TY 2023 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

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

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2023

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
WASHINGTON AREA CONCIERGE ASSOCIATION

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 33502-3502
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code WASHINGTON, DC20033

D Employer identification number

52-1676250

E Telephone number

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO PROMOTE THE WORK CONCIERGES LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE WASHINGTON AREA CONCIERGE ASSOCIATION HAD A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN 2023. WE WELCOMED OUR CURRENT BACK AND NEW MEMBERS TO THE ASSOCIATION. DURING THE YEAR WE HELD 10 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ZOOM MEETINGS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES. WE ALSO HELD SEVEN IN PERSON MEETINGS AROUND THE CITY WHICH INCREASED INVOLVEMENT AND OUR MEMBERSHIP NUMBERS. EACH MEETING WAS UNIQUE IN UPDATING MEMBERS ABOUT ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, AND LARGE GROUPS COMING TO DC BUT WAS ALSO HELPFUL IN INTRODUCING MEMBERS TO NEW COMPANIES THAT COULD HELP THEM BE THE BEST CONCIERGE IN THE CITY. WE HELD OUR ANNUAL TRADE-SHOW AND GALA TO SHARE MORE BUSINESSES WITH THE LOCAL CONCIERGE COMMUNITY BUT ALSO FUNDRAISE TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL CHARITIES AND STUDENTS IN HOSPITALITY SCHOOL. OVERALL, OUR MEMBERS WERE SET UP FOR SUCCESS IN 2023 TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICES TO THEIR HOTEL GUESTS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a	21,129
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	21,129

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
JEFF MORGAN - PRESIDENT President	3.00	0
BRIAN SALLEY - VP TREASURER Treasurer	2.00	0
CATHERINE CROWLEY - SECRETARY Secretary	2.00	0
FRANZISKA BOELKE Director	1.00	0
AZI MIRI Director	1.00	0
LESLIE VALTIN Director	1.00	0
SHUJAAT KHAN Director	1.00	0
GINA DAKKOUNI Director	1.00	0
COURTNEY ANDERSON Director	1.00	0
BLAKE BUEGE Director	1.00	0
WILLIAM HINDS Director	1.00	0

Yes

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

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

49a

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

49a

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

49b

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

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

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

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

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

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I, Line 2b - Fundraiser Additional Information	ANNUAL GALA EVENT

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	OTHER REVENUE $2200
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $242
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $655
Other Expenses.1	SCHOLARSHIPS $9500
Other Expenses.2	TRADE SHOW EXPENSES $2987
Other Expenses.3	WEBSITE $2894
Other Expenses.4	GRATUTIES $1912
Other Expenses.5	BOARD MEETING EXPENSES $1868
Other Expenses.6	MEETING & EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY $1625
Other Expenses.7	LCD FONFERENCE EXPENSES $1299
Other Expenses.8	STRIPE FEES $1276
Other Expenses.9	GIFTS $716
Other Expenses.10	QUICKBOOKS FEES $652
Other Expenses.11	LCD R&R $500
Other Expenses.12	G SUITE CLOUD MANAGER $490
Other Expenses.13	P/R & SOCIAL MEDIA $461
Other Expenses.14	INTERNET $318
Other Expenses.15	PO BOX RENT $230
Other Expenses.16	EDUCATIONAL OUTING EXPENSES $112
Other Expenses.17	BUSINESS REGISTRATIONS FEES $80

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

OTHER REVENUE $2200

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $242

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $655

Other Expenses.1

SCHOLARSHIPS $9500

Other Expenses.2

TRADE SHOW EXPENSES $2987

Other Expenses.3

WEBSITE $2894

Other Expenses.4

GRATUTIES $1912

Other Expenses.5

BOARD MEETING EXPENSES $1868

Other Expenses.6

MEETING & EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY $1625

Other Expenses.7

LCD FONFERENCE EXPENSES $1299

Other Expenses.8

STRIPE FEES $1276

Other Expenses.9

GIFTS $716

Other Expenses.10

QUICKBOOKS FEES $652

Other Expenses.11

LCD R&R $500

Other Expenses.12

G SUITE CLOUD MANAGER $490

Other Expenses.13

P/R & SOCIAL MEDIA $461

Other Expenses.14

INTERNET $318

Other Expenses.15

PO BOX RENT $230

Other Expenses.16

EDUCATIONAL OUTING EXPENSES $112

Other Expenses.17

BUSINESS REGISTRATIONS FEES $80

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	28,080
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	4,375
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	5
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	17,020
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	9,648
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	7,372
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8	2,200
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	42,032

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	14,215
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	59,820
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20	26
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	74,061

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Software ID:	23017518
Software Version:	2023v5.0

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

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	27,817
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	27,817

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










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