U S Apple Association is located in Falls Church, VA. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (J99) the organization is classified as: Employment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, U S Apple Association employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. U S Apple 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 06/2023, U S Apple Association generated $2.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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WE REPRESENT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE ENTIRE INDUSTRY BEHIND AMERICA'S MOST CONSUMED FRUIT. SEE SCH O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ADVOCACY AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: THE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS THE U.S. APPLE INDUSTRY'S INTERESTS ON FEDERAL POLICY ISSUES BY VOICING THE INDUSTRY'S VIEWS TO CONGRESS AND THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH ON ISSUES INCLUDING: LABOR, ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, FOOD SAFETY, TRADE, RESEARCH, AND REGULATIONS. WE ALSO WORK TO RESOLVE INDUSTRY CONCERNS BY: WORKING WITH THE AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT, U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION; ACTIVATING A NETWORK OF APPLE ADVOCATES NATIONWIDE TO SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE GOALS; AND WORKING WITH OTHER PRODUCE AND AGRICULTURAL GROUPS IN COALITIONS TO ACHIEVE MUTUAL INTERESTS.
COMMUNICATIONS & HEALTH INITIATIVES: THE ASSOCIATION'S COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION'S ADVOCACY EFFORTS, WHILE CREATING AND STRENGTHENING SIGNATURE HEALTH AND CONSUMER INITIATIVES, SUCH AS APPLES4ED. HARNESSING THE LATEST IN APPLE-RELATED NUTRITION RESEARCH, THE ORGANIZATION EDUCATES CONSUMERS ABOUT THE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING APPLES. THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH THAT PROMOTES A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE SHORT AND LONG-TERM BENEFITS OF APPLE CONSUMPTION AS PART OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.
MEMBERSHIP AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION: WE ARE A MEMBER-DRIVEN ASSOCIATION THAT REPRESENTS ALL SEGMENTS OF THE APPLE INDUSTRY, INCLUDING GROWERS, PACKERS, SHIPPERS, MARKETERS, PROCESSORS, SUPPLIERS, STATE/REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN THE INDUSTRY.WE SERVE AS A RESOURCE CENTER FOR THE APPLE INDUSTRY AND KEY AUDIENCES BY PROVIDING INFORMATION TO MEMBERS, MEDIA, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. SOME OF THESE ARE: APPLE BITES, A BI-WEEKLY SUMMARY OF NEWS FOR AND ABOUT THE APPLE INDUSTRY; MARKET NEWS, CROP STORAGE AND MOVEMENT REPORTS PUBLISHED FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH JUNE; AND THE APPLE CROP OUTLOOK & MARKETING CONFERENCE AND OTHER MEETING/NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Brenda Briggs Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Chris Alpers Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brett Baker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Craig Hinkle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Steve Smith Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Alisha Albinder Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Katherine Hansen Mekanic | 6/29/20 | $228,400 |
Mcdermott Will & Emery Llp | 6/29/20 | $100,081 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $2,089,558 |
Investment income | $21,647 |
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 | $2,111,205 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $666,196 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $588,894 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,429 |
Other employee benefits | $32,878 |
Payroll taxes | $66,509 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $51,893 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,904 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $344,160 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $142,730 |
Information technology | $16,134 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $91,261 |
Travel | $111,510 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $179,691 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $66,250 |
Insurance | $7,986 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,558,195 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $602,321 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $209,835 |
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 | $64,419 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $173,711 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,115,938 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $374,531 |
Total assets | $3,540,755 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $177,364 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $281,012 |
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 | $499,160 |
Total liabilities | $957,536 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,583,219 |
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 | $3,540,755 |