2025-02-04T13:28:21-08:00 2024-03-31 521185156 Lydon Fetterolf Corydon PA 9401 Key West Avenue Rockville MD 20850 990 2023-04-01 237104346 FLAVOR AND EXTRACT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES INC FLAV 2022935800 1101 17TH STREET 700 WASHINGTON DC 20036 GEORGE SOUTHWORTH Executive Director 2025-02-04 true true Jeff Corydon IV CPA CFP P00297218 3019484400 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GEORGE SOUTHWORTH 6342654 false X WWW.FEMAFLAVOR.ORG X 1909 MD COOPERATION, PROMOTION, AND PROTECTION OF THE BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS, FOSTERING GOODWILL AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND ASSISTANCE IN ENACTMENT AND ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS WHICH SHALL DEAL JUSTLY WITH THE RIGHTS OF FLAVORING EXTRACT MANUFACTURERS AND CONSUMERS. 13 13 0 14 0 675000 675000 5120796 5460171 69119 207483 0 5864915 6342654 5000 0 0 0 0 0 5661927 5750745 5666927 5750745 197988 591909 6453388 6772093 1264102 892745 5189286 5879348 The Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States, Inc. (The Association) furthers the business interests of its members through a sound scientific program designed to promote the safe use of flavors, through effective presentation of its members. The asscociation fosters a global environment in which the flavor industry can create, innovate, and compete. false false SCIENTIFIC STUDIES CONDUCTED BY THE ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE DATA NECESSARY TO SUPPORT THE EVALUATION OF THE SAFETY OF FLAVORS. A government relations program to monitor federal, state, and international legislative and regulatory activities affecting the flavor industry and represent the interest of the industry before government agencies. A panel of scientific experts is retained by the association to advise it on matters of ingredient safety. FEMA did not engage in lobbying activities during the year. Annual meetings held, attended by 150 to 200 representatives of member companies at which the membership is updated on new programs and topics of current interest to the industry and the business of the association is conducted. false true false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 12 0 true 0 false false false false true true false false false X 13 13 false true false false true true true true true false false false true true true false true false false false X VERTO SOLUTIONS 2022935800 1101 17TH ST NW 700 WASHINGTON DC 20036 X Laurette Rondenet President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Paul Graham Pres.Elec/Treas 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Christopher Perkins V. Pres/Sec 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Lucy Reid Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Danielle Barbaro Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kelli Heinz Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Suzanne Johnson Board Advisor 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dolf DeRovira Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gillian Bleimann Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Markus Eckert Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Calvin McEvoy Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Erica Reiner Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Lynn Warner Board Member 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Roderick Sowders Officer 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 George Southworth Exec. Director 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false Verto Solutions LLC 1101 L Street NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20036 Mgmt Services 3012711 Verto Legal Solutions LLP 1101 17 St NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20036 Legal Services 377406 2 675000 675000 Expert Panel Fees 541900 517775 517775 Membership Dues 541900 4488365 4488365 Membership Meetings 611430 454031 454031 5460171 177283 177283 0 0 0 30200 30200 30200 30200 0 0 0 0 6342654 5460171 207483 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3021670 404753 29400 0 0 0 52067 0 72665 2165 0 0 394819 0 405367 0 0 0 22544 Dues and Assessments 939559 PANEL HONORARIA 331757 Printing and Publications 22997 Bad debts 22462 28520 5750745 0 0 0 720434 20017 2531726 3442867 0 642029 481016 0 0 0 0 75837 84168 0 2483362 2744025 0 0 0 0 6453388 6772093 1082501 733634 181601 159111 1264102 892745 X 5088017 5778079 101269 101269 5189286 5879348 6453388 6772093 591909 98153 X X false true X true false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false false true false X 6440807 98153 98153 6342654 6342654 5750745 5750745 5750745 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Association is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, income from activities not directly related to the Associations tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The Association did not engage in any unrelated business activities during the year ended March 31, 2024.The Association has adopted the authoritative guidance relating to accounting for uncertainty in income taxes included in ASC Topic Income Taxes. These provisions provide consistent guidance for the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entitys financial statements and prescribe a threshold of more likely than not for recognition and de-recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Association performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions for the year ended March 31, 2024, and determined that there were no material matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or that may have an effect on its tax-exempt status. As of March 31, 2024, that statute of limitations for tax years 2020 through 2022 remains open with the Internal Revenue Service. It is the Associations policy to recognize interest and/or penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, in income tax expense. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 Verto Solutions, LLC a trade association management company, performs management and other professional services on behalf of the association. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 The membership of the association shall consist of two classes known as active members and associate members. Members consist of individuals, firms, and corporations engaged in the use, manufacture, supply or sale of flavors, flavor ingredients, or syrups. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a The board of governors shall be elected at the annual meeting or any special meeting called for that purpose. Only representatives of active members are eligible to serve as governors. The board of governors shall govern and manage the association establishing strategies, tactics, policies and actions to further the goals of the association and its members. Only active members can vote and are entitled to no more than one vote on any subject at any association meeting. A quorom for any meeting shall consist of 30 active members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b The order of business for annual and special meetings shall be determined by the rules prepared by the board of governors in accordance with the provisions of the association's by laws. The regular order of business may be changed by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The association's independent public accountants prepare a draft of form 990 and review it with the Director of Finance. Then, the Director of Finance reviews the form with the President, Executive Director, and Treasurer of the association who gives the final approval prior to filing it with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board of Governors are required to disclose, in writing, to the association's general counsel and the board of governors. Any interest that might conflict with the association or that policy or when such a situation arises. New board members are thoroughly briefed on the policy and continuing members are regularly reminded. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The association's governing documents and the conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request. The financial statements are not available to the public. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Process is consistent with prior year.