Washington Growers League
- Assets
- $20.6m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Yakima, WA
- Founding
- 04/1989
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 91-1379165
Organization Overview
Washington Growers League is located in Yakima, WA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (C42) the organization is classified as: Garden Clubs, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Washington Growers League employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Washington Growers League 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, Washington Growers League generated $1.9m 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 (13.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO LEAD, REPRESENT AND PROTECT THE INTEREST OF ITS AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYER MEMBERS ON LABOR ISSUES. THIS IS DONE BY EDUCATING, INFLUENCING AND INFORMING MEMBERS, THE MEDIA, THE PUBLIC, REGULATORS, LEGISLATORS, AND MEMBER EMPLOYEES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATION OF SEASONAL HOUSING THAT ENABLES GROWERS TO OFFER SAFE HOUSING TO THEIR SEASONAL AND MIGRANT FARMWORKERS IN MALAGA, CASHMERE AND MATTAWA. SAGE BLUFF IN MALAGA, WA HAS 41 HOUSING UNITS AVAILABLE AND ACCOMODATED APPROXIMATELY XX TENANTS. BRENDER CREEK IN CASHMERE, WA HAS SEVEN APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND ACCOMODATED APPROXIMATELY XX TENANTS. MATTAWA SLOPE IN MATTAWA, WA HAS SEVEN APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND ACCOMODATED APPROXIMATELY XX TENANTS.
MEMBERS OF THE WASHINGTON GROWERS LEAGUE ARE REPRESENTED ON CRITICAL AGRICULTURAL LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ISSUES THROUGH STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND INDUSTRY MOBILIZATION. MEMBERS RECEIVE ADVOCACY-RELATED BENEFITS RELATEDTO HEALTH AND SAFETY, IMMIGRATION AND H-2A UPDATES AND EDUCATION AS WELL AS A NEWSLETTER CONSISTING OF COMPREHENSIVE UPDATES AND RESOURCES ON CRITICAL ISSUES AND POLICY CHANGES. MEMBERS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES, UPDATES, TRAINING, CONFERENCES, AND EXPERT ASSISTANCE IN NAVIGATING COMPLIANCE AND MANAGING THE COMPLICATED LABOR AND UNEMPLOYMENT ISSUES FACING ALL AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS TODAY. APPROXIMATELY 300 EMPLOYERS PARTICIPATED AS MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Gempler Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $109,992 |
Tom Waliser President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gail Brown Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Perrault Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Richard Halvorson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Troy Frostad Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $202,227 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $39,865 |
| 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 | $242,092 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,613,149 |
| Investment income | $116 |
| 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 | $1,855,357 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $517,911 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $130,225 |
| Payroll taxes | $61,646 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $73,776 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $202 |
| Office expenses | $80,455 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $243,820 |
| Travel | $9,837 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $270,836 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $471,534 |
| Insurance | $104,832 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,994,011 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $391,656 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,009 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $3,782 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $22,129 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,863,466 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $319,231 |
| Total assets | $20,601,273 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $91,051 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $46,454 |
| 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 | $22,286,961 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $22,424,466 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$1,828,619 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,426 |
| 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 | $20,601,273 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Japanese Garden Society Of Oregon Portland, OR | $44,473,074 | $15,655,975 |
Washington Growers League Yakima, WA | $20,601,273 | $1,855,357 |
Fraternal Order Of Eagles Puyallup, WA | $2,051,303 | $1,031,707 |
Rhododendron Species Foundation Federal Way, WA | $10,087,329 | $1,863,385 |
Hop Growers Of America Inc Yakima, WA | $849,833 | $973,543 |
Klamath Siskiyou Wildlands Center Ashland, OR | $1,231,973 | $917,118 |
American Rhododendron Society Lake Oswego, OR | $5,642,845 | $704,569 |
Oregon Wheat Growers League Pendleton, OR | $803,641 | $596,698 |
Portland Garden Club Portland, OR | $750,836 | $498,760 |
School Garden Project Of Lane County Eugene, OR | $146,797 | $220,064 |
Hardy Plant Society Of Oregon Portland, OR | $773,333 | $214,699 |
Northwest Horticultural Society Seattle, WA | $272,070 | $145,012 |