Global Crop Breeding Support Service is located in Washington, DC.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
DURING 2023, THE GCBSS BEGAN TO OPERATE SEED AND CROP KNOWLEDGE AFRICA - SCKA, A BRANCH OF THE GCBSS. THIS BRANCH WORKS TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING:(1) SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE USE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGIES AND ACQUIRED KNOWLEDGE TO MODERNISE PLANT BREEDING AND AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN CAPACITY IN AFRICA WITH A FOCUS ON SENEGAL AND ELSEWHERE IN WEST AFRICA.(2) PROMOTE CROP IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND COMMODITY VALUE CHAINS IN SENEGAL AND WEST AFRICA.(3) SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS FOR DIFFERENT VALUE CHAIN ACTORS TO ENCOURAGE THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF NEW, IMPROVED AND PROFITABLE CROP VARIETIES IN RESPONSE TO CLEARLY IDENTIFIED MARKET DEMANDS. ALL EXPENSES INCURRED IN THIS INITIAL YEAR ARE CATEGORIZED AS MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL, AND THUS NO DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSE IS REPORTED.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Hoisington Chair | 1 | $0 | |
Gary Cornelius Deputy Chair | 1 | $0 | |
Peter Ninnes Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Tabare Abade Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | |
Kevin Pixley Trustee | 0.5 | $0 | |
Jean-Marcel Ribaut Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $45,000 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $7,556 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $23,841 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $7,679 |
| Other expenses | $2,227 |
| Total expenses | $41,303 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $50,745 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $50,745 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $50,745 |