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Nonprofit · EIN 84-0588263

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS

Tax-exempt · FORT COLLINS, CO 80525

Financials

$90K$96K2022$90K$87K2023$96K$98K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$95,754$97,731-$1,977$161,543$31,368$130,175
June 30, 2024990$89,628$86,942$2,686$159,508$27,356$132,152
June 30, 2023990$90,222$95,870-$5,648$153,419$23,953$129,466
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$52,749
Membership dues
$45,050
Program service revenue
$35,850
Investment income
$5,655
Other revenue
$1,500

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,918
Accounting fees
$2,175
Travel
$4,997
Program services (functional)
$97,731

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$159,508
Total assets, end of year
$161,543
Total liabilities, end of year
$31,368
Net assets, end of year
$130,175
Net assets without donor restrictions
$107,637
Net assets with donor restrictions
$22,538
Gross receipts
$95,754
Employees
0
Year formed
1998
State of legal domicile
CO

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
BRAD ERKEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
20$0$146,931$41,066
DEBBIE PARKINSONFINANCE COOR
Officer
20$0$39,111$0
AUSTON ANDERSONCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
SHELBY BRITTENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
BRIAN BROOKSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
JUSTIN LEWTONPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
COLE MERTENSVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
NICK MIDCAPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
LES PETERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
MIKE WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
BRAD ERKEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
20$0$142,537$45,367
DEBBIE PARKINSONFINANCE COOR
Officer
10$0$35,305$0
AUSTON ANDERSONVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
SHELBY BRITTENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
BRIAN BROOKSPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
JUSTIN LEWTONCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
COLE MERTENSSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
NICK MIDCAPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0$0$0
LES PETERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
CHRIS TALLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
MIKE WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
BRAD ERKEREXECUTIVE DI
Officer
20$0$137,016$39,373
DEBBIE PARKINSONFINANCE COOR
Officer
10$0$29,283$0
AUSTON ANDERSONVICE CHAIRPE
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0$0
SHELBY BRITTENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
BRIAN BROOKSPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0$0
CHRIS KLAUSNERSECRETARY/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0$0
JUSTIN LEWTONCHAIRPERSON
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0$0
NICK MIDCAPDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0$0$0
LES PETERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
CHRIS TALLMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0
MIKE WILLIAMSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4026 S TIMBERLINE RD UNIT 100, FORT COLLINS, CO 80525-6024
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BRAD ERKER
Signed the 990
BRAD ERKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(970) 449-6994
Return prepared by
ANDERSON & WHITNEY PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE COLORADO WHEAT PRODUCERS AN ORGANIZATION THAT REPRESENTS THEM AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATURES, WHILE KEEPING THE PRODUCER UPDATED ON ISSUES EFFECTING COLORADO WHEAT.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, AND SAFEGUARD THE WHEAT INDUSTRY, WHICH INCLUDES RESEARCH, CONSERVATION, MARKETING, AND NATIONAL POLICIES RELATING TO THE INDUSTRY.
  • N/A

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-0588263
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1983
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$161,543
Income (IRS master file)
$95,754

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$95,754$97,731$161,543XML
990June 2024$89,628$86,942$159,508XML
990June 2023$90,222$95,870$153,419XML
990June 2022$109,984$85,665$158,618IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 84-0588263).

Questions about COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS

What is the EIN of COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS is 84-0588263.
Is COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1983.
Are donations to COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS 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 COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRAD ERKER.
Who are the officers and directors of COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF WHEAT GROWERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $95,754, expenses of $97,731 and total assets of $161,543 at year end.

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