AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION

EIN: 420688064

ST LOUIS, MO

Total Revenue
$40,866,195
Total Expenses
$40,718,541
Total Assets
$20,857,378
Net Assets
$8,991,366
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1946
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
BRIAN VAUGHT
Phone
3145761770
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

AMERICAN SOYBEAN ASSOCIATION, founded in 1946, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $40.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 9% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE ASSOCIATION STRIVES TO SERVE FARMERS BY ADVOCATING, PROTECTING AND INCREASING THE MARKET VALUE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOYBEAN FARMERS BY LEADING A SUCCESSFUL SOYBEAN INDUSTRY THAT IS MEETING THE FOOD, FEED AND ENERGY NEEDS OF A GROWING WORLD. THIS IS ACHIEVED BY ASA VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF GUIDED BY PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRITY, MEMBER DRIVEN, OPENNESS, SERVICE AND STEWARDSHIP IN CARRYING OUT THEIR GOVERNING AND MANAGEMENT DUTIES ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING (IM) ACTIVITIES INCLUDES ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED BY WISHH AND USSEC.

Program 2

PROGRAMS, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS INCLUDES ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION'S INDUSTRY RELATIONS SPONSORED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, COMMODITY CLASSIC...

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PROGRAMS, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS INCLUDES ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS OF THE ASSOCIATION'S INDUSTRY RELATIONS SPONSORED PROGRAMS, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, COMMODITY CLASSIC, CONSERVATION PROGRAMS, ETC., AS WELL AS THE ASSOCIATION'S ACTION PARTNERSHIP AND THE ASSOCIATION'S INNOVATION TO MARKET PROGRAMS. OVERHEAD COST IS ALLOCATED TO PROGRAMS, MEETINGS, AND EVENTS ON BOTH A HEADCOUNT AND USAGE BASIS.

Program 3

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS TEAM ADVOCATES AND EDUCATION TO THE U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN BOTH THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, INCLUDE AGENCIES SUCH AS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE...

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS TEAM ADVOCATES AND EDUCATION TO THE U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN BOTH THE EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, INCLUDE AGENCIES SUCH AS U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. ISSUES THE ASSOCIATION ADVOCATE FOR INCLUDE THE FARM ECONOMY, TRADE, TRADE AGREEMENTS, FUNDING MARKET DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, INFRASTRUCTURE, BIODIESEL, ETC. OVERHEAD COST IS ALLOCATED TO GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ON BOTH A HEADCOUNT AND USAGE BASIS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $27,675,607
Program Service Revenue $10,679,463
Investment Income $421,286
Other Revenue $2,089,839
TOTAL REVENUE $40,866,195

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $7,247,126
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $33,471,415
TOTAL EXPENSES $40,718,541

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $40,866,195 $37,328,488 +0.1%
Expenses $40,718,541 $37,139,124 +0.1%
Net Income $147,654 $189,364 -0.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✓ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
63
Independent Members
63
Employees
49
Volunteers
68

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
8
$836,793
Total Directors
63
$0
Key Employees
5
$1,235,692
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADAM GUETTER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN MEADOWS TREASURER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW MOORE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY WINSOR DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB WORTH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD MACAULEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRADY PEEK DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON WIPF DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENT KOHLS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYAN SEVERS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CALEB RAGLAND PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CASEY YOUNGERMAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARYL CATES CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID WALTON SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE SCARBOROUGH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS FUJAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DON LUTZ DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRED SIPES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFERY RUTH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE GOBLISH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER FEUERSTEIN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMIE BEYER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANNA FRITZ DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF KING DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY SORENSON DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM KUKOWSKI DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM MARTIN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMMIE LEE SHAW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMMY THOMAS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN COMEGYS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FLEMING DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JORDAN SCOTT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA GACKLE CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE MAW DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN SHERLOCK DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEEVIN LEMENAGER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KODY LEONARD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUKE SAYES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW MCCRATE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE KOEHNE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MOREY HILL DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS MOODY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL CASPER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL RAMSEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDY MILLER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE FORDYCE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB BAKER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT SHAFFER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT STOBAUGH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTA SIMPSON-DOLBEARE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON KINDRED DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSSELL WOLF DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSTY GOEBEL DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN FRIEDERS DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN RHOADES DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT METZGER VICE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPH ESSICK DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN BRAD DOYLE DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TANNER JOHNSON EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER 8.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM ADAM DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
W STAN BORN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WADE COWAN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA BRANDENBURG DIRECTOR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN CENSKY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$498,011 $106,144 $604,155
BRIAN VAUGHT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$181,631 $51,007 $232,638
SCOTT GERLT CHIEF ECONOMIST 40.00
Key Emp
$180,292 $52,352 $232,644
WENDY BRANNEN SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETI 40.00
Key Emp
$182,975 $32,080 $215,055
CHRISTY SEYFERT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT 40.00
Key Emp
$289,756 $37,963 $327,719
MELANIE FITZPATRICK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$180,094 $49,485 $229,579
KYLE KUNKLER DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 40.00
Key Emp
$180,152 $50,543 $230,695
ALEXA COMBELIC DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT 40.00
Highest
$166,462 $28,089 $194,551
VIRGINIA HOUSTON DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$163,651 $56,002 $219,653
MARJORIE PERRY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WISHH 40.00
Highest
$164,224 $44,546 $208,770
JILL WAGENBLAST DIRECTOR PUBLICATIONS SPE 40.00
Highest
$138,285 $48,833 $187,118
VICTORIA WILKS WISHH CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$125,957 $34,032 $159,989
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $40,866,195 $40,718,541 $20,857,378 $147,654
2024 $37,328,488 $37,139,124 $24,969,913 $189,364
2023 $40,430,979 $40,253,691 $26,796,984 $177,288
2022 $40,632,444 $40,225,604 $26,238,278 $406,840
2021 $31,372,473 $30,077,814 $22,612,610 $1,294,659
2020 $31,375,696 $30,862,261 $17,881,035 $513,435
2019 $26,804,043 $26,089,145 $13,924,888 $714,898
2018 $25,589,638 $24,592,334 $11,082,105 $997,304
2017 $25,566,702 $24,302,577 $11,233,876 $1,264,125
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