Alliance For Potato Research And Education, operating under the name Apre, is located in Denver, CO. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (S40) the organization is classified as: Business & Industry, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Apre 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 12/2021, Apre generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $999.0k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Apre has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $2,719,770. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE POTATOES PLAY IN PROMOTING PEOPLE'S HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY: APRE UNITES THE POTATO INDUSTRY, INCLUDING POTATO GROWERS AND POTATO FOOD MANUFACTURERS, IN ORDER TO ACTIVELY BUILD THE SCIENCE FOUNDATION RELATED TO THE NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF THE POTATO BY FUNDING SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND HELPING TO EDUCATE AND INFORM ACADEMICS, RESEARCHERS AND HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ABOUT POTATO NUTRITION IN HEALTHY DIETARY PATTERNS AND LIFESTYLES. APRE'S RESEARCH PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO EXTEND THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF POTATOES. APRE IS COMMITTED TO THE SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY OF INDUSTRY FUNDED RESEARCH. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS COMMITMENT, APRE IMPLEMENTS A NUMBER OF STRATEGIES TO HELP SUPPORT SOUND AND CREDIBLE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ON THE ROLE OF POTATOES IN THE DIET.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ernest Embola Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Johnston Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Moss Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Bareman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Danielle Barren Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Pink Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Foodminds Consulting Services | 12/30/16 | $231,137 |
Purdue University Sponsored Program Svc Research Services | 12/30/16 | $600,000 |
American Frozen Food Institute Executive And Mgmt Services | 12/30/16 | $546,176 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,457,878 |
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 | $1,457,878 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6,678 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$197 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,464,359 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $320,527 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $628,199 |
Fees for services: Legal | $12,492 |
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 | $14,400 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $24,602 |
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 | $6,235 |
Insurance | $3,818 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $999,011 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,203,208 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $249,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $1,291 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,453,499 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $189,125 |
Grants payable | $1,079,165 |
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 | $1,268,290 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,185,209 |
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 | $2,453,499 |
Over the last fiscal year, Alliance For Potato Research And Education has awarded $320,527 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Research Grant | $154,000 |
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Research Grant | $70,337 |
Provo, UT PURPOSE: Research Grant | $53,190 |
NUTRITION IMPACT LLC PURPOSE: Research Grant | $43,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Western Regional Examining Board Phoenix, AZ | $0 | $7,805,212 |
The Better Business Bureau Inc Phoenix, AZ | $11,570,437 | $16,919,340 |
Mountain West Small Business Finance Salt Lake City, UT | $11,137,576 | $7,876,705 |
Denver Area Better Business Bureau Inc Inc Denver, CO | $0 | $3,899,799 |
Oklahoma Alliance For Manufacturing Excellence Inc Tulsa, OK | $2,792,871 | $3,651,596 |
Business Training & Resource Center Orem, UT | $964,220 | $3,995,549 |
Blue Stakes Of Utah Utility Notification Center Inc South Jordan, UT | $5,829,969 | $3,634,307 |
Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center Inc Lenexa, KS | $725,580 | $2,564,429 |
Worldatwork Society Of Certified Professionals Scottsdale, AZ | $12,717,541 | $3,104,582 |
Scottsdale Charros Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $769,007 | $2,658,140 |
Better Business Bureau Of Northern Colorado Inc Fort Collins, CO | $3,156,578 | $2,378,907 |
Better Bisiness Bureau Serving Northern Nevada And Utah Inc Salt Lake City, UT | $1,961,659 | $2,268,146 |