Kansas Association Of Wheat Growers
- Assets
- $774.8k
- Revenue
- $498.0k
- Investments
- $465.2k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Manhattan, KS
- Founding
- 05/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 48-0668777
Organization Overview
Kansas Association Of Wheat Growers is located in Manhattan, KS. The organization was established in 1996. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kansas Association Of Wheat Growers is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Kansas Association Of Wheat Growers generated $498.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $366.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
TO HELP IMPROVE THE WHEAT INDUSTRY IN THE STATE OF KANSAS THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 600 PRODUCERS AND NEARLY 100 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, THE WHEAT FARMER/ ROW CROP FARMER, AS A BENEFIT FOR ALL MEMBERS.
INITIATIVES IN FEDERAL ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF WHEAT GROWERS INCLUDE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS, FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR KEY WHEAT RESEARCH PROJECTS AND INFLUENCING ENVIRONMENTAL AND FOOD LABELING LEGISLATION IN CONGRESS. STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY INCLUDED PROTECTING VITAL WHEAT INDUSTRY PROGRAMS FROM STATE BUDGET CUTS, MONITORING SOME CLEAN UP ON WATER RIGHTS LAWS, INFLUENCING DISCUSSIONS ON PESTICIDES AND CHEMICAL LAW AND THE STATE TRANSPORTATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT.
KAWG INCORPORATED THE BUSINESS ENTITY FOR THE KANSAS INNOVATION CENTER FOR ADVANCED PLANT DESIGN CALLED HEARTLAND PLANT INNOVATIONS. WHEAT PRODUCERS, THROUGH KAWG, OWN 19.69% OF THE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF HEARTLAND PLANT INNOVATIONS. THE $4 MILLION AWARD FROM THE KANSAS BIOSCIENCE AUTHORITY FOR THE INNOVATION CENTER BEGAN A PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLABORATION BETWEEN KANSAS WHEAT, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS AND MANY PRIVATE INVESTORS. THE CENTER USES A UNIQUE, STATE-OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM TO CONDUCT WHEAT, SORGHUM AND NATIVE PLANTS RESEARCH TARGETED TO SPECIFIC MARKET NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN HEALTH AND NUTRITION, ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH AND BIOFUELS/BIOMATERIALS.
THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES APPROXIMATELY 600 PRODUCERS AND NEARLY 100 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER, THE WHEAT FARMER/ ROW CROP FARMER, AS A BENEFIT FOR ALL MEMBERS.
INITIATIVES IN FEDERAL ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF WHEAT GROWERS INCLUDE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FEDERAL AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS, FEDERAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR KEY WHEAT RESEARCH PROJECTS AND INFLUENCING ENVIRONMENTAL AND FOOD LABELING LEGISLATION IN CONGRESS. STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY INCLUDED PROTECTING VITAL WHEAT INDUSTRY PROGRAMS FROM STATE BUDGET CUTS, MONITORING SOME CLEAN UP ON WATER RIGHTS LAWS, INFLUENCING DISCUSSIONS ON PESTICIDES AND CHEMICAL LAW AND THE STATE TRANSPORTATION PLAN DEVELOPMENT.
KAWG INCORPORATED THE BUSINESS ENTITY FOR THE KANSAS INNOVATION CENTER FOR ADVANCED PLANT DESIGN CALLED HEARTLAND PLANT INNOVATIONS. WHEAT PRODUCERS, THROUGH KAWG, OWN 17.5% OF THE AUTHORIZED SHARES OF HEARTLAND PLANT INNOVATIONS. THE $4 MILLION AWARD FROM THE KANSAS BIOSCIENCE AUTHORITY FOR THE INNOVATION CENTER BEGAN A PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLABORATION BETWEEN KANSAS WHEAT, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS AND MANY PRIVATE INVESTORS. THE CENTER USES A UNIQUE, STATE-OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM TO CONDUCT WHEAT, SORGHUM AND NATIVE PLANTS RESEARCH TARGETED TO SPECIFIC MARKET NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF HUMAN HEALTH AND NUTRITION, ANIMAL NUTRITION AND HEALTH AND BIOFUELS/BIOMATERIALS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Justin Knopf President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kyler Millershaski Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Tanner Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin Gilpin CEO | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Julie Mcalpine Finance Director | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Rob Berard Director Of Finance And Hr | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $94,470 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $275 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $94,745 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $385,400 |
| Investment income | $17,895 |
| 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 | $498,040 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $70,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,840 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,981 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,147 |
| Office expenses | $1,665 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,895 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,652 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $231,000 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $366,180 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $261,100 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $250 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,619 |
| Investments—other securities | $465,249 |
| Investments—program-related | $44,557 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $774,775 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $774,775 |
| 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 | $774,775 |
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