American Association for Public Opinion Research

“Aapor's membership base typically ranges from 1,700 to 1,900 each year. Regular members and student members have the right to vote.”

“The organization has members that annually elect members of the executive council. The results of the election, which is conducted online, are announced at the annual meeting per the bylaws.”

“The following actions require a vote of the association's membership: 1) removal of an officer, 2) amendment of the bylaws or articles of incorporation, and 3) revisions to the code of professional ethics and practices”

“The 990 is prepared by an independent accountant. Management, certain board members, and the executive director review and edit the tax return (as necessary). The final draft of the return is provided to the council prior to filing.”

“Council members and the executive director must file an annual disclosure attesting that there are no actual or potential conflicts to report or that there are conflicts and then list the details. Following disclosure of any potential conflict or condition, the executive council determines whether a conflict exists and determines action required to protect the association's best interest.”

“The executive director's compensation has been approved by the board of directors. The executive director has an executed employment agreement for a three year period beginning october 14, 2021. The agreement will automatically renew for one additional year.”

“Tax returns are available to the public upon request.”

“Governing documents and financial statements are available to the general public upon request and are posted on the organization's website for members only.”

“TECHNOLOGY ACCESS FEES: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 20727. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20727. PUBLISHING SEARCH CONSULTING FEES: Program service expenses 16750. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 16750.”

“GRAPHIC DESIGN: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 7334. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7334. MISCELLANEOUS: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 4161. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 4161. DISTANCE EDUCATION/WEBINARS: Program service expenses 3036. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3036. SUBSCRIPTIONS: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 895. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 895. TAXES AND LICENSES: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 128. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 128.”

“No changes have been made to the board's review/oversight procedures of the audited financial statements and the selection of the independent auditor that were in place in the previous year.”