Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California is located in Salinas, CA. The organization was established in 1945. 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 12/2023, Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California 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 12/2023, Grower-Shipper Vegetable Association Of Central California generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING THE FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLANT DISEASE AND PEST MANAGEMENT: THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP FARMERS TO IMPLEMENT EFFECTIVE DISEASE AND PEST MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES TO CONTROL EMERGING PESTS AND DISEASES. GROWER SHIPPER ASSOCIATION WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH LOCAL FARM ADVISORS AND EXPERTS, UNIVERSITIES AND MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY PEST AND DISEASE TRENDS AND DEVELOP NEW AND BETTER METHODS OF CONTROL.
GSA TOOK ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO SUPPORT THE FARMING COMMUNITY IN THEIR EFFORTS TO PROTECT ITS WORKFORCE. GSA WAS PART OF A COLLABORATION WITH MONTEREY COUNTY HEALTH AND AGRICULTURE OFFICIALS TO DEVELOP GUIDANCE FOR COVID-19 PREVENTION AMONG FARMING AND HARVESTING CREWS, WHICH WAS THE FIRST IN THE NATION AND RELEASED ON MARCH 20, 2020. AS THE PANDEMIC CONTINUED, GSA DEVELOPED MORE GROUND-BREAKING WORKER PROTECTION PROGRAMS THAT BECAME A MODEL FOR OTHER AGRICULTURAL REGIONS. IN 2023, THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE FARMING COMMUNITY RECEIVED COMMUNICABLE DISEASES EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, MEDICAL SCREENINGS AND PHYSICIAN PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT DUE TO THE EFFORTS OF THE GROWER SHIPPER ASSOCIATION AND ITS MEMBERS.
FOOD SAFETY PROJECTS:PROVIDING SAFE FOOD FOR CONSUMERS IS PARAMOUNT FOR FARMERS AND FARMING COMPANIES. GSA SUPPORTS AND ASSISTS THE FARMING COMMUNITY TO FIND OR DEVELOP AND ADHERE TO BEST PRACTICES, AND TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kristina Nunes Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Wilkinson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jay Iverson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Chad Amaral Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Victor Ramirez Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Colby Pereira Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Alston & Bird Professional Services | 12/30/23 | $146,324 |
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath Llp Professional Services | 12/30/23 | $138,869 |
Tricord Tradeshow Services Professional Services | 12/30/23 | $119,735 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,252,317 |
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 | $1,252,317 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,052,869 |
Investment income | $3,963 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $139,239 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,007 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $168,500 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,621,550 |
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. | $282,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $192,563 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,977 |
Other employee benefits | $51,009 |
Payroll taxes | $28,669 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,908 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $81,316 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $979,345 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,520 |
Office expenses | $33,949 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,470 |
Travel | $11,805 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $407 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,106 |
Insurance | $6,203 |
All other expenses | $15,228 |
Total functional expenses | $2,277,154 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $450,210 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $505,327 |
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 | $552,451 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,507,988 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,476 |
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 | $6,476 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,501,512 |
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 | $1,507,988 |