Central Minnesota Vegetable Growers Association

Organization Overview

Central Minnesota Vegetable Growers Association is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1944. 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 12/2021, Central Minnesota Vegetable Growers Association employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Central Minnesota Vegetable 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 12/2021, Central Minnesota Vegetable Growers Association generated $365.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $318.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CENTRAL MINNESOTA VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION IS A MEMBER-BASED, NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION WITH OVER 150 MEMBERS. OUR MEMBERS DIRECTLY MARKET THEIR FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND FARMSTEAD PRODUCTS TO CONSUMERS AT THE MINNEAPOLIS FARMERS MARKET. THE CMVGA MANAGES, EDUCATES AND ASSISTS IN IMPROVING PRODUCTION METHODS AND DIRECT-MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR ITS MEMBERS THROUGH RELATED PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA, THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE MINNESOTA GROWN PROMOTIONAL BOARD. THE CMVGA MEMBERS USE A WIDE VARIETY OF SUSTAINABLE GROWING PRACTICES SPANNING FROM GREENHOUSE AND HYDROPONICS, TO FIELDS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ALONG WITH IMPROVED PRACTICES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FARMSTEAD GOODS. THE CMVGA IS DEDICATED TO THE SUCCESS OF ITS FARMERS MARKETS, THE FUTURE OF SMALL FARMS AND AGRICULTURE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, PROVIDING QUALITY TO CUSTOMERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

AT OUR FLAGSHIP MARKET LOCATION ON EAST LYNDALE AVENUE, YOU'LL FIND THE LARGEST SELECTION OF PRODUCTS OF ANY OUTDOOR MARKET IN THE UPPER MIDWEST. WE SUPPORT ABOUT 230 VENDORS WHO ALTERNATE THE USE OF OUR 170 STALLS. THE GOVERNMENT CENTER MARKET IS A POPULAR MIDDAY DESTINATION FOR BUSY DOWNTOWN PROFESSIONALS LOOKING FOR A QUICK LUNCH OR FRESH PRODUCE TO BRING HOME AFTER WORK.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Terry Picha
Vice President
$595
Doug Harvey
Treasurer
$595
Bonnie Dehn
President
$595
Gina Nelson
Secretary
$595
Bill Brooks
Board Member
$595
Gary Bergman
Board Member
$595

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$30,975
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $25,673
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$56,648
Total Program Service Revenue$308,015
Investment income $837
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 $365,500

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Central Minnesota Vegetable Growers Association has recieved totaling $49,367.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hunger Solutions Minnesota

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: HUNGER RELIEF

$49,367
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