WESTERN DAIRY ASSOCIATION

EIN: 840623598

THORNTON, CO

Total Revenue
$1,108,965
Total Expenses
$915,766
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
CO
Principal Officer
MICHAEL KONKLE
Phone
3034517721
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

WESTERN DAIRY ASSOCIATION, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue fell 74% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $193K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

WESTERN DAIRY ASSOCIATION WORKS ON BEHALF OF DAIRY FARM FAMILIES IN COLORADO, MONTANA AND WYOMING. WDA IS CENTERED ON PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE IMAGE OF DAIRY FARMS, DAIRY FARMERS, AND DAIRY PRODUCTS, AND INCREASING SALES AND CONSUMER CONFIDENCE FOR DAIRY MILK, CHEESE AND YOGURT. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE DEVELOPED WITH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS; EDUCATION TO COMMUNITIES ABOUT THE LOCAL VALUE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF DAIRY FARMS; EDUCATION ABOUT THE HEALTH AND NUTRITION BENEFITS OF DAIRY PRODUCTS WITHIN SCHOOLS AND AMONG HEALTH PROFESSIONALS; WORKING WITH DAIRY PROCESSORS AND TARGETED PROJECTS; AND EDUCATING AUDIENCES AND CONSUMERS ABOUT THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF DAIRY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

National Unified Marketing Plan Direct Support Western Dairy Association provides funding to help support the national unified marketing plan for promotion and research of non-branded dairy products.

Program 2

PRODUCER RELATIONS & INDUSTRY IMAGE AND RELATIONS Programs to support the national and regional non branded dairy promotion program WDA is dedicated to gaining the public trust and enhancing dairys...

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PRODUCER RELATIONS & INDUSTRY IMAGE AND RELATIONS Programs to support the national and regional non branded dairy promotion program WDA is dedicated to gaining the public trust and enhancing dairys image by showcasing the value of having a "best in class" dairy industry in the region. Through its communications, issues management, crisis preparedness and dairy farmer image, the over-arching industry image and relations (II&R) goals are to maintain and build awareness of and support for the dairy checkoff program among dairy producers and the dairy industry; help maintain and grow public confidence in dairy producers, dairy products and the dairy industry; the producer relations and industry image and relations program will be developed with nine core competencies.

Program 3

CHILD NUTRITION AND FITNESS PROGRAM DEDICATED TO SCHOOLS IN THE WESTERN DAIRY ASSOCIATION MARKET STATES TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND NUTRITION OF CHILDREN IN SCHOOL. FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 (FUTP60) IS...

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CHILD NUTRITION AND FITNESS PROGRAM DEDICATED TO SCHOOLS IN THE WESTERN DAIRY ASSOCIATION MARKET STATES TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND NUTRITION OF CHILDREN IN SCHOOL. FUEL UP TO PLAY 60 (FUTP60) IS DESIGNED TO BUILD ON EXISTING NATIONAL DAIRY COUNCIL HEALTH AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM IS WELL-RECEIVED AS IT HELPS SCHOOLS MEET BASIC NEEDS AND REACH WIDER WELLNESS GOALS. FOR DAIRY, IT MAKES PROGRESS TOWARD DAIRY PRODUCT ACCESS IN SCHOOLS. FUTP60'S INITIAL SUCCESSES HAVE ATTRACTED SUPPORT FROM USDA, MULTIPLE HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS, MEDIA, AND KEY CORPORATIONS. ULTIMATELY, FUTP60 WILL FURTHER CEMENT DAIRY'S LEADERSHIP AROUND THE CHILDRENS HEALTH; MEASURABLY ADVANCE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF AMERICA'S YOUTH; AND ESTABLISH LIFELONG DAIRY CONSUMERS. OVERALL PROGRAM GOALS ARE TO MOBILIZE AND ENGAGE YOUTH IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NFL; TO FACILITATE CHANGES IN THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT; TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AND CONSUMPTION OF NUTRIENT RICH FOODS (PARTICULARLY LOW-FAT, FAT-FREE DAIRY, FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND WHOLE GRAINS); AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITY FOR AND INVOLVEMENT IN 60 MINUTES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY DAILY.

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $1,107,215
Investment Income $1,750
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,108,965

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,000
Salaries & Benefits $265,086
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $600,680
TOTAL EXPENSES $915,766

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $1,108,965 $4,266,889 -0.7%
Expenses $915,766 $3,366,123 -0.7%
Net Income $193,199 $900,766 -0.8%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
12
Volunteers
8

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
5
$35,026
Total Directors
8
$52,107
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHELLE SHELLY DICKINSON Director (term ended 4/2018) 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM BERNHARDT treasurer 1.0
Officer Director
$1,625 $0 $4,200
RONALD SHELTON Secretary 1.0
Officer Director
$5,225 $0 $10,700
SETH GEORGE DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$1,205 $0 $7,533
MARY KRAFT DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$4,858 $0 $4,858
RICK PODTBURG Chairman of the Board 1.0
Officer Director
$1,580 $0 $6,493
FOY CHAPIN DIRECTOR 1.0
Director
$4,690 $0 $4,690
JIM WEBB Vice Chairman 1.0
Officer Director
$4,345 $0 $13,633
MICHAEL KONKLE CEO 16.0
Officer
$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
2018 $1,108,965 $915,766 No data $193,199
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