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The National Association of Tobacco Outlets Inc

EIN 41-2000075 • 501(c)6 • Washington, DC

Profile

The association's mission includes improving the business conditions for retail stores that sell tobacco products located throughout the united states of america, providing information to association members about federal, state and local regulations and laws regarding the sale,advertising, promotion, regulation and taxation of tobacco products and how to comply with such regulations and laws, and assisting association members in responding to proposed federal, state and local regulations or legislation that may impact the sale, advertising, promotion, regulation and taxation of tobacco products.

1850 M Street NW Suite 1000Washington, DC 20036

www.natocentral.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

47th percentile

3.4%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

30th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 30% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

52nd percentile

6.1%

Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

57th percentile

7.9%

Faster revenue growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$2,435,157

Up $139,036 (+6.1%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$116,913

Up $80,025 (+217%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$2,318,244

Up $59,011 (+2.6%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,750,011

Up $127,580 (+7.9%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,691,000

Up $147,924 (+9.6%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$59,011

Down $20,344 (-26%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $885,001Liabilities 2010: $301,037Net Assets 2010: $583,9642010Assets 2011: $1,105,944Liabilities 2011: $349,535Net Assets 2011: $756,4092011Assets 2012: $1,420,374Liabilities 2012: $458,939Net Assets 2012: $961,4352012Assets 2013: $1,764,367Liabilities 2013: $485,064Net Assets 2013: $1,279,3032013Assets 2014: $1,899,828Liabilities 2014: $521,724Net Assets 2014: $1,378,1042014Assets 2015: $1,865,003Liabilities 2015: $830,391Net Assets 2015: $1,034,6122015Assets 2016: $1,482,228Liabilities 2016: $476,689Net Assets 2016: $1,005,5392016Assets 2017: $1,671,361Liabilities 2017: $564,526Net Assets 2017: $1,106,8352017Assets 2018: $1,623,619Liabilities 2018: $438,574Net Assets 2018: $1,185,0452018Assets 2019: $1,482,671Liabilities 2019: $79,818Net Assets 2019: $1,402,8532019Assets 2020: $2,071,568Liabilities 2020: $401,364Net Assets 2020: $1,670,2042020Assets 2021: $2,810,472Liabilities 2021: $901,267Net Assets 2021: $1,909,2052021Assets 2022: $2,513,782Liabilities 2022: $333,904Net Assets 2022: $2,179,8782022Assets 2023: $2,296,121Liabilities 2023: $36,888Net Assets 2023: $2,259,2332023Assets 2024: $2,435,157Liabilities 2024: $116,913Net Assets 2024: $2,318,2442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$2,435,157
Liabilities$116,913
Net Assets$2,318,244

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $704,3232010Expenses 2011: $1,196,3182011Revenue 2012: $1,696,052Expenses 2012: $1,491,026Net Income 2012: $205,0262012Revenue 2013: $1,991,028Expenses 2013: $1,673,160Net Income 2013: $317,8682013Revenue 2014: $1,729,664Expenses 2014: $1,630,863Net Income 2014: $98,8012014Revenue 2015: $1,720,908Expenses 2015: $1,767,559Net Income 2015: -$46,6512015Revenue 2016: $1,461,161Expenses 2016: $1,490,234Net Income 2016: -$29,0732016Revenue 2017: $1,641,274Expenses 2017: $1,539,978Net Income 2017: $101,2962017Revenue 2018: $1,623,114Expenses 2018: $1,544,904Net Income 2018: $78,2102018Revenue 2019: $1,781,833Expenses 2019: $1,564,025Net Income 2019: $217,8082019Revenue 2020: $1,627,276Expenses 2020: $1,359,925Net Income 2020: $267,3512020Revenue 2021: $1,869,369Expenses 2021: $1,630,368Net Income 2021: $239,0012021Revenue 2022: $1,891,278Expenses 2022: $1,620,605Net Income 2022: $270,6732022Revenue 2023: $1,622,431Expenses 2023: $1,543,076Net Income 2023: $79,3552023Revenue 2024: $1,750,011Expenses 2024: $1,691,000Net Income 2024: $59,0112024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,750,011
Expenses$1,691,000
Net Income$59,011

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.44$0.12$2.32$1.75$1.69$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.04$2.26$1.62$1.54$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.51$0.33$2.18$1.89$1.62$0.27
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.81$0.90$1.91$1.87$1.63$0.24
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.07$0.40$1.67$1.63$1.36$0.27
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.08$1.40$1.78$1.56$0.22
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.44$1.19$1.62$1.54$0.08
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.67$0.56$1.11$1.64$1.54$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$0.48$1.01$1.46$1.49$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.83$1.03$1.72$1.77$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.52$1.38$1.73$1.63$0.10
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.76$0.49$1.28$1.99$1.67$0.32
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.42$0.46$0.96$1.70$1.49$0.21
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.11$0.35$0.76$1.20
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$0.30$0.58$0.70
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$1,750,011
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The association's mission includes improving the business conditions for retail stores that sell tobacco products located throughout the united states of america, providing information to association members about federal, state and local regulations and laws regarding the sale, advertising, promotion, regulation and taxation of tobacco products and how to comply with such regulations and laws, and assisting association members in responding to proposed federal, state and local regulations or legislation that may impact the sale, advertising, promotion, regulation and taxation of tobacco products.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,146,294$2,219,113▲ $72,819
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$117,881$208,460▲ $90,579
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$31,946$7,584▼ $24,362
Total Assets$2,296,121$2,435,157▲ $139,036
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$13,686$113,872▲ $100,186
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$23,202$3,041▼ $20,161
Total Liabilities$36,888$116,913▲ $80,025
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,259,233$2,318,244▲ $59,011
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,259,233$2,318,244▲ $59,011
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,296,121$2,435,157▲ $139,036
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
David L Spross DbaConsulting2260 ASHLEY LAKE DRIVE, Lewisville, NC 27023$275,000
Kleinfeld Kaplan And Becker LLPConsulting7697 CRESS VIEW DR, Prior Lake, MN 55372$216,462
Rojas Communications Group INCLegal1850 M STREET NW SUITE 1000, Washington, DC 20036$190,000
Josh Pruett Services LLCCoordinator6782 PLUM WAY, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739$161,500
-Coordinator2645 CRESCENT HILL DRIVE NE, Corydon, IN 47112$146,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,639,945
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$76,229
Other Revenue
$33,837
All Other Contributions
$1,178,725
Change in Net Assets
$59,011
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,691,000
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal---$327,722
Fees for Services Management---$275,000
Fees for Services Other---$78,740
Conferences and Meetings---$66,849
Travel---$47,930
All Other Expenses---$34,256
Other Expenses---$24,309
Occupancy---$5,602
Insurance---$4,835
Office Expenses---$4,600
Information Technology---$2,016
Fees for Services Accounting---$500
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$1,691,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$356,725
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$356,725
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Pre-paid Membership Support$112,790
Cc Expense Payable$1,082
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

The organization has retail members, wholesale members, manufacturer members and associate members.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

Members annually elect retail, wholesale and manufacturer members to the board of directors. A ballot is distributed to members in november.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

The organization's form 990 is prepared by an independent accounting firm. The president of the organization reviews form 990 prior to submitting to the internal revenue service.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

Directors are required to fully disclose the nature of the conflict of interest, not be counted for the purpose of determining a quorum at a meeting of the board of directors for the agenda item which is to be voted upon, and withdraw from any discussions in board meetings, committee meetings and voting on the matter.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

A compensation committee determines compensation for the executive director. The committee utilizes data from comparable organizations in establishing the compensation.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Governing documents disclosure explanation no documents available to the public.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The National Association of Tobacco
EIN
41-2000075
Phone
8454305471
Address
1850 M STREET NW SUITE 1000, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Tom Kessler
Title
President
Phone
8454305471
Signed
2025-08-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tom Kessler
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
24
Independent Board Members
24
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Deleon & Stang Cpas and Advisors
Address
150 S EAST ST STE 103, FREDERICK, MD 21701-6175
Preparer
Clint Lehman CPA
Phone
3012507400
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

The association's mission includes improving the business conditions for retail stores that sell tobacco products located throughout the united states of america, providing information to association members about federal, state and local regulations and laws regarding the sale,advertising, promotion, regulation and taxation of tobacco products and how to comply with such regulations and laws, and assisting association members in responding to proposed federal, state and local regulations or legislation that may impact the sale, advertising, promotion, regulation and taxation of tobacco products.

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

The association assisted retail members in 30 states in contacting their state legislators regarding pending legislation that related to their retail tobacco business. The bills included proposed tobacco exercise tax increases, banning flavors in tobacco products and retail lcensing restrictions. Also, the association monitored and assisted member stores in approximately 100 cities throughout the country respond to proposed local tobacco restrictions.

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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0THE ASSOCIATION CREATED AND MAINTAINED A WEBSITE (WWW.NLAAUSA.ORG) KNOWN AS THE NATIONAL LOCAL ADVOCACY ALLIANCE WEBSITE. THIS WEBSITE PROVIDES RETAILERS WITH CURRENT INFORMATION ON NEW PROPOSED LOCAL ORDINANCES THAT WOULD REGULATE THE SALE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION INCLUDES IMPROVING THE BUSINESS CONDITIONS FOR RETAIL STORES THAT SELL TOBACCO PRODUCTS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PROVIDING INFORMATION TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ABOUT FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS AND LAWS REGARDING THE SALE,ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, REGULATION AND TAXATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND HOW TO COMPLY WITH SUCH REGULATIONS AND LAWS, AND ASSISTING ASSOCIATION MEMBERS IN RESPONDING TO PROPOSED FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS OR LEGISLATION THAT MAY IMPACT THE SALE, ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, REGULATION AND TAXATION OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ASSOCIATION ASSISTED RETAIL MEMBERS IN 30 STATES IN CONTACTING THEIR STATE LEGISLATORS REGARDING PENDING LEGISLATION THAT RELATED TO THEIR RETAIL TOBACCO BUSINESS. THE BILLS INCLUDED PROPOSED TOBACCO EXERCISE TAX INCREASES, BANNING FLAVORS IN TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND RETAIL LCENSING RESTRICTIONS. ALSO, THE ASSOCIATION MONITORED AND ASSISTED MEMBER STORES IN APPROXIMATELY 100 CITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY RESPOND TO PROPOSED LOCAL TOBACCO RESTRICTIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ORGANIZATION HAS RETAIL MEMBERS, WHOLESALE MEMBERS, MANUFACTURER MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3MEMBERS ANNUALLY ELECT RETAIL, WHOLESALE AND MANUFACTURER MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A BALLOT IS DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS IN NOVEMBER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS FORM 990 PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO FULLY DISCLOSE THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, NOT BE COUNTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING A QUORUM AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE AGENDA ITEM WHICH IS TO BE VOTED UPON, AND WITHDRAW FROM ANY DISCUSSIONS IN BOARD MEETINGS, COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND VOTING ON THE MATTER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE UTILIZES DATA FROM COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ESTABLISHING THE COMPENSATION.

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