Montana Grain Growers Association is located in Great Falls, MT. The organization was established in 1976. 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 09/2022, Montana Grain Growers Association employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana Grain 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 09/2022, Montana Grain Growers Association generated $687.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $602.2k during the year ending 09/2022. 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:
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SUPPORTING MONTANA'S WHEAT AND BARLEY PRODUCERS BY PROVIDING VARIOUS INFORMATION GATHERING AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES, AFFECTING POLICY AT STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS, AND KEEPING PRODUCERS INFORMED THROUGH PRINT AND WEB MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL CONVENTION GATHERED OVER 800 GRAIN PRODUCERS, AGRIBUSINESS REPRESENTATIVES AND OTHERS FOR THREE DAYS OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKSHOPS, MARKETING UPDATES AND IDEA EXCHANGE.
THE MONTANA MARKETMANAGER PROGRAM PROVIDES MGGA MEMBERS WITH THE TOOLS AND INFORMATION NECESSARY TO MAXIMIZE PROFITS FROM GRAIN MARKETS USING TIMELY INFORMATION AND NEWS. THE MONTANA MARKETMANAGER WEBSITE (WWW.MONTANAMARKETMANAGER.ORG) PROVIDES DAILY MARKETING INFORMATION AND HEADLINES AS WELL AS PRICING RESOURCES, HISTORICAL DATA AND OTHER SUCH USEFUL INFORMATION FOR PRODUCERS; ACCESS TO PROPRIETARY INFORMATION IS PROVIDED FOR MGGA MEMBERS.
MONTANA GRAIN NEWS PUBLICATION: A MONTHLY PUBLICATION FOR MGGA MEMBERS WITH ONGOING, UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON AGRICULTURAL ISSUES. APPROXIMATELY 1100 COPIES PER MONTH ARE DISTRIBUTED BY MAIL IN 12 ISSUES PER YEAR TO MGGA MEMBERS AND TO OTHER EDUCATIONAL, LEGISLATIVE AND AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS. THE PUBLICATION IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE ONLINE TO MGGA MEMBERS WITH PASSWORD ACCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alison Vergeront Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $65,813 |
Mitch Konen Past President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Tryg Koch President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Klayton Lohr Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Boyd Heilig Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Nathan Keane Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $10,000 |
Government grants | $222,261 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $500 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $232,761 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $394,793 |
Investment income | $2,244 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $38,155 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $20,835 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,968 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $687,110 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,029 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $2,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $71,470 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $35,500 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,065 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $8,773 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,395 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $11,250 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,074 |
Office expenses | $17,175 |
Information technology | $8,117 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,453 |
Travel | $45,917 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $79,520 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $180,186 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,772 |
Insurance | $2,026 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $602,189 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,018 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $639,435 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $38,844 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,558 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $63,113 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $28,637 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $792,605 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,839 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $90,141 |
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 | $98,980 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $693,625 |
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 | $792,605 |
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South Dakota Farm Bureau Federation Huron, SD | $2,922,262 | $2,176,457 |
North Dakota Crop Improvement & Seed Association Fargo, ND | $643,754 | $1,270,188 |
Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation Laramie, WY | $2,675,847 | $935,677 |
Minidoka County Beet Growers Association Incorporated Paul, ID | $469,109 | $856,289 |
Silver Tip Ranch Association Inc Livingston, MT | -$15,331 | $567,913 |
North Dakota Grain Growers Association West Fargo, ND | $770,775 | $713,248 |
Montana Grain Growers Association Great Falls, MT | $792,605 | $687,110 |
Idaho Sugar Beet Growers Association Inc Boise, ID | $188,462 | $606,999 |
Wyoming Stock Growers Association Cheyenne, WY | $78,575 | $547,030 |
Wyoming Wool Growers Association Casper, WY | $358,680 | $509,554 |
Idaho Grower Shippers Association Inc Idaho Falls, ID | $777,327 | $508,345 |
Montana Seed Growers Association -Inc- Bozeman, MT | $1,110,566 | $413,010 |