Southern United States Trade Association Susta is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Southern United States Trade Association Susta employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern United States Trade Association Susta is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Southern United States Trade Association Susta generated $11.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 7 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
DEVELOPMENT OF COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE EXPORT OF HIGH VALUE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM (MAP) BRAND PROGRAM- THE MAP BRAND WAS DESIGNED FOR SMALL BUSINESSES THAT DESIRE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LAUNCH A NEW BRANDED EXPORT EFFORT. FOR ACCEPTED PARTICIPANTS SUSTA REIMBURSES UP TO 50% OF CERTAIN INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND PROMOTION EXPENSES, INCLUDING ELIGIBLE TRADE SHOWS, IN-STORE DISPLAYS, AND REQUIRED LABEL CHANGES. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 SUSTA WORKED WITH 121 COMPANIES. THESE COMPANIES GENERATED $78,515,674 IN EXPORT SALES THROUGH THE BRAND PROGRAM.
GENERIC PROGRAM- 237 SMALL BUSINESSES PARTICIPATED IN THE 54 EVENTS THAT WERE HELD UTILIZING $5,830,125 OF GENERIC PROGRAM FUNDS GENERATING $475,824,509 OF EXPORT SALES.
EDUCATION OUTREACH MEASURES- 49 OUTREACH SEMINARS AND EVENTS WERE CONDUCTED REACHING OUT TO 444 COMPANIES. NEW SUCCESS STORIES TOTALED 25.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andy Gipson President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Rick Pate Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Joseph Guthrie Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Sid Miller Past-President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Charles Hatcher Commissioner | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Wes Ward Commissioner | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $52,500 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $11,170,733 |
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 | $11,223,233 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $653,232 |
Investment income | $58,114 |
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 | $11,934,579 |
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. | $270,331 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $561,172 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $57,612 |
Other employee benefits | $126,338 |
Payroll taxes | $65,111 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $49,816 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $25,745 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $82,849 |
Travel | $34,749 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,588 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,741 |
Insurance | $12,474 |
All other expenses | $24,434 |
Total functional expenses | $11,653,485 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,926,123 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $603,420 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,965 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $1,090,082 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $99,731 |
Total assets | $3,726,321 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $144,458 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $785,088 |
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 | $187,487 |
Total liabilities | $1,117,033 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,609,288 |
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 | $3,726,321 |