Central Minnesota Vegetable Growers Association
- Assets
- $235.7k
- Revenue
- $375.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 11/1944
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-0948794
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 12/2023, Central Minnesota Vegetable Growers Association employed 8 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 12/2023, Central Minnesota Vegetable Growers Association generated $375.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $305.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 9 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
2023
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Virginia Nelson President/ Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $595 |
Terry Picha Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $595 |
Bill Brooks Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $595 |
Dave Nathe Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $595 |
Gary Bergman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $595 |
Jesse Preiner Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $595 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $29,200 |
| 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 | $29,200 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $344,801 |
| Investment income | $1,191 |
| 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 | $375,289 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $4,165 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $109,810 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,744 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,866 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,995 |
| Office expenses | $7,009 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $106,993 |
| Travel | $139 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,000 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $60 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,005 |
| Insurance | $16,519 |
| All other expenses | $1,717 |
| Total functional expenses | $305,398 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,951 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $66,530 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,896 |
| 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 | $879 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,406 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $235,662 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,082 |
| 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 | $1,082 |
| 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 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $234,580 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $235,662 |