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Nonprofit · EIN 32-0096733

ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28802

Financials

$279K$202K2023$310K$347K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$309,799$347,008-$37,209$136,132$0$136,132
December 31, 2023990$278,872$201,821$77,051$173,341$0$173,341
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$164,802
Program service revenue
$89,083
Investment income
$2,689
Net income from fundraising events
$53,225
Other revenue
$53,225

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$84,000
Other salaries and wages
$28,426
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$121,535
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,797
Occupancy
$2,323
Travel
$70
Program services (functional)
$332,559
Fundraising (functional)
$14,449

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$173,341
Total assets, end of year
$136,132
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$136,132
Net assets without donor restrictions
$136,132
Gross receipts
$309,799
Employees
3
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
NC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MEGHAN ROGERSEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$84,000
ELIZABETH BUTTONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS CAVANAUGHNON-VOTING M
Trustee or director
2$0
ANTHONY CERRATOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN FLEERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DANO HOLCOMBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHY HORTONNON VOTING M
Trustee or director
2$0
VICTORIA ISLEYNON VOTING M
Trustee or director
2$0
MIKE MCCARTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL MURPHYNON VOTING M
Trustee or director
2$0
TREVOR PAYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SABRINA ROCKOFFNON VOTING M
Trustee or director
2$0
VANESSA SALOMOVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
AMANDA SCHAEFERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JAEL SKEFFINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
2 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LISA SMITH-VANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLOTTE STACKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MEGHAN ROGERSEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director
40$67,401
ELIZABETH BUTTONCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRIS CAVANAUGHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANTHONY CERRATOTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JOHN FLEERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DANO HOLCOMBBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CATHY HORTONNON VOTING M
Trustee or director
2$0
VICTORIA ISLEYNON VOTING M
Trustee or director
2$0
MIKE MCCARTYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL MURPHYNON VOTING M
Trustee or director
2$0
TREVOR PAYNEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SABRINA ROCKOFFNON VOTING M
Trustee or director
2$0
VANESSA SALOMOVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
AMANDA SCHAEFERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JAEL SKEFFINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
LISA SMITH-VANNBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLOTTE STACKBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2254, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802-2254
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANTHONY CERRATO, C/O PO BOX 2254, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802
Signed the 990
ANTHONY CERRATO, TREASURER
Phone
(828) 777-2048
Return prepared by
PLATINUM GROUP

Mission

COOPERATIVELY PROMOTE THE COMMON INTERESTS AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE WELL BEING AND EDUCATION OF INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, PATRONS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION SERVED OVER 100 MEMBER RESTAURANTS, THEIR PATRONS, EMPLOYEES AND OWNERS, OVER 50 ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MEMBERS, AND THE PUBLIC AT LARGE WITH EDUCATION ON THE BENEFITS OF KEEPING LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES ACTIVE AND THRIVING, SAFE FOOD HANDLING, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. THIS WAS DONE VIA WEEKLY ENEWSLETTERS, CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, RADIO AND WEBSITE EDUCATIONAL FORMATS.
    Expenses $332,559 · revenue $89,083

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
32-0096733
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2004
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$136,132
Income (IRS master file)
$309,799

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$309,799$347,008$136,132XML
990December 2023$278,872$201,821$173,341XML
990December 2022$155,418$184,005$96,290IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 32-0096733).

Questions about ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC is 32-0096733.
Is ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2004.
Are donations to ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANTHONY CERRATO.
Who are the officers and directors of ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 17 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,000 (MEGHAN ROGERS, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does ASHEVILLE INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $309,799, expenses of $347,008 and total assets of $136,132 at year end.

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