2024-03-12T09:37:20-05:00 2023-06-30 582676261 Rogers & Company PLLC 8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600 Vienna VA 22182 990 2022-07-01 530210482 US Apple Association USAP 7034428850 7600 Leesburg Pike 400 E Falls Church VA 220432004 Jim Bair President & CEO 7034428850 2024-03-11 1 Jim Bair XXX-XX-XXXX 1 Yong Zhang CPA P01249785 7038930300 2024-03-11 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Jim Bair 7600 Leesburg Pike 400 E Falls Church VA 220432004 2111205 0 X https://usapple.org/ X 1946 DC We represent and advocate for the entire industry behind America's most consumed fruit. See Sch O 25 25 6 25 0 0 0 0 2230416 2089558 1280 21647 0 0 2231696 2111205 0 0 0 0 1221505 1382906 0 0 0 1090724 1175289 2312229 2558195 -80533 -446990 3469744 3540755 475735 957536 2994009 2583219 X 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. 0 0 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. Communications & Health Initiatives: The Association's communications program supports the organization's advocacy efforts, while creating and strengthening signature health and consumer initiatives, such as Apples4Ed. Harnessing the latest in apple-related nutrition research, the organization educates consumers about the many health benefits of eating apples. The Association supports scientific research that promotes a better understanding of the short and long-term benefits of apple consumption as part of a healthy lifestyle. 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. Young Apple Leaders Program: US Apple invests in our industry's future with leadership opportunities for our rising members. Young Apple Leaders learn about the federal regulatory and legislative issues that impact the apple industry, how to advocate for their industry, and connect with apple leaders from around the country at special events.Each year, a new class of Young Apple Leaders is selected to participate in US Apple's annual Capitol Hill Day in Washington, DC, and engage in networking events with key influencers and other apple leaders. TreeTAC: In 2001, the Association and Northwest Horticultural Council (NHC) formed the Tree-Fruit Technical Advisory Council (TreeTAC), a coalition of expert scientists from the top-producing states charged with safeguarding the U.S. tree fruit industry from potential pest and disease threats. Its experts work to ensure that potential imports of tree fruits pose no insect or disease threats to the U.S. domestic production areas or food safety concerns to the U.S. markets. The Association is an integral part of TreeTAC, jointly administering the group with NHC. The Association's Board designates funds for the administration of TreeTAC and funding of its projects. 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 10 0 1 6 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 X 25 25 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 X Jim Bair 7034428850 7600 Leesburg Pike 400 E Falls Church VA 220432004 Brenda Briggs Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Chris Alpers Past Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Brett Baker Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Craig Hinkle Treasurer 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Steve Smith Vice Chair 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Alisha Albinder Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Bob Mast Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Focht Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Rowley Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 James Foreman Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Stennes Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Youngquist Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Mike Dietrich Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Malloy Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Philip Glaize III Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Robin Hansen Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Ryan Hess Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Steve Clement Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Kristin Snapp Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Kaari Stannard Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Diane Smith Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Pauls Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Craig Green Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jared Brown Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Brown Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Bair President & CEO 40.00 X 382575 0 44006 Diane Kurrle Senior Vice President 40.00 X 170609 0 38067 Christopher Gerlach Director, Industry Analytics 40.00 X 152984 0 18474 Jessa Allen Director, Membership and Communications 40.00 X 146682 0 17814 Tracy Grondine Director, Communications 40.00 X 147329 0 18328 1000179 0 136689 5 0 1 0 Mekanic LLC 1240 N Pitt Street 2nd Fl Alexandria VA 22314 Consulting 215770 1 State assessments 813920 1558258 1558258 Outlook conference 611430 359613 359613 Membership dues 813920 167550 167550 Other program revenue 900099 4137 4137 2089558 21647 21647 2111205 2089558 0 21647 X 666196 588894 28429 32878 66509 51893 17904 344160 142730 16134 91261 111510 179691 66250 7986 Dues and subscriptions 110945 Research and education 33269 Temporary assistance 920 Taxes and licenses 636 2558195 830588 602321 271325 209835 134712 64419 513710 339999 151971 173711 2058091 2115938 23057 374531 3469744 3540755 238193 177364 226506 281012 11036 499160 475735 957536 X 2994009 2583219 2994009 2583219 3469744 3540755 -446990 36200 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 US Apple Association Political Action Committee aka USApple PAC 7600 Leesburg Pike Suite 400 East Falls Church VA 220432004 20900 0 0 1 167550 92196 60501 152697 50265 102432 Part I-A, Line 1: US Apple maintains a separate segregated fund. The US Apple PAC is bipartisan and contributions are made to members of Congress who have shown leadership and support on key issues impacting the apple industry. Contributions collected that are specifically earmarked for the segregated fund are promptly and directly delivered to the fund. The segregated fund expenditures are used to support political campaigns, but US Apple does not engage directly in political campaign activities. 214119 129232 84887 149941 143567 6374 149650 67200 82450 173711 Deposits 23057 Operating lease right-of-use asset 320537 Finance lease right-of-use asset 30937 374531 Operating lease liability 468130 Finance lease liability 31030 499160 X 2147405 36200 36200 2111205 0 2111205 2558195 0 2558195 0 2558195 Part X, Line 2: Management has evaluated the Association's tax positions and concluded that the Association's financial statements do not include any uncertain tax positions. X X X X X X 0 0 0 Jim Bair President & CEO 374888 0 7687 0 0 0 18148 0 25858 0 426581 0 0 0 Diane Kurrle Senior Vice President 168457 0 2152 0 0 0 11206 0 26861 0 208676 0 0 0 Christopher Gerlach Director, Industry Analytics 149924 0 3060 0 0 0 9179 0 9295 0 171458 0 0 0 Tracy Grondine Director, Communications 144389 0 2940 0 0 0 8827 0 9501 0 165657 0 0 0 Jessa Allen Director, Membership and Communicati 143742 0 2940 0 0 0 8800 0 9014 0 164496 0 0 0 Form 990, Part I, Line 1 - Description of Organization Mission: We represent the nation's 5,000 apple growers, nearly 40 state and regional apple associations, and hundreds of apple-related companies. 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. We serve the entire industry by representing apple businesses on national issues, increasing the demand for apples and apple products, and providing information on matters pertaining to the apple industry. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Executive Committee consists of nine members, including the Immediate Past Chairman, the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Association. The remaining members are chosen by the Board of Directors from among its members and serve a term of one year. The Executive Committee shall have and exercise the power of the Board of Directors between meetings of the Board of Directors, subject to any prior limitations established by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 US Apple is a trade association that has individual persons, individual companies and state commissions/societies as members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Members elect the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A copy of the Form 990 is provided to the Officers (who function as the Association's Personnel Committee) prior to filing the form. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Officers of the Board meet annually with the President/CEO and the Director of Finance to review and set compensation levels for all personnel. New compensation amounts are determined by the current compensation levels, and any increases are approved by the entire Board during the annual budget approval process. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Association makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Consultant fees 344,160. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Executive Committee, serving as a Finance and Audit Committee, assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from prior years. 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