Civic Intelligence

Airline Passenger Experience Association

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 95-3523323

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Nov 15, 2022

Organization Profileapex.aero
355 Lexington Avenue 15th FloorNew York, NY 10017

(212) 297-2177

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

76th percentile

0.34x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

83rd percentile

0.59x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

8th percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

25th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 25% of similar nonprofits.

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

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-3.6%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

95th percentile

111%

Faster revenue growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets76th percentile

Assets

Flat

$3,459,935

Flat from 2021

Net Assets

Flat

$2,266,533

Flat from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$1,193,402

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue83rd percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$2,023,388

Flat from 2021

Expenses

Flat

$2,296,666

Flat from 2021

Net Income

Flat

-$273,278

Flat from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,622,732Liabilities 2010: $325,937Net Assets 2010: $2,296,7952010Assets 2011: $3,134,837Liabilities 2011: $592,224Net Assets 2011: $2,542,6132011Assets 2012: $3,007,834Liabilities 2012: $368,156Net Assets 2012: $2,639,6782012Assets 2013: $3,172,992Liabilities 2013: $435,283Net Assets 2013: $2,737,7092013Assets 2014: $2,971,094Liabilities 2014: $318,847Net Assets 2014: $2,652,2472014Assets 2015: $2,713,417Liabilities 2015: $420,393Net Assets 2015: $2,293,0242015Assets 2016: $2,758,515Liabilities 2016: $829,405Net Assets 2016: $1,929,1102016Assets 2017: $2,597,720Liabilities 2017: $576,735Net Assets 2017: $2,020,9852017Assets 2018: $2,591,289Liabilities 2018: $786,881Net Assets 2018: $1,804,4082018Assets 2019: $3,791,654Liabilities 2019: $1,071,238Net Assets 2019: $2,720,4162019Assets 2020: $3,588,218Liabilities 2020: $1,166,693Net Assets 2020: $2,421,5252020Assets 2021: $3,459,935Liabilities 2021: $1,193,402Net Assets 2021: $2,266,5332021Assets 2021: $3,459,935Liabilities 2021: $1,193,402Net Assets 2021: $2,266,5332021Assets 2022: $2,967,575Liabilities 2022: $1,194,026Net Assets 2022: $1,773,5492022Assets 2023: $5,178,121Liabilities 2023: $1,832,089Net Assets 2023: $3,346,0322023Assets 2024: $5,186,767Liabilities 2024: $1,294,592Net Assets 2024: $3,892,1752024

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$3,459,935
Liabilities$1,193,402
Net Assets$2,266,533
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth95th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2010: $2,264,238Expenses 2010: $2,001,697Net Income 2010: $262,5412010Revenue 2011: $2,456,950Expenses 2011: $2,165,219Net Income 2011: $291,7312011Revenue 2012: $2,439,114Expenses 2012: $2,353,435Net Income 2012: $85,6792012Revenue 2013: $2,655,412Expenses 2013: $2,589,592Net Income 2013: $65,8202013Revenue 2014: $2,913,095Expenses 2014: $2,938,332Net Income 2014: -$25,2372014Revenue 2015: $2,697,259Expenses 2015: $2,923,537Net Income 2015: -$226,2782015Revenue 2016: $2,964,797Expenses 2016: $3,421,046Net Income 2016: -$456,2492016Revenue 2017: $3,145,232Expenses 2017: $3,138,009Net Income 2017: $7,2232017Revenue 2018: $3,463,948Expenses 2018: $3,540,343Net Income 2018: -$76,3952018Revenue 2019: $4,325,420Expenses 2019: $3,633,854Net Income 2019: $691,5662019Revenue 2020: $957,633Expenses 2020: $1,497,175Net Income 2020: -$539,5422020Revenue 2021: $2,023,388Expenses 2021: $2,296,666Net Income 2021: -$273,2782021Revenue 2021: $2,023,388Expenses 2021: $2,296,666Net Income 2021: -$273,2782021Revenue 2022: $4,973,144Expenses 2022: $5,169,856Net Income 2022: -$196,7122022Revenue 2023: $5,929,602Expenses 2023: $4,129,590Net Income 2023: $1,800,0122023Revenue 2024: $4,018,582Expenses 2024: $3,483,940Net Income 2024: $534,6422024

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$2,023,388
Expenses$2,296,666
Net Income-$273,278
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Nov 15, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$2,024,099
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Strengthen the industry and enable business opportunities through education, innovation, networking and recognition.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,902,410$1,595,948▼ $306,462
Accounts Receivable$1,360,496$1,312,572▼ $47,924
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$160,158$308,713▲ $148,555
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$15,738$99,351▲ $83,613
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$137,500$87,500▼ $50,000
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$11,916$8,917▼ $2,999
Total Assets$3,588,218$3,459,935▼ $128,283
Other Assets Total$0$46,934▲ $46,934
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$1,105,174$628,523▼ $476,651
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$61,519$564,879▲ $503,360
Total Liabilities$1,166,693$1,193,402▲ $26,709
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,421,525$2,266,533▼ $154,992
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,421,525$2,266,533▼ $154,992
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,588,218$3,459,935▼ $128,283

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$87,500$62,500$150,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay25th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Juha JarvinenPresident
Anton VidgenVice President
Akira MitsumasuDirector
Andres Castaneda OchoaDirector
Jeffrey GohDirector
Job HeimerikxDirector
Jovita TohDirector
Luc BondarDirector
Michael ChildersDirector
Perry CantaruttiDirector
Stefan ListDirector
Zina NeophytouDirector
Katie GoshgarianExecutive Director
Joe LeaderChief Executive Officer
Russ LemieuxChief Operating Officer
Maura ChackoSecretary
Joan FilippiniTreasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Kellen CompanyManagement Services, Digital, Sales, PR3200 Windy Hill Road SE Suite 600W, Atlanta, GA 30339, Sn$861,274
SimpliFlying Pte LtdNewsletter & HSA program2167 Bogans Lake Path, Atlanta, GA 30338, Th$273,292
APEX Georgia LLCManagement Services-$231,538
Yates & Partners LimitedWorld class program-$221,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$350,000
Program Service Revenue
$1,552,628
Investment Income
$99,542
Other Revenue
$21,218
All Other Contributions
$350,000
Change in Net Assets
$-273,278

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,023,388
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$118,286
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$2,141,674
Total Revenue per Form 990
$2,023,388
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,296,666
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 Management---$815,449
Office Expenses---$274,837
Conferences and Meetings---$265,101
Fees for Services Other---$90,443
Other Expenses---$71,763
Information Technology---$56,934
Depreciation Depletion---$50,000
Fees for Services Legal---$35,375
Travel---$35,152
Insurance---$23,052
Advertising---$21,420
Fees for Services Accounting---$14,202
All Other Expenses---$1,935
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$2,296,666

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,296,666
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,296,666
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,296,666
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
Yes
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
-Disregarded entity wholly owned by APEX's CEO Joe Leader.Management servicesNo$231,538
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
Yes
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3

“APEX has no employees. The Association retains the services of a management firm, Kellen Company, to provide management, back-office services, and use of office space and equipment. The Executive Director is an employee of Kellen Company, and as such, is provided compensation and benefits from Kellen Company. Management fees to the organization totaled $842,537 for the year ended December 31, 2020. Additionally, has a management services agreement with APEX GA, LLC to provide services to the organization. APEX GA, LLC is a disregarded entity wholly owned by Joe Leader who serves as CEO of the organization. The amounts paid to APEX GA, LLC for services totaled $245,602 for the year ended December 31, 2020.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“There are three categories of membership: Regular Airline, Regular Lessor, Regular Vendor, and Honorary. Only Regular Airline and Regular Vendor members (collectively referred to as "Regular Members") have voting rights.”

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

“As per its Bylaws, the Association shall have eleven directors elected by the voting membership.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7B

“Any amendments to the Bylaws shall be made either by affirmative vote of a simple majority of Regular members present and voting at the Annual Meeting or by affirmative vote of a simple majority of Regular members voting by ballot.”

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

“A copy of the Form 990 is first reviewed and approved by the Executive Director. Upon the Executive Director's approval, it is forwarded to the finance committee, or an approved representative of the finance committee, to review the Form 990 prior to submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The Organization's Board reviewed and approved compensation of the CEO. Additionally, the Organization used an independent consultant.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Association makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Airline Passenger Experience Association
EIN
95-3523323
Phone
2122972177
Address
355 Lexington Avenue 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017

Signing Officer

Name
Molly Mullins
Title
COO
Phone
2122972177
Signed
2022-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Molly Mullins
Formed
1980
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Preparer

Firm
Rogers & Company PLLC
Address
8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600, Vienna, VA 22182
Preparer
Jie Chen CPA
Phone
7038930300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

“The Association's finance committee is responsible for the oversight of the audit, including the selection of the independent accountant. The process is consistent with previous years.”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15Executive Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16Chief Executive Officer
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IRS990/MissionDesc0Strengthen the industry and enable business opportunities through education, innovation, networking and recognition.
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IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Meetings and Events
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Board Leadership - The APEX Board has determined that retaining a public-facing CEO will significantly improve the association's ability to 1) grow airline membership and participation in APEX; 2) increase active support of APEX, as exhibitors in particular, among all vendors touching the passenger experience; and 3) generally increase awareness of APEX benefits to the industry overall.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0Communications - Send daily aggregate email to members and non-members to keep members informed of latest developments of the passenger experience; and keep the website up to date.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0The Multi Media Market Conference is the only global industry event focused specifically on bringing together IFE TV buyers with the leading world-wide distributors of short-subject and TV movie programming. The conference was expanded in 2013 to include non-appointment exhibits from movie, app, GUI and gaming companies.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1Technology - Where leading experts address the technical issues of onboard equipment, systems, connectivity, and other developments impacting the industry.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc2Each year, APEX presents the Official Airline Ratings and Passenger Choice Awards honoring the world's best airlines via an app. Additionally, there are the APEX Awards for members judged by peers and media. Other awards given out include Newcomer, Outstanding Contribution, Lifetime Achievement, CEO Lifetime Achievement, and Cool Award.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc3Membership - A network of the world's leading airlines, suppliers and related companies committed to elevating the level of the passenger experience.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc4Educational Meetings - Intensive, highly-interactive sessions focusing on the latest passenger trends, inflight applications, and operational issues crucial to the airline passenger experience professional.
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0APEX Georgia LLC
IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt0Disregarded entity wholly owned by APEX's CEO Joe Leader.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0APEX has no employees. The Association retains the services of a management firm, Kellen Company, to provide management, back-office services, and use of office space and equipment. The Executive Director is an employee of Kellen Company, and as such, is provided compensation and benefits from Kellen Company. Management fees to the organization totaled $842,537 for the year ended December 31, 2020. Additionally, has a management services agreement with APEX GA, LLC to provide services to the organization. APEX GA, LLC is a disregarded entity wholly owned by Joe Leader who serves as CEO of the organization. The amounts paid to APEX GA, LLC for services totaled $245,602 for the year ended December 31, 2020.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1There are three categories of membership: Regular Airline, Regular Lessor, Regular Vendor, and Honorary. Only Regular Airline and Regular Vendor members (collectively referred to as "Regular Members") have voting rights.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2As per its Bylaws, the Association shall have eleven directors elected by the voting membership.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Any amendments to the Bylaws shall be made either by affirmative vote of a simple majority of Regular members present and voting at the Annual Meeting or by affirmative vote of a simple majority of Regular members voting by ballot.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4A copy of the Form 990 is first reviewed and approved by the Executive Director. Upon the Executive Director's approval, it is forwarded to the finance committee, or an approved representative of the finance committee, to review the Form 990 prior to submission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The Organization's Board reviewed and approved compensation of the CEO. Additionally, the Organization used an independent consultant.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The Association makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7The Association's finance committee is responsible for the oversight of the audit, including the selection of the independent accountant. The process is consistent with previous years.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
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2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,459,935
Liabilities
$1,193,402
Net assets
$2,266,533
Revenue
$2,023,388
Expenses
$2,296,666
Net income
-$273,278
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.19$1.29$3.89$4.02$3.48$0.53
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.18$1.83$3.35$5.93$4.13$1.80
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.97$1.19$1.77$4.97$5.17$0.20
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.46$1.19$2.27$2.02$2.30$0.27
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.46$1.19$2.27$2.02$2.30$0.27
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.59$1.17$2.42$0.96$1.50$0.54
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.79$1.07$2.72$4.33$3.63$0.69
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.59$0.79$1.80$3.46$3.54$0.08
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.60$0.58$2.02$3.15$3.14$0.01
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.76$0.83$1.93$2.96$3.42$0.46
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.71$0.42$2.29$2.70$2.92$0.23
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.97$0.32$2.65$2.91$2.94$0.03
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.17$0.44$2.74$2.66$2.59$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.01$0.37$2.64$2.44$2.35$0.09
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.13$0.59$2.54$2.46$2.17$0.29
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.62$0.33$2.30$2.26$2.00$0.26