
e	COUNCILS REVENUE	900099	89,862	89,862
f	All other program service revenue.		16,301	16,301
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		14,920,492

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			1,324,222			1,324,222
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		1,331,381	6a
b	Less: rental expenses		0	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)		1,331,381	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			1,331,381			1,331,381
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		2,530,357	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		2,793,938	7b
c	Gain or (loss)		-263,581	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			-263,581			-263,581
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
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..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	ADMIN SVCS (RELATED PARTY)		900099	696,467	696,467
b	AWARD ENTRY FEES		900099	115,170	115,170
c	REV. SHARE		900099	53,117			53,117
d	All other revenue ....			24,361			24,361
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			889,115
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			18,201,629	15,732,129	0	2,469,500

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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 ....	35,602
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 ...........	4,435,190
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	5,549,931
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	67,147
9	Other employee benefits .......	754,436
10	Payroll taxes ...........	553,039
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	342,946
c	Accounting ...........	102,417
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	1,261,832
12	Advertising and promotion ....	82,500
13	Office expenses .......	665,839
14	Information technology ......	35,669
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	2,169,205
17	Travel ............	271,740
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	922,914
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	150,092
23	Insurance ...	93,229
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	PUBLICATION & SUBSCRIP.	760,174
b	DUES & FEES	39,764
c	SPECIAL PROJECTS	35,440
d	AWARD PROGRAMS	34,497
e	All other expenses	41,211
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	18,404,814
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2021)

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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

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			3,960,874	1	4,265,061
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			740,768	2	744,320
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			2,077,959	4	839,493
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 ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			183,956	9	404,410
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	3,604,894
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	2,681,015	550,194	10c	923,879
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			10,604,177	11	9,395,850
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			722,410	15	8,053,082
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			18,840,338	16	24,626,095

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	2,765,723	17	2,549,133
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	4,042,191	19	5,428,104
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
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	4,783,976	25	9,755,024
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	11,591,890	26	17,732,261

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........	7,248,448	27	6,893,834
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here 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 ...........	7,248,448	32	6,893,834
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	18,840,338	33	24,626,095

Form 990 (2021)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

18,201,629

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

18,404,814

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-203,185

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

7,248,448

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-192,139

Donated services and use of facilities .................

17,379

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

23,331

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

6,893,834

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

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:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

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.

Form 990 (2021)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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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 Bullet

Go 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
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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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
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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.
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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
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING
AGENCIES

Employer identification number

13-1621786

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

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

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

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

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990) 2021

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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 Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

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) 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

Schedule C (Form 990) 2021

Page 3

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

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:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

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

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Yes

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Yes

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

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."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

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? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

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

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

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING
AGENCIES

Employer identification number

13-1621786

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 ........

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? ............

Yes No

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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

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 ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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 .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements	960,105	101,669	858,436
d	Equipment ....	1,063,882	1,061,380	2,502
e	Other .....	1,580,907	1,517,966	62,941
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				923,879

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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.)

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.)

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)RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS				7,171,718
(2)INVESTMENT IN AD-ID				602,884
(3)SECURITY DEPOSITS				278,480
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				8,053,082

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
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	9,755,024
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	18,143,515
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-192,139
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	134,025
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-58,114
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	18,201,629
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	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	18,201,629

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	18,521,460
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	116,646
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	116,646
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	18,404,814
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	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	18,404,814

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 X, LINE 2:	FIN 48 FOOTNOTE THE AAAA FOLLOWS GUIDANCE THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE FASB ESTABLISHED CRITERION THAT AN INDIVIDUAL TAX POSITION MUST MEET FOR SOME OR ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF THAT POSITION TO BE RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS STANDARD REQUIRES THE ASSOCIATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER A TAX POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY, INCLUDING RESOLUTION OF ANY RELATED APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE AAAA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE "CODE"), THOUGH IT IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, UNLESS THAT INCOME IS OTHERWISE EXCLUDED BY THE CODE. THE AAAA HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE AAAA HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND, TO REVIEW OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. PART IX, RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS: THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ("FASB") IMPLEMENTED A NEW LEASE ACCOUNTING STANDARD THAT BECAME EFFECTIVE FOR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING AGENCIES IN THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2023. THIS ACCOUNTING STANDARD WAS EFFECTUATED TO IMPROVE THE TRANSPARENCY SURROUNDING KEY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION'S LEASING ARRANGEMENTS (AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL ORGANIZATIONS WERE RECORDING THE TRANSACTIONS UNIFORMLY ON THEIR BALANCE SHEETS).

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Explanation

PART X, LINE 2:

FIN 48 FOOTNOTE THE AAAA FOLLOWS GUIDANCE THAT CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE FASB ESTABLISHED CRITERION THAT AN INDIVIDUAL TAX POSITION MUST MEET FOR SOME OR ALL OF THE BENEFITS OF THAT POSITION TO BE RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS STANDARD REQUIRES THE ASSOCIATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER A TAX POSITION IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY, INCLUDING RESOLUTION OF ANY RELATED APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE AAAA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE "CODE"), THOUGH IT IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, UNLESS THAT INCOME IS OTHERWISE EXCLUDED BY THE CODE. THE AAAA HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE AAAA HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND, TO REVIEW OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. PART IX, RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS: THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ("FASB") IMPLEMENTED A NEW LEASE ACCOUNTING STANDARD THAT BECAME EFFECTIVE FOR AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING AGENCIES IN THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2023. THIS ACCOUNTING STANDARD WAS EFFECTUATED TO IMPROVE THE TRANSPARENCY SURROUNDING KEY INFORMATION PERTAINING TO AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION'S LEASING ARRANGEMENTS (AND TO ENSURE THAT ALL ORGANIZATIONS WERE RECORDING THE TRANSACTIONS UNIFORMLY ON THEIR BALANCE SHEETS).

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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.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING
AGENCIES

Employer identification number
13-1621786

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ........................

Yes No

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) THE ADVERTISING COUNCIL INC 815 SECOND AVENUE NEW YORK,NY10017	13-0417693	501(C)(3)	30,000	0			FY23 CONTRIBUTION TO THE AD COUNCIL
(2) THE 3 MOVEMENT 952 SCHOOL STREET NAPA,CA94559	47-3470840		5,602	0			SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES: ANNUAL CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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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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PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE U.S.	4A'S PERIODICALLY SPONSORS ORGANIZATIONS SO LONG AS MANAGEMENT DETERMINES THAT THOSE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES THAT ALIGN WITH 4A'S TAX-EXEMPT MISSION. AAAA ROUTINELY CONDUCTS BUSINESS WITH THESE ORGANIZATIONS AND RECEIVES ASSURANCES THAT GIFTED FUNDS ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES.

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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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2022

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING
AGENCIES

Employer identification number

13-1621786

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .....

Yes

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? ....

Yes

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

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 ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

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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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1MARLA KAPLOWITZ PRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	616,156 ------------- 0	310,000 ------------- 0	5,000 ------------- 0	9,150 ------------- 0	46,058 ------------- 0	986,364 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2ADAM COTUMACCIO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	314,081 ------------- 0	100,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	9,150 ------------- 0	34,090 ------------- 0	457,321 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3ASHWINI KARANDIKAR EVP MEDIA, TECH & DATA	(i) (ii)	302,871 ------------- 0	93,000 ------------- 0	50 ------------- 0	9,150 ------------- 0	16,617 ------------- 0	421,688 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4MOLLIE ROSEN EVP STRATEGY, INSIGHT, INNOVATION	(i) (ii)	280,117 ------------- 0	90,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	9,150 ------------- 0	25,378 ------------- 0	404,645 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5ALISON PEPPER EVP GOVERNMENT RELATIONS	(i) (ii)	265,213 ------------- 0	90,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	9,150 ------------- 0	16,403 ------------- 0	380,766 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6GREGORY WALKER EVP MED INDEP. AGENCIES & RETENTION	(i) (ii)	256,995 ------------- 0	75,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	9,150 ------------- 0	15,459 ------------- 0	356,604 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7BRIAN NIENHAUS THRU 0123 EVP MED HOLDING COMPANIES & GROWTH	(i) (ii)	312,929 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	9,150 ------------- 0	24,587 ------------- 0	346,666 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8JAMES O'DONNELL EVP FINANCE/TREASURER	(i) (ii)	214,257 ------------- 0	46,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	8,060 ------------- 0	25,764 ------------- 0	294,081 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9JUAN C SUAREZ EVP MED HOLDING COMPANIES & GROWTH	(i) (ii)	158,796 ------------- 0	75,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,125 ------------- 0	24,792 ------------- 0	264,713 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10MARK CAMPANELLA SVP, ENTERPRISE TECH & DEVELOPMENT	(i) (ii)	216,574 ------------- 0	28,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	13,061 ------------- 0	257,635 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
11MATTHEW KASINDORF SVP BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & INSIGHT	(i) (ii)	178,655 ------------- 0	31,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,589 ------------- 0	25,545 ------------- 0	241,789 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
12KEVIN FREEMORE SVP MEDIA, TECH & DATA	(i) (ii)	186,654 ------------- 0	28,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	6,645 ------------- 0	20,240 ------------- 0	241,539 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
13HARLEY GRIFFITHS SVP MEMBER ENGAGE & DEV., EAST. REG.	(i) (ii)	184,146 ------------- 0	15,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	5,948 ------------- 0	20,474 ------------- 0	225,568 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
14CHARLES FOXGROVER EVP CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION	(i) (ii)	134,630 ------------- 0	20,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	4,618 ------------- 0	17,901 ------------- 0	177,149 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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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.

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PART I, LINE 1A	TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED TAX GROSS-UP PAYMENTS IN 2022. THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN THEIR TAXABLE WAGES: MARLA KAPLOWITZ $5,000 ASHWINI KARANDIKAR $50 HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, MARLA KAPLOWITZ RECEIVED A REIMBURSMENT FOR HEALTH CLUB DUES THAT WAS TAXABLE TO HER AND INCLUDED IN HER TAXABLE WAGES.
PART I, LINE 4A	SIMON FENWICK RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT OF $11,953 IN CALENDAR YEAR 2022 THAT IS INCLUDED IN FORM 990, PART VII-A, COLUMN (D).

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OMB No. 1545-0047

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Name of the organization

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING
AGENCIES

Employer identification number

13-1621786

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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 (CONTINUED)	OF THE AGENCY WORLD. WE ENSURE THEY REMAIN RELEVANT, ARE POSITIONED TO COMPETE, AND HAVE THE RESOURCES TO THRIVE AND GROW. WE ARE DEDICATED TO, AND VESTED IN, OUR MEMBERS' SUCCESS, JUST AS THEY ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING BRANDS CREATE, DISTRIBUTE, AND MEASURE EFFECTIVE AND INSIGHTFUL ADVERTISING AND MARKETING. AND WE CHAMPION THE INFINITE POWER OF CREATIVITY AND VALUE AGENCIES BRING IN DRIVING BUSINESS GROWTH AND POWERFUL CULTURAL CHANGE. THE 4A'S DRIVES BUSINESS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION (CONTINUED)	WHICH HELP DIRECT MORE THAN 85% OF TOTAL U.S. ADVERTISING SPEND. THE 4A'S IS COMMITTED TO PROTECTING THE BEST INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS, THEIR EMPLOYEES AND THE INDUSTRY AT LARGE. ITS BENEFITS DIVISION INSURES MORE THAN 164,000 AGENCY PROFESSIONALS, AND THE DC OFFICE ADVOCATES FOR POLICIES THAT BEST SUPPORT A THRIVING ADVERTISING INDUSTRY. WITH ITS BEST IN CLASS LEARNING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, THE 4A'S AND ITS FOUNDATION FUEL A ROBUST DIVERSITY PIPELINE OF TALENT FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THE MARKETING AND MEDIA INDUSTRY, FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2	DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE 4A'S ACQUIRED THE COALITION FOR HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION ("CHC"). THE ACQUISITION OF THE CHC ALLOWS THE 4A'S TO EXPAND ITS CAPABILITIES FOR MEMBERS AND REACH INTO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF ISSUES IMPACTING HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS FOR ADVERTISING, OPPOSING DISCRIMINATORY TAXATION AND ENSURING RESPONSIBLE BOUNDARIES AROUND DATA COLLECTION AND USAGE TO ENSURE THE ROBUST GROWTH OF THE EVOLVING HEALTH AND WELLNESS MARKET. WITH THIS EXPANDED CAPACITY AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES, THE 4A'S WILL STRENGTHEN AND DIVERSIFY ITS OFFERINGS WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS INDUSTRY TO BETTER SUPPORT MEMBERS AS THEY EVOLVE AND GROW. FOUNDED IN 1993, THE CHC PROMOTES THE FREE EXCHANGE OF ACCURATE, CREDIBLE, AND SCIENTIFICALLY SOUND HEALTHCARE INFORMATION. THE CHC REPRESENTS MEDICAL MARKETING AND ADVERTISING FIRMS, PRINT AND DIGITAL PUBLISHERS, AND MEDICAL COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS. THE CHC WORKS TO ENSURE THAT HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATORS HAVE A SEAT AT THE TABLE WHEN IMPORTANT DECISIONS ARE BEING MADE IMPACTING THE FREE FLOW OF IMPORTANT AND TRUTHFUL HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS. THE CONTINUED PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES OF THE CHC WILL BE HOUSED WITHIN THE 4A'S GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICE. THE MOVE WILL GREATLY BENEFIT THE 4A'S AND ITS MEMBERS BY ALLOWING THE 4A'S TO EXPAND ITS ADVOCACY AND OFFERINGS IN THE HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS SPACE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A (CONTINUED): WITH PARTICIPATING 4A'S MEMBERS, 4A'S OPERATES VARIOUS COUNCILS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING LEADERSHIP AND INITIATIVES THAT FOSTER THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ITS MEMBERS AND THE OVERALL ADVERTISING INDUSTRY IN VARIOUS GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS NATIONALLY. THESE OBJECTIVES ARE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PROGRAMS IN: MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT, EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP ENRICHMENT, CREATIVE THOUGHT-LEADERSHIP AND EXECUTIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. THE WORKPLACE ENLIGHTENMENT CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MOVE AGENCIES TOWARD THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF EQUITY AND INCLUSION. IMPACTING ALL LEVELS OF THE ORGANIZATION; FROM C-SUITE TO ENTRY-LEVEL, IT HELPS ADDRESS A RANGE OF NEEDS FROM BUILDING A DIVERSE TALENT PIPELINE TO ENSURING EQUITABLE PRACTICES. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INCLUSION ACROSS RACE, GENDER, AGE, FAITH, LGTBQIA+, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B (CONTINUED): EDUCATION: 4A'S PROVIDES A LIBRARY WITH UNLIMITED INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PRODUCTS AND COMPANIES; AIDS IN SETTING INDUSTRY STANDARDS; PUTS OUT MANY EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS; AND CONDUCTS TRAINING, SEMINARS, AND MEETINGS. ACCESS CONSUMER INSIGHTS AND MEDIA HABITS, TRENDS IN MEDIA, INTERNATIONAL CONTENT, 10 INDUSTRY VERTICALS, AND FIVE RESEARCH DATABASES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C (CONTINUED): THE 4A'S WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF THE ADVERTISING AGENCY COMMUNITY ON ALL ISSUES THAT COULD AFFECT AGENCIES, FROM NEW TAXES ON DIGITAL ADVERTISING TO PRIVACY LAW CHANGES THAT COULD HINDER AGENCIES ABILITY TO FIND THE BEST AUDIENCES FOR THEIR CLIENTS.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A	NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES THE ASSOCIATION REPORTED 81 EMPLOYEES ON ITS 2022 FORM W-3; HOWEVER, THE ASSOCIATION NOTES THAT SOME OF THOSE EMPLOYEES PROVIDED SERVICES EXCLUSIVELY TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS, AAAA BENEFITS, INC. AND TO AN UNRELATED PARTY, THE HEALTH CARE COALITION. THE COSTS OF THOSE SERVICES WERE REIMBURSED IN FULL BY THE DESIGNATED ORGANIZATIONS. PLEASE REFER TO SCHEDULE R FOR MORE DETAIL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING AGENCIES, INC. IS A TRADE ASSOCIATION WHOSE MEMBERS REPRESENT A WIDE RANGE OF DISCIPLINES WITHIN THE MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS LANDSCAPE. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN SHAPING THEIR ORGANIZATION AND ENTIRE INDUSTRY THROUGH THEIR DEDICATED WORK ON COMMITTEES, REGIONS, COUNCILS, AND FORUMS AS WELL AS SERVING ON THE NATIONAL BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS WHO MAY ELECT THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND THE SECRETARY-TREASURER SHALL BE ELECTED AT AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION TO SERVE FOR TWO YEARS. THE VICE-CHAIR SHALL BE ELECTED AT AN ANNUAL MEETING IN YEARS NOT HAVING AN ELECTION OF A CHAIR AND SHALL SERVE FOR ONE YEAR. THE DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE SHALL BE ELECTED TO SERVE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. REGIONAL DIRECTORS, NOMINATED BY THE RESPECTIVE REGIONS, SHALL BE ELECTED TO SERVE FOR ONE YEAR. THE DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO THREE CLASSES TO CONSIST OF FOUR IN EACH CLASS. ONE CLASS SHALL BE ELECTED ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL ALL ELECTIONS AND RESOLUTIONS, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED FOR, SHALL REQUIRE A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE. TWENTY PERCENT OF THE MEMBERS SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM AT ANY ANNUAL OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, GRANT THORNTON, LLP, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ASSOCIATION'S FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT. ONCE COMPLETED, A DRAFT OF THE 2022 FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE BY VIRTUE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT OR BOARD SERVICE WITH THE ASSOCIATION. EACH INDIVIDUAL IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY ANNUALLY (WHICH ATTESTS TO THEIR INDEPENDENCE). WITHIN THE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY THERE IS A REQUIREMENT TO DIVULGE ANY CONFLICT. THE SIGNED DOCUMENTS ARE RETAINED BY HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE BOARD SECRETARY. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE INVESTIGATED IMMEDIATELY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	PROCESS USED TO DETERMINE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION THE ASSOCIATION HAS ESTABLISHED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY TO APPROVE BOTH RAISES AND BONUSES. THE OVERALL SALARY AND BENEFIT EXPENSES FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR ARE PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN JANUARY OR MAY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE BUDGET, BEFORE SALARY INCREASES GO INTO EFFECT. NONE OF THE OFFICERS AND/OR KEY EMPLOYEES MAY HAVE INPUT INTO THEIR OWN COMPENSATION PACKAGES. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS PERFORMED IN THE 4TH QUARTER OF 2022.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	HOW DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS CONSTITUTION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE. THE ASSOCIATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, EXEMPTION APPLICATION, BYLAWS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION.
FORM 990, PART VII	COMPENSATION THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING AGENCIES, INC. ALLOCATES A PERCENTAGE OF ITS EXECUTIVE SALARIES TO A RELATED TAXABLE CORPORATION, AAAA BENEFITS, INC. FOR PURPOSES OF PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, ALL SALARY IS BEING REPORTED TO THE ASSOCIATION SINCE IT ISSUES W-2 FORMS TO THE OFFICERS. FOR THE YEAR ENDING 03/31/2023, THE ASSOCIATION ALLOCATED SALARIES EQUAL TO APPROXIMATELY $150,000 TO AAAA BENEFITS, INC.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	NET PERIODIC PENSION BENEFIT 23,331.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) 2021

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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ADVERTISING
AGENCIES

Employer identification number

13-1621786

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) 4A'S WORKPLACE ENLIGHTENMENT LLC 1065 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK,NY10018	EDUCATION	NY	0	0	AAAA

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?
(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	Yes	No
(1)AAAA FOUNDATION 1065 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK,NY10018 13-3949950	SCHOLARSHIPS	NY	501(C)(3)	LINE 7	N/A		No
(2)COALITION FOR HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION INC 25 W 45TH STREET 16TH FL NEW YORK,NY10036 13-3746545	INFO EXCHANGE	NY	501(C)(6)		AAAA	Yes

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2021

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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
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership
(1) ADVERTISING DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION LLC 1065 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS NEW YORK,NY10018 06-1639073	DIGITAL ID'S	NY	N/A	RELATED	2,049,271	1,221,906		No		Yes		50.000 %

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?
(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	Yes	No
(1) AAAA BENEFITS INC 11020 DAVID TAYLOR DRIVE SUITE 305 CHARLOTTE,NC28262 13-3439015	EMP BENEFITS	NC	AAAA	C	2,764,660	6,918,691	100.000 %	Yes
(2) AAAA INSURANCE COMPANY LTD 11020 DAVID TAYLOR DRIVE SUITE 305 CHARLOTTE,NC28262 98-0207541	INSURANCE	BD	AAAA	C	17,596,080	27,918,516	100.000 %	Yes
(3) AAAA GROUP INSURANCE TRUST 11020 DAVID TAYLOR DRIVE SUITE 305 CHARLOTTE,NC28262 13-3685892	SUPPORT SVCS	NC	AAAA	T			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

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 .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

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) AAAA BENEFITS INC	F	100,000	FMV
(2) AAAA BENEFITS INC	L	150,000	FMV
(3) AAAA BENEFITS INC	O	56,000	FMV
(4) AAAA BENEFITS INC	S	122,000	FMV
(5) ADVERTISING DIGITIAL IDENTIFICATION LLC	S	500,000	FMV
(6) AAAA FOUNDATION	S	292,900	FMV
(7) AAAA FOUNDATION	L	546,467	FMV
(8) COALITION FOR HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION INC	S	472,788	FMV

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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)	(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
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

Schedule R (Form 990) 2021

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.

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Explanation

SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2

THE ASSOCIATION DISCLOSES EIGHT TRANSACTIONS ON SCHEDULE R. 1) THE ASSOCIATION RECEIVED A DIVIDEND FROM AAAA BENEFITS IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000. 2) THE ASSOCIATION IS REIMBURSED BY AAAA BENEFITS FOR A PERCENTAGE OF THE SALARY COSTS OF SIX EMPLOYEES, AS WELL AS A PERCENTAGE OF LEGAL AND PAYROLL COSTS. THE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT ASSESS ANY MARK UP ON THESE EXPENSES; THEY ARE REIMBURSED AT COST AND THE TOTAL REIMBURSED FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2023, WAS $150,000 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT SERVICES. 3) THE ASSOCIATION IS ALSO REIMBURSED $56,000 FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2023 FOR EXPENSES THAT DEAL WITH SALARIES AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. 4) BENEFITS MAINTAINS AN INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT, WHICH PROVIDES FOR DISCRETIONARY PAYMENTS TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES DETERMINED BY THE AAAA MANAGEMENT BASED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF BENEFITS' SENIOR MANAGEMENT. ACCORDINGLY, THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE AN EXPENSE OF APPROXIMATELY $122,000 FOR SUCH PAYMENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2023. 5) THE ASSOCIATION INVESTS IN ADVERTISING DIGITAL IDENTIFICATION LLC; THE DISTRIBUTION FROM THIS INVESTMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2023, WAS $500,000. 6) THE ASSOCIATION IS REIMBURSED BY AAAA FOUNDATION FOR CERTAIN ADMINISTRATIVE, PROGRAMMATIC AND SUPPORT SERVICES. THESE EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSED AT COST AND THE TOTAL REIMBURSED FOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 2023, WAS $292,900. 7) DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE ASSOCIATION WAS REIMBURSED $546,467 FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROGRAMMATIC SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE AAAA FOUNDATION. 8) DURING FISCAL YEAR 2023, THE ASSOCIATION ACQUIRED THE COALITION FOR HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION ("CHC"). THE ACQUISITION OF THE CHC ALLOWS THE ASSOCIATION TO EXPAND ITS CAPABILITIES FOR MEMBERS AND REACH INTO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF ISSUES IMPACTING HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATIONS INCLUDING FREE SPEECH RIGHTS FOR ADVERTISING, OPPOSING DISCRIMINATORY TAXATION AND ENSURING RESPONSIBLE BOUNDARIES AROUND DATA COLLECTION AND USAGE TO ENSURE THE ROBUST GROWTH OF THE EVOLVING HEALTH AND WELLNESS MARKET. WITH THIS EXPANDED CAPACITY AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES, THE ASSOCIATION WILL STRENGTHEN AND DIVERSIFY ITS OFFERINGS WITHIN THE HEALTHCARE AND WELLNESS INDUSTRY TO BETTER SUPPORT MEMBERS AS THEY EVOLVE AND GROW. THE EQUITY INTEREST IN CHC TRANSFERRED IN THE ASSOCIATION IS IN THE AMOUNT OF $472,788.

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