Michigan Crop Improvement Association is located in Lansing, MI. The organization was established in 1982. As of 12/2023, Michigan Crop Improvement Association employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Crop Improvement Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Michigan Crop Improvement Association generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEED RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION TO PROMOTE THE PRODUCTION OF SEED STOCK.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PURCHASE AND CERTIFICATION OF FOUNDATION SEED FOR THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS (90 MEMBERS, INCLUDING 41 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS). 829,118 BUSHELS WERE CERTIFIED IN 2023.
VARIETY DEVELOPMENT
SEED TESTING AND CERTIFICATION FOR THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS (90 MEMBERS, INCLUDING 41 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS). 71,000 ACRES WERE INSPECTED FOR MEMBERS IN 2023 AND APPROXIMATELY 6600 LAB TESTS WERE PERFORMED.
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS IN THE CROP AND SOIL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. 12 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED, INCLUDING 10 SCHOLARSHIPS TO MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND 2 SCOTT JUDD SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING MASON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Curren J Palmer Manager | Officer | 45 | $151,266 |
Chris Tiedje Field And Lab Director | 45 | $113,761 | |
Lee Siler Seed Plant Coordinator/quality Mgr | 45 | $113,163 | |
Alan Moore Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $375 |
Matt Lutz Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $375 |
Chris Schmidt President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $375 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Michigan State University Testing | 12/30/17 | $220,599 |
Monsanto Company Testing | 12/30/17 | $167,860 |
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 | $1,262,870 |
Investment income | $46,886 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $2,876 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$22,426 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $595,053 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,885,259 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $166,715 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,343 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $807,584 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,445 |
Other employee benefits | $84,132 |
Payroll taxes | $73,330 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,024 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $14,960 |
Fees for services: Other | $116,272 |
Advertising and promotion | $20,300 |
Office expenses | $19,838 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,692 |
Travel | $4,528 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,848 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $145,625 |
Insurance | $26,818 |
All other expenses | $43,645 |
Total functional expenses | $1,800,927 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $50 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $375,781 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $190,502 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $451,551 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,167,429 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,248,158 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,434,471 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $184,393 |
Grants payable | $55,437 |
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 | $239,830 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,194,641 |
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 | $3,434,471 |