Specialty Equipment Market Association &
SEMA'S MISSION IS TO HELP OUR MEMBERS' BUSINESSES SUCCEED AND PROSPER. OUR MEMBERS ARE THE PRODUCERS AND MARKETERS OF SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET. WE WILL DO THIS BY: A. PROACTIVE LEADERSHIP IN OUR INDUSTRY TO HELP IT EXPAND DOMESTICALLY AND WORLDWIDE. B. DELIVERING PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THE ONGOING AND EMERGING NEEDS OF OUR MEMBERS. C. EMPHASIZING EDUCATION TO HELP MEMBERS FOCUS ON AND ACHIEVE ACCEPTABLE WORLD-CLASS QUALITY STANDARDS. D. LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ADVOCACY. E. PRODUCING THE INDUSTRY'S LEADING TRADE SHOW.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$144.9M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
-18.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$228K
-7.0% YoY
About Specialty Equipment Market Association &
Based on IRS filings
Specialty Equipment Market Association & is a nonprofit organization, based in DIAMOND BAR, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $144.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $2.9M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $144,882,010 | $137,473,335 | $143,261,382 |
| Revenue | $51,625,053 | $42,380,128 | $51,662,563 |
| Expenses | $49,141,494 | $52,949,252 | $48,990,666 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,890,707 | $-1,931,569 | $16,754,092 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Specialty Equipment Warranty Alliance ($1,026,906), Sema Memorial Scholarship Fund ($366,687), Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Foundation ($95,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT WARRANTY ALLIANCE DIAMOND BAR, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,026,906 |
| OFF-ROAD BUSINESS ASSOCIATION BAKERSFIELD, CA | ADVOCACY ASSOCIATION FORMED TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS FOR OFF-ROAD RECREATION. | $30,000 |
| HOT RODDERS OF TOMORROW FOUNDATION JOLIET, IL | CONTRIBUTION TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ENGINE CHALLENGE COMPETITIONS THAT PROMOTE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND HOST THE SERIES OF DUAL CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS DURING THE SEMA SHOW IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA AND THE PRI SHOW IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. | $95,000 |
| SEMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND DIAMOND BAR, CA | TO SEMA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $366,687 |
| SEMA CAL PAC DIAMOND BAR, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| AUTOMOVITE AFTERMARKET CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ORLANDO, FL | PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO HAVE WORKED IN THE AFTERMARKET AND HAVE COME ON DIFFICULT TIMES FINANCIALLY. | $33,000 |
| CHILDHELP DC SCOTTSDALE, AZ | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KYLE FICKLER CHAIR ELECT THRU | 07/23), CHAIRMAN (AS OF 07/23) | 3 | — |
| MELANIE WHITE BOARD MEM THRU | 07/23), CHAIR ELECT (AS OF 07/23) | 3 | — |
| TIM MCCARTHY | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| JAMES LAWRENCE CHAIR THRU 07 | 23),IM PAST CHAIR/SEC(AS OF 07/23) | 3 | — |
| TIM MARTIN IMMEDIATE PAST | CHAIR & SECRETARY (THRU 07/23) | 3 | — |
| KATHRYN REINHARDT | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| LARRY MONTANTE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KIM PENDERGAST | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| BRIAN REESE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| TED WENTZ | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| LINDSEY HUBLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| STEVE WHIPPLE | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| RICH BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| NORRIS MARSHALL | BOARD MEMBER | 3 | — |
| MARCUS UMLAUFF | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 7/23) | 3 | — |
| MIKE SPAGNOLA | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $643,791 |
| GEORGE AFREMOW | VP AND CFO (THRU 05/24) | 40 | $357,923 |
| RYAN STUTZMAN | CFO (AS OF 05/24) | 40 | — |
| WILLIAM MILLER | SENIOR VP, OPERATIONS (THRU 07/23) | 40 | $618,009 |
| TOM GATTUSO | VICE PRESIDENT, EVENTS | 40 | $317,061 |
| JIM LIAW | GENERAL MANAGER, PRI | 40 | $243,764 |
| ZANE CLARK VICE PRESIDENT | COUNCILS & MEMBERSHIP | 40 | $304,900 |
| RJ DE VERA | VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING | 40 | $333,759 |
| WARREN KOSIKOV | VICE PRESIDENT, SALES | 40 | $284,960 |
| DARIN D MRAZ | SR. DIRECTOR IT | 40 | $240,017 |
| KAREN BAILEY-CHAPMAN | VP, GOV'T & LEGAL AFFAIRS | 40 | $426,340 |
| CHRISTOPHER J KERSTING | FORMER CEO & PRESIDENT | — | $468,750 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Specialty Equipment Market Association &?
As of 2024, Specialty Equipment Market Association & holds $144.9M in total assets with $51.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Specialty Equipment Market Association & operate?
Specialty Equipment Market Association & has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan.
What size grants does Specialty Equipment Market Association & award?
In 2024, Specialty Equipment Market Association & awarded 7 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $228K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Specialty Equipment Market Association &'s EIN?
Specialty Equipment Market Association &'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2544340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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