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EIN 95-1362030

Western Growers Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
24
City
Irvine
State
California
Year formed
1926
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
Description
The Western Growers Association aims to enhance the competitiveness and profitability of its members while leading the produce industry towards a healthy, sustainable, and profitable future. Its vision is to guide members by offering quality services and programs that complement their businesses. The association is located in Irvine, CA.
Total revenues
$11,401,445
2023
Total expenses
$8,201,082
2023
Total assets
$82,093,033
2023
Num. employees
24
2023

Program areas at Western Growers Association

It is Western Growers' vision to guide our members toward a healthy, sustainable and profitable future by offering quality services and programs that complement their businesses. To accomplish this, Western Growers has provided our members with a united and stronger voice in the legislation arena both in state and federal level dealing with issues such as food safety, traceability, water, immigration, environmental, crop protection, sustainability, international trade and transportation.

Grants made by Western Growers Association

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Alliance for Food and FarmingSponsorship$22,000
Minor Crop Farmer AllianceContribution$6,000

Personnel at Western Growers Association

NameTitleCompensation
Dave Puglia, President and Chief Executive Officer$282,148
Ward KennedyVice President$29,360
Lori DuquetteInvestment Compliance Officer
Damian Williams, Vice President of Operations , Wgat
Kathy McCarty, Vice President and Controller , Accounting and Finance
...and 27 more key personnel

Financials for Western Growers Association

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$4,703,210
Investment income and dividends$5,097,243
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$1,608,915
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-28,553
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$20,630
Total revenues$11,401,445

Form 990s for Western Growers Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-09990View PDF
2022-062023-05-12990View PDF
2021-062022-05-12990View PDF
2020-062021-04-15990View PDF
2019-062020-10-06990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
April 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 14 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local levelRelated 527
General information
Address
15525 Sand Canyon Ave
Irvine, CA 92618
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Orange County, CA
Website URL
wga.com/ 
Phone
(949) 863-1000
Facebook page
WesternGrowers 
Twitter profile
@westerngrowers 
IRS details
EIN
95-1362030
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1926
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
Central organization
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