Wild Blueberry Association Of North America

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Todd Merrill
President, T
$0
David Bell
Co-Vice Pres
$0
Simeon Allen
Secretary
$0
Brian Powers
Co-Vice Pres
$0
Ed Hennessey
Director
$0
John F Gaddis
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Wild Blueberry Association Of North America has awarded $74,472 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$49,472

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE

Org PageRecipient Profile

Solon, ME

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$25,000
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