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Chicago Automobile Trade Association

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Trade Association · OAKBROOK TER, IL · EIN 36-0896250
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About

Founded in 1904 and comprised of over 400 members, CATA is the oldest and largest new-CAR dealership association in the nation. CATA's purpose is to engage in activities for the betterment of chicagoland AUTO dealers. This includes serving as a clearinghouse of information for its member dealers.

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Category
Trade Association
Employees
33
Volunteers
0

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$8.9M
Expenses
$8.2M
Assets
$10.9M
Liabilities
$722K

Financial history

$12.1M$6.1M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $8.9M · Peak FY2017: $11.7M · Avg: $10.6M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
$0
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
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CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION
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Address

18w200 Butterfield RD
Oakbrook TER, IL, 60181-481

Governance

Voting board members16
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyNo
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
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