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COLORADO SIGN ASSOCIATION
Glendale, AZ · EIN 841088653 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE S40 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · cosigns.org
revenue
$54K
expenses
$56K
net assets
$89
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO ADVANCE THE SIGN INDUSTRY

profile · synthesized from sources

Trade association representing sign industry businesses in Colorado, including licensed contractors, sign companies, suppliers, and manufacturers. Advocates for members at state and local levels by influencing legislation, sign codes, and regulations. Provides members with engineering standards, educational resources, networking events, and government relations support to advance the on-premise signage industry.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

CSA Summer Mixer & Install Competition
Annual networking and skills event featuring a tabletop exhibition and a competitive sign installation challenge for industry crews
Charity Golf Tournament
Annual fundraising and networking event supporting charitable causes while fostering industry camaraderie
Engineering Standards Access
Provides member sign contractors with access to jurisdiction-accepted engineering standards, saving time and reducing costs
Legislative Advocacy
Monitors and influences state and local legislation, participates in sign code revisions, and advocates for fair, equitable, and enforceable regulations affecting the sign industry
Monthly Newsletter
Shares updates on legislation, industry events, technology, safety practices, and business news relevant to Colorado sign industry professionals
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Sign Code and Ordinance Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy for the Sign Industry
      Represents the sign industry through legislative efforts at municipal and state levels, monitoring the public sector, serving on key committees, advocating for helpful legislation, and fighting against burdensome regulations. This includes overseeing changes in local municipal sign codes, providing input on draft documents during code development, and attending public workshops and hearings.
    • Advocacy for the Sign Industry
      Represents the sign industry's interests at municipal and state levels by monitoring legislation, serving on committees, advocating for beneficial laws, and opposing burdensome regulations. This includes involvement in sign code revision processes and attending public workshops and hearings to influence new ordinances.
    • Advocacy for the Sign Industry
      Represents members of the sign industry through legislative efforts at municipal and state levels, monitoring the public sector, serving on key committees, advocating for helpful legislation, and fighting against burdensome regulations. This includes overseeing changes in local municipal sign codes, providing input on draft documents during code development, and attending public workshops and hearings.
    • Conducts legislative and regulatory advocacy
      Represents the sign industry through active involvement in legislative and regulatory processes at state and local levels, including monitoring legislation, lobbying, attending hearings, contributing to code revisions, and advocating for favorable policies while opposing burdensome regulations.
  • Sign Industry Regulatory Compliance Support 4 activities
    • Maintains and shares regulatory and technical resources
      Tracks and disseminates current building codes, building officials per city, and engineering standards accepted in Colorado jurisdictions to help member companies comply with regulations and reduce costs.
    • Member Education and Capacity Building
      Offers workshops, educational seminars, and industry presentations on compliance, industry trends, and safety. The association also provides members with current building codes, building officials' information, and accepted engineering standards for various jurisdictions in Colorado to support business growth and reduce costs.
    • Provision of Industry Information and Resources
      Tracks and provides members with current building codes, building officials for each city in Colorado, and access to engineering standards accepted by certain jurisdictions, aiming to reduce costs for member sign companies.
    • Provision of Industry Information and Resources
      Tracks and provides members with current building codes, building officials for each city in Colorado, and access to engineering standards accepted by certain jurisdictions, aiming to reduce costs for member sign companies.
  • Member and Service Provider Directories 3 activities
    • Facilitates member visibility and networking
      Lists member businesses on the association’s website to enhance visibility and credibility, and supports networking through events and committee participation.
    • Member Directory and Visibility
      Provides member listings on the association's website to enhance visibility and credibility for member businesses.
    • Member Listing and Visibility
      Provides member listings on the association's website to enhance visibility and credibility for member businesses.
  • Charity Golf Tournament 3 activities
    • Hosts annual and periodic industry events
      Organizes the annual CSA Summer Mixer & Tabletop Event with an install competition, hosts a charity golf tournament, and conducts periodic educational and safety seminars for members.
    • Industry Events and Competitions
      Organizes and hosts an annual charity golf tournament, the annual CSA Summer Mixer & Tabletop Event, and an install competition for sign installation crews.
    • Member Networking and Events
      Organizes and hosts events such as an annual charity golf tournament, the annual CSA Summer Mixer & Tabletop Event, and an install competition for sign installation crews to foster community and professional development among members.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 3 activities
    • Member Communication and Networking
      Publishes a monthly newsletter featuring industry events, technology updates, safety tips, and business news. The association also hosts an annual summer mixer and tabletop event, including an install competition, and maintains member listings on its website for visibility.
    • Publication of Monthly Newsletter
      Produces a monthly newsletter featuring industry events, technology updates, safety tips, business news, and reports on local, state, and national interests for members.
    • Publication of Monthly Newsletter
      Produces and publishes a monthly newsletter featuring industry events, technology updates, safety tips, business news, and reports on local, state, and national interests for members.
  • Professional Development & Certification Programs 3 activities
    • Member Education and Workshops
      Offers informative workshops, periodic educational seminars, industry presentations, and safety seminars to members on compliance and industry trends to support business growth.
    • Member Education and Workshops
      Offers informative workshops, periodic educational seminars, industry presentations, and safety seminars to members on compliance and industry trends to support business growth.
    • Provides educational resources and training
      Offers workshops, industry presentations, safety seminars, and a monthly newsletter covering technology, safety, business news, and operational tips to support member knowledge and business growth.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Committee Management for Industry Issues
      Sustains four standing committees to address ongoing issues facing the sign industry.
    • Committee Operations
      Sustains four standing committees to address issues facing the sign industry, facilitating focused work on specific challenges and opportunities.
    • Industry Issue Resolution through Committees
      Sustains four standing committees dedicated to addressing various issues facing the sign industry.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$54K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$14K26%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$89
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$89
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +6.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 7
  • CARLA SCHLOSSER — DIRECTOR
  • DAVID BUCK — DIRECTOR
  • DEXTER SCHILLER — DIRECTOR
  • LOUIS DESANTIS — DIRECTOR
  • MATT BARCLAY — DIRECTOR
  • MIEKE MYRICK — DIRECTOR
  • PATRICA KING — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Altec Industries, Inc Partner — John Lenkway, Director of Colorado Sign Association, is affiliated with Altec Industries, Inc.
  • CSA Board of Directors Partner — Governing body responsible for leadership and oversight of the Colorado Sign Association.
  • Direct Sign Wholesale Partner — David Buck, Director of Colorado Sign Association, is affiliated with Direct Sign Wholesale.
  • Freeman Signs Inc. Partner — Jerry Peters, Director of Colorado Sign Association, is affiliated with Freeman Signs Inc.
  • Grimco Partner — Matt Barclay, Director of Colorado Sign Association, is affiliated with Grimco.
  • ISA Partner — Provides online education and training resources to CSA members.
  • International Sign Association Network — Colorado Sign Association is an affiliated association of the International Sign Association, providing membership benefits to sign division members.
  • International Sign Association Network — Members of the Colorado Sign Association who are also sign division members are entitled to membership in the International Sign Association.
  • International Sign Association Partner — James Carpentier, AICP, Director of State & Local Government Affairs for the International Sign Association, is a critical member of the CSA legislative team.
  • International Sign Association (ISA) Network — The Colorado Sign Association is an Affiliated Association of the International Sign Association (ISA).
  • Magnify Signs Partner — Tim Root, Past President of Colorado Sign Association, is affiliated with Magnify Signs.
  • Precision Sign Company Partner — Jennie Meeks, Vice President of Colorado Sign Association, is affiliated with Precision Sign Company.
  • Schiller Reed Partner — Dexter Schiller, Director of Colorado Sign Association, is affiliated with Schiller Reed.
  • Schlosser Signs, Inc Partner — Carla Schlosser, Treasurer of Colorado Sign Association, is affiliated with Schlosser Signs, Inc.
  • Sign Research Foundation Partner — Supports the work of James Carpentier, AICP, through its research assets.
  • Sign Shop Illuminated Partner — Louis DeSantis, President of Colorado Sign Association, is affiliated with Sign Shop Illuminated.
  • YESCO Partner — Herm Medina, Director of Colorado Sign Association, is affiliated with YESCO.