Form990EZ
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.


Go to www.IRS.gov/Form990EZ for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2025
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For calendar year 2025, or tax year beginning 01 - 01 2025, and ending 12 - 31, 20 25
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
MEMPHIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 770027
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code MEMPHIS, TN38177
D Employer identification number

62-1486826
E Telephone number

(901) 860-5068
F Group Exemption
Number  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify)   H Check I Website:HTTP://MEMPHISRESTAURANTS.COM/J Tax-exempt status (check only one) - ( 6) (insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ........................... $ 91,577
Part Ⅰ
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 61,871
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments ............................. 3  
4 Investment income .................................... 4 162
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ....... 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............ 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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..		6b 29,544
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c 20,111
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 9,433
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. 9 71,466
VerticalExpenses 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 28,623
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13 7,200
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ................... 15 1,126
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ................... 16 26,273
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. 17 63,222
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 8,244
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 43,287
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......... 21 51,531
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2025)
Form 990-EZ (2025)
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Part ⅡBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
50,117
22
58,847
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
50,117
25
58,847
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
6,830
26
7,316
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
43,287
27
51,531
Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE MEMPHIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION (MRA) IS THE PREMIERE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUCESS OF OUR INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE. WE PROVIDE USEFUL, ACCESSIBLE TOOLS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION TO PROMOTE THE STABILITY AND GROWTH OF OUR MEMBERS. THE MRA IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS AND INVOLVEMENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP AND CREATE A SPIRIT OF FELLOWSHIP AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS.
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 MEMPHIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION (MRA) CONTINUED ITS MISSION IN 2025 AS THE LEADING SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE MEMPHIS HOSPITALITY COMMUNITY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE REMAINED DEDICATED TO PROVIDING IMPACTFUL TOOLS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CONNECTION TO STRENGTHEN OUR MEMBERS AND ELEVATE THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY ACROSS THE MID-SOUTH. OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING COLLABORATION, ADVANCING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND CHAMPIONING LOCAL OPERATORS WAS REFLECTED IN EVERY PROGRAM, MEETING, AND EVENT WE HOSTED. IN 2025, OUR BOARD MET REGULARLY FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS FOCUSED ON MEMBERSHIP GROWTH, LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, AND EXPANDING THE VALUE OF MRA PROGRAMMING. WE CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION WITH OUR MEMBERS THROUGH CONSISTENT EMAIL UPDATES, SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH, AND TARGETED MESSAGING THAT ENSURED OPERATORS REMAINED INFORMED ABOUT REGULATORY CHANGES, INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. THIS YEAR, MRA INTRODUCED OR ENHANCED SEVERAL KEY INITIATIVES TO BETTER SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS. WE EXPANDED OUR MEMBERSHIP MONDAY OUTREACH TO HIGHLIGHT RESTAURANTS, SHARE OPERATOR STORIES, AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE STRENGTHENED OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS KEMMONS WILSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & RESORT MANAGEMENT, WELCOME TO MEMPHIS, TNHTA, AND THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MEMPHISTO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO INCREASED OUR PRESENCE AT COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS 901 DAY, ZOO RENDEZVOUS, AND LOCAL HOSPITALITY GATHERINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR IN-PERSON NETWORKING EVENTS CONTINUED TO GROW, INCLUDING THE ASSOCIATE COFFEE CLUB, WHICH ROTATED THROUGH MEMBER LOCATIONS AND ENCOURAGED VALUABLE CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN OPERATORS, VENDORS, AND HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT REMAINED STRONG, SUPPORTED BY TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION, ACCESSIBLE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND A CONTINUED FOCUS ON ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. ADDITIONALLY, 2025 INCLUDED THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF OUR SIGNATURE EVENTS, INCLUDING EARLY PLANNING FOR THE 2026 MRA FOOD FESTIVAL, WHICH WILL CELEBRATE MEMPHIS THROUGH A VIBRANT AND IMMERSIVE CULINARY EXPERIENCE. THIS LONG-TERM VISION REFLECTS OUR DEDICATION TO INNOVATION, HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE, AND MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER INVOLVEMENT AND VISIBILITY. THROUGHOUT 2025, MRA REMAINED RESPONSIVE TO THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY. WE PROVIDED TIMELY UPDATES AND GUIDANCE ON EVOLVING REGULATIONS, INCLUDING HEALTH DEPARTMENT POLICIES, BEVERAGE LAWS TAKING EFFECT IN 2026, AND WORKFORCE-RELATED LEGISLATION. OUR GOAL REMAINED CONSISTENT: TO ENSURE EVERY MEMBER HAS THE SUPPORT, REPRESENTATION, AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO THRIVE IN A COMPETITIVE AND EVER-CHANGING ENVIRONMENT.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		 28a  
29 THE ANNUAL THOMAS BOGGS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT ONCE AGAIN PROVED TO BE A HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR, SELLING OUT WITH A FULL ROSTER OF TEAMS, SPONSORS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS. THE EVENT NOT ONLY HONORED THE LEGACY OF THOMAS BOGGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS ONE OF OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL NETWORKING AND FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES.
(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  
Part Ⅳ
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated ; see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(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
MIKE MILLER  
 
PAST PRESIDE 		000.00 0    
JEFF ZEPATOS  
 
PRESIDENT 		000.00 0    
TERRY TRIM  
 
TREASURER 		000.00 0    
MATT MCCRORY  
 
EXECUTIVE CO 		000.00 0    
ALEX BOGGS  
 
COMMUNICATIO 		000.00 0    
KENDALL ROBERTSON  
 
EXECUTIVE CO 		000.00 0    
ARTURO AZCARATE  
 
EXECUTIVE CO 		000.00 0    
MARCO PUERTO  
 
EXECUTIVE CO 		000.00 0    
JIMMY KISER  
 
ASSOCIATE 		000.00 0    
CHRIS GREEN  
 
ASSOCIATE 		000.00 0    
SHAWN MASSEY  
 
ASSOCIATE 		000.00 0    
JOHN SEAY  
 
ASSOCIATE 		000.00 0    
WAYNE TABOR  
 
HOTELIER 		000.00 0    
BRAD ALLBRITTEN  
 
APPOINTED RE 		000.00 0    
MARCUS COX  
 
TOURISM 		000.00 0    
RONNA PRIDGEN  
 
STAFF 		10.00 23,375    
LARRY O'CONNOR  
 
ASSOCIATE 		000.00 0    
JOE CLARKE  
 
ASSOCIATE 		000.00 0    
DANIEL WEBER  
 
ASSOCIATE 		000.00 0    
CHESTON CASCIO  
 
ASSOCIATE 		000.00 0    
MELODY THOMAS  
 
ASSOCIATE 		000.00 0    
AJ JONES  
 
ASSOCIATE 		000.00 0    
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Part Ⅴ
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions.
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911   ; section 4912   ; section 4955  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed.
42a The organization's books are in care of RONNA PRIDGEN
 Telephone no. (901) 335-4159


Located at PO BOX 770027MEMPHIS, TN ZIP + 4 38177


Yes
No
b
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)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here ......
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year .... 43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? .........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part Ⅵ
Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
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 .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
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
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............  

51
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
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................
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
Officer's name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Preparer's name
Preparer's signature
Date
PTIN
Firm's name

Firm's EIN
Firm's address



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........
Form 990-EZ (2025)

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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MEMPHIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-1486826
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.






VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
29,244
 
 
29,244

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
 
 
 
 
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
29,244
 
 
29,244



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 9,542     9,542
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . 9,542
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . 19,702
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . .
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name
Address
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name
Address
16
Gaming manager information:
Name
Gaming manager compensation $  
Description of services provided
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year $  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MEMPHIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

62-1486826
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 688 SPONSORSHIP 9,150 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,368 MEALS 805 MISC. EVENTS EXPENSES 2,000 SUMMER SOCIAL EXPENSES 870 INSURANCE EXPENSE 7,896 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,723 BANK FEES 593 COMPUTER AND INTERNET 1,180 TOTAL 26,273
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 MEMORIALS 200 200 DUE TO MRA PAC 6,630 7,116
FORM 990-EZ, PART III THE MEMPHIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION (MRA) IS THE PREMIERE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE SUCESS OF OUR INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY NOW AND INTO THE FUTURE. WE PROVIDE USEFUL, ACCESSIBLE TOOLS, EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION TO PROMOTE THE STABILITY AND GROWTH OF OUR MEMBERS. THE MRA IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS AND INVOLVEMENT IN ORDER TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP AND CREATE A SPIRIT OF FELLOWSHIP AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 THE MEMPHIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION (MRA) CONTINUED ITS MISSION IN 2025 AS THE LEADING SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE MEMPHIS HOSPITALITY COMMUNITY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE REMAINED DEDICATED TO PROVIDING IMPACTFUL TOOLS, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND CONNECTION TO STRENGTHEN OUR MEMBERS AND ELEVATE THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY ACROSS THE MID-SOUTH. OUR COMMITMENT TO FOSTERING COLLABORATION, ADVANCING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND CHAMPIONING LOCAL OPERATORS WAS REFLECTED IN EVERY PROGRAM, MEETING, AND EVENT WE HOSTED. IN 2025, OUR BOARD MET REGULARLY FOR IN-PERSON MEETINGS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS FOCUSED ON MEMBERSHIP GROWTH, LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, AND EXPANDING THE VALUE OF MRA PROGRAMMING. WE CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNICATION WITH OUR MEMBERS THROUGH CONSISTENT EMAIL UPDATES, SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH, AND TARGETED MESSAGING THAT ENSURED OPERATORS REMAINED INFORMED ABOUT REGULATORY CHANGES, INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. THIS YEAR, MRA INTRODUCED OR ENHANCED SEVERAL KEY INITIATIVES TO BETTER SUPPORT OUR MEMBERS. WE EXPANDED OUR MEMBERSHIP MONDAY OUTREACH TO HIGHLIGHT RESTAURANTS, SHARE OPERATOR STORIES, AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE STRENGTHENED OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS KEMMONS WILSON SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & RESORT MANAGEMENT, WELCOME TO MEMPHIS, TNHTA, AND THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF MEMPHISTO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. WE ALSO INCREASED OUR PRESENCE AT COMMUNITY EVENTS SUCH AS 901 DAY, ZOO RENDEZVOUS, AND LOCAL HOSPITALITY GATHERINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR IN-PERSON NETWORKING EVENTS CONTINUED TO GROW, INCLUDING THE ASSOCIATE COFFEE CLUB, WHICH ROTATED THROUGH MEMBER LOCATIONS AND ENCOURAGED VALUABLE CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN OPERATORS, VENDORS, AND HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS. MEMBER ENGAGEMENT REMAINED STRONG, SUPPORTED BY TRANSPARENT COMMUNICATION, ACCESSIBLE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, AND A CONTINUED FOCUS ON ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTION. ADDITIONALLY, 2025 INCLUDED THE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF OUR SIGNATURE EVENTS, INCLUDING EARLY PLANNING FOR THE 2026 MRA FOOD FESTIVAL, WHICH WILL CELEBRATE MEMPHIS THROUGH A VIBRANT AND IMMERSIVE CULINARY EXPERIENCE. THIS LONG-TERM VISION REFLECTS OUR DEDICATION TO INNOVATION, HOSPITALITY EXCELLENCE, AND MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBER INVOLVEMENT AND VISIBILITY. THROUGHOUT 2025, MRA REMAINED RESPONSIVE TO THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY. WE PROVIDED TIMELY UPDATES AND GUIDANCE ON EVOLVING REGULATIONS, INCLUDING HEALTH DEPARTMENT POLICIES, BEVERAGE LAWS TAKING EFFECT IN 2026, AND WORKFORCE-RELATED LEGISLATION. OUR GOAL REMAINED CONSISTENT: TO ENSURE EVERY MEMBER HAS THE SUPPORT, REPRESENTATION, AND INFORMATION NEEDED TO THRIVE IN A COMPETITIVE AND EVER-CHANGING ENVIRONMENT.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 THE ANNUAL THOMAS BOGGS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT ONCE AGAIN PROVED TO BE A HIGHLIGHT OF THE YEAR, SELLING OUT WITH A FULL ROSTER OF TEAMS, SPONSORS, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS. THE EVENT NOT ONLY HONORED THE LEGACY OF THOMAS BOGGS BUT ALSO SERVED AS ONE OF OUR MOST SUCCESSFUL NETWORKING AND FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)


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