U S Grains Council is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1961. 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 09/2021, U S Grains Council employed 48 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. U S Grains Council 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 09/2021, U S Grains Council generated $25.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $22.9m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP MARKETS, ENABLE TRADE, AND IMPROVE LIVES AS AN INCLUSIVE ASSOCIATION OF CORN, SORGHUM, AND BARLEY PRODUCERS AS WELL AS AGRIBUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FOREIGN MARKET DEVELOPMENT - ACTIVITIES PERFORMED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN ORDER TO CREATE, DEVELOP, FOSTER AND PROMOTE MARKETS AND UTILIZATION OF FEED GRAINS AND RELATED PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN THE UNITED STATES.
MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM - DEVELOP, MAINTAIN AND EXPAND EXPORT MARKETS FOR FEED GRAINS IN SPECIFIED COUNTRIES, ACTIVITIES FUNDED BY THE COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION.
COMMUNICATIONS - DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION OF THE U.S. FEED GRAINS INDUSTRY, COUNCIL AND COUNCIL ACTIVITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ryan Legrand President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $390,322 |
Kimberly Atkins Vice President And COO | Officer | 40 | $212,291 |
Cary Sifferath Senior Director Of Global Programs | Officer | 40 | $201,362 |
Floyd Gaibler Director Of Trade Policy & Biotechnology | Officer | 40 | $196,968 |
Bryan Lohmar Director, China | Officer | 40 | $195,760 |
Timothy Tierney Regional Director, Ethanol | Officer | 40 | $171,418 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Centrec Consulting Group Management Consulting | 9/29/21 | $250,754 |
Hogan Lovells Us Llp Legal Services | 9/29/21 | $333,276 |
Green Orange Llc Management Consulting | 9/29/21 | $221,841 |
Evensonbest Llc Management Consulting | 9/29/21 | $169,744 |
The North Hill Group Management Consulting | 9/29/21 | $119,000 |
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 | $24,944,110 |
Investment income | $384 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $455,708 |
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 | $25,401,517 |
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. | $1,961,708 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,582,480 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $270,412 |
Other employee benefits | $1,013,939 |
Payroll taxes | $290,393 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $218,813 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,284 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $489,089 |
Advertising and promotion | $189,123 |
Office expenses | $54,919 |
Information technology | $131,708 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,217,414 |
Travel | $118,701 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $65,087 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $200,110 |
Insurance | $47,227 |
All other expenses | $336,365 |
Total functional expenses | $22,894,864 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,641,119 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,303,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,063,314 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,838,733 |
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 | $301,302 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,837,642 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,899,291 |
Total assets | $32,884,401 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,946,811 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,876,236 |
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 | $10,851,900 |
Total liabilities | $18,674,947 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $14,209,454 |
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 | $32,884,401 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that U S Grains Council has recieved totaling $3,220,269.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Iowa Corn Growers Association Johnston, IA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOREIGN TRADE & CORN MARKET DEVELOPMENT | $2,744,385 |
Indiana Corn Marketing Council Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: RESEARCH | $376,000 |
Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board Inc Queenstown, MD PURPOSE: MARKET DEVELOPMENT | $99,884 |
Beg. Balance | $748,939 |
Net Contributions | $12,881,386 |
Ending Balance | $13,630,325 |
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 |