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NATIONAL SHOE RETAILERS ASSOICATION
TUCSON, AZ · EIN 131087480 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.nsra.org
revenue
$898K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$3.9M
employees
6
program ratio
85%
mission · from form 990

PROVIDE INDEPENDENT SHOE RETAILERS WITH SOLID, PRACTICAL WORKPLACE BENEFITS TO OPERATE THEIR BUSINESSES MORE PROFITABLY AND SUCCESSFULLY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) is a membership organization that supports independent footwear retailers. It provides educational programs and resources, and connects retailers with suppliers of footwear, shoe care products, and business services. NSRA aims to strengthen the independent footwear retail sector.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    RETAIL AIDS: SURVEY REPORTS USED BY MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION IN THEIR DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION OF THEIR SHOE STORES.
  2. #2 $0
    EDUCATION: SEMI-ANNUAL CONFERENCES AND REGIONAL SEMINARS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND PROVIDE THEM WITH UP-TO-DATE INDUSTRY INFORMATION.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Conferences
Events organized for members to network, learn, and engage with industry trends and suppliers.
Education Programs
Programs designed for independent footwear retailers, supported by industry sponsors, to enhance their business knowledge and skills.
Member Benefits
A range of advantages offered to members, including special negotiated pricing on services like payment processing through partners like Fiserv.
Product & Services Guide
An exclusive directory featuring companies that support NSRA's education programs, connecting independent footwear retailers with suppliers of footwear, shoe care products, and business services.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Footwear Industry Event & Education Coordination 17 activities
    • Advocacy for Independent Shoe Retailers
      Serves as a resource and advocate for independent shoe retailers within the broader footwear industry, engaging with manufacturers and suppliers.
    • Advocacy for Independent Shoe Retailers
      Serves as a resource and advocate for independent shoe retailers within the footwear industry, engaging with manufacturers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
    • Advocacy for Independent Shoe Retailers
      Serves as a resource and advocate for independent shoe retailers among manufacturers, suppliers, and the broader footwear industry.
    • Annual Footwear Forum Conference
      Hosts an annual two-day Footwear Forum conference for independent footwear retailers and vendors, providing education seminars and networking opportunities.
    • Annual Footwear Forum Conference
      Hosts an annual two-day Footwear Forum conference for independent footwear retailers and vendors, offering educational seminars and networking opportunities.
    • Directory of Supporting Companies
      Maintains a directory of companies that support its education programs for independent footwear retailers.
    • Footwear Forum Conference
      Hosts an annual two-day Footwear Forum conference for independent footwear retailers and vendors, offering educational seminars and networking opportunities.
    • Industry Event Calendar
      Maintains an industry event calendar that lists upcoming industry-related tradeshows and events in the U.S. and globally.
    • Industry Event Calendar
      Maintains an industry event calendar listing upcoming industry-related tradeshows and events in the U.S. and globally.
    • Industry Event Calendar
      Maintains an industry event calendar that lists upcoming industry-related tradeshows and events in the U.S. and globally, including specific events like FFaNY, FSNYE, Metro Michigan Women's Wear Market, Dallas Apparel & Accessories Market, Switchback Spring, Outdoor Retailer & ODI, and the SSIA Convention.
    • Industry Event Calendar
      Maintains an industry event calendar listing upcoming footwear-related tradeshows and events both in the U.S. and internationally.
    • NextGen Leadership Program
      Operates the NextGen Leadership Program to support future footwear retail leaders and their predecessors in developing succession plans.
    • NextGen Leadership Program
      Operates the NextGen Leadership Program to support future footwear retail leaders and their predecessors in developing succession plans.
    • Retail Education Seminars
      Conducts complimentary retail education seminars twice a year at the Atlanta Shoe Market, providing business tips and insights to retailers.
    • Retail Education Seminars
      Conducts complimentary retail education seminars every February and August at the Atlanta Shoe Market, offering business tips and insights to retailers.
    • Retail Education Seminars
      Conducts complimentary retail education seminars every February and August at the Atlanta Shoe Market, providing business tips and insights to retailers.
    • Supplier Directory
      Maintains a directory of companies that support its education programs for independent footwear retailers.
  • Member Benefits and Support Services 7 activities
    • Discounted Shipping Services for Members
      Provides members with access to negotiated group rates for shipping services.
    • E-Marketing Service Savings for Members
      Offers members savings on E-Marketing services through a partnership with Constant Contact.
    • Employee Retention Credit Assistance
      Partners with ERC Helpdesk to assist members in filing for Employee Retention Credits.
    • Member Business Services and Education
      Provides members with discounted business services, retail education programs, and exclusive pricing on retail sales training.
    • Member Business Services and Education
      Provides members with discounted business services, retail education programs, and exclusive pricing on retail sales training.
    • Member Business Services and Education
      Provides discounted business services and retail education programs to its members, including negotiated group rates for shipping, savings on E-Marketing services, exclusive pricing on retail sales training, and assistance with Employee Retention Credit filings.
    • Member Discount Programs
      Provides members with access to negotiated group rates for shipping services, savings on E-Marketing services through Constant Contact, and assistance with Employee Retention Credit filings via ERC Helpdesk.
  • Youth and Individual Footwear Distribution 4 activities
    • Community Shoe Distribution Events
      Organizes "NSRA Gives Back" distribution events in partnership with Soles4Souls, where attendees fit children with shoes and socks.
    • NSRA Gives Back Shoe Distribution Event
      Organizes a "NSRA Gives Back" distribution event with Soles4Souls where attendees fit children with shoes and socks.
    • Shoe Distribution Events
      Organizes "NSRA Gives Back" distribution events in partnership with Soles4Souls, where attendees fit children with shoes and socks.
    • Shoe and Sock Distribution Events
      Organizes "NSRA Gives Back" distribution events in partnership with Soles4Souls, where attendees fit children with shoes and socks.
  • Beauty Industry Networking & Leadership Programs 1 activity
    • NextGen Leadership Program
      Operates the NextGen Leadership Program to assist future footwear retail leaders and their predecessors in developing succession plans.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$898K
Contributions & grants$46K5%
Program service revenue$721K80%
Investment income$136K15%
Other revenue$-5K
expenses
Total expenses$1.01M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$486K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.25M
Cash$869K
Investments$2.71M
Liabilities$333K
Net assets$3.92M
Liquid reserves42.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -8.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MARK DENKLER PRESIDENT 45 $143K
board members · 24
  • ADAM FARBER — DIRECTOR
  • BILL VAN DIS — DIRECTOR
  • BRENDA FELGER — DIRECTOR
  • CHRIS BENTVELZEN — DIRECTOR
  • DAN UNGAR — DIRECTOR
  • DANNY WASSERMAN — DIRECTOR
  • DAVE SCHOENGART — DIRECTOR
  • DEBORAH SCHUEMANN — DIRECTOR
  • DOUG BECKER — DIRECTOR
  • ED HABRE — DIRECTOR
  • GARY MALKIN — DIRECTOR
  • JANICE ABERNETHY — VICE CHAIRMAN
  • JEFF GREENBERG — DIRECTOR
  • JILL SNYDER — DIRECTOR
  • JIM SAJDAK — DIRECTOR
  • JOHN LUCK — DIRECTOR
  • LENNY COMERAS — DIRECTOR
  • LOREN MARTIN — DIRECTOR
  • MAURICE BRETON — DIRECTOR
  • MELISSA WALKER — DIRECTOR
  • MOLLY JACKSON — DIRECTOR
  • PHIL WRIGHT — CHARIMAN
  • RICK RAVEL — DIRECTOR
  • SCOTT SINCLAIR — DIRECTOR
relationships · 50

who they work with

  • A.S.98 Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • AETREX Partner — Silver Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • ALIGN Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • ARA SHOES Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • Atlanta Shoe Market Partner — Hosts complimentary retail workshops every February and August.
  • BIRKENSTOCK Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • BROOKS RUNNING Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • BØRN Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • CAROLINA Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • CLARKS Partner — Silver Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • COLE HAAN Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • Constant Contact Partner — Provides E-Marketing services with discounts for members.
  • DANSKO Partner — Silver Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • DORKING BY FLUCHOS Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • E.L.M. Shoes Partner — Vice Chair Loren Martin is associated with E.L.M. Shoes in Pennsylvania.
  • ECCO USA Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • ERC Helpdesk Partner — Assists members in filing for Employee Retention Credits.
  • FINN COMFORT USA Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • FLUCHOS Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • Fiserv Partner — Offers credit and debit card processing solutions to members.
  • Friedman Group Partner — Offers retail sales training with exclusive pricing for members.
  • GABOR Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • HARTJES Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • HOKA Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • J. RENEÉ Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • JOHNSTON & MURPHY Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • JOYA Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • JUSTIN BOOTS Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • KANNER CORPORATION Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
  • KEEN Partner — Bronze Sponsor listed in the Product & Services Guide.
+ 20 more