Southwestern Fertilizer Conference is located in San Marcos, TX. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwestern Fertilizer Conference is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Southwestern Fertilizer Conference generated $985.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $859.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
BUSINESS TRADE ASSOCIATION. HOSTS ANNUAL CONFERENCE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION AND NETWORKING OF ATTENDEES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - INFORMATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL MEETIG FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND MEMBERS IN INDUSTRY.
DONATIONS TO VARIOUS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH AND RESEARCH NEEDS IN THE AREA OF FERTILIZATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mat Taylor Gen. Conf Chair | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Linda Hlavinka Exec Comm Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Mark Spiller Immediate Past Execustive Chair | 0.25 | $0 | |
Brook Mcmullin 1st Past Chair | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Larry Jayroe 2nd Past Chair | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Scott Piercy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $890,010 |
Investment income | $95,343 |
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 | $985,353 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $32,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $20,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $155,450 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $985 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $635 |
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 | $582,659 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,837 |
All other expenses | $770 |
Total functional expenses | $859,943 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $758,372 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $280,985 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $1,039,357 |
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 | $1,039,357 |
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 | $1,039,357 |
Over the last fiscal year, Southwestern Fertilizer Conference has awarded $25,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
NUTRIENTS FOR LIFE FOUNTATION PURPOSE: EDUCATION/RESEARCH | $10,000 |
TEXAS AG INDUSTRIES ASSN PURPOSE: EDUCATION/RESEARCH | $15,000 |