Wild Blueberry Association Of North America is located in Old Town, ME. The organization was established in 1961. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Blueberry Association Of North America is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Wild Blueberry Association Of North America generated $643.1k 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 (11.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $526.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.8%) 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
THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS PRIMARILY TO PROMOTE THE REPUTATION AND USE OF THE WILD LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY THAT IS NATIVE TO NORTH AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CORE MISSION OF THE WILD BLUEBERRY ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA (WBANA) IS TO PROMOTE THE REPUTATION AND USE OF WILD LOWBUSH BLUEBERRIES THAT ARE NATIVE TO NORTH AMERICA. THE CORE 2021 WBANA PROMOTION PROGRAMS INCLUDED FOSTERING AND MONITORING WILD BLUEBERRY HEALTH RESEARCH, DEVELOPING THE WILD BLUEBERRY HEALTH STORY ONLINE AND UPDATING THE WEBSITE, IMPROVING DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA OUTREACH TO CONSUMERS, AND EXPANDING UPON THE 2020-2021 CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE WILD BLUEBERRY USAGE BY TRADE, FOODSERVICE, AND CONSUMERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Todd Merrill President, T | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Bell Co-Vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Simeon Allen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Powers Co-Vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Hennessey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John F Gaddis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,400 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $540,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $541,400 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $98,346 |
Investment income | $3,308 |
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 | $643,054 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $33,506 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $89,050 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,374 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $242,676 |
Office expenses | $1,182 |
Information technology | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,342 |
All other expenses | $123 |
Total functional expenses | $526,422 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,242,910 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $81,471 |
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 | $1,342 |
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 | $1,325,723 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,062 |
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 | $10,062 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,315,661 |
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 | $1,325,723 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wild Blueberry Association Of North America has awarded $74,472 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $49,472 |
Solon, ME PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Nhscot Concord, NH | $1,310,528 | $663,560 |
Wild Blueberry Association Of North America Old Town, ME | $1,325,723 | $643,054 |
Wabanaki Cultural Preservation Coalition Passadumkeag, ME | $968,124 | $353,597 |
Maine-Wabanaki Reach Indian Island, ME | $691,965 | $625,361 |
Building Community In New Hampshire Manchester, NH | $289,553 | $304,848 |
Capital Area New Mainers Project Augusta, ME | $416,001 | $353,013 |
William Marconi Italian Club Keene, NH | $149,541 | $232,171 |
Black Heritage Trail Of New Hampshire Inc Portsmouth, NH | $952,509 | $554,039 |
Association Of Bosniaks Of New Hampshire Hooksett, NH | $1,089,382 | $217,602 |
Maine Irish Heritage Center Portland, ME | $535,738 | $174,522 |
Im Your Neighbor Books Portland, ME | $112,827 | $228,230 |
Wabanaki Alliance Stillwater, ME | $203,970 | $238,912 |