Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors Inc
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What it says it does
Independent Beauty Association (IBA) was founded in 1974 to empower the beauty and personal care industry for the betterment of consumers and our members. Our membership represents the entire beauty supply chain and offers equal benefit access to all our member firms.
- Income
- $2.5 million
- Spending
- $2.7 million
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $251,088, president/ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (4)
- Membership - IBA provides educational resources to its members via two virtual conferences and regular newsletters. The conferences focus on Regulatory and Sustainability issues with sessions led by experts in the field including FDA heads, representatives from various state regulatory agencies, representatives from international countries where US goods are exported to, as well as industry renowned presenters. IBA also offers in-person networking opportunities in conjunction with leading trade shows helping members to grow their businesses and make new contacts. Member companies can also access our Export Certificates program which provides legalized documents required for product export and sale in various countries around the world. Regular newsletters inform members of industry activities and provide updates as new regulations are being considered at the Federal and State levels. IBA represents members interests by providing information to legislators and regulators as they consider new laws affecting the beauty industry. In particular, IBA advocates for small businesses to assure they can innovate and compete with large multi-nationals. Additional services include an on-line member directory, a concierge information service exclusive to members and discounts on key business services from strategic partners.
- COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLICATIONS REGULAR COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTING EVENTS ANDRELEVANT INDUSTRY NEWS.TECHNICAL REGULATORY REPORT PROVIDING INFORMATION ON EMERGING REGULATORYISSUES AND PROPOSED LEGISLATION RELATED TO THE INDUSTRY.SUPPLY CHAIN AND SUSTAINABILITY NEWLETTERS PROVIDING INFORMATION ON EMERGING REGULATIONS REGARDING PACKAGING SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND ALSO ISSUES PERTAINING TO SHIPMENTS AND SUPPLY OF RAW MATERIALS AND FINISHED GOODS.URGENT ISSUE NOTIFICATION AS NEEDED ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS TO THE ENTIREMEMBERSHIP CONCERNING EVENTS OR REGULATORY ACTIVITIES THAT COULD IMPACT THEIRBUSINESS.BEAUTY RESOURCE GUIDE ANNUAL PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTING AVAILABLE MEMBER SUPPORTINGSERVICES AND BASIC INFORMATION FOR THOSE STARTING OUT IN THE INDUSTRY.
- Education- Education consists of two virtual conferences, each of which spans two days. These conferences cover various topics including regulatory updates for the US, US states and International markets, Supply chain information regarding the cost and availability of key materials, Sustainability information, updates on class actions suits happening in the industry as well as other topics.IBA staff also are asked to speak at various trade shows and conferences regarding issues facing the beauty industry. Publications frequently interview IBA staff to provide acurate information and quotes about current issues.
- Legislation-Includes activities related to keeping members informed of legislative and regulatory matters.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 May 1976.
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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