Grower-Shipper Association Foundation

Organization Overview

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.

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:

Part 3 - Line 4a

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Dobbins
Executive Director
$28,160
Kelly Campos
Treasurer
$0
Lorri Koster
Chairperson
$0
Katrina Gargiulo
Director
$0
Jessica Harris
Director
$0
Clint Cowden
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

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