Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Assoc is located in Richfield, PA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, 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. Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Assoc 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, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Assoc generated $164.0k 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 (9.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $211.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.4%) 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
TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL, AND VEGETABLE, POTATO, AND BERRY FARMERS IN PARTICULAR, ABOUT THE RESOURCES OF THE PENNSYLVANIA REGION, AND THE METHODS BY WHICH RESOURCES MAY BE CONSERVED, UTILIZED, AND IMPROVED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEWSLETTER - THE ASSOCIATION PUBLISHES ITS OWN NEWSLETTER TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT TRENDS AND NEWS AFFECTING THE STATE'S VEGETABLE, POTATO AND BERRY INDUSTRIES PLUS EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES AND NEWS ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION ITSELF. REGULAR EDITIONS ARE MAILED TO ABOUT 954 PERSONS AND SPECIAL EDITIONS ARE MAILED TO OVER 3,866 PERSONS. CONVENTION - THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS THIS EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE AND INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW TO HELP EDUCATE MEMBERS ABOUT THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE VEGETABLE, POTATO AND BERRY INDUSTRIES. ABOUT 900 TO 1,000 PERSONS NORMALLY REGISTER WITH THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE CONVENTION. IN 2021 THE CONVENTION WAS HELD VIRTUALLY INSTEAD OF IN-PERSON. ONLY ABOUT 329 PERSONS REGISTERED WITH THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE VIRTUAL EVENT. RESEARCH GRANTS - THE ASSOCIATION ANNUALLY FUNDS SEVERAL VEGETABLE AND SMALL FRUIT RESEARCH PROJECTS, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH THE PENNSYLVANIA VEGETABLE MARKETING AND RESEARCH PROGRAM. IN 2021, THE ASSOCIATION HELPED FUND 10 VEGETABLE RESEARCH PROJECTS AND 3 SMALL FRUIT RESEARCH PROJECTS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDED 16,000 TO BUILD A RESEARCH HIGH TUNNEL THAT WILL BE USED BY A RECENTLY HIRED VEGETABLE RESEARCHER AT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY. TWILIGHT AND GROWER EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, TOURS - THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS THESE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS ORGANIZED BY LOCAL PENN STATE EXTENSION EDUCATORS AT FARMS AROUND THE STATE TO HELP EDUCATE MEMBERS. LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES - THE ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO KEEP ITS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE VEGETABLE, POTATO AND BERRY INDUSTRIES AS WELL AS TO INFORM GOVERMENT OFFICIALS HOW LEGISLATION AND GOVERNMENT POLICIES AFFECT GROWERS. PROMOTION - THE ASSOCIATION HELPS FUND SPECIAL PROMOTION EFFORTS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO RAISE THE PUBLIC AND PRODUCE BUYERS AWARENESS OF THE STATE'S VEGETABLE INDUSTRY. DONATIONS - THE ASSOCIATION REGULARLY GIVES DONATIONS TO VARIOUS CAUSES OR EVENTS TO HELP PROMOTE THE VEGETABLE, POTATO AND BERRY INDUSTRIES OR THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY IN GENERAL. MAJOR DONATIONS WERE GIVEN TO A GROUP THAT TRAINS TEACHERS HOW TO HELP THEIR STUDENTS UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE IMPORTANCE OF THE AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY TO OUR SOCIETY AND TO HELP SUPPORT A MOBILE AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION LABORATORY. THE ASSOCIATION HELPED SPONSOR A HUNGER GARDEN AT THE STATE CAPITOL. WEBSITE - THE PROGRAM MAINTAINS A WEBSITE TO PROVIDE BOTH MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ACCESS TO INFORMATION ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION AND THE VEGETABLE, POTATO AND BERRY INDUSTRIES IN GENERAL. SIMPLY SWEET ONION COMMITTEE - THIS PROGRAM WAS INSTITUTED TO HOLD AND ADMINISTER THE TRADEMARK FOR THE "PENNSYLVANIA SIMPLY SWEET ONION" ON BEHALF OF PENNSYLVANIA GROWERS. THE LICENSE FEES AND ASSESSMENTS COLLECTED FROM THE ONION GROWERS HELP FUND RESEARCH AND PROMOTION OF THE "SIMPLY SWEET" BRAND ONIONS.
SAME AS 1ST EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
William Troxell Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $72,800 |
William Reynolds Secretary-Tr | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Strite Past Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
J Peter Flynn Second Vice | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rita Resick First Vice P | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Campbell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $143,897 |
Investment income | $7,950 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$22,142 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $164,033 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $64,282 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $72,800 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,978 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,714 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,955 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,245 |
Office expenses | $25,104 |
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 | $500 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,462 |
All other expenses | $324 |
Total functional expenses | $211,611 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,709 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $103,197 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $270,895 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $404,801 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $404,801 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $404,801 |
Over the last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Vegetable Growers Assoc has awarded $64,282 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
PENNSYLVANIA VEGETABLE MARKETING ANPENNSYLVANIA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $38,021 |
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $26,261 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
National Young Farmers Coalition Hudson, NY | $5,615,134 | $7,809,830 |
Western New York Crop Management Association Cooperative Inc Warsaw, NY | $2,950,896 | $3,010,693 |
Ohio Ecological Food And Farm Association Certification Columbus, OH | $723,448 | $1,998,099 |
Producers Livestock Credit Assoc Columbus, OH | $13,618,291 | $3,463,725 |
Adirondack North Country Association Inc Saranac Lake, NY | $462,447 | $1,437,257 |
Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Assoc Delaware, OH | $2,239,785 | $1,312,659 |
Albany Schenectady Green County Agricultural & Historical Society Altamont, NY | $2,520,391 | $1,370,388 |
New York Corn And Soybean Growers Association Inc Silver Springs, NY | $557,476 | $1,195,521 |
Poughkeepsie Farm Project Poughkeepsie, NY | $881,222 | $1,235,646 |
Cobleskill Agricultural Society Cobleskill, NY | $938,679 | $955,201 |
Franklin County Agricultural Society Malone, NY | $1,121,552 | $1,234,895 |
Delaware Valley Agricultural Society Of Walton Walton, NY | $1,345,210 | $1,026,618 |