Southern Cotton Growers Incorporated is located in Dawsonville, GA. The organization was established in 1965. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Cotton Growers Incorporated 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 09/2023, Southern Cotton Growers Incorporated generated $519.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $501.7k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 5 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO REPRESENT COTTON FARMERS IN INDUSTRY POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION OF REGULATIONS AFFECTING COTTON PRODUCTION AND HARVESTING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOUTHERN COTTON GROWERS REPRESENT APPROX 8000 COTTON FARMERS IN THE
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
David Ruppenic Exec VP | Officer | 40 | $148,500 |
David Ruppenic Exec VP | Officer | 40 | $148,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $498,052 |
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 | $498,052 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $18,000 |
Investment income | $2,928 |
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 | $518,980 |
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. | $148,500 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,275 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,355 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,600 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $15,938 |
Office expenses | $2,157 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,926 |
Insurance | $6,722 |
All other expenses | $255,674 |
Total functional expenses | $501,716 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $382,123 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $144,984 |
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 | $3,224 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $57,344 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,174,435 |
Investments—program-related | $1,000 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,763,110 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,418 |
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 | $47,418 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,715,692 |
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 | $1,763,110 |