Eastern Produce Council Inc is located in New Providence, NJ. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (J01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eastern Produce Council Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Eastern Produce Council Inc generated $157.4k 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 (4.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $157.1k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Eastern Produce Council Inc has awarded 51 individual grants totaling $257,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE GOODWILL IN THE PRODUCE INDUSTRY AND EDUCATE MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF PRODUCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS MEETINGS TO EDUCATE MEMBERS AND PARTICIPANTS ABOUT NEW DEVELOPMENTS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PRODUCE IN LIVING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS TO VARIOUS CHARITIES THAT EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF PRODUCE AND PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Marianne Santo President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
George Moskal Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mike Maxwell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Robert Goldstein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Steve Granquist Sergeant-At-Arms | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Susan Sarlund Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $70,200 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
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 | $61,195 |
Investment income | $9,994 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,694 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $91,896 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $157,391 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
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. | $70,200 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,877 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,258 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $7,602 |
Information technology | $7,313 |
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 | $1,098 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $157,146 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $257,664 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,449 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $49,700 |
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 | $6,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $295,576 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $611,389 |
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 | $611,389 |
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 | $611,389 |
Over the last fiscal year, Eastern Produce Council Inc has awarded $35,000 in support to 7 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NEW JERSEY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING AS DIRECTED UNDER THE BY-LAWS OF THE COUNCIL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. | $5,000 |
EVA'S VILLAGE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING AS DIRECTED UNDER THE BY-LAWS OF THE COUNCIL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. | $5,000 |
FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING AS DIRECTED UNDER THE BY-LAWS OF THE COUNCIL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. | $5,000 |
LEAD - NEW YORK (CO CORNELL UNIVERSITY) PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING AS DIRECTED UNDER THE BY-LAWS OF THE COUNCIL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. | $5,000 |
NEW JERSEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING AS DIRECTED UNDER THE BY-LAWS OF THE COUNCIL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. | $5,000 |
PHILABUNDANCE PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIVING AS DIRECTED UNDER THE BY-LAWS OF THE COUNCIL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. | $5,000 |