Northern Pulse Growers Association Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $974.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Bismarck, ND
- Founding
- 02/2000
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 45-0454936
Organization Overview
Northern Pulse Growers Association Inc is located in Bismarck, ND. The organization was established in 2000. 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 06/2021, Northern Pulse Growers Association Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern Pulse Growers Association Inc is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Northern Pulse Growers Association Inc generated $974.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Northern Pulse Growers Association Inc has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $3,075,759. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRODUCTION, PROMOTION, RESEARCH, & MARKETING DRY PEAS, LENTILS AND CHICKPEAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCHTO ENHANCE PRODUCER PROFITABILITY THROUGH QUALITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF DRY PEAS, LENTILS AND CHICKPEAS. FUNDING RELATED TO THIS AREA IS DISTRIBUTED IN THE FORM OF GRANTS TO RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS. RESEARCH PRIORITIES ARE DETERMINED WITH INPUT FROM THE PRODUCERS OF THE REGION.
MARKETINGTO ENHANCE PRODUCER'S PROFITABILITY THROUGH TIMELY MARKET ACCESS AND VIABLE MARKET VALUES. FUNDING RELATED TO THIS AREA IS UTILIZED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW AND EXISTING MARKETS THROUGH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION ACTIVITIES.
EDUCATIONTO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC, PRODUCERS, INDUSTRY AND MEDIA TIMELY AND QUALITY INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PULSE CROP INDUSTRY AND THE VALUE OF PULSE CROPS. FUNDING RELATED TO THIS AREA IS UTILIZED IN THE ORGANIZATION OF PRODUCER MEETINGS, ANNUAL CONVENTION, NEWSLETTERS, PRESS RELEASES AND WEBSITE.
GOVERNMENT EDUCATIONTO ENHANCE, MAINTAIN AND PROTECT THE PULSE CROP INDUSTRY THROUGH GOVERNMENT EDUCATION AND PROGRAMS. FUNDING RELATED TO THIS AREA IS UTILIZED FOR EDUCATING AND UPDATING AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS WHICH HAVE A STAKE IN THE DECISION MAKING FOR REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT THE PULSE INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shannon Berndt Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $110,193 |
Brian Gion Marketing Director | 40 | $101,271 | |
Mark Hardy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Blake Rasmussen Secretary (jan-Jun) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Westergard President (jul-Jan) | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Matthew Mccabe Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $61,663 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $61,663 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $909,623 |
| Investment income | $499 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$197 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $974,438 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $526,323 |
| 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. | $117,312 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $204,263 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,053 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $23,858 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,788 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,243 |
| Office expenses | $80,615 |
| Information technology | $9,610 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,586 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $139,913 |
| Interest | $1,174 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $977 |
| Insurance | $2,801 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,192,537 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,520,319 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $50 |
| 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 | $981 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,672 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,525,022 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,660 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $52,711 |
| 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 | $63,371 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,461,651 |
| 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 | $1,525,022 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Northern Pulse Growers Association Inc has awarded $526,323 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Research Projects | $359,061 |
Moscow, ID PURPOSE: Research Projects | $150,100 |
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Research Projects | $11,543 |
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Research Projects | $5,619 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Corn Growers Association Burnsville, MN | $3,976,064 | $6,629,781 |
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute Crookston, MN | $5,866,335 | $5,389,230 |
Intertribal Agriculture Council Inc Billings, MT | $5,876,337 | $3,661,085 |
Minnesota Dairy Herd Improvement Association Buffalo, MN | $3,993,278 | $4,605,052 |
South Dakota Beef Industry Council Inc Pierre, SD | $1,193,198 | $4,031,431 |
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Eagan, MN | $5,972,821 | $4,797,144 |
Regenerative Agriculture Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $1,186,022 | $2,940,721 |
North Dakota Farm Bureau Fargo, ND | $8,633,559 | $2,542,029 |
National Sunflower Association Mandan, ND | $2,977,784 | $2,123,598 |
Montana Farm Bureau Federation Bozeman, MT | $2,446,645 | $2,645,568 |
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Inc Fargo, ND | $1,202,125 | $2,094,882 |
Institute For Agriculture And Trade Policy Minneapolis, MN | $1,744,515 | $1,549,281 |