Nonprofit · EIN 34-0421555
SNAC INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $4,850,149 | $5,408,606 | -$558,457 | $6,142,132 | $1,648,277 | $4,493,855 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $4,030,310 | $4,962,939 | -$932,629 | $6,544,305 | $1,955,382 | $4,588,923 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,307,361 | $4,723,406 | -$416,045 | $7,426,336 | $2,254,919 | $5,171,417 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $197,427
- of which government grants
- $197,427
- Program service revenue
- $4,380,739
- Investment income
- $228,513
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $7,121
- Other revenue
- $43,470
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $518,111
- Other salaries and wages
- $670,772
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,381,681
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $99,355
- Accounting fees
- $42,480
- Occupancy
- $173,204
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,544,305
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,142,132
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,648,277
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,493,855
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $152,794
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,907,354
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,493,855
- Gross receipts
- $4,855,067
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1937
- State of legal domicile
- VA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Cochran | President & CEO Former Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $518,111 | $16,148 |
| Kelly Knowles | Engagement & Strategy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,902 | $16,092 |
| David Walsh | VP Membership & Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,705 | $24,324 |
| Abby Valentino | Director Industry Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,630 | $23,179 |
| Justin Spannuth | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Gusmano | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Calef | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Harper | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Angel Flores | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adrienne Mosley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Hahn | General Counsel Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Almond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannan Redcay | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Brogan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Cantore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
15 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Sword | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mukesh Kasargode | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tim Bateman | 1st Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joanna Turner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andre Bouquet | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas Koppelmann | 2nd Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Koehler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Troy Gunden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chad McDonald | AEC President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Aanenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Reamer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dulcinea Freymoyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Read | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jesus Velazquez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cindy Kuester | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Cochran | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $532,801 | $31,813 |
| David Walsh | VP Membership & Communications Highest-paid employee | 40 | $162,641 | $16,624 |
| Colleen Farley | Lobbyist Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,529 | $7,708 |
| Abby Valentino | Director Industry Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,091 | $9,924 |
| Kelly Knowles | Engagement & Strategy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,091 | $2,002 |
| Mike Harper | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Hacker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Brick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Brogan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Cantore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Sword | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mukesh Kasargode | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Bateman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Costello | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bernard Kreilmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Koppelmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Kuester | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hector Guerra | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad McDonald | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stephanie Aanenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Reamer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dulcinea Freymoyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dina Reagan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesus Velazquez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Spannuth | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Phil Gusmano | 1st Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Vero Villasenor | 2nd Vice Chairwoman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Calef | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Sifer | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leanne Oliver | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Hahn | General Counsel Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Almond | AEC President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 28 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Cochran | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $527,063 | $23,816 |
| David Walsh | VP Membership & Communication Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,164 | $24,493 |
| Abby Valentino | Director Industry Affairs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,542 | $18,712 |
| Bernard Kreilmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Koppelmann | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Costello | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryo Tsutsumi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joan Cetera | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Kuester | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Reamer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Stern | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bruce Myers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Milton Mattus | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chad McDonald | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erik Sword | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Brick | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Almond | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Cantore | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Brogan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Reardon | 2nd Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Calef | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Spannuth | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Hector De La Barreda | 1st Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Harper | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tina Hacker | 1st Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Hahn | General Counsel Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Sifer | Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leanne Oliver | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1300 17TH ST N STE 540, ARLINGTON, VA 22209-3804
- In care of
- % CINDY KUESTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Cindy Kuester, 1300 17th Street N Ste 540, Arlington, VA 22209
- Signed the 990
- CINDY KUESTER, President & CEO
- Phone
- (703) 836-4500
- Website
- www.snacintl.org
- Return prepared by
- Mullins PC
Mission
To create resources which fuel and reinforce value for SNAC International members by offering services and relationship building forums for members in support of industry growth.
Program accomplishments
- SNAC Internationals premier biennial SNAXPO trade show - Held biennially, it brings together snack producers, suppliers, and industry partners to serve as the only trade show exclusively dedicated to the entire vertically integrated snack supply chain, showcasing the latest in equipment, packaging, ingredients, flavors, and product development innovations, alongside educational sessions and networking opportunities.
- Government Relations - SNAC International monitors regulatory and legislative issues affecting the snack food industry, develops strategies to advance regulations and policies and provides a link between the snack food industry and regulatory/legislative decision makers, such as The Food & Drug Administration and The U.S.D.A.
- Seminars and Meetings - SNAC International sponsors and participates in various seminars and meetings for the purpose of driving the professional development of rising industry leaders and the dissemination of information regarding snack industry regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Communications & Other
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-0421555
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,142,132
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,855,067
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $4,850,149 | $5,408,606 | $6,142,132 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $4,030,310 | $4,962,939 | $6,544,305 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,307,361 | $4,723,406 | $7,426,336 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,235,000 | $4,354,518 | $7,440,753 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 34-0421555).
Questions about SNAC INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of SNAC INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SNAC INTERNATIONAL is 34-0421555.
- Is SNAC INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1979.
- Are donations to SNAC INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does SNAC INTERNATIONAL 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 SNAC INTERNATIONAL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SNAC INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SNAC INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Cindy Kuester.
- Who are the officers and directors of SNAC INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 30 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $518,111 (Christine Cochran, President & CEO Former).
- How much revenue does SNAC INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,850,149, expenses of $5,408,606 and total assets of $6,142,132 at year end.
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