SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 770493461 Food, Agriculture & Nutrition

SHAFTER, CA

Total Revenue
$399,154
Total Expenses
$306,851
Total Assets
$557,134
Net Assets
$551,814
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
GREG PALLA
Phone
6612370900
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Food, Agriculture & Nutrition sector that reported $399K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 90% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $92K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

TO ENSURE QUALITY COTTON BY DETERMINING THE VARIETIES OF COTTON WHICH CAN BE GROWN BY MEMBERS IN THE CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF MERCED, MADERA, FRESNO, KINGS, TULARE, AND KERN COUNTIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROGRAM - SHAFTER RESEARCH STATION - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION OPERATES THE FORMER USDA COTTON RESEARCH STATION IN SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA UNDER A MASTER...

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RESEARCH & EDUCATION PROGRAM - SHAFTER RESEARCH STATION - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION OPERATES THE FORMER USDA COTTON RESEARCH STATION IN SHAFTER, CALIFORNIA UNDER A MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER, THE COUNTY OF KERN. RESEARCH CONDUCTED THERE PROVIDES OUR MEMBERS WITH INNOVATIVE METHODS AND TECHNOLOGIES THAT PROVIDE SOLUTIONS TO SERIOUS THREATS TO COTTON QUALITY. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES RESEARCH GREENHOUSES, LABORATORIES, AND FIELD PLOTS AT THE SITE. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO INCLUDES A STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR LOCAL COLLEGE STUDENTS TO COMPLEMENT THE RESEARCH COMPONENT.

Program 2

QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS A STRINGENT QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM TO ENSURE EACH BALE OF COTTON ADHERES TO SPECIFIC RULES AND...

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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS A STRINGENT QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM TO ENSURE EACH BALE OF COTTON ADHERES TO SPECIFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS AND IS IDENTIFIED THROUGH ELECTRONIC MEANS. THESE BALES CARRY A COLLECTIVE MARK WHICH IDENTIFY QUALITY AND PLACE OF ORIGIN.

Program 3

QUALITY MARKET PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - SUPPORT FOR COTTON COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL (CCI) - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO CCI ARE USED TO PROMOTE OUR...

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QUALITY MARKET PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM - SUPPORT FOR COTTON COUNCIL INTERNATIONAL (CCI) - SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY QUALITY COTTON GROWERS ASSOCIATION'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO CCI ARE USED TO PROMOTE OUR MEMBERS' COTTON IN THE MARKETPLACE. THEIR PROMOTIONAL EFFORTS HELPS TO BUILD AND SUSTAIN MARKETS THAT USE THE QUALITY OF FIBER PRODUCED BY OUR MEMBERS. CCI'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE EXPORTS OF U.S. COTTON, COTTONSEED AND U.S. MANUFACTURED COTTON PRODUCTS THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT AFFECT EVERY PHASE OF THE MARKETING CHAIN - FROM THE INITIAL MILL BUYER OF COTTON FIBER OR PURCHASER OF U.S. COTTON-RICH YARNS AND FABRICS ON THROUGH TO THE FINAL CONSUMER.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $399,154
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $399,154

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $100,705
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $206,146
TOTAL EXPENSES $306,851

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $399,154 $209,601 +0.9%
Expenses $306,851 $301,894 +0.0%
Net Income $92,303 $-92,293 -2.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
6

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
3
$15,600
Total Directors
7
$15,600
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GREG PALLA EXECUTIVE V.P. 20.00
Officer Director
$15,600 $0 $15,600
BILL STONE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH KIRSCHENMANN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY STARRH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES MEYER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY AZEVEDO DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON CLARK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2023 $399,154 $306,851 $557,134 $92,303
2022 $209,601 $301,894 $464,831 $-92,293
2021 $89,309 $342,314 $557,124 $-253,005
2020 $813,227 $410,653 $770,517 $402,574
2019 $716,899 $529,773 $367,943 $187,126
2018 $566,463 $581,149 $179,052 $-14,686
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