Agricultural Retailers Association
- Assets
- $7.2m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 06/1987
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 43-1448690
Organization Overview
Agricultural Retailers Association is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1987. 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 09/2022, Agricultural Retailers Association employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Agricultural Retailers Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2022, Agricultural Retailers Association generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 09/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES, INFLUENCES, EDUCATES AND PROVIDES SERVICES TO SUPPORT ITS MEMBERS IN THEIR QUEST TO MAINTAIN A PROFITABLE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, ADAPT TO A CHANGING WORLD AND PRESERVE THEIR FREEDOM TO OPERATE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONFERENCE - ARA'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE OFFERS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ITS RETAIL DEALERS SUPPLIER MEMBERS TO NETWORK AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES. THE CONFERENCE OFFERS AN ARRAY OF BREAKOUT SESSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM INDUSTRY LEADERS, RENOWNED SPEAKERS, AND EXPERTS IN INTERNATIONAL AGRI-BUSINESSES WHO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE ON CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION OF LOCAL MEMBERS.
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - ARA'S PUBLIC POLICY IS TO ENHANCE RESOURCES IN TECHNICAL/REGULATORY AREAS BY IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES TO REPLICATE SOUND STATE LEGISLATION, AND TO SYNERGIZE CONFLICTING STATE AND FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS IMPACTING THE INDUSTRY.
GOVERNANCE - ARA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACTIVELY ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS AND SUPPLIERS TO BUILD THE INDUSTRY'S IMAGE, IMPROVE MEMBER SERVICES, AND DEVELOP EFFECTIVE ALLIANCES.
COMMUNICATIONS - ARA PUBLISHES A BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, A MONTHLY MAGAZINE, PRESS RELEASES, AND ALERTS IN ORDER TO EDUCATE ITS MEMBERS ON CURRENT EVENTS IMPACTING THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. IN ADDITION, ARA PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR THE MEMBERS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND IDEAS WITH ONE ANOTHER VIA FACEBOOK, TWITTER, LINKEDIN, AND VIA OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William Daren Coppock President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $381,818 |
Donald Taylor Vice Pres Membership & Corporate Relations | Officer | 40 | $251,305 |
Richard Gupton Sr Vice Pres Public Policy & Counsel | Officer | 40 | $248,568 |
Melisa Augusto VP Communications & Market | 40 | $148,792 | |
Hunter Carpenter Sr. Director Of Public Policy | 40 | $145,314 | |
Bryna Hautau Sr. Dir. Operations & Events | 40 | $120,095 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,365,293 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $541,669 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $18,519 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,906,962 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $564,374 |
| Investment income | $174,985 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $15,360 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,597 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $53,413 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,721,691 |
| 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. | $1,043,199 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $527,206 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,003 |
| Other employee benefits | $64,243 |
| Payroll taxes | $79,386 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,105 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $87,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $45,236 |
| Fees for services: Other | $120,493 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $51,108 |
| Information technology | $97,424 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $184,714 |
| Travel | $121,695 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $559,008 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,946 |
| Insurance | $9,006 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,251,864 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $286,892 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,176,110 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $69,431 |
| 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 | $174,996 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,930 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,276,398 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $134,481 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,161,238 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $97,213 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $814,732 |
| 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 | $212,708 |
| Total liabilities | $1,124,653 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,036,585 |
| 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 | $7,161,238 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Agricultural Retailers Association Arlington, VA | $7,161,238 | $3,721,691 |
National Agricultural Aviation Association Alexandria, VA | $4,837,263 | $3,074,884 |
Carolina Farm Stewardship Association Pittsboro, NC | $1,471,333 | $921,560 |
Kentucky Corn Growers Association Eastwood, KY | $10,650,965 | $3,755,391 |
National Grange Of The Patrons Of Husbandry Washington, DC | $2,950,053 | $1,535,497 |
National Association Of Wheat Growers Washington, DC | $1,141,115 | $1,489,629 |
North Carolina Farmworkers Project Inc Benson, NC | $510,721 | $1,216,468 |
North Carolina State Grange Statesville, NC | $23,258,233 | $1,556,538 |
Corn Growers Association Of North Carolina Inc Elizabethtown, NC | $2,684,449 | $1,670,852 |
American Association Of Crop Insurers Washington, DC | $761,223 | $894,089 |
Knox County Farm Bureau Knoxville, TN | $1,372,068 | $906,855 |
Crop Insurance And Reinsurance Bureau Inc Washington, DC | $1,877,266 | $941,636 |