US Apple Association

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1946

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jim Bair

Phone

7034428850

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

US Apple Association, founded in 1946, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

Our mission is to advocate for American apple growers and their industry partners to promote the profitable production and marketing of apples and apple products.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Advocacy and Government Relations: The Association represents the U.S. apple industry's interests on federal policy issues by voicing the industry's views to Congress and the Executive Branch on...

Advocacy and Government Relations: The Association represents the U.S. apple industry's interests on federal policy issues by voicing the industry's views to Congress and the Executive Branch on issues including: labor, environmental issues, food safety, trade, research, and regulations. We also work to resolve industry concerns by: working with the Agriculture Department, U.S. Trade Representative, Environmental Protection Agency and Food and Drug Administration; activating a network of apple advocates nationwide to support legislative goals; and working with other produce and agricultural groups in coalitions to achieve mutual interests.

Program 2

Communications & Health Initiatives: The Association's communications program supports the organization's advocacy efforts, while creating and strengthening signature health and consumer initiatives. Harnessing the latest in apple-related nutrition research, the organization educates consumers about the many health benefits of eating apples.

Program 3

Membership and Industry Information: We are a member-driven association that represents all segments of the apple industry, including growers, packers, shippers, marketers, processors, suppliers...

Membership and Industry Information: We are a member-driven association that represents all segments of the apple industry, including growers, packers, shippers, marketers, processors, suppliers, state/regional associations and other businesses engaged in the industry.We serve as a resource center for the apple industry and key audiences by providing information to members, media, federal government and the general public. Some of these are: Apple Bites, a bi-weekly summary of news for and about the apple industry; Market News, crop storage and movement reports published from November through June; and the Apple Crop Outlook & Marketing Conference and other meeting/networking opportunities.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $2,232,458

Investment Income $93,008

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $2,325,466

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,313,932

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $1,162,632

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,476,564

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,325,466	$2,268,253	+0.0%
Expenses	$2,476,564	$2,476,642	0.0%
Net Income	$-151,098	$-208,389	-0.3%

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

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

$454,665

Total Directors

Key Employees

$205,344

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Steve Smith	Chairman	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Philip Glaize III	Vice Chairman	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Pauls	Secretary	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kaari Stannard	Treasurer	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Brett Baker	Past Chairman	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Beth Brown	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeff Colombini	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joel Crist	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Focht	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
James Foreman	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Craig Green	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Robin Hansen	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Miles Kohl	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kim Kropf	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Linder-Hess	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Patrick Malloy	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bob Mast	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Marianne Plath	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Preacher	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lex Roberts	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Eric Roossinck	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Daniel Rowley	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Shadler	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mark Stennes	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Katie Vargas	Director	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
James A Bair	President & CEO	40.00	Officer	$408,552	$46,113	$454,665
Diane C Kurrle	Senior Vice President	40.00	Key Emp	$181,617	$23,727	$205,344
Christopher S Gerlach	Vice President, Insights & Analytics	40.00	Highest	$166,046	$21,206	$187,252
Jessica L Allen	Vice President, Membership & Events	40.00	Highest	$160,340	$20,579	$180,919
Lynsee Gibbons	Director, Communications	40.00	Highest	$145,256	$9,120	$154,376

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	$2,325,466	$2,476,564	$3,501,284	$-151,098
2024	$2,268,253	$2,476,642	$3,121,465	$-208,389
2023	$2,111,205	$2,558,195	$3,540,755	$-446,990
2022	$2,231,696	$2,312,229	$3,469,744	$-80,533
2021	$2,125,890	$2,026,754	$3,585,825	$99,136
2020	$2,388,700	$2,157,442	$3,392,252	$231,258
2019	$2,390,874	$2,234,972	$3,354,979	$155,902