San Joaquin Valley Quality Cotton Growers Association

Organization Overview

San Joaquin Valley Quality Cotton Growers Association is located in Shafter, CA. The organization was established in 1999. 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 12/2022, San Joaquin Valley Quality Cotton Growers Association employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Joaquin Valley Quality Cotton 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 12/2022, San Joaquin Valley Quality Cotton Growers Association generated $209.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $301.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENSURE QUALITY COTTON BY DETERMINING THE VARIETIES OF COTTON WHICH CAN BE GROWN BY MEMBERS IN THE CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF MERCED, MADERA, FRESNO, KINGS, TULARE, AND KERN COUNTIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROGRAM - SHAFTER RESEARCH STATION - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION OPERATES THE FORMER USDA COTTON RESEARCH STATION IN SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA UNDER A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER, THE COUNTY OF KERN. RESEARCH CONDUCTED THERE PROVIDES OUR MEMBERS WITH INNOVATIVE METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO SERIOUS THREATS TO COTTON QUALITY. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES RESEARCH GREENHOUSES, LABORATORIES, AND FIELD PLOTS AT THE SITE. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO INCLUDES A STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS TO COMPLEMENT THE RESEARCH COMPONENT.


QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS A STRINGENT QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM TO ENSURE EACH BALE OF COTTON ADHERES TO SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS AND IS IDENTIFIED THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS. THESE BALES CARRY A COLLECTIVE MARK WHICH IDENTIFY QUALITY AND PLACE OF ORIGIN.


QUALITY MARKET PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - SUPPORT FOR COTTON COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL (CCI) - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO CCI ARE USED TO PROMOTE OUR MEMBERS' COTTON IN THE MARKETPLACE. THEIR PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS HELPS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN MARKETS THAT USE THE QUALITY OF FIBER PRODUCED BY OUR MEMBERS. CCI'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE EXPORTS OF U.S. COTTON, COTTONSEED AND U.S. MANUFACTURED COTTON PRODUCTS THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT AFFECT EVERY PHASE OF THE MARKETING CHAIN - FROM THE INITIAL MILL BUYER OF COTTON FIBER OR PURCHASER OF U.S. COTTON-RICH YARNS AND FABRICS ON THROUGH TO THE FINAL CONSUMER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Greg Palla
Executive V.P.
$15,600
Bill Stone
President
$0
Kenneth Kirschenmann
Secretary
$0
Larry Starrh
Director
$0
Charles Meyer
Director
$0
Anthony Azevedo
Director
$0

Financial Statements

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$209,601
Investment income $0
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 $209,601

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