Wisconsin State Cranbery Growers Association is located in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. The organization was established in 1979. 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. As of 10/2020, Wisconsin State Cranbery Growers Association employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wisconsin State Cranbery Growers Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2020, Wisconsin State Cranbery Growers Association generated $675.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $696.0k during the year ending 10/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF ALL ENGAGED IN THE CULTIVATION OF CRANBERRIES IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN BY, FROM TIME TO TIME, MONITORING THE CONDITION OF THE CROP ON A STATEWIDE BASIS; TO MONITOR AND IMPROVE THE MARKET FOR CRANBERRIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE WISCONSIN STATE CRANBERRY GROWERS ASSOCIATION (WSCGA) IS A MEMBER-BASED ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE WISCONSIN'S CRANBERRY INDUSTRY AND SUPPORT ITS GROWERS THROUGH USEFUL EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, RESPONSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, SOUND GOVERNMENTAL POLICIES AND EFFECTIVE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS.FOUNDED IN 1888 TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE STATE'S CRANBERRY GROWERS, WSCGA IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT ASSIST GROWERS IN DOING A BETTER JOB OF GROWING CRANBERRIES AND STRENGTHENING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR CRANBERRY GROWING IN WISCONSIN. THE STATE LEADS THE NATION IN CRANBERRY PRODUCTION, SUPPLYING 60 PERCENT OF THE NATION'S CRANBERRY CROP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas Lochner Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $133,628 |
Tyler Walker President (thru January) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rocky Biegel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steven Bartling President (beg January) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Smedbron Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenna Van Wychen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Dewitt Ross & Stevens Lawyers/lobbyist | 10/30/16 | $104,499 |
Laughlin Constable Marketing | 10/30/16 | $102,292 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $205,819 |
Investment income | $77 |
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 | $675,448 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $150,234 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $145,491 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,040 |
Other employee benefits | $2,292 |
Payroll taxes | $24,919 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $88,930 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $66,744 |
Advertising and promotion | $89,799 |
Office expenses | $33,774 |
Information technology | $11,779 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,122 |
Travel | $8,336 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,203 |
Interest | $55 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,719 |
Insurance | $6,371 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $696,018 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,610 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $61,094 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $23,450 |
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 | $4,109 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $202,268 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $74,078 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,950 |
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 | $45,300 |
Total liabilities | $121,328 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $80,940 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wisconsin State Cranbery Growers Association has recieved totaling $208,127.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Wisconsin Cranberry Board Inc Wisconsin Rapids, WI PURPOSE: WEATHER FORECASTS AND MARKETING, ASSIST CRANBERRY GROWERS | $208,127 |
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Dekalb County Farm Bureau Sycamore, IL | $2,798,652 | $1,236,356 |
Fox Valley Cooperative Farm Management Association Appleton, WI | $1,517,902 | $1,296,929 |
Lapeer County Agricultural Society Imlay City, MI | $2,905,187 | $1,396,665 |
Mississippi Valley Farm Bus Assn Fairfield, IA | $0 | $944,274 |
Central Iowa Farm Business Assn Jefferson, IA | $566,912 | $990,824 |
Fayette County Agricultural Society West Union, IA | $1,416,189 | $1,190,275 |
Morgan County Agricultural Fair Association Jacksonville, IL | $905,083 | $1,324,759 |
Saginaw County Agricultural Society Chesaning, MI | $2,433,080 | $855,880 |
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