Northern Pulse Growers Association

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1999

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Shannon Berndt

Phone

7012220128

Tax Period

2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

Northern Pulse Growers Association, founded in 1999, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $636K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 28% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $1.5M represent 28 months of operating reserves.

Mission

To promote dry peas, lentils and chickpeas through education, market development, research coordination and government affairs by providing the highest quality food and feed products to the consumer.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

ResearchTo enhance producer profitability through quality research and development of dry peas, lentils and chickpeas. Funding related to this area is distributed in the form of grants to research...

ResearchTo enhance producer profitability through quality research and development of dry peas, lentils and chickpeas. Funding related to this area is distributed in the form of grants to research programs and projects. Research priorities are determined with input from the producers of the region.

Program 2

MarketingTo enhance producer's profitability through timely market access and viable market values. Funding related to this area is utilized in the development of new and existing markets through...

MarketingTo enhance producer's profitability through timely market access and viable market values. Funding related to this area is utilized in the development of new and existing markets through domestic and international promotion activities.

Program 3

EducationTo provide the public, producers, industry and media timely and quality information concerning the pulse crop industry and the value of pulse crops. Funding related to this area is utilized in the organization of producer meetings, annual convention, newsletters, press releases and website.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $64,138

Program Service Revenue $571,116

Investment Income $904

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $636,158

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $123,333

Salaries & Benefits $230,310

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $286,103

TOTAL EXPENSES $639,746

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$636,158	$880,166	-0.3%
Expenses	$639,746	$838,026	-0.2%
Net Income	$-3,588	$42,140	-1.1%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$115,150

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Sam Arnson	President	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Matthew McCabe	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Gary Steier	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Blake Rasmussen	Treasurer	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Davidson	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kevin Haas	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Wagner	Director (July-January)	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Brooks	Director starting January	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
McKade Mahlen	Director starting January	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Shannon Berndt	Executive Director	40.00	Officer	$111,796	$3,354	$115,150

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$636,158	$639,746	$1,794,637	$-3,588
2022	$880,166	$838,026	$1,634,009	$42,140
2021	$974,438	$1,192,537	$1,525,022	$-218,099
2020	$960,633	$919,997	$1,881,878	$40,636
2019	$1,147,776	$988,868	$2,060,855	$158,908
2018	$1,214,692	$909,146	$2,177,154	$305,546