Croplife America
- Assets
- $12.9m
- Revenue
- $16.6m
- Investments
- $575.4k
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 05/1937
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 53-0190293
Organization Overview
Croplife America is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1937. 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 12/2021, Croplife America employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Croplife America 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 12/2021, Croplife America generated $16.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Croplife America has awarded 116 individual grants totaling $2,037,420. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER THE INTERESTS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBER COMPANIES BY PROMOTING INNOVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND USE OF CROP PROTECTION PRODUCTS FOR THE ECONOMICAL PRODUCTION OF SAFE, HIGH QUALITY, ABUNDANT FOOD, FIBER, AND OTHER CROPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBER SERVICES - COMPANIES GAIN EFFICIENCIES AND EFFECTIVENESS BY WORKING COLLECTIVELY WITH THE ASSOCIATION FOR LEGISLATIVE REGULATORY ADVOCACY, LEGAL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNICATIONS OUTREACH. CLA ALSO PROVIDES VALUE TO ITS MEMBERS BY HELPING TO IDENTIFY EMERGING REGULATORY/POLITICAL TRENDS, REPRESENTING THE VOICE OF THE CROP PROTECTION INDUSTRY IN RESPONSE TO CRITICAL ISSUES AND IMPLEMENTING COMMUNICATIONS CAMPAIGNS THAT CONVEY THE BENEFITS OF MODERN AGRICULTURE.
RISE (RESPONSIBLE INDUSTRY FOR A SOUND ENVIRONMENT) - REPRESENTS AND SERVES AS A RESOURCE AND ADVOCATE FOR PRODUCERS AND SUPPLIERS OF SPECIALTY PESTICIDES AND FERTILIZERS, PROVIDING CURRENT AND ACCURATE INFORMATION ON ISSUES AND RESEARCH AFFECTING THE INDUSTRY. RISE ALSO MONITORS LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES IN WASHINGTON, DC AND AT THE STATE LEVEL.
ANNUAL MEETING - PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND UPDATES ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS RELATED TO THE CROP PROTECTION INDUSTRY AND U.S. AND GLOBAL AGRICULTURE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Novak President/ceo/ex-Officio | Officer | 40 | $714,278 |
Allen Greenwood Evp, Gov't Affairs | Officer | 40 | $401,563 |
Rachel Lattimore Evp/general Counsel/secretary | Officer | 40 | $386,821 |
Megan Provost President/rise | Officer | 40 | $287,519 |
Ray Mcallister Sr. Director, Regulat. Policy | 40 | $259,790 | |
Manojit Basu Managing Director, Science Policy | 40 | $243,427 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Fleishman Hillard Public Relations | 12/30/21 | $386,919 |
Clyde Group Llc Public Relations | 12/30/21 | $317,657 |
Bergeson & Campbell Lobbying Fees | 12/30/21 | $258,400 |
Crowell Moring Llp Legal | 12/30/21 | $220,248 |
Leadership Evolution Group Hr Support | 12/30/21 | $206,720 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,721,242 |
| Investment income | $105,124 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $42,266 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $16,559,084 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $296,870 |
| 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. | $2,528,725 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,203,256 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $193,956 |
| Other employee benefits | $445,445 |
| Payroll taxes | $297,534 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,048,443 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $102,132 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $1,525,928 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $43,577 |
| Fees for services: Other | $907,246 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,502,216 |
| Office expenses | $169,412 |
| Information technology | $165,050 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,008,583 |
| Travel | $181,853 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $989,996 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,980 |
| Insurance | $57,900 |
| All other expenses | $38,773 |
| Total functional expenses | $15,323,148 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,258,571 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $625,429 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $516,287 |
| 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 | $291,645 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,909 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,887,997 |
| Investments—other securities | $575,355 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,658,458 |
| Total assets | $12,856,651 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,589,810 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $95,856 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $400,390 |
| 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 | $3,303,604 |
| Total liabilities | $5,389,660 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,466,991 |
| 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 | $12,856,651 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Croplife America has awarded $219,250 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT PESTICIDE ADVOCACY | $70,000 |
CROPLIFE AMERICA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE PURPOSE: SUPPORT CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES WHOSE POSITIONS ON PESTICIDES, ETC. REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF CLA/RISE AND ITS MEMBERS | $27,750 |
REPUBLICAN STATE LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE INC PURPOSE: SPEAKER'S CAUCUS MEMBERSHIP | $25,000 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: BENEFITS FOR HERBICIDES PROJECT | $20,000 |
DEMOCRATIC LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN PURPOSE: SUPPORTS LOCAL DEMOCRATS RUNNING FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE OFFICE | $15,000 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: TRI-NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL ACCORD/SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Croplife America has recieved totaling $12,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Petroleum Institute Washington, DC PURPOSE: EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $7,000 |
American Farm Bureau Federation Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Food Marketplace Inc Arlington, VA | $65,228,565 | $28,864,637 |
U S Grains Council Washington, DC | $32,884,401 | $25,401,517 |
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 |