Civic Intelligence

American Coalition for Ethanol

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 45-0407345

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 28, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.ETHANOL.ORG
5000 S Broadband Lane No 224Sioux Falls, SD 57108

(605) 334-3381

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.39x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

25th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

35th percentile

0.4%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

48th percentile

$136,301

Higher top officer pay than 48% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

2nd percentile

-36%

Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

65th percentile

7.9%

Faster revenue growth than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Down

$147,153

Down $82,186 (-36%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$89,922

Up $6,503 (+7.8%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$57,231

Down $88,689 (-61%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue25th percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,513,107

Up $110,638 (+7.9%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$1,506,604

Down $22,980 (-1.5%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$6,503

Up $133,618 (+105%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth2nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $93,906Liabilities 2010: $91,974Net Assets 2010: $1,9322010Assets 2011: $280,083Liabilities 2011: $196,321Net Assets 2011: $83,7622011Assets 2012: $285,557Liabilities 2012: $158,678Net Assets 2012: $126,8792012Assets 2013: $388,433Liabilities 2013: $27,399Net Assets 2013: $361,0342013Assets 2014: $734,355Liabilities 2014: $245,742Net Assets 2014: $488,6132014Assets 2015: $538,941Liabilities 2015: $71,746Net Assets 2015: $467,1952015Assets 2016: $375,796Liabilities 2016: $53,159Net Assets 2016: $322,6372016Assets 2017: $292,144Liabilities 2017: $81,610Net Assets 2017: $210,5342017Assets 2018: $229,339Liabilities 2018: $145,920Net Assets 2018: $83,4192018Assets 2019: $147,153Liabilities 2019: $57,231Net Assets 2019: $89,9222019Assets 2020: $224,247Liabilities 2020: $148,187Net Assets 2020: $76,0602020Assets 2021: $199,508Liabilities 2021: $54,385Net Assets 2021: $145,1232021Assets 2022: $838,688Liabilities 2022: $504,815Net Assets 2022: $333,8732022Assets 2023: $606,848Liabilities 2023: $547,180Net Assets 2023: $59,6682023Assets 2024: $646,382Liabilities 2024: $447,221Net Assets 2024: $199,1612024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$147,153
Liabilities$57,231
Net Assets$89,922
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth65th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,234,9962010Expenses 2011: $1,222,3042011Expenses 2012: $1,274,4622012Revenue 2013: $1,430,763Expenses 2013: $1,225,908Net Income 2013: $204,8552013Revenue 2014: $1,452,347Expenses 2014: $1,324,768Net Income 2014: $127,5792014Revenue 2015: $1,411,047Expenses 2015: $1,432,465Net Income 2015: -$21,4182015Revenue 2016: $1,356,450Expenses 2016: $1,501,008Net Income 2016: -$144,5582016Revenue 2017: $1,346,160Expenses 2017: $1,458,263Net Income 2017: -$112,1032017Revenue 2018: $1,402,469Expenses 2018: $1,529,584Net Income 2018: -$127,1152018Revenue 2019: $1,513,107Expenses 2019: $1,506,604Net Income 2019: $6,5032019Revenue 2020: $1,311,568Expenses 2020: $1,325,430Net Income 2020: -$13,8622020Revenue 2021: $1,330,723Expenses 2021: $1,261,660Net Income 2021: $69,0632021Revenue 2022: $1,781,467Expenses 2022: $1,592,717Net Income 2022: $188,7502022Revenue 2023: $1,424,342Expenses 2023: $1,698,547Net Income 2023: -$274,2052023Revenue 2024: $2,577,959Expenses 2024: $2,438,466Net Income 2024: $139,4932024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$1,513,107
Expenses$1,506,604
Net Income$6,503
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 28, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,515,150
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

American coalition for ethanol (ace) was formed to bring together a wide range of groups in support of making u.s. Ethanol the consumer fuel of choice. Ace unites agricultural producers, commodity and farm organizations, ethanol producers, rural electric cooperatives, businesses, and individuals behind coalition initiatives to support and promote the production and use of ethanol in the u.s. A national, nonprofit, grassroots advocacy organization, ace delivers value to members through government relations, market development, public relations, and information strategies.

Deliver value to members through government relations, market development and public relations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$184,955$78,988▼ $105,967
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$16,938$42,591▲ $25,653
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$19,644$15,697▼ $3,947
Accounts Receivable$7,802$9,877▲ $2,075
Total Assets$229,339$147,153▼ $82,186
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$46,670$47,773▲ $1,103
Deferred Revenue$99,250$9,458▼ $89,792
Total Liabilities$145,920$57,231▼ $88,689
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$83,419$89,922▲ $6,503
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$83,419$89,922▲ $6,503
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$229,339$147,153▼ $82,186

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$0$72,315$72,315
Equipment$14,015$50,649$64,664
Leasehold Improvements$1,682$25,527$27,209
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay48th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Brian JenningsCEOFT$131,083$5,218$136,301
Ron LambertySenior Vice PresidentFT$119,753$8,434$128,187

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Duane KristensenPresident
Dave SovereignVice President
Anthony MockDirector
Bill DarttDirector
Brian VasaDirector
Chris StuderDirector
Chris WilsonDirector
David KolsrudDirector
Doug PunkeDirector
Gary MarshallDirector
Jan LundebrekDirector
John ChristiansonDirector
Kenton JohnsonDirector
Neal KemmetDirector
Owen JonesDirector
Pam MillerDirector
Rick ScwharckDirector
Roger BerryDirector
Ron WetherellDirector
Scott McpheetersDirector
Trevor HinzDirector
Robert WalshDirector Beg 08/19
Troy KnechtDirector Beg 08/19
Richard SyversonDirector Beg 11/19
Dan RootDirector Until 10/19
Greg KrissekSecretary
Ron AlversonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$302,875
Program Service Revenue
$1,211,856
Investment Income
$-1,861
Other Revenue
$237
All Other Contributions
$302,875
Change in Net Assets
$6,503
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$969,771
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$532,233
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,600
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$264,488
Other Salaries and Wages---$201,203
Conferences and Meetings---$167,799
Advertising---$163,580
Fees for Services Lobbying---$130,603
Occupancy---$95,922
Travel---$54,128
Office Expenses---$45,054
Fees for Services Other---$36,635
Payroll Taxes---$34,646
Other Employee Benefits---$25,443
Other Expenses---$11,131
Pension Plan Contributions---$6,453
Depreciation Depletion---$4,971
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$4,600
All Other Expenses---$4,590
Insurance---$3,900
Interest---$137
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$1,506,604
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$470,066
Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost$470,066
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
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
No
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 1

“The president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and two additional directors appointed by the board shall constitute the ace executive committee. The executive committee reviews and acts on the annual audited or reviewed financial statements, reviews and acts on budgetary matters, helps oversee ace management activities, makes recommendations to the board of directors, and completes other duties as deemed necessary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Chris wilson and doug punke have a business relationship.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“There are two categories of membership: 1. Voting member qualifications: - an ethanol or biofuel production entity; - represents producers of agricultural commodities and other feedstocks used to produce ethanol or biofuel; - a rural electrification entity; - firms that market ethanol, biofuels, or coproducts and firms that design or build ethanol or biofuel facilities; or - any other party who demonstrates the highest level of support to the success of the ethanol industry. 2. Non-voting member qualifications: - associate members. Any natural person, partnership, association or corporation which provides goods and services in support of ethanol, biofuel, or coproduct production or the ethanol industry, other than those listed as voting members. - individual member. Any person, other than those listed as voting members or associate members, who supports the advancement of the ethanol industry.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Ace voting and ethanol producer members elect board directors at the annual business meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The 990 is reviewed by the ceo. After his review, it is made available to board members upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Any ace director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest through business, investment, or family are interested persons and are covered by the conflict of interest policy. Annually, all interested persons are asked to sign the conflict of interest policy. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing body or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether ace can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action. The minutes of the governing board or all committees with board delegated powers shall contain the discussions on all possible conflicts of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The executive committee discusses job performance and accomplishments of the ceo and determines compensation based upon performance and accomplishment. The ceo determines compensation for the senior vice president.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“These documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
American Coalition for Ethanol
EIN
45-0407345
Phone
6053343381
Address
5000 S BROADBAND LANE NO 224, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57108

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Jennings
Title
CEO
Phone
6053343381
Signed
2020-07-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brian Jennings
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Nd
Voting Board Members
26
Independent Board Members
26
Employees
7
Volunteers
27

Preparer

Firm
Eide Bailly Llp
Address
200 E 10TH ST STE 500, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104-6375
Preparer
Laurie Hanson
Phone
6053391999
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken affecting its annual filing requirements, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The organization would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities in income tax expense if such interest and penalties are incurred.”

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IRS990/Desc0PUBLIC POLICY & LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY:ACE'S PUBLIC POLICY STRATEGY IS TO PROVIDE GRASSROOTS-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY FOR LEGISLATION AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL THAT SUPPORTS THE PRODUCTION AND USE OF ETHANOL. SPECIFIC FOCUS IS ON POLICIES THAT CREATE DEMAND FOR ETHANOL.MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS WITHIN PROGRAM:ACE WORKED TO HELP CONVINCE THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) TO ISSUE A RULEMAKING TO ALLOW FOR THE YEAR-ROUND SALE OF E15 BY EXTENDING THE ONE POUND REID VAPOR PRESSURE (RVP) WAIVER TO THE BLEND OF FUEL. EPA ANNOUNCED THE RULEMAKING ON MARCH 12 AND TOOK COMMENTS FROM GROUPS UNTIL APRIL 21. ON MAY 31ST EPA FINALIZED THE RULE TO ALLOW E15 USE YEAR-ROUND NATIONWIDE. ON JUNE 11 THE PRESIDENT TRAVELED TO ACE-MEMBER PLANT SOUTHWEST IOWA RENEWABLE ENERGY (SIRE) NEAR COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA TO MAKE THE FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT THAT E15 WOULD BE APPROVED FOR SALE YEAR-ROUND.ACE ONCE AGAIN ORGANIZED OUR ANNUAL GRASSROOTS MEMBER "FLY-IN" TO WASHINGTON, DC, HOSTING 70 MEMBERS FROM 12 STATES (PLUS D.C. AND ONE FROM ENGLAND) VISITING 125 OFFICES (REPRESENTING 45 STATES) ON CAPITOL HILL. PRIORITY ISSUES INCLUDED EPA'S RVP/RIN RULEMAKING, RFS WAIVERS, AND ASKING CONGRESS TO CONSIDER ETHANOL'S LOW CARBON, HIGH OCTANE BENEFITS TO REDUCE GREENHOUSE GASES (GHGS) AND IMPROVE FUEL ECONOMY WHEN TACKLING CLIMATE CHANGE. WILLIAM WEHRUM, (AT THE TIME) ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE EPA FOR AIR AND RADIATION, SPOKE TO THE GROUP, AS WELL AS CONGRESSMAN DAVE LOEBSACK (D-IA). FOR A RECAP, VISIT WWW.ETHANOL.ORG/EVENTS/FLY-INACE IS CONSTANTLY JOINING INDUSTRY ALLIES IN PUSHING BACK ON EPA'S MISMANAGEMENT OF THE RFS, SOMETIMES THROUGH THE COURT SYSTEM. IN 2018, ACE JOINED THE NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION, NATIONAL FARMERS UNION, AND RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION IN CHALLENGING THREE SMALL REFINERY WAIVERS GRANTED TO CVR ENERGY AND HOLLYFRONTIER IN THE 10TH CIRCUIT. WE EXPECT A COURT DECISION ON THIS LITIGATION IN EARLY 2020. THAT YEAR WE JOINED WITH GROUPS IN PETITIONING EPA TO REALLOCATE SRES IT ISSUES RETROACTIVELY. AFTER 13 MONTHS OF NO ACTION FROM EPA, THIS PAST JULY, THE COALITION ASKED THE COURT TO LIFT A STAY IT PLACED ON OUR JOINT 2018 PETITION AND RESTART THE LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. THIS CASE IS PENDING IN THE DC CIRCUIT COURT. FINALLY, AT THE END OF OCTOBER, ACE JOINED NCGA, RFA, GROWTH ENERGY, THE NATIONAL BIODIESEL BOARD AND NFU TO CHALLENGE THE 31 SRES GRANTED FOR 2018 IN THE DC CIRCUITWE HAVE BEEN URGING EPA TO FIX ITS SUPPLEMENTAL RULEMAKING TO THE 2020 RVO TO FULFILL THE PRESIDENT'S PROMISE THAT 15 BILLION GALLONS MEANS 15 BILLION GALLONS BY REALLOCATING THE ACTUAL AVERAGE OF WAIVED VOLUME FROM 2016-2018. AS OF EARLY DECEMBER, EPA HAD RECEIVED 10 SRE REQUESTS FOR 2019. WE ANTICIPATE FULL EXEMPTIONS FOR THIS COMPLIANCE YEAR, BUT EPA SAID IT WILL BEGIN APPROVING "PARTIAL" SRES FOR THE 2020 COMPLIANCE YEAR, ALTHOUGH RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONTINUE ISSUING FULL WAIVERS AS WELL.ACE BEGAN WORKING WITH PARTNERS AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL TO DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS TO INCREASE ETHANOL DEMAND BASED ON THE FUEL'S ABILITY TO REDUCE LIFECYCLE GREENHOUSE GAS (GHG) EMISSIONS.AS CONGRESS FOCUSES ON CLIMATE CHANGE, ACE HAS BEEN DISCUSSING THE NEED FOR A NEW POLICY TO EXPAND ETHANOL USE, REDUCE GHG EMISSIONS, AND REVITALIZE THE ECONOMY CALLED THE LOW CARBON OCTANE STANDARD (LCOS). BY INCREASING THE OCTANE RATING OF GASOLINE, THE LCOS IMPROVES THE EFFICIENCY OF ENGINE TECHNOLOGIES, GIVING AUTOMAKERS A TOOL TO COMPLY WITH FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS. THE LCOS WOULD ALSO REQUIRE THE SOURCE OF OCTANE TO REDUCE GHGS COMPARED TO GASOLINE. AT THE STATE LEVEL, ACE IS ALSO WORKING TO INCREASE ETHANOL USE THROUGH A MIDWEST CLEAN FUEL STANDARD (CFS), WHICH WOULD SERVE AS A TOOL TO DRIVE ETHANOL DEMAND. A PROPERLY STRUCTURED STATE CFS WOULD GIVE A SHOT IN THE ARM TO OUR FEDERAL EFFORT TO COMMERCIALIZE HIGH OCTANE FUEL. THIS EFFORT ALSO ENABLES US TO BE PROACTIVE AT THE STATE LEVEL, GIVING OUR MEMBERS SOMETHING TO ADVOCATE FOR AND OUR ELECTED BIOFUEL CHAMPI
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$147,153
Liabilities
$57,231
Net assets
$89,922
Revenue
$1,513,107
Expenses
$1,506,604
Net income
$6,503
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YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.65$0.45$0.20$2.58$2.44$0.14
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.61$0.55$0.06$1.42$1.70$0.27
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.84$0.50$0.33$1.78$1.59$0.19
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.20$0.05$0.15$1.33$1.26$0.07
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.22$0.15$0.08$1.31$1.33$0.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.15$0.06$0.09$1.51$1.51$0.01
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.23$0.15$0.08$1.40$1.53$0.13
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.29$0.08$0.21$1.35$1.46$0.11
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.38$0.05$0.32$1.36$1.50$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.07$0.47$1.41$1.43$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.25$0.49$1.45$1.32$0.13
2013XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.39$0.03$0.36$1.43$1.23$0.20
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.29$0.16$0.13$1.27
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.20$0.08$1.22
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.09$0.00$1.23