North American Blueberry Council is located in Folsom, CA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, North American Blueberry Council employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North American Blueberry Council is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, North American Blueberry Council generated $7.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 27.1% 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
THE COUNCIL'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AS THE VOICE OF THE HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY INDUSTRY, TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH A FORUM TO AIR THEIR VIEWS AND CONCERNS, AND TO ALLOW FOR GREATER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INDUSTRY MEMBERS. COUNCIL ALSO ADVISES ON BLUEBERRY QUALITY AND SAFETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE COUNCIL SERVED AS THE VOICE OF THE HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRY INDUSTRY, PROVIDING 113 GROWER MEMBERS,45 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, AND 12 RESEARCH AND EXTENSION AGENT MEMBERS WITH A FORUM TO AIR THEIR VIEWS AND CONCERNS, ALLOWING FOR GREATER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN INDUSTRY MEMBERS, AND ADVISING ON BLUEBERRY QUALITY AND SAFETY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kasey Cronquist President | Officer | 40 | $449,150 |
Leslie Wada Dir Of Nutr & Hlth | 40 | $159,000 | |
Joseph Vargas Dir Of Bus Intel | 40 | $155,769 | |
Amanda Griffin VP Engage & Educat | 40 | $145,000 | |
Renata Dalton VP Global Bus Dev | 40 | $131,587 | |
Ross Peterson Dir Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $121,148 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $358,143 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,003,627 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,361,770 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,142,201 |
Investment income | $3,348 |
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 | $7,507,319 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,204,632 |
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. | $632,137 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,365,545 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $66,006 |
Other employee benefits | $67,331 |
Payroll taxes | $130,197 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $84,200 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $39,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $153,504 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $105,345 |
Office expenses | $68,626 |
Information technology | $162,101 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $170,291 |
Travel | $247,714 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $746,028 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,604 |
All other expenses | $358,244 |
Total functional expenses | $7,309,474 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $355,647 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $169,017 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,970,157 |
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 | $16,434 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,833 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $14,132 |
Total assets | $2,528,220 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,464,988 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $34,605 |
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 | $1,499,593 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,028,627 |
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 | $2,528,220 |