United Fresh Produce Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1938. According to its NTEE Classification (K03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2021, United Fresh Produce Association employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. United Fresh Produce 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 06/2021, United Fresh Produce Association generated $7.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.0m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOUNDED IN 1904, THE UNITED FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION BRINGS TOGETHER COMPANIES ACROSS EVERY SEGMENT OF THE FRESH PRODUCE SUPPLY CHAIN, INCLUDING GROWERS, SHIPPERS, FRESH-CUT PROCESSORS, WHOLESALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, RETAILERS, FOODSERVICE OPERATORS, INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS AND ALLIED ASSOCIATIONS. WE EMPOWER INDUSTRY LEADERS TO SHAPE SOUND GOVERNMENT POLICY. WE DELIVER THE RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE COMPANIES NEED TO SUCCEED IN MANAGING COMPLEX BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL ISSUES. WE PROVIDE THE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT INDIVIDUALS NEED TO ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS IN PRODUCE. THROUGH THESE ENDEAVORS, WE UNITE OUR INDUSTRY WITH A COMMON PURPOSE TO BUILD LONG-TERM VALUE FOR OUR MEMBERS AND GROW PRODUCE CONSUMPTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBER SERVICES: UNITED FRESH'S MEMBERSHIP WORKS TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE OVERALL PRODUCE INDUSTRY, THE GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBER COMPANIES, AND THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF QUALITY PRODUCE DELIVERED TO CONSUMERS WORLDWIDE. UNITED FRESH PROVIDES SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY ASSURANCE; NUTRITION AND HEALTH PROGRAMS LEADING TO INCREASED CONSUMPTION OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES; AND INNOVATIVE BUSINESS STRATEGIES, EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO GROW PRODUCE SALES AND PROFITABILITY THROUGH BUSINESS AND SUPPLY CHAIN EXCELLENCE.
ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW: WITH OVER 5,000 ATTENDEES,UNITED FRESH PROVIDES A MEETING PLACE FOR INDUSTRY MEMBERS, CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS, AND GROUPS TO ATTEND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS,EXCHANGE IDEAS AND TO NETWORK.
PUBLIC POLICY: UNITED FRESH PROVIDES A STRONG VOICE BEFORE GOVERNMENT AND MEDIA TO SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY AND A FAIR BUSINESS CLIMATE.
FOOD SAFETY PROGRAMS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Thomas Stenzel President/ceo | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $1,169,306 |
Robert Guenther Sr. VP Public Policy | Officer | 40 | $280,453 |
Jennifer Mcentire VP Food Safety And Technol | Officer | 40 | $269,000 |
John Toner VP Convention | Officer | 40 | $161,500 |
Miriam Miller Wolk VP Member Services | 40 | $141,500 | |
Mary Coppola VP Marketing Communication | 40 | $131,500 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Focus Data Solutions It Services | 6/29/21 | $118,851 |
Olsson Frank Weeda Legal Fees | 6/29/21 | $110,226 |
The Russell Group Consultants | 6/29/21 | $110,000 |
Aeg Management Lacc Llc Consultants | 6/29/21 | $100,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $548,340 |
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 | $548,340 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,184,978 |
Investment income | $119,555 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $22,437 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,316,558 |
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. | $2,830,899 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $711,297 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $332,306 |
Other employee benefits | $264,421 |
Payroll taxes | $214,112 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $101,726 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,087 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $38,007 |
Fees for services: Other | $368,452 |
Advertising and promotion | $94,876 |
Office expenses | $624,231 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $399,028 |
Travel | $49,407 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $891,627 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $75,587 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $7,031,136 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,000,765 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $334,365 |
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 | $66,153 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $194,690 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,271,024 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,572,762 |
Total assets | $12,439,759 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $550,898 |
Grants payable | $100,000 |
Deferred revenue | $2,320,188 |
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 | $4,923,303 |
Total liabilities | $7,894,389 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,545,370 |
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 | $12,439,759 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Good Food Institute Inc Arlington, VA | $59,697,609 | $43,468,835 |
U S Wheat Associates Inc Arlington, VA | $10,059,888 | $16,530,559 |
Croplife America Arlington, VA | $12,856,651 | $16,559,084 |
Farm Credit Council Washington, DC | $26,254,503 | $9,583,866 |
International Dairy Foods Association Washington, DC | $19,193,960 | $9,213,468 |
Fertilizer Institute Arlington, VA | $18,942,460 | $8,038,493 |
United Fresh Produce Association Washington, DC | $12,439,759 | $7,316,558 |
Council For Responsible Nutrition Washington, DC | $3,435,827 | $6,857,561 |
American Society For Nutrition Inc Rockville, MD | $12,388,621 | $7,002,312 |
Snac International Arlington, VA | $7,767,502 | $4,045,674 |
National Turkey Federation Inc Washington, DC | $2,279,580 | $3,462,496 |
Plant Based Products Council Washington, DC | $1,396,615 | $2,336,683 |