Nonprofit · EIN 83-0449496
NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER
Tax-exempt · MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,719,416 | $2,546,362 | $173,054 | $877,487 | $362,300 | $515,187 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,016,842 | $1,838,899 | $177,943 | $738,192 | $371,256 | $366,936 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,560,787
- of which government grants
- $2,260,051
- Program service revenue
- $155,450
- Investment income
- $800
- Net rental income
- $3,058
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $800
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$679
- Other revenue
- $2,379
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $72,388
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $139,560
- Other salaries and wages
- $815,483
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,145,873
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $38,642
- Occupancy
- $27,279
- Travel
- $29,794
- Depreciation
- $13,488
- Program services (functional)
- $1,925,274
- Management and general (functional)
- $598,849
- Fundraising (functional)
- $22,239
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $738,192
- Total assets, end of year
- $877,487
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $362,300
- Net assets, end of year
- $515,187
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $63,777
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $467,487
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $47,700
- Gross receipts
- $2,772,236
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL PERONI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $126,360 | $13,200 |
| LUCY NORRIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUISA BROUWER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAI OTTESEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY GORDON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE STEENSMA | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL MILES | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORCAS YOUNG | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMETT WILD | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN BARRICKLOW | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL PERONI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $120,000 | $13,200 |
| LUCY NORRIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LOUISA BROUWER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAI OTTESEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAY GORDON | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATE STEENSMA | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROL MILES | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DORCAS YOUNG | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EMMETT WILD | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COLIN BARRICKLOW | MEMBER AT LARGE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2924, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273-7924
- In care of
- % DAVID BAUERMEISTER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHAEL PERONI, PO BOX 2924, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273
- Signed the 990
- MICHAEL PERONI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (360) 336-3727
- Website
- WWW.AGBIZCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- LARSON GROSS ADVISORS LLC
Mission
NABC'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE SUCCESS, FOSTER COOPERATION, AND ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC VITALITY OF AGRICULTURE IN RURAL WESTERN WASHINGTON BY PROVIDING EXPERTISE, RESOURCES, AND BUSINESS TECHNICAL SERVICES TO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES.
Program accomplishments
- REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEMS PARTNERSHIP: NABC FACILITATED THE FORMATION OF A QUALIFIED AND CAPABLE BODY OF COLLABORATORS TO WORK TOGETHER AS A FORWARD THINKING AND RESPONSIVE AGENT TO:SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS FOR VALUE-ADDED FOOD PROCESSING AND DISTRIBUTION AND PROVIDE HANDS ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO FARMS AND FOOD BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT EXPANSION AND GAIN ACCESS TO CAPITAL.CREATE A NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT FARMER-OWNED FOOD HUB COOPERATIVES, WHICH LEVERAGES EFFICIENCIES IN MARKETING AND PRODUCTION PLANNING, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, LOGISTICS, AND FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT, AND IMPROVES PROFITABILITY.IMPLEMENT A REPLICABLE FOOD ACCESS MODEL IN WHICH FOOD HUBS, FARMERS, AND FOOD BANKS COLLABORATE TO INCREASE ACCESS TO FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR FOOD BANK CUSTOMERS, INCLUDING A SPECIAL FOCUS ON USDA-DESIGNATED FOOD DESERTS AND AREAS OF PERSISTENT POVERTY.Expenses $698,412 · grants $72,388 · revenue $142,693
- RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT: NABC ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES IN THE DEVELOPMENT, EXPANSION, AND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENT OF RURAL BUSINESSES, SPECIFICALLY COOPERATIVES AND MUTUALLY OWNED BUSINESSES. THESE SERVICES FOCUS ON STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT A RURAL WORKFORCE, PROVIDE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS OF RURAL WESTERN WASHINGTON STATE.NABC'S GOALS FOCUS ON STRENGTHENING THE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEM AND IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC CONDITION OF RURAL AREAS BY WORKING WITH DIVERSE GROUPS OF FARMING COOPERATIVES AND PRODUCERS THROUGHOUT WESTERN WASHINGTON. NABC HAS FACILITATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO NEW MARKETS FOR RURAL PRODUCERS; INTRODUCED PRODUCERS TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS; PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS THESE PROGRAMS; AND CREATED NEW FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS THAT SOURCE FOOD FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS.INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IS A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THIS WORK. NABC SUPPORTS REGIONAL EFFORTS TO INCREASE MEAT PROCESSING AND HAS A LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A REGIONAL GRAIN ECONOMY BASED ON ESTABLISHING GRAIN STORAGE AND RAIL TRANSLOAD INFRASTRUCTURE IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.Expenses $616,227 · revenue $7,909
- PARTNERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT: NABC IS COMMITTED TO SERVING INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES INCLUDING HISPANIC, HMONG/LAO, AFRICAN AMERICAN, AND U.S VETERANS. NABC DOES THIS BY SUPPORTING SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.NABC STRIVES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AND PARTICIPATION IN USDA AGENCY-SUPPORTED GRANT AND LOAN PROGRAMS. NABC SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO CONNECT PRODUCERS AND OTHERS TO USDA PROGRAMS BY COLLABORATING WITH USDA AGENCY STAFF TO PRESENT WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAM MATERIALS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PROJECT PARTICIPANTS AND USDA AGENCY STAFF. NABC ALSO PROVIDES HANDS-ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AS WELL AS GROUPS OF FARMERS TO MEET GRANT AND LOAN APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS; COMPLETE AND SUBMIT ACCURATE AND COMPELLING APPLICATIONS FOR USDA-FUNDED PROGRAMS; AND WIN GRANT AWARDS AND/OR OBTAIN LOANS. NABC ALSO WORKS WITH COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS TO ORGANIZE AND IMPLEMENT WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE FARM-BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND INDIVIDUAL FARMER SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF BUSINESS PLANNING, MARKETING, OUTREACH AND MARKET ACCESS, FARM AND FOOD SAFETY, AND BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS.Expenses $610,635 · revenue $5,956
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
- 83-0449496
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Food, agriculture and nutrition (K20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $877,487
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,772,236
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,719,416 | $2,546,362 | $877,487 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,016,842 | $1,838,899 | $738,192 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,679,207 | $1,726,082 | $674,728 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 83-0449496).
Questions about NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER is 83-0449496.
- Is NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER 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 NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER 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 NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER 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 NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHAEL PERONI.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $126,360 (MICHAEL PERONI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST AGRICULTURE BUSINESS CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,719,416, expenses of $2,546,362 and total assets of $877,487 at year end.
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