Western Sugar Co Grower Research Committee Inc
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $52.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Scottsbluff, NE
- Founding
- 09/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3367786
Organization Overview
Western Sugar Co Grower Research Committee Inc is located in Scottsbluff, NE. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Sugar Co Grower Research Committee Inc 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, Western Sugar Co Grower Research Committee Inc generated $52.9k 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 (26.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $404.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Western Sugar Co Grower Research Committee Inc has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $1,500,194. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STUDY AND RESEARCH THE RAISING AND PRODUCTION OF SUGAR BEETS INCLUDING SEED TESTING, VARIETY TESTING, TESTING FOR RESISTANCE TO DISEASE AND FOR IRRIGATION PRACTICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUGAR BEET GROWERS AND FOR CONSUMERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STUDY AND RESEARCH THE RAISING AND PRODUCTION OF SUGAR BEETS INCLUDING SEED TESTING, VARIETY TESTING, TESTING FOR RESISTANCE TO DISEASE AND FOR IRRIGATION PRACTICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUGAR BEET GROWERS AND FOR CONSUMERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Bjornestad Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Inness Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Otto Co-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Pabst Co-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kelby Dorn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Frank Co Alternate | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $42,046 |
| Investment income | $2,135 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $8,110 |
| 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 | $52,941 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $281,592 |
| 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 | $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 | $1,135 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,966 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,651 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,799 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,079 |
| Insurance | $2,646 |
| All other expenses | $1,261 |
| Total functional expenses | $404,792 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $845,623 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $439,070 |
| 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 | $56,575 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,341,268 |
| 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 | $1,341,268 |
| 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 | $1,341,268 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western Sugar Co Grower Research Committee Inc has awarded $280,328 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: CROP RESEARCH | $106,220 |
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: CROP RESEARCH | $101,780 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: CROP RESEARCH | $27,000 |
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: CROP RESEARCH | $25,000 |
Laramie, WY PURPOSE: CROP RESEARCH | $15,000 |
Lincoln, NE PURPOSE: CROP RESEARCH | $5,328 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
South Dakota Corn Growers Association Sioux Falls, SD | $5,004,610 | $1,656,691 |
Growing Gardens Boulder, CO | $2,355,987 | $1,597,543 |
Botanical Society Of America Inc St Louis, MO | $8,873,822 | $2,425,727 |
Gateway Greening Inc Saint Louis, MO | $878,152 | $1,072,015 |
Western Sugar Co Grower Research Committee Inc Scottsbluff, NE | $1,341,268 | $52,941 |
Social Bridge Glenwood Springs, CO | $60,380 | $380,078 |
Cactus Club Denver, CO | $532,618 | $282,948 |
Rowan Family Foundation Denver, CO | $1,840,617 | $1,570,133 |
Nebraska Arborists Association Milford, NE | $189,519 | $0 |
The Kansas City Rose Society Kansas City, MO | $325,801 | $0 |
Garden Club Of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $127,939 | $0 |
Rustic Roots Sanctuary Co Saint Louis, MO | $81,451 | $0 |