Western Growers Foundation
- Assets
- $396.6k
- Revenue
- $36.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Founding
- 10/1997
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 93-1201791
Organization Overview
Western Growers Foundation is located in Irvine, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western Growers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Western Growers Foundation generated $36.9k 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 (18.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $83.0k during the year ending 06/2022. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
FOUNDED IN 1996, WESTERN GROWERS FOUNDATION IS A MOVEMENT OF LEADERS WORKING TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE FRESH PRODUCE INDUSTRY BY TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT FOOD AND FARMING, ATTRACTING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AGRICULTURE PROFESSIONALS, NURTURING INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT TO SOLVE OUR TOUGHEST FARMING CHALLENGES, AND BY COMMUNICATING THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND RESPECT THAT DEFINES THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FARMERS AND THE PEOPLE WHO WORK IN AND ON OUR FARMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A GRANT FROM THE CDFA FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEXT-GEN AG WORKERS CURRICULUM WAS AWARDED TO THE FOUNDATION WITH AN EFFECTIVE START DATE OF NOVEMBER 1, 2021 AND AN END DATE OF JUNE 30, 2025 FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADDRESSING THE SHORTAGE OF SKILLED AGRICULTURAL LABOR AND TO FILL THE SKILLS GAP WITH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES IN AGRICULTURE, AGTECH, AGRONOMY, BIOLOGY, DATA ANALYTICS, ENGINEERING, AND PROBLEM SOLVING/LOGIC. THE CURRICULUM WILL HELP EDUCATE AGRICULTURAL WORKERS ON FOOD SAFETY, LABOR AUTOMATION, AND WATER MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES. A KEY COMPONENT OF THE GRANT INCLUDES PREPARING TEACHERS TO BE ABLE TO DELIVER THE CURRICULUM. THE NEXT-GENERATION AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE CURRICULUM WILL BE ROLLED OUT SYSTEM-WIDE ACROSS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, AND JUNIOR COMMUNITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS.
DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED SIX GRANTS TO AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY STARTUP COMPANIES FOR RESIDENCY AT THE WESTERN GROWERS CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY. THESE STARTUPS FOCUS ON DEVELOPING NEW TECHNOLOGY FOR THE AGRICULTURAL FARMING INDUSTRIES.
DUE TO COVID-19 AND SCHOOL RESTRICTIONS, DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR THE FOUNDATION DID NOT AWARD GARDEN GRANTS TO ANY SCHOOLS. IN NORMAL YEARS, THE FOUNDATION GENERALLY AWARDS GRANTS TO PRE-SCHOOLS AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND CONDUCTS SEVERAL SCHOOL GARDEN VISITS ANNUALLY TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A DIET THAT INCLUDES LOTS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. OUR WEBSITE TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL GARDEN INITIATIVE IS WWW.PRODUCEPEDIA.COM. THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON HELPING STUDENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF GARDENING, THE SIGNIFICANT HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND PLANTING SCHOOL GARDENS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Puglia President And CEO | Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
Ward Kennedy Sr. Vice President & CFO | Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
Jason Resnick Sr. VP & General Counsel | Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
Albert Paul Keck Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Stuart Woolf Senior Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Rob Yraceburu Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $7,310 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $5,860 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $23,084 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $36,254 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $630 |
| 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 | $36,926 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,625 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,233 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $53,161 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,910 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $28 |
| Total functional expenses | $82,957 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $85,019 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $283,403 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $28,172 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $396,594 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $396,594 |
| 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 | $396,594 |