American Massage Therapy Group Return

“The bylaws were amended in 2020 for the following: the annual convening of the assembly may be held apart from the national convention. The qualifications for eligibility to serve on the slate selection committee were modified, and the president's choice of chair for that commission must now approved by the board of directors. The procedures for amending the bylaws was simplified. The starting period for new board members was adjusted to be 30 days after the close of the election. Special chapter board meetings may now be held with 3 days notice if all eligible board members consent. The prior notice period for chapter meetings was changed to 15 days for all meetings. Flexibility in scheduling the annual meeting was added. Elections must now take place online. Proposed standing rule amendments must be approved by a two-thirds of those voting on the amendment. Updates to the policy for communicating chapter standing rules amendments and other items were made.”

“Membership totaled 93,188 members as of february 28, 2021. Memberships are renewable for a period of one year. All members must also be a member of a state chapter.”

“Members cast ballots in national elections once a year for central organization (amta) elections. Candidates for elected offices must meet certain criteria and be approved by the slate selection committee before placement on the ballot.”

“The board of directors review of form 990 has been delegated to the audit commission which is comprised of various financially-astute members of the board. The audit commission must approve form 990 prior to its submission.”

“Annually, the board of directors is required to read and sign the board code of conduct which addresses conflicts of interest. Additionally, the board member is required to disclose to the board any conflicts of interest arising during the year. All employees, including key employees, are required to read and sign the "employee code of conduct and conflict of interest policy" at the inception of their employment and reaffirm annually.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available through the organization's website and upon request.”

“Net assets of chapters previously included in separate return -2,655,564.”

“Amta has determined that the chapters, which previously collectively filed a group return, all lack legal standing and autonomy, and had been erroneously regarded as being separate entities. The chapters are integral and inseparable from amta itself. Accordingly, the operations and activities of the chapters has been included in amta's form 990.”

“In accordance with rev proc 1980-27 sec 6.01.2, the following entities will be included in amta's 990 and are ceasing to file under the group exemption: alabama chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777043 alaska chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777044 arizona chapter american massage therapy association 36-4110812 arkansas chapter american massage therapy association 62-1348786 california chapter american massage therapy association 91-1854519 colorado chapter american massage therapy association 23-7426071 connecticut chapter american massage therapy association 36-4100613 delaware chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777045 florida chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777046 georgia chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777048 hawaii chapter american massage therapy association 65-1251742 idaho chapter american massage therapy association 82-0351481 illinois chapter american massage therapy association 36-3779255 indiana chapter american massage therapy association 35-1392970 iowa chapter american massage therapy association 62-1052998 kansas chapter american massage therapy association 74-2499888 kentucky chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777049 louisiana chapter american massage therapy association 74-2499887 maine chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777050 maryland chapter american massage therapy association 54-1102638 massachusetts chapter american massage therapy association 04-6173255 michigan chapter american massage therapy association 38-2550750 minnesota chapter american massage therapy association 41-1699701 mississippi chapter american massage therapy association 36-3579834 missouri chapter american massage therapy association 43-1583663 montana chapter american massage therapy association 23-7401403 nebraska chapter american massage therapy association 93-0975085 nevada chapter american massage therapy association 62-1053123 new hampshire chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777053 new jersey chapter american massage therapy association 62-1053004 new mexico chapter american massage therapy association 74-2499889 new york chapter american massage therapy association 23-7377793 north carolina chapter american massage therapy association 62-1348785 north dakota chapter american massage therapy association 36-3811848 ohio chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777054 oklahoma chapter american massage therapy association 74-2499886 oregon chapter american massage therapy association 93-0744347 pennsylvania chapter american massage therapy association 23-2109695 rhode island chapter american massage therapy association 23-7397068 south carolina chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777055 south dakota american massage therapy association 46-6024434 tennessee chapter american massage therapy association 62-1348783 texas chapter american massage therapy association 74-2499885 utah chapter american massage therapy association 62-1053009 vermont chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777059 washington chapter american massage therapy association 62-1053006 washington dc chapter american massage therapy association 62-1351721 west virginia chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777060 virginia chapter american massage therapy association 32-0190012 wisconsin chapter american massage therapy association 36-3579835 wyoming chapter american massage therapy association 36-3777061”