Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc

Organization Overview

Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc is located in Greenwood, FL. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (K05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc generated $18.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $17.3m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2016, Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $13,582,309. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ENSURE FOUNDATION SEED AND NURSERY STOCKS OF THE BEST-KNOWN VARIETIES ADAPTABLE TO THE CLIMATE AND SOILS ARE AVAILABLE ANNUALLY TO FLORIDA FARMERS AND PRODUCERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS AN AGENT FOR THE FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL EXPERIMENT STATION (FAES) AND COLLECTS ROYALTIES ON RELEASED AND LICENSED CULTIVARS. IN THE CAPACITY OF BEING AN AGENT, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES OFFICE SPACE AND PERSONNEL TO HANDLE THE PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION, TRADEMARK, PLANT PATENT BREEDERS RIGHTS APPLICATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES THE LICENSING AND MARKETING OF FAES RELEASED CULTIVARS AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NEGOTIATION, EXECUTION, AND MANAGEMENT OF CONTRACTS.


THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH THE INSTITUTE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOR THE PURPOSES OF INCREASING FOUNDATION SEED FROM THE POINT AT WHICH A VARIETY IS DEVELOPED BY A TRAINED PLANT BREEDER TO THE STATE WHERE AMPLE STOCKS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO QUALIFIED SEED PRODUCERS. THE ORGANIZATION OWNS 500 ACRES OF LAND NEAR MARIANA, FLORIDA. THE ORGANIZATION OWNS FARMING EQUIPMENT, PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE FACILITIES THAT IT USES TO GROW, HARVEST AND PROCESS FOUNDATION SEED PRODUCTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Beuttenmuller
Edsectreasurer
$7,203
Anthony Adams
Board Member
$0
Rob Gilbert
Board Member
$0
John Sizemore
Board Member
$0
Sam Greenwood
Board Member
$0
Ricky Hartley
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Dd Irrigation Services
Construction
$160,995
Mw Construction Co
Construction
$157,886
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,300
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,500
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$8,800
Total Program Service Revenue$18,238,347
Investment income $20,650
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $37,437
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$49,723
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$44,920
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $18,438,101

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Florida Foundation Seed Producers Inc has awarded $12,846,532 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: Endowment

$218,750

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

PURPOSE: Admin Support

$12,627,782
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