Georgia Crop Improvement Association Inc
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Athens, GA
- Founding
- 04/1990
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 58-0623886
Organization Overview
Georgia Crop Improvement Association Inc is located in Athens, GA. The organization was established in 1990. According to its NTEE Classification (K28) the organization is classified as: Farm Bureaus & Granges, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Georgia Crop Improvement Association Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Crop Improvement Association Inc is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Georgia Crop Improvement Association Inc generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 9 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
THE GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION IS AN INDEPENDENT, NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING UNBIASED, THIRD PARTY INSPECTION/AUDITING SERVICES TO AGRICULTURE IN THE SEED, FOOD AND RELATED INDUSTRIES WITH PRIMARY EMPHASIS ON SEED AND TURFGRASS CERTIFICATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PURPOSE OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTIVITY, PROFITABILITY AND EFFICIENCY OF AGRICULTURE BY PROVIDING UNBIASED INSPECTION/AUDITING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO INCLUDE: 1. DEVELOPING AND ADOPTING STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF SEED GROWN BY MEMBERS UNDER THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION. 2. PROVIDING AN INSPECTION/AUDIT SERVICE FOR GROWING SEED CROPS, TURF AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES. 3. COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION PERTINENT TO CLIENTS' NEEDS BY EXHIBIT, DEMONSTRATIONS, ETC. 4. PROVIDING INFORMATION AND PROMOTING ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST AND BENEFIT TO PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS OF SEED, TURF AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES.
THE GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES PROGRAM FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (GAPP)IS DESIGNED TO: 1. MINIMIZE MICROBIAL FOOD HAZARDS 2. MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE DAMAGING PROCTICES TO THE ENVIRONMENT 3. PROMOTE WORKER HEALTH AND HYGIENE 4. PROMOTE FOOD SAFETY 5. PROMOTE THE USE OF FOOD SECURITY PRACTICES 6. PROVIDE THIRD PARTY INSPECTION/AUDITING SERVICE WHEN REQUIRED 7. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THE USE OF GAPP PROCEDURES BY PRODUCERS 8. EDUCATE CONSUMERS THE GAPP PROGRAM IS A JOINT EFFORT OF THE GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, THE GEORGIA FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION, THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENTS OF FOOD SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE.
THE GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION'S (GCIA) ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS A NATURAL EXTENSION OF THIRD-PARTY CERTIFYING ACTIVITIES REGULARLY PERFORMED FOR SEED, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND IDENTITY PRESERVED PROGRAMS CURRENTLY OFFERED. THE GCIA ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE PRODUCTION OF FOOD AND ENCOURAGES THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOIL QUALITY AND HEALTH THROUGH ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES AND TO FOSTER THE PRODUCTION OF HEALTHY LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Terry Hollifield Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | $270,088 | |
William D Skaggs Exe Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $125,783 |
Bill Bullard Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Chad Chandler Director | Trustee | $0 | |
Larry Cunningham Director | OfficerTrustee | $0 | |
Jutt Howard President | OfficerTrustee | $0 |
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 | $1,802,327 |
| Investment income | $15,198 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,067 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,894,175 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,030,473 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,140 |
| Other employee benefits | $97,866 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,880 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,210 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,906 |
| Office expenses | $19,946 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,200 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,947 |
| Interest | $874 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $69,494 |
| Insurance | $23,768 |
| All other expenses | $148,917 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,763,391 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,266,607 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $102,229 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $607 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $31,100 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,949 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $193,535 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $49,236 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,019 |
| Total assets | $2,675,282 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $83,832 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $53,808 |
| 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 | $9,851 |
| Total liabilities | $147,491 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,527,791 |
| 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 | $2,675,282 |