Grower-Shipper Association Foundation is located in Salinas, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Grower-Shipper Association Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grower-Shipper Association Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Grower-Shipper Association Foundation generated $87.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE GREATER VISION PROGRAM IS A AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL EVENT CREATED THROUGH COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY, AND THE GROWER SHIPPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION. IT PROVIDES A SERIES OF PUBLIC FORUMS FEATURING SPEAKERS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, AND AGRICULTURAL REPRESENTATIVES. THE SERIES ADDRESSES AGRICULTURAL ISSUES IMPORTANT TO AGRICULTURE AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY, AND IS DESIGNED FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. GREATER VISION 2021, YOUR FUTURE IN AG, FEATURING US DEPT OF AG SECRETARY TOM VILSACK WAS HELD ON OCTORBER 4, 2021. 451 STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT AND 345 ATTENDED IN PERSON SETTING A RECORD FOR REGISTRATION AND ATTENDANCE.
AGKNOWLEDGE PROVIDES POLICY MAKERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO "WALK IN THE SHOES OF A FARMER" SO THAT THEY MAY SEE MONTEREY COUNTY THROUGH THE EYES OF THOSE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE MANY FACETS OF AGRICULTURE. THE NINE MONTHLY SEMINARS TAKE PROGRAM FELLOWS THROUGHOUT THE DIVERSE GEOGRAPHY OF MONTEREY COUNTY WITH FARM TOURS AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCES. THE TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDED: FOOD SAFETY, FOOD SECURITY, LABOR, IMMIGRATION, TECHNOLOGY, AGRI-MARKETING, CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT, URBAN-AGRICULTURE INTERFACE, AIR AND WATER. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE 2021 AGKNOWLEDGE CLASS HAD TO BE POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE.
AG AGAINST HUNGER PROGRAM IS TO HELP ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND COMBAT FOOD WASTE BY CHANNELING SURPLUS PRODUCE TO FOOD BANKS AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.IN 2021, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE PROGRAM HAD TO POSTPONE ALL OF ITS IN PERSON ACTIVITIES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HOWEVER, HELPED COORDINATE THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD BOXES TO FARM WORKERS WHO WERE IN NEED.
MORE PRODUCE IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ADDRESSING THE NATIONAL OBESITY EPIDEMIC BY FINDING WAYS TO BRING MORE FRESH PRODUCE INTO SCHOOLS ON THE CENTRAL COAST. THIS PROGRAM HAS PLACED 87 SALAD BARS TO DATE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED FRESH START FOUNDATION IN LOCAL SCHOOLS AND CONTINUES TRAINING TO FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL ON THE CARE AND USE OF THE SALAD BARS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Dobbins Executive Director | Officer | 10 | $28,160 |
Kelly Campos Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lorri Koster Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Katrina Gargiulo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Harris Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clint Cowden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $15,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $57,012 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $72,012 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,800 |
Investment income | $79 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $87,345 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,160 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,995 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,305 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,703 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,640 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $779 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,531 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $43,418 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $129,826 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,167 |
Total assets | $142,993 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $142,993 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $142,993 |
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