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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by FOUNDATION FOR FRESH PRODUCE BY IFPA INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,308,144
Total expenses
$1,447,347
Contributions and grants received
$535,792
Grants paid
$52,800
Program service revenue
$750,398
Investment income
$20,338
Other revenue
$1,616
Total assets, end of year
$1,625,975
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,125
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,613,850
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,047,730
Management and general expenses
$337,263
Fundraising expenses
$62,354
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,047,730

Program services were 72.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $150,951

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $384,841

  • 2a · Program service revenue: SPONSORSHIPS

    total $635,600 · related or exempt $635,600

  • 2b · Program service revenue: CONFERENCE & EVENT REG

    total $114,798 · related or exempt $114,798

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $23,427 · excluded $23,427

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $224,121

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $227,210

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$3,089

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$3,089 · excluded -$3,089

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER REVENUE

    total $1,616 · related or exempt $1,616

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $1,616

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $52,800 · program services $52,800

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $19,580 · management and general $19,580

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $5,582 · management and general $5,582

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $652,472 · program services $377,923 · management and general $238,172 · fundraising $36,377

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,424 · program services $1,304 · management and general $120

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $25,919 · program services $1,800 · management and general $24,119

  • 17 · Travel

    total $130,110 · program services $108,518 · management and general $21,592

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $506,301 · program services $480,121 · management and general $5,489 · fundraising $20,691

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $5,482 · program services $5,482

  • 24a · Other expenses: OTHER FEES

    total $30,590 · program services $13,080 · management and general $12,609 · fundraising $4,901

  • 24b · Other expenses: SPONSORSHIPS

    total $10,000 · management and general $10,000

  • 24c · Other expenses: CREDIT CARD FEES

    total $7,087 · program services $6,702 · fundraising $385

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $495,142 · end of year $12,335

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $565,022 · end of year $977,899

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $47,145 · end of year $22,994

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $143,603 · end of year $8,023

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $16,437

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $14,614

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $7,305 · end of year $1,823

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $277,589 · end of year $300,507

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $313,757 · end of year $302,394

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $58,765 · end of year $9,725

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $78,000 · end of year $2,400

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $1,405,849 · end of year $1,310,008

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $306,949 · end of year $303,842

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

THE FOUNDATION FOR FRESH PRODUCE'S VISION IS TO GROW A HEALTHIER WORLD BY CHANGING THE TRAJECTORY OF HUMAN HEALTH. THE PRODUCE INDUSTRY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO PROVIDE SOLUTIONS FOR MANY OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST HEALTH AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES - ESPECIALLY THOSE SURROUNDING NUTRITION AND HUNGER. THE FOUNDATION WILL FOCUS ON IMPROVING THE APPEAL OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF PEOPLE'S DIETS, SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS THAT PROVIDE EASIER ACCESS, AND ESTABLISHING STRATEGIC ALLIANCES THAT ENABLE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO FORM HEALTHIER EATING HABITS.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE FOUNDATION FOR FRESH PRODUCE'S VISION IS TO GROW A HEALTHIER WORLD BY CHANGING THE TRAJECTORY OF HUMAN HEALTH.

  • FFP IS DEDICATED TO HELPING CONSUMERS LIVE HAPPIER, HEALTHIER LIVES BY EATING MORE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES EVERY SINGLE DAY. A WEBSITE RESOURCE (FRUITSANDVEGGIES.ORG) PROVIDES CONSUMERS WITH NUTRITION, STORAGE AND HANDLING INFORMATION ON A VARIETY OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ALONG WITH RECIPES, RESEARCH AND MORE (LINKS TO SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, STORIES, EXPERT ADVICE).

    Expenses $582,898 · Revenue $316,213

  • THIS EVENT IS TARGETED TO PRODUCE MARKETERS AND BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE WHO INFLUENCE CONSUMER FOOD CHOICES - RETAIL DIETICIANS, FOODSERVICE TASTEMAKERS AND NUTRITION, LIFEYSTYLE AND AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATORS.

    Expenses $278,714 · Revenue $284,850

  • CAREER PATHWAYS INTERNSHIPS IN STEM-BASED AGRICULTURE WORKFORCE GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITURE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE (NIFA) ALLOWS FOR UP TO 12 COLLEGE INTERNS TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS PRODUCE INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS AND PRODUCE INDUSTRY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR.

    Expenses $186,118 · Grants $52,800 · Revenue $150,951

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Catherine Burns Chief

    EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $1,165,559
    From this org
    $106,362
    From related orgs
    $829,222
    Other
    $229,975
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $42,202 + $538,364 related
    Bonus
    $20,512 + $159,915 related
    Other
    $43,648 + $130,943 related
    Deferred
    $22,276 + $173,676 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,868 + $30,155 related
    Filer's total
    $132,506 + $1,033,053 related
  • Dwight Ferguson

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ju Ju Wilder Vp Of Marketing

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Alex Dinovo

    PRESIDENT & COO

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • April Porter

    PRESIDENT AND CO-OWNER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Stacy Bates Director Of

    NUTRITION WELLNESS STRATEGY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cedrice Pauwels Communications

    & PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Amy Yaroch

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Carrieann Arias

    PRESIDENT AND CEO

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bill Goldfield Directorglobal

    CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jason Osborn Director Of

    MARKETING

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Eileen Hyde Senior Director Of

    COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Nikki Ford Senior Director Of

    NUTRITION

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Inci Dannenberg President Of

    GLOBAL VEGETABLE SEEDS

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lauren M Scott Chief Strategy

    OFFICER & EXEC. DIR. TFFP

    Total calculated
    $339,450
    From this org
    $35,340
    From related orgs
    $275,528
    Other
    $28,582
    Hours/week
    24 + 16 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $30,793 + $240,075 related
    Bonus
    $4,547 + $35,453 related
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $975 + $7,603 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,274 + $17,730 related
    Filer's total
    $38,589 + $300,861 related
  • Yvonne Bull Chief

    FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $392,509
    From this org
    $39,934
    From related orgs
    $311,348
    Other
    $41,227
    Hours/week
    10 + 30 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $36,383 + $283,657 related
    Bonus
    $3,410 + $26,590 related
    Other
    $141 + $1,101 related
    Deferred
    $819 + $6,385 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,868 + $30,155 related
    Filer's total
    $44,621 + $347,888 related
  • Douglas Bohr Chief Education

    PROGRAMS OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $307,195
    From this org
    $30,340
    From related orgs
    $236,550
    Other
    $40,305
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $26,666 + $207,902 related
    Bonus
    $3,410 + $26,590 related
    Other
    $264 + $2,058 related
    Deferred
    $1,389 + $10,831 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,193 + $24,892 related
    Filer's total
    $34,922 + $272,273 related
  • Maxim Teplitski Chief

    SCIENCE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $340,526
    From this org
    $36,371
    From related orgs
    $283,569
    Other
    $20,586
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $31,732 + $247,398 related
    Bonus
    $4,547 + $35,453 related
    Other
    $92 + $718 related
    Deferred
    $914 + $7,130 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,426 + $11,116 related
    Filer's total
    $38,711 + $301,815 related
  • Natalie Dyenson Chief Food

    SAFETY & REGULATORY OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $364,046
    From this org
    $38,656
    From related orgs
    $301,380
    Other
    $24,010
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $35,105 + $273,689 related
    Bonus
    $3,410 + $26,590 related
    Other
    $141 + $1,101 related
    Deferred
    $1,304 + $10,164 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,426 + $11,116 related
    Filer's total
    $41,386 + $322,660 related
  • Miriam Wolk Chief

    MEMBERSHIP OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $287,813
    From this org
    $29,363
    From related orgs
    $228,928
    Other
    $29,522
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $25,861 + $201,620 related
    Bonus
    $3,410 + $26,590 related
    Other
    $92 + $718 related
    Deferred
    $1,930 + $15,050 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,426 + $11,116 related
    Filer's total
    $32,719 + $255,094 related
  • Edmund Treacy Vp Of

    SUPPLY CHAINS

    Total calculated
    $293,805
    From this org
    $29,058
    From related orgs
    $226,542
    Other
    $38,205
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $27,873 + $217,303 related
    Bonus
    $780 + $6,080 related
    Other
    $405 + $3,159 related
    Deferred
    $1,209 + $9,430 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,134 + $24,432 related
    Filer's total
    $33,401 + $260,404 related
  • Anthony Barbieri Vp Of

    SALES, EVENTS, AND PROGRAMS

    Total calculated
    $272,812
    From this org
    $25,938
    From related orgs
    $202,213
    Other
    $44,661
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $24,378 + $190,055 related
    Bonus
    $780 + $6,080 related
    Other
    $780 + $6,078 related
    Deferred
    $1,209 + $9,430 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,868 + $30,154 related
    Filer's total
    $31,015 + $241,797 related
  • Vonnie Estes Vp Of

    TECHNOLOGY

    Total calculated
    $259,957
    From this org
    $28,538
    From related orgs
    $222,492
    Other
    $8,927
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $26,978 + $210,334 related
    Bonus
    $780 + $6,080 related
    Other
    $780 + $6,078 related
    Deferred
    $918 + $7,156 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $97 + $756 related
    Filer's total
    $29,553 + $230,404 related
  • Joseph Watson Vp Of

    MEMBERSHIP

    Total calculated
    $238,839
    From this org
    $22,949
    From related orgs
    $178,920
    Other
    $36,970
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $21,759 + $169,644 related
    Bonus
    $780 + $6,080 related
    Other
    $410 + $3,196 related
    Deferred
    $1,069 + $8,335 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,134 + $24,432 related
    Filer's total
    $27,152 + $211,687 related
  • Rebeckah Adcock Vp Of

    US GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

    Total calculated
    $310,606
    From this org
    $30,026
    From related orgs
    $234,093
    Other
    $46,487
    Hours/week
    5 + 35 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $29,105 + $226,912 related
    Bonus
    $780 + $6,080 related
    Other
    $141 + $1,101 related
    Deferred
    $1,417 + $11,048 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,868 + $30,154 related
    Filer's total
    $35,311 + $275,295 related

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 3
CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR TOP MANAGEMENT - THIS PROCESS IS HANDLED BY OUR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICERS. THEY MEET ONE DAY PRIOR TO AN ALREADY SCHEDULED MEETING AND EVALUATE THE PRESIDENT & CEO YEAR AND THEN TOGETHER DETERMINE WHAT BENEFITS HE WOULD RECEIVE BASED ON THOSE FACTS WHICH INCLUDES ANY SALARY INCREASE, BONUS, OR DEFERRED COMPENSATION. ABOUT EVERY THREE YEARS THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS A SALARY SURVEY THAT IS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY USING AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE A COMPENSATION STUDY FOR THE CEO POSITION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STILL USES THE CHAIRMAN, CHAIR-ELECT, AND IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR TO REVIEW AND HANDLE ALL COMPENSATION MATTERS.
PART I, LINE 4B
INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION HAS A NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN COVERING CERTAIN EMPLOYEES UNDER IRC SECTION 457(F), INCLUDING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE PLAN FOR CATHERINE BURNS OF $159,915.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
4 June 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.1
Source object
202531559349300208

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