National Corn Growers Association is located in Chesterfield, MO. The organization was established in 1975. 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 09/2023, National Corn Growers Association employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Corn Growers Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, National Corn Growers Association generated $21.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $18.9m during the year ending 09/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CREATE & INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CORN GROWERS, TO SUSTAINABLY FEED & FUEL A GROWING WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ASSOCIATION'S PURPOSE IS TO ENABLE CORN GROWERS TO SUSTAINABLY FEED AND FUEL A GROWING WORLD. NCGA WORKS TO CREATE COMPETITIVE MARKET DEMAND, ENHANCE CUSTOMER & CONSUMER TRUST, AND PROMOTE INCREASED SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION, IN CONJUNCTION WITH STATE CORN & OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER CORN INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS, IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THIS VISION. FOUNDED IN 1957, THE NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS NEARLY 35,000 DUES-PAYING CORN FARMERS NATIONWIDE AND THE INTERESTS OF MORE THAN 300,000 CORN FARMERS WHO CONTRIBUTE THROUGH CORN CHECKOFF PROGRAMS IN THEIR STATES. NCGA AND 50 STATE ASSOCIATIONS & CHECKOFF ORGANIZATIONS WORK TOGETHER TO CREATE AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEIR MEMBERS, CORN FARMERS AND THEIR INDUSTRY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Chris Edgington Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $52,000 |
Tom Haag President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $37,000 |
Harold Wolle First Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $12,000 |
Jed Bower Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $6,000 |
Randy Desutter Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $6,000 |
Deb Gangwich Board Member | Trustee | 6 | $6,000 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Adfero Media | 9/29/23 | $1,152,000 |
1879 Llc Media | 9/29/23 | $516,362 |
Equipment Asset Management Audio Visual | 9/29/23 | $366,254 |
Winton Campaign Associates Media Display - Dc Rep Campaign | 9/29/23 | $302,557 |
Education Projects & Partnerships Llc Program Support | 9/29/23 | $250,000 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $765,112 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $322,473 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,604,821 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $18,692,406 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,917,136 |
| Investment income | $476,611 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $299,027 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $23,100 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $21,408,280 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $2,294,726 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,795,597 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $454,655 |
| Other employee benefits | $510,254 |
| Payroll taxes | $339,470 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $130,330 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,660 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,887,854 |
| Advertising and promotion | $855,382 |
| Office expenses | $366,028 |
| Information technology | $161,259 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $138,033 |
| Travel | $882,137 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,231,254 |
| Interest | $2,806 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $97,253 |
| Insurance | $74,057 |
| All other expenses | $90,296 |
| Total functional expenses | $18,926,011 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,229,377 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,777,441 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,944,918 |
| 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 | $759,312 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $985,018 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $312,500 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,337,842 |
| Total assets | $24,346,408 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,902,937 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $9,726,815 |
| 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 | $4,773,989 |
| Total liabilities | $16,403,741 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,942,667 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| 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 | $24,346,408 |