Northwest Agriculture Business Center
- Assets
- $506.1k
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Mount Vernon, WA
- Founding
- 07/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-0449496
Organization Overview
Northwest Agriculture Business Center is located in Mount Vernon, WA. The organization was established in 2006. 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 12/2021, Northwest Agriculture Business Center employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Agriculture Business Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Northwest Agriculture Business Center generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY WITHIN NORTHWEST WASHINGTON COUNTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT: THE MISSION OF THE RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT GRANT (RCDG) IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES IN THE STARTUP EXPANSION AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT OF RURAL BUSINESSES, ESPECIALLY COOPERATIVES OR MUTUALLY OWNED BUSINESSES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM THE NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER WILL PROVIDE SERVICES SUCH AS APPLIED RESEARCH, PLANNING AND FEASIBILITY STUDIES THAT WILL ASSIST IN COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT, COLLECTION, INTERPRETATION AND DISSEMINATION OF PRINCIPLES, FACTS, TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, OR OTHER INFORMATION OF THE PURPOSE OF COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING TRAINING AND INSTRUCTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT, ASSISTING CLIENTS IN THE ACQUISITION OF LOANS AND GRANTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESEARCH SERVICE AND ADVISORY SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT.
CLIENT SERVICES: NABC PROVIDES TECHNICAL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE TO FARMS AND FOOD-RELATED BUSINESSES SEEKING TO LAUNCH OR EXPAND THEIR VALUE-ADDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. WE PROVIDE BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND ENTERPRISE FEASIBILITY EVALUATION SUPPORT, ACCESS TO CAPITAL SUCH AS GRANT APPLICATION PREPARATION AND LENDER IDENTIFICATION AND PROCESS ASSISTANCE, AND ACCESS TO MARKETS THROUGH FACILITATED BUYER-SELLER CONNECTIONS, EDUCATION IN WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES, AND MORE. SERVICES ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY FUNDING THROUGH GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE INSTITUTION GRANT PROGRAMS, AND CLIENT SERVICES FEES BASED ON SCOPE OF WORK AND OTHER CRITERIA.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER'S EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS ARE TARGETED TO BOTH NEW AND EXISTING FARMERS AND PROCESSORS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE SPECIFIC TECHNICAL TRAINING, SUCH AS THE CIDER-MAKING WORKSHOPS OFFERED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAM, AND A MEAT-CUTTING WORKSHOP RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISLAND GROWN FARMER'S COOPERATIVE. IN ADDITION, SEMINARS ON A RANGE OF TOPICS SUCH AS VALUE-ADDED PROCESSING ARE OFFERED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Bauermeister Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $93,626 |
Bruce Gregory Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lucy Norris Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Louisa Brouwer Secretary Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jay Gordon Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Garcia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,110,994 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $254,123 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,365,117 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $80,999 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,367 |
| 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 | $1,455,483 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $30,532 |
| 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. | $104,426 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,257 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $531,982 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $47,571 |
| Other employee benefits | $26,947 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,132 |
| Fees for services: Management | $2,014 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,900 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $12,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $46,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,425 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,695 |
| Office expenses | $44,004 |
| Information technology | $8,963 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,464 |
| Travel | $4,697 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,860 |
| Interest | $1,945 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,298 |
| Insurance | $6,575 |
| All other expenses | $1,259 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,297,956 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $425,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,489 |
| 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 | $53,072 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $506,105 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $86,182 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $120,684 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $39,767 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $246,633 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $259,472 |
| 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 | $506,105 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Northwest Agriculture Business Center has recieved totaling $318,068.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Whatcom Community Foundation Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: FOOD, AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION | $180,000 |
American Heart Association Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: COMMUNITY NUTRITION | $90,000 |
North Sound Accountable Community Of Health Bellingham, WA PURPOSE: IMPROVE HEALTH AND HEALTHCARE SYSTEM ACROSS NORTH SOUND REGION. | $21,000 |
Goosefoot Community Fund A Not For Profit Corporation Langley, WA PURPOSE: FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM SUPPORT DURING COVID-19 | $15,000 |
Skagit Community Foundation Mount Vernon, WA PURPOSE: LATINO COMPUTER TRAINING CLASSES | $12,068 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pear Bureau Northwest Milwaukie, OR | $2,202,999 | $9,582,470 |
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Spokane, WA | $0 | $609,927 |
Farmers Conservation Alliance Hood River, OR | $3,544,797 | $8,335,346 |
Washington State Farm Bureau Federation Lacey, WA | $17,445,683 | $6,263,578 |
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Inc Pocatello, ID | $16,974,633 | $6,412,454 |
Northwest Cooperation Fund Seattle, WA | $3,264,175 | $3,049,985 |
Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute Prosser, WA | $3,977,612 | $4,369,575 |
Oregon Farm Bureau Federation Salem, OR | $12,315,558 | $4,280,303 |
A Greener World Terrebonne, OR | $1,206,900 | $2,548,722 |
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Salem, OR | $2,869,401 | $1,780,894 |
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation Lynden, WA | $344,800 | $1,193,999 |
Sammamish Uniserv Council Bellevue, WA | $1,371,592 | $1,258,093 |