Softwood Export Council is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Softwood Export Council 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 12/2022, Softwood Export Council generated $1.6m 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 (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) 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 PROMOTE U.S. SOFTWOOD PRODUCTS INTO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS THROUGH TRADE SHOWS, TRADE MISSIONS AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM THE MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM (MAP) USES FUNDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE'S (USDA) COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION (CCC) TO HELP U.S. PRODUCERS, EXPORTERS, PRIVATE COMPANIES, AND OTHER TRADE ORGANIZATIONS FINANCE PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR U.S. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
FOREIGN MARKET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THE FOREIGN MARKET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (FMD), ALSO KNOWN AS THE COOPERATOR PROGRAM, USES FUNDS FROM THE USDA CCC TO AID IN THE CREATION, EXPANSION AND MAINTENANCE OF LONG TERM EXPORT MARKETS FOR US AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
EMERGING MARKETS PROGRAM THE EMERGING MARKETS PROGRAM (EMO) USES FUNDS FROM THE USDA CCC TO PROMOTE, ENHANCE OR EXPAND EXPORTS OF AGRICULTURE COMMODITIES TO OVERSEAS EMERGING MARKETS IN LOW-TO-MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Rose Braden President | Officer | 40 | $98,490 |
Butch Burnhardt Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ray Barbee Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Parker Secretary-Treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Stallcop Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kent Wheiler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $1,608,380 |
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 | $1,608,380 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $104,206 |
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 | $8,112 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $53,677 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,785 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,172 |
Travel | $10,950 |
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 | $544 |
Total functional expenses | $1,578,660 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $215,279 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $432,605 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $647,884 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $330,872 |
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 | $330,872 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $317,012 |
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 | $647,884 |