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EIN 53-0258218

American Seed Trade Association (ASTA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
15
City
Alexandria
State
Virginia
Year formed
1956
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
Description
ASTA's mission is to promote the development of better seed to produce better crops for a better quality of life.
Total revenues
$6,648,029
2023
Total expenses
$6,965,037
2023
Total assets
$8,197,848
2023
Num. employees
15
2023

Program areas at ASTA

International initiatives - international market development seeks to inform members about international markets for united states seeds.
Meetings - we host conventions and seminars in order to provide a forum for education and for the exchange of ideas related to the Seed Trade industry.
Policy - we have publications that provide technical, educational, and legislative information to members and others interested in the Seed and planting industry.

Personnel at ASTA

NameTitleCompensation
Andrew W. LavignePresident and Chief Executive Officer$968,474
Libby Hogen-HeathExecutive Vice President and CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, Representing Citrus Growers on Issues Affecting Their Business.$107,046
Ann B JorssChief Operating Officer$225,000
Janae BradyVice President, Government Affairs$202,275
Bethany ShivelyDirector of Communications / Director of Communication / Director , Communications$176,766
...and 39 more key personnel

Financials for ASTA

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$869,313
Program services$5,550,119
Investment income and dividends$111,551
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$46,706
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$70,340
Total revenues$6,648,029

Form 990s for ASTA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-10990View PDF
2022-062023-03-28990View PDF
2021-062022-03-29990View PDF
2020-062021-03-25990View PDF
2019-062020-09-10990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 9, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
July 11, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
April 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
August 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyOperates internationallyReceives government fundingProvides scholarships
General information
Address
1701 Duke St 275
Alexandria, VA 22314
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
Alexandria city, VA
Website URL
betterseed.org/ 
Facebook page
amseed 
Twitter profile
@amseed2 
IRS details
EIN
53-0258218
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1956
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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