Grower-Shipper Association Foundation

Organization Overview

Grower-Shipper Association Foundation is located in Salinas, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grower-Shipper Association Foundation 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 12/2022, Grower-Shipper Association Foundation generated $113.9k 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 (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $123.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) 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 PROVIDE EDUCATION ABOUT THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE GREATER VISION PROGRAM IS A AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL EVENT CREATED THROUGH COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY MONTEREY BAY, AND THE GROWER SHIPPER ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION. IT PROVIDES A SERIES OF PUBLIC FORUMS FEATURING SPEAKERS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ACADEMIC RESEARCHERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, AND AGRICULTURAL REPRESENTATIVES. THE SERIES ADDRESSES AGRICULTURAL ISSUES IMPORTANT TO AGRICULTURE AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY, AND IS DESIGNED FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. GREATER VISION 2022, PUSH, PULL, PANIC? PERISHABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT WAS HELD ON OCTORBER 24, 2022. OVER 200 STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS VIEWED THIS EVENT ONLINE AND OVER 80 ATTENDED THE IN PERSON CAREER FAIR.


MORE PRODUCE IN SCHOOLS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ADDRESSING THE NATIONAL OBESITY EPIDEMIC BY FINDING WAYS TO BRING MORE FRESH PRODUCE INTO SCHOOLS ON THE CENTRAL COAST. PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC, THIS PROGRAM PLACED 87 SALAD BARS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH UNITED FRESH START FOUNDATION IN LOCAL SCHOOLS. POST PANDEMIC, WE WORKED WITH FOOD SERVICE PERSONNEL ON THE CARE AND USE OF THE SALAD BARS. WE ARE NOW WINDING DOWN THIS PROGRAM AND USING THE FUNDS TOWARDS NUTRITIONAL ENDEAVORS.


AGKNOWLEDGE PROVIDES POLICY MAKERS AND OTHER COMMUNITY LEADERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO "WALK IN THE SHOES OF A FARMER" SO THAT THEY MAY SEE MONTEREY COUNTY THROUGH THE EYES OF THOSE DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN THE MANY FACETS OF AGRICULTURE. THE NINE MONTHLY SEMINARS TAKE PROGRAM FELLOWS THROUGHOUT THE DIVERSE GEOGRAPHY OF MONTEREY COUNTY WITH FARM TOURS AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCES. 20 COMMUNITY MEMBERS WERE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM IN 2022 TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NINE-MONTH EXECUTIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. AGKNOWLEDGE PROVIDES PARTICIPATING FELLOWS A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING ABOUT THE HERITAGE, DIVERSITY, STEWARDSHIP AND COMPLEXITY OF MONTEREY COUNTY AGRICULTURE AND THE INTERDEPENDENCIES OF AGRICULTURE, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE COMMUNITY.


AG AGAINST HUNGER PROGRAM IS TO HELP ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND COMBAT FOOD WASTE BY CHANNELING SURPLUS PRODUCE TO FOOD BANKS AND FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.IN 2022, DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE PROGRAM HAD TO POSTPONE ALL OF ITS IN PERSON ACTIVITIES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HOWEVER, WORKED WITH GROWERS AND LOCAL FOOD BANKS TO DEVELOP THE GLEANING PROGRAM IN THE POST-COVID TIMES. THE CLEANINGS ARE SCHEDULED TO RESUME IN 2023.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kelly Campos
Treasurer
$0
Brian Kane
Director
$0
Lorri Koster
Chairperson
$0
Katrina Gargiulo
Director
$0
Dennis Donohue
Director
$0
Scott Fausti
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $50,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$49,277
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$99,277
Total Program Service Revenue$14,100
Investment income $433
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 $113,860

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