Nonprofit · EIN 54-1634757
NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,223,205 | $2,149,245 | $73,960 | $1,477,449 | $123,424 | $1,354,025 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,704,367 | $1,917,698 | -$213,331 | $1,749,029 | $468,471 | $1,280,558 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,816,343
- of which government grants
- $994,164
- Program service revenue
- $245,005
- Investment income
- $98,574
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $65,357
- Other revenue
- $63,283
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $80,860
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $94,626
- Program services (functional)
- $1,768,852
- Management and general (functional)
- $380,393
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,749,029
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,477,449
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $123,424
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,354,025
- Publicly traded securities
- $762,073
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,329,025
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $25,000
- Gross receipts
- $2,223,205
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY FERRARA | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $816,194 | $100,518 |
| BRAD MORRIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANTE FRANCESCHELLI | VICE-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HUFF | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK NICKITAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BOSMA | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE CATOE | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRK CLARK | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON GRAFF JR | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MENDOZA | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICKY VOLPE | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREG FERRARA | PRESIDENT Officer | 5 | $0 | $793,723 | $73,031 |
| KIRK CLARK | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DANTE FRANCESCHELLI | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GRAYBILL | TREASURER (THRU 02/16/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI SCHAEFER-MCSPIRITT | SECRETARY (THRU 02/16/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK BRINDLE | REGENT (THRU 02/16/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLINE CATOE | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DELLA NOCE | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM GIOIELLI | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI HUFF | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MENDOZA | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRAD MORRIS | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NEEDLER JR | REGENT (THRU 02/16/23) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK NICKITAS | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK RAY | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KURT RODHE | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL ZWANKA | REGENT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 375N, WASHINGTON, DC 20004-3660
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GREGORY FERRARA, 601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW 375N, WASHINGTON, DC 20004
- Signed the 990
- GREGORY FERRARA, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (202) 938-2570
- Return prepared by
- RSM US LLP
Mission
IMPROVE THE PRODUCTIVITY IN ALL KEY AREAS OF THE GROCERY INDUSTRY INCLUDING OPERATIONS, INFORMATION SHARING, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH.
Program accomplishments
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE & TRAINING CENTER: THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE FAIR FOOD NETWORK, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES NO-COST TECHNICAL AND PROGRAM ASSISTANCE TO FOOD RETAILERS TO INCENTIVIZE PURCHASES OF HEALTHY PRODUCE.Expenses $1,229,254 · grants $11,110
- SCHOLARSHIP: THE NGA FOUNDATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF LEGACY DONORS TO STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN GROCERY.Expenses $284,383 · grants $41,750 · revenue $52,836
- EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP: THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CORNELL UNIVERSITY, THE NGA FOUNDATION OFFERS THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO RISING EXECUTIVES IN INDEPENDENT GROCERY.Expenses $255,215 · grants $28,000 · revenue $192,169
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1634757
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 1993
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,477,449
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,223,205
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,223,205 | $2,149,245 | $1,477,449 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,704,367 | $1,917,698 | $1,749,029 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,394,302 | $1,452,852 | $1,644,750 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 54-1634757).
Questions about NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 54-1634757.
- Is NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
- Are donations to NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GREGORY FERRARA.
- Who are the officers and directors of NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NGA RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,223,205, expenses of $2,149,245 and total assets of $1,477,449 at year end.
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