Nonprofit · EIN 53-0114635
AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · CULPEPER, VA 22701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $7,322,596 | $5,933,024 | $1,389,572 | $12,130,393 | $5,180,349 | $6,950,044 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $6,388,378 | $5,912,284 | $476,094 | $9,915,978 | $4,255,506 | $5,660,472 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,539,349 | $5,356,073 | $183,276 | $8,946,145 | $3,761,768 | $5,184,377 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,113,286
- Membership dues
- $3,113,286
- Program service revenue
- $3,062,557
- Investment income
- $1,146,753
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,885,100
- Other salaries and wages
- $576,261
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,227,686
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $298,142
- Occupancy
- $11,700
- Travel
- $85,117
- Program services (functional)
- $5,933,024
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,915,978
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,130,393
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,180,349
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,950,044
- Publicly traded securities
- $10,066,289
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,950,044
- Gross receipts
- $7,322,596
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 1942
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON BODOR | President CEO Key employee | 40 | $610,800 | $95,362 |
| DONNA GARREN | EVP of Science and Pol Key employee | 40 | $329,300 | $82,578 |
| SANJAY GUMMALLA | SVP of Scientific Affa Highest-paid employee | 40 | $292,100 | $63,152 |
| THOMAS KEARNEY | CFO Key employee | 40 | $255,200 | $85,151 |
| ADRIENNE SEILING | COO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $226,200 | $51,055 |
| JOHN TENTOMAS | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTEN THOMPSON | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA ALMOND | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE IMM | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT BAGLIEN | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SHURMAN | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER JOHNSTON | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIEUN LEE | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HOLDREN | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUVAN SHARMA | Chair Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
14 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAKE SMITTCAMP | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRACEY BECK | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ADNAN DURRANI | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RICKY SILVER | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOE YANDA | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY STOVER | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KELLEY MARTIN | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEITH TIEGS | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DALE GOYER | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN SCHIEFELBEIN | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REBECCA SCHEIDLER | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE DAMON | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBBIE RADDIE | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JEFF PRESTON | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON BODOR | President CEO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $583,500 | $109,638 |
| DONNA GARREN | EVP of Science and Pol Highest-paid employee | 40 | $336,200 | $102,127 |
| SANJAY GUMMALLA | SVP of Scientific Affa Highest-paid employee | 40 | $296,400 | $69,679 |
| THOMAS KEARNEY | CFO Key employee | 40 | $252,300 | $87,987 |
| ADRIENNE SEILING | SVP of Industry Affair Highest-paid employee | 40 | $219,600 | $48,499 |
| MARY EMMA YOUNG | VP of Communications Key employee | 40 | $164,900 | $35,224 |
| JOHN TENTOMAS | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE DAMON | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA ALMOND | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EUGENE IMM | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY ANDERSON | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SHURMAN | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER JOHNSTON | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JIEUN LEE | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HOLDREN | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUVAN SHARMA | Chair Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE SMITTCAMP | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY BECK | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADNAN DURRANI | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY CROWDER | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK DRUMMOND | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF PRESTON | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE RADDIE | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE YANDA | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY STOVER | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY MARTIN | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FOX | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WEEKES | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF TUTTLE | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA SCHEIDLER | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON BODOR | President CEO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $543,100 | $78,004 |
| DONNA GARREN | EVP of Science and Pol Highest-paid employee | 40 | $317,300 | $83,110 |
| THOMAS KEARNEY | CFO Key employee | 40 | $233,600 | $91,628 |
| SANJAY GUMMALLA | SVP of Scientific Affa Highest-paid employee | 40 | $275,600 | $42,917 |
| ADRIENNE SEILING | SVP of Industry Affair Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,000 | $22,880 |
| JULIA SABIN | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEGHAN SWAN | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TINA ALMOND | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF VARCOE | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HOLLY ANDERSON | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SHURMAN | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER JOHNSTON | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PJ MECOZZI | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GERBER | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK HOLDREN | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SUVAN SHARMA | Chair Elect Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE SMITTCAMP | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACEY BECK | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADNAN DURRANI | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS RHYNALDS | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GARY CROWDER | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK DRUMMOND | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN TENTOMAS | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE RADDIE | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE YANDA | CFO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL THOMAS | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY STOVER | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLEY MARTIN | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FOX | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 161 WAYLANDS MILL RD, CULPEPER, VA 22701-9532
- In care of
- % THOMAS KEARNEY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Alison Bodor, 2929 N Oxford St, Arlington, VA 22207
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS KEARNEY, CFO
- Phone
- (703) 663-0219
- Website
- www.affi.org
- Return prepared by
- Thomas J Kearney CPA
Mission
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) serves as the voice for the industry and advances the interests of its member companies to promote the frozen food category through collective industry actions.
Program accomplishments
- Conferences and Meetings: AFFI organized conferences, educational programs, committee meetings, and networking events that provided mbr. with timely education on regulatory, scientific & business operations affecting the frozen food industry. These programs promoted professional development, and the exchange of industry best practices.Expenses $1,500,666 · revenue $2,575,307
- Scientific and Regulatory Affairs: AFFI advanced the frozen food industry by providing science-based regulatory guidance, advocating for sound public policy, engaging with federal agencies and delivering technical resources on food safety, nutrition, labeling, and other regulatory issues affecting member companies.Expenses $1,150,575
- Legislative Affairs: AFFI represented the frozen food industry before Congress and federal agencies by advocating for policies that support safe, competitive, and sustainable food system. AFFI monitored legislative developments, engaged policymakers, and kept members informed on issues affecting the industry.Expenses $988,625
- Member Services: AFFI delivered member benefits through industry communications, committee engagement and educational programsExpenses $696,312
- Communications: AFFI informs members and industry through timely communicat ions, publications, digital resources and regular alertsExpenses $644,218
- Perception: AFFI promoted the benefits of Frozen food thru consumer educ. media engagement and initiatives to enhance public awareness of Frozen FoodExpenses $624,508
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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
- 53-0114635
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1942
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,130,393
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,322,596
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,322,596 | $5,933,024 | $12,130,393 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $6,388,378 | $5,912,284 | $9,915,978 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,539,349 | $5,356,073 | $8,946,145 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,908,757 | $4,451,789 | $7,818,425 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 53-0114635).
Questions about AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE is 53-0114635.
- Is AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1942.
- Are donations to AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE 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 AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE 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 AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Alison Bodor.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 29 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $610,800 (ALISON BODOR, President CEO).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN FROZEN FOOD INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,322,596, expenses of $5,933,024 and total assets of $12,130,393 at year end.
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