Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers Inc
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What it says it does
AS THE "VOICE FOR THE FOOD, BEVERAGE AND PETROLEUM INDUSTRY" SINCE 1910, AFPD IS A MULTI-STATE TRADE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING THOUSANDS OF RETAILERS OPERATING IN MICHIGAN AND OHIO. OUR MEMBERS INCLUDE INDEPENDENT SUPERMARKETS, CONVENIENCE STORES, SERVICE STATIONS AND AUTO REPAIR BUSINESSES. OUR MEMBERSHIP ALSO INCLUDES WHOLESALERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND MANUFACTURERS WHO SUPPORT THE RETAIL INDUSTRY.
- Income
- $1.5 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $219,010, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- EVENTS - TRADE ASSOCIATION FOR THOSE ENGAGED IN THE INDEPENDENT RETAIL INDUSTRY. THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS SEVERAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES ANNUALLY FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE INDUSTRY AND ORGANIZATION.
- PUBLICATIONS - MIRA PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE BOTTOM LINE, MONTHLY ENEWSLETTERS, ANNUAL CALENDAR, RESOURCE GUIDE, AND MICHIGAN LIQUOR PRICE BOOK. MIRA BOTTOM LINE IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF MIRA "THE VOICE OF INDEPENDENT RETAILERS". BI-MONTHLY ISSUES OF THE MIRA BOTTOM LINE FEATURE THE LATEST BUSINESS AND MARKETING TRENDS, LEGISLATIVE ISSUES IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY, PLUS UPDATES ON MIRA BUSINESS, ACTIVITIES, AND MEMBER BENEFITS.
- MEMBERSHIP DUES-- Membership Program includes all independent retailers from every sector and the suppliers and vendors who service them throughout the Midwest. As the association has grown in numbers, the combined buying strength of our membership has afforded MIRA the negotiation power to provide members with discounts on almost every aspect of their business that individually they would not have access to. Benefits such as coupon redemption services, rebate programs, office supply programs, health care, insurance, payroll, uniforms and many more benefits geared to improving member's bottom lines. MIRA's Government Relations Team works directly with legislators to monitor and introduce legislation and create public policy that represents the priorities of our membership. MIRA's Government Relations Team also acts as a liaison between members and state and local agencies while working to educate our members on remaining in compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 1991.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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