San Joaquin Valley Quality Cotton Growers Association
- Assets
- $464.8k
- Revenue
- $209.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Shafter, CA
- Founding
- 12/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 77-0493461
Organization Overview
San Joaquin Valley Quality Cotton Growers Association is located in Shafter, CA. The organization was established in 1999. 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 12/2022, San Joaquin Valley Quality Cotton Growers Association employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Joaquin Valley Quality Cotton Growers Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, San Joaquin Valley Quality Cotton Growers Association generated $209.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $301.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.8%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENSURE QUALITY COTTON BY DETERMINING THE VARIETIES OF COTTON WHICH CAN BE GROWN BY MEMBERS IN THE CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF MERCED, MADERA, FRESNO, KINGS, TULARE, AND KERN COUNTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROGRAM - SHAFTER RESEARCH STATION - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION OPERATES THE FORMER USDA COTTON RESEARCH STATION IN SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA UNDER A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER, THE COUNTY OF KERN. RESEARCH CONDUCTED THERE PROVIDES OUR MEMBERS WITH INNOVATIVE METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO SERIOUS THREATS TO COTTON QUALITY. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES RESEARCH GREENHOUSES, LABORATORIES, AND FIELD PLOTS AT THE SITE. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO INCLUDES A STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS TO COMPLEMENT THE RESEARCH COMPONENT.
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS A STRINGENT QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM TO ENSURE EACH BALE OF COTTON ADHERES TO SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS AND IS IDENTIFIED THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS. THESE BALES CARRY A COLLECTIVE MARK WHICH IDENTIFY QUALITY AND PLACE OF ORIGIN.
QUALITY MARKET PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - SUPPORT FOR COTTON COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL (CCI) - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO CCI ARE USED TO PROMOTE OUR MEMBERS' COTTON IN THE MARKETPLACE. THEIR PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS HELPS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN MARKETS THAT USE THE QUALITY OF FIBER PRODUCED BY OUR MEMBERS. CCI'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE EXPORTS OF U.S. COTTON, COTTONSEED AND U.S. MANUFACTURED COTTON PRODUCTS THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT AFFECT EVERY PHASE OF THE MARKETING CHAIN - FROM THE INITIAL MILL BUYER OF COTTON FIBER OR PURCHASER OF U.S. COTTON-RICH YARNS AND FABRICS ON THROUGH TO THE FINAL CONSUMER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Palla Executive V.P. | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $15,600 |
Bill Stone President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kenneth Kirschenmann Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Larry Starrh Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Meyer Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Anthony Azevedo Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $209,601 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $209,601 |
| 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. | $15,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $112,139 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,580 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $173 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,980 |
| Insurance | $55,697 |
| All other expenses | $11,265 |
| Total functional expenses | $301,894 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,566 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $412,934 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,143 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,139 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $10,049 |
| Total assets | $464,831 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,320 |
| 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 | $5,320 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $459,511 |
| 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 | $464,831 |
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