National Sunflower Association

Organization Overview

National Sunflower Association is located in Mandan, ND. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 09/2023, National Sunflower Association employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Sunflower 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 09/2023, National Sunflower Association generated $2.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, National Sunflower Association has awarded 59 individual grants totaling $3,442,126. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FOSTER THE DEVELOPMENT, USE, AND MARKETING OF SUNFLOWERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM AND FOREIGN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ARE USED TO PROMOTE THE USE, DEVELOPMENT, AND MARKETING OF SUNFLOWERS THROUGHT THE WORLD.


CONFECTION PROGRAM PROMOTES THE USE, MARKETING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF CENFECTIONARY SUNFLOWER. HIGH PLAINS ACTIVITIES


RESEARCH PROJECTS


DOMESTIC OIL PROGRAM PROMOTES THE USE, MARKETING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF OIL SUNFLOWER.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Sandbakken
Executive Di
$138,131
Lance Hourigan
Chairman
$0
Tom Kirkmeyer
President
$800
Chuck Todd
1st VP
$800
Josh Greff
2nd VP
$640
Lacey Zahradka
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Mercalimentos Consultores Sc
Sunflower Promo
$306,694
Omnicompr Group
Sunflower Promo
$545,829
Harbinger
Sunflower Promo
$288,310
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$31,561
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,843,801
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$228,620
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,103,982
Total Program Service Revenue$349,486
Investment income $26,981
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 $2,480,640

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National Sunflower Association has awarded $392,941 in support to 5 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: PHOSPHORUS IN SUNFLW

$282,939

SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: NITROGEN/PHOSPHORUS

$57,916

USDAAG RESEARCH SERVICE

PURPOSE: MAPPING; MILDEW; DIS

$27,211

UNIV OF NEBRASKA

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$18,375

REGENTS OF THE UNIV OF MN

PURPOSE: RESEARCH

$6,500
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National Sunflower Association
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$2,480,640
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