Nonprofit · EIN 58-0623886
GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · ATHENS, GA 30605
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,176,687 | $1,778,154 | $398,533 | $3,131,382 | $205,058 | $2,926,324 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,894,175 | $1,763,391 | $130,784 | $2,675,282 | $147,491 | $2,527,791 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $2,073,209
- Investment income
- $38,369
- Other revenue
- $65,109
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $947,512
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,148,902
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $12,220
- Depreciation
- $74,184
- Program services (functional)
- $1,406,748
- Management and general (functional)
- $371,406
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,675,282
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,131,382
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $205,058
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,926,324
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $253,403
- Publicly traded securities
- $49,236
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,926,324
- Gross receipts
- $2,176,687
- Employees
- 19
- Year formed
- 1946
- State of legal domicile
- GA
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM D SKAGGS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director | 40 | $172,555 | $5,080 |
| BILL BULLARD | 2ND VICE PRE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD CHANDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| JUTT HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN OGLETREE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| ALBERT ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| REED ROGERS | 1ST VICE PRE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ROQUEMORE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE SHEPARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| DREW WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERRY HOLLIFIELD | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | – | $270,088 | $6,613 |
| WILLIAM D SKAGGS | EXE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $125,783 | $3,987 |
| BILL BULLARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD CHANDLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| JUTT HOWARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN OGLETREE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| ALBERT ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| REED ROGERS | 2ND VICE PRE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS ROQUEMORE | 1ST VICE PRE Trustee or director, Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
| BLAKE SHEPARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
| DREW WATKINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2425 S MILLEDGE AVE, ATHENS, GA 30605-1639
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRIS ROQUEMORE
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM D SKAGGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (706) 542-9396
- Website
- WWW.GEORGIACROP.COM
- Return prepared by
- COLLINSMOODY & COMPANY PC
Mission
TO PROVIDE UNBIASED, THIRD-PARTY INSPECTION/AUDITING SERVICES TO AGRICULTURE IN THE SEED, GRAIN, FOOD AND RELATED INDUSTRIES WITH PRIMARY EMPHASIS ON SEED AND TURFGRASS CERTIFICATION.
Program accomplishments
- THE PURPOSE OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTIVITY, PROFITABILITY AND EFFICIENCY OF AGRICULTURE BY PROVIDING UNBIASED INSPECTION/AUDITING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO INCLUDE: 1. DEVELOPING AND ADOPTING STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE FOR THE VARIOUS CLASSES OF SEED GROWN BY MEMBERS UNDER THE RULES OF THE ASSOCIATION. 2. PROVIDING AN INSPECTION/AUDIT SERVICE FOR GROWING SEED CROPS, TURF AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES. 3. COLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION PERTINENT TO CLIENTS' NEEDS BY EXHIBIT, DEMONSTRATIONS, ETC. 4. PROVIDING INFORMATION AND PROMOTING ACTIVITIES OF INTEREST AND BENEFIT TO PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS OF SEED, TURF AND OTHER AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIES.Expenses $909,719 · revenue $1,376,276
- THE GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES PROGRAM FOR FRUITS AND VEGETABLES (GAPP)IS DESIGNED TO: 1. MINIMIZE MICROBIAL FOOD HAZARDS 2. MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE DAMAGING PROCTICES TO THE ENVIRONMENT 3. PROMOTE WORKER HEALTH AND HYGIENE 4. PROMOTE FOOD SAFETY 5. PROMOTE THE USE OF FOOD SECURITY PRACTICES 6. PROVIDE THIRD PARTY INSPECTION/AUDITING SERVICE WHEN REQUIRED 7. PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THE USE OF GAPP PROCEDURES BY PRODUCERS 8. EDUCATE CONSUMERS THE GAPP PROGRAM IS A JOINT EFFORT OF THE GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, THE GEORGIA FRUIT AND VEGETABLE GROWERS ASSOCIATION, THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENTS OF FOOD SCIENCE AND HORTICULTURE.Expenses $53,940 · revenue $91,469
- THE GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION'S (GCIA) ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS A NATURAL EXTENSION OF THIRD-PARTY CERTIFYING ACTIVITIES REGULARLY PERFORMED FOR SEED, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND IDENTITY PRESERVED PROGRAMS CURRENTLY OFFERED. THE GCIA ORGANIC CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS COMMITTED TO ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND AND ECONOMICALLY VIABLE PRODUCTION OF FOOD AND ENCOURAGES THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, THE IMPROVEMENT OF SOIL QUALITY AND HEALTH THROUGH ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES AND TO FOSTER THE PRODUCTION OF HEALTHY LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY PRODUCTION.Expenses $443,089 · revenue $605,464
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
- 58-0623886
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1990
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,131,382
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,176,687
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,176,687 | $1,778,154 | $3,131,382 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,894,175 | $1,763,391 | $2,675,282 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,625,905 | $1,624,501 | $2,553,822 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 58-0623886).
Questions about GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC is 58-0623886.
- Is GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1990.
- Are donations to GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC 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 GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC 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 GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC 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 GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CHRIS ROQUEMORE.
- Who are the officers and directors of GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $172,555 (WILLIAM D SKAGGS, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does GEORGIA CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,176,687, expenses of $1,778,154 and total assets of $3,131,382 at year end.
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