2025-07-07T14:40:26-05:00 2024-12-31 582487348 Aprio Advisory Group LLC 111 Rockville Pike Suite 600 Rockville MD 20850 990 2024-01-01 626046706 Cotton Council International COTT 2027457805 1521 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington DC 20036 Bruce Atherley Finance Director 2027457805 2025-07-03 1 1 Stacy Cullen P00974308 3012316200 2025-07-03 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Delorise Winter 1521 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington DC 20036 29862749 0 X www.cottonusa.org X 1956 TN To make U.S. cotton the preferred fiber for mills/manufacturers, brands/retailers and consumers, commanding a value-added premium that delivers profitability across the U.S. cotton industry and drives export growth of fiber, yarn and other cotton products. 25 25 17 31 0 0 26136564 28094757 0 765960 18 2032 5794 1000000 26142376 29862749 0 0 0 0 4230320 4299625 0 0 0 22014044 24517067 26244364 28816692 -101988 1046057 7486132 8398724 6307838 6174373 1178294 2224351 X To make U.S. cotton the preferred fiber for mills/manufacturers, brands/retailers and consumers, commanding a value-added premium that delivers profitability across the U.S. cotton industry and drives export growth of fiber, yarn and other cotton products. 0 0 Market Access Program (MAP):CCI uses Market Access Program (MAP) funding for overseas marketing and promotional activities that help build commercial export markets for U.S. cotton and cotton products. Activities include consumer advertising, public relations, point-of-sale demonstrations, participation in trade fairs and exhibits, and others. Foreign Market Development (FMD):CCI uses Foreign Market Development (FMD) Program funding to create, expandand maintainlong-term export markets for U.S. cotton. FMD-funded projects generally address long-term opportunities to reduce foreign import constraints or expand export growth opportunities. Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP):CCI uses Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP) funding for overseas marketing and promotional activities that help build commercial export markets for U.S. cotton and cotton products. Activities include consumer advertising, public relations, point-of-sale demonstrations, participation in trade fairs and exhibits, and others. Emerging Market Program (EMP):CCI conducts targeted technical assistance to promote the export of U.S. cotton via presentations that feature the technical, economic, performance and marketing advantages of U.S. cotton and to address import commercial issues fueling the world cotton textile trade. Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP): CCI uses Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) - Tranche I & II funding to diversify and expand market opportunities for U.S. food and agricultural products beyond the traditional top customers. Focus is on enhancing U.S. exports to new markets in parts of the world including South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, and others where the middle class is growing and the desire for high-quality food and farm products is increasing. 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 34 0 1 17 1 0 1 UK CH KS 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 TN X Delorise Winter 2027457805 1521 New Hampshire Avenue NW Washington DC 20036 Steve Dyer Chairman (effective 3/24) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Carlos C Garcia Chairman (through 3/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 J Lee Cromey President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Carlo Bocardo First Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 John C King III Second Vice President 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Richard Gaona Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Gary M Adams Secretary 1.00 40.00 X X 0 424967 75923 Bruce Atherley Assistant Secretary 52.00 0.00 X X 347712 0 42513 Frederick Barrier Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Larry Black Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Kevin Brinkley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matt Dunbar Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Philip F Edwards III Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Barry W Evans Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Matthew R Hyneman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Neal Isbell Director (Thru 3/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Nick Kastle Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 George G LaCour Jr Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Donny Lassiter Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 John F Lindamood Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Richard J Lindsey Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 James Martin Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mark Nichols Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Paul Ollerton Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Aaron Pena Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robin Perkins Director (Thru 3/24) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Quinn Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Neeraj Rana Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Wesley Rentz Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Donald A Robinson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gene Seale Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Vance Shoaf Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Beau Stephenson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Delorise Winter Finance Director 52.00 X 251212 0 28646 Vaugn Jordan Deputy Director & Director, Western Hemisphere 52.00 X 238529 0 19700 William Bettendorf Director, Supply Chain Marketing, South & Southeas 52.00 X 208570 0 37305 Nick Dabuet Deputy Finance Director 52.00 X 139797 0 12907 Sonia Dockery Manager, Information/Technology/Office & Member Re 52.00 X 112787 0 8742 Bexi Reyes Financial Management Systems 52.00 X 176762 0 16147 Bryan Wiggins Director, Market Research and Evaluation 52.00 X 176821 0 14516 1652190 424967 256399 8 0 1 0 Hill Knowlton Strategies LLC 466 Lexington Avenue New York NY 10017 Global Communications/Advertising Agency 1585666 Cramer-Krasselt 225 N Michigan Avenue Chicago IL 60601 Global Communications/Advertising Agency 1247523 JBC Joerg Bauersachs Consulting FZCO Dubai Silicon Oasis Bldg A2 101 Dubai AE Textile Technical Consultancy 652904 Supima 1710 W Ranch Road Suite 205 Tempe AZ 85284 Non-Profit Organization/Cotton Industry 625354 Noser Engineering Rudolf-Diesel-Strasse 3 8404 SZ Information Technology Consultancy 561285 5 507500 23364429 4222828 28094757 Conference Revenue 561000 765960 765960 765960 2032 2032 Other Income 900099 1000000 1000000 1000000 29862749 765960 0 1002032 928312 2725581 481464 164268 69842 243650 171656 14927742 559945 564298 4983608 52888 39492 29664 Trade 2569671 STRE 259077 Books/Periodicals 39035 Tuition/Training 6499 28816692 738991 1035452 500302 745655 4325914 5331730 466771 90555 651342 385766 795778 739652 62595 56126 740217 753440 7486132 8398724 3170023 2538495 14000 1500000 1500000 1623815 2135878 6307838 6174373 X 1128294 1979023 50000 245328 1178294 2224351 7486132 8398724 1046057 0 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 250000 250000 250000 250000 250000 250000 250000 250000 250000 250000 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0 0 137716 137716 0 167151 170036 -2885 490911 431900 59011 56126 Right of Use Assets 645501 Deposits 107939 753440 ADVANCES PAYABLE - USDA 1172000 LT SEVERANCE PAYABLE 414484 OPERATING/FINANCING LEASES 549394 2135878 X 29862749 0 29862749 0 29862749 28816692 0 28816692 0 28816692 Part V, Line 4: The board has designated funds for future operating purposes. Part X, Line 2: The Council evaluates uncertainty in income tax positions based on a more-likely-than-not recognition standard. If that threshold is met, the tax position is then measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, there are no accruals for uncertain tax positions. If applicable, the Council records interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. Tax years from 2021 through the current year remain open for examination by tax authorities. East Asia and the Pacific 3 12 program services promotion 9989080 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 1 2 program services promotion 3832692 South Asia 0 6 program services promotion 9795351 North America 0 1 program services promotion 4626367 Central American & Caribbean 0 0 program services promotion 550425 4 21 0 0 4 21 28793915 0 28793915 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gary M Adams Secretary 0 401480 0 17500 0 5987 0 57972 0 17951 0 500890 0 0 Bruce Atherley Assistant Secretary 323061 0 15000 0 9651 0 27600 0 14913 0 390225 0 0 0 Delorise Winter Finance Director 228225 0 10000 0 12987 0 20973 0 7673 0 279858 0 0 0 Vaugn Jordan Deputy Director & Director, Western 225896 0 6000 0 6633 0 19700 0 0 0 258229 0 0 0 William Bettendorf Director, Supply Chain Marketing, So 198619 0 6000 0 3951 0 17654 0 19651 0 245875 0 0 0 Bexi Reyes Financial Management Systems 171662 0 3000 0 2100 0 14147 0 2000 0 192909 0 0 0 Bryan Wiggins Director, Market Research and Evalua 169286 0 6000 0 1535 0 14516 0 0 0 191337 0 0 0 Nick Dabuet Deputy Finance Director 132324 0 6000 0 1473 0 12907 0 0 0 152704 0 0 0 Part I, Line 3 The parent organization, National Cotton Council, controls the procedures for determining compensation. First a review is done by the budget committee of the parent organization's board to determine the amount available for compensation increases. The specific amount is then communicated to the executive diretor of Cotton Council International to allocate among all staff including himself. This was last conducted in 2018. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The executive committee is provided a copy of Form 990 for review prior to filing. Per the bylaws, the executive committee has the ability to act on behalf of the board and approve the Form 990. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The parent organization, National Cotton Council, controls the procedures for determining compensation. First a review is done by the budget committee of the parent organization's board to determine the amount available for compensation increases. The specific amount is then communicated to the executive diretor of Cotton Council International to allocate among all staff including himself. This was last conducted in 2018. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are made available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: There were no changes to the organization's selection process or oversight process during the year. National Cotton Council PO Box 2995 Cordova TN 38088 620306045 Cotton Industry Competition TN 501(c)(6) N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0