2026-08-17T10:06:57-07:00 2025-12-31 261262413 Petersen CPAs & Advisors PLLC 3702 Kern Way Yakima WA 98902 990 2025-01-01 910753487 HOP GROWERS OF AMERICA INC HOPG 5094534749 PO BOX 2885 YAKIMA WA 98907 JESSICA STEVENS Exec Dir, WHC 2026-08-17 true Angela M Pratt CPA P00234617 5095751040 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jessica Stevens PO BOX 2885 YAKIMA WA 98907 1802917 false X usahops.org X 1957 WA A TRADE ASSOCIATION FOCUSED ON GROWER SUPPORT THROUGH RESEARCH, TRADE PROMOTION AND HARMONIZATION, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, AND RELATED PROGRAMS. 8 8 0 10 0 998575 1348675 4200 435135 17232 16107 12855 3000 1032862 1802917 0 0 0 0 0 1244380 1578756 1244380 1578756 -211518 224161 1164443 1006476 553683 171555 610760 834921 Mission Statement: Hop Growers of America cultivates resiliency for American hop producersVision: U.S. hop growers are world-leading stewards of their land and communities and set the global standard for quality in hop production. Values:Quality- American farming operations have honed the craft of cultivating high-quality hops over generations, and today the pride and responsibility of this profession remains woven into the identity of each producer. Growers harness a meticulous attention to detail, integrate systems of accountability, and provide transparency in each facet of production to deliver a world-renowned commodity that continues to revolutionize the brewing industry. Innovation- In an industry characterized by profound volatility, at the heart of our growers' legacy is the relentless drive to innovate. Attuned to the inherent complexities of farming ecosystems, American hop producers tirelessly refine operational strategies and collaboratively fund research initiatives to em false false TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION PROGRAM:HOP GROWERS OF AMERICA HAS WORKED TO DEVELOP INTERNATIONAL MARKETS FOR U.S. HOPS SINCE 1990. THIS PROGRAM ENDEAVORS TO INCREASE WORLDWIDE USE OF AMERICAN HOPS BY FACILITATING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN GROWERS, MERCHANTS AND BREWERS, AND BY EDUCATing BREWERS ON THE QUALITY, VARIETY AND TRADITION OF U.S. HOPS. ANNUAL AMERICAN HOP CONVENTION: HOP GROWERS OF AMERICA ORGANIZES AN ANNUAL AMERICAN HOP CONVENTION, WHICH IS HOSTED IN ROTATION WITH AFFILIATED HOP ASSOCIATIONS. CONVENTION ACTIVITIES typically INCLUDE: the HOP RESEARCH COUNCIL WINTER MEETING, HRC RESEARCH REPORTS AND POSTER SESSIONS, QUALITY CONTROL, BEST PRACTICES, AND FOOD SAFETY EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS; U.S. HOP INDUSTRY PLANT PROTECTION COMMITTEE AND SMALL GROWER COUNCIL MEETINGS; TRADE SHOW AND USDA/UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS. Best Practices/Good Bines Program: Provides educational resources to hop growers on sustainability, food safety, and farming best practices. false true false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false X 8 8 false true false false false true true true true false false true false false false false false false X Jessica Stevens 5094534749 PO BOX 2885 YAKIMA WA 98907 X Andy Roy President 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 OLIVER SCHROEDER Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Todd Koch Secretary/Treas 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jared Favilla Vice President 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Leon Loza Jr Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brandon Davidson Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nate Jackson Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Trishia Gasseling Director 0.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Stevens Exec Dir, WHC 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 333421 1010254 5000 1348675 Convention Income 541800 432685 432685 TEC Income 541700 2450 2450 435135 16107 16107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other Revenue 900099 3000 3000 3000 1802917 454242 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 250000 0 600 0 0 0 540330 0 136778 27457 0 34758 219542 0 310702 0 0 0 3887 Postage and Shipping 46590 BANK & VISA CHARGES/FEES 4295 Dues & Subscriptions 3817 0 1578756 0 0 0 362171 349743 456244 359324 0 275661 260769 0 0 0 0 1650 1597 0 0 0 0 0 68717 35043 1164443 1006476 115045 136513 369921 68717 35042 553683 171555 X 610760 834921 610760 834921 1164443 1006476 224161 X false false false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED false true false false Operating lease liability 35042 35042 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 Administrative duties are performed by Washington Hop Commission (WHC), an unrelated organization, who charges a management fee. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Per HGA's bylaws: The means or method of election of directors shall be determined by each separate state association. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b HGA bylaws require the vote of simple majority of those present at any meeting on condition that a quorum is present at the time of such meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The form is completed by a CPA firm and reviewed by the WHC's Executive Director, and then emailed to all board members for review and comment prior to form submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All documents are available upon request.