Nonprofit · EIN 42-6075850
IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION
Also known as DEPT OF HORTICULTURE
Tax-exempt · AMES, IA 50010
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $25,671 | $22,210 | $3,461 | $55,835 | – | $55,835 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $30,479 | $20,111 | $10,368 | $52,374 | – | $52,374 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $19,809 | $23,817 | -$4,008 | $42,006 | – | $42,006 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990-EZ | $26,628 | $16,143 | $10,485 | $46,014 | – | $46,014 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,278
- Program service revenue
- $16,175
- Investment income
- $1,075
- Net income from fundraising events
- $6,143
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $13,555
- Other expenses
- $8,655
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $52,374
- Total assets, end of year
- $55,835
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $55,835
- Cash, savings and investments
- $55,835
- Gross receipts
- $71,253
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN BLACK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MAURY WILLS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN DEAL | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN ETCHEN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| LYLE DITMARS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL RASCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| JORDAN LYON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN BLACK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| MAURY WILLS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN DEAL | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN ETCHEN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| LYLE DITMARS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL RASCH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN BLACK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| MAURY WILLS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| BENJI DEAL | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN ETCHEN | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | $0 |
| LYLE DITMARS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| DAN DENNISON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2022: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN BLACK | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| MAURY WILLS | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KERI BYRUM | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| BRYAN ETCHEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2625 N LOOP DR STE 2430, AMES, IA 50010-8246
- In care of
- % ERIC FRANZENBURG
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 22018 T Ave, Dallas Center IA 50063
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Luke Funk, 22018 T Ave, Dallas Center IA 50063
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BENJAMIN DEAL, SECRETARY/TREASURER
- Phone
- (515) 296-0586
- Website
- WWW.IOWASPECIALTYCROP.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HENKEL & ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION PROMOTES IOWA GROWN FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND SPECIALTY CROPS AND ADVOCATES FOR THE INDUSTRY. THE ORGANIZATION SHARES IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES AMONG GROWERS THAT LEADS TO EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING AND INNOVATIVE GROWING PRACTICES. THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO STRENGTHEN SPECIALTY CROP PRODUCTION IN THE STATE AND CREATE A HIGHER QUALITY PRODUCT.
Program accomplishments
- PROMOTE IOWA GROWN FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND SPECIALTY CROPS AND PROVIDE A STRONG ADVOCACY FOR THE INDUSTRY. SHARE IDEAS AND EXPERIENCES AMONG GROWERS FOR PROBLEM SOLVING AND INNOVATIVE GROWING PRACTICES TO PRODUCE HIGH QUALITY PRODUCTS.
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 42-6075850
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1952
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $55,835
- Income (IRS master file)
- $71,253
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $25,671 | $22,210 | $55,835 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $30,479 | $20,111 | $52,374 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $19,809 | $23,817 | $42,006 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | $26,628 | $16,143 | $46,014 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Luke Funk | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Luke Funk | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 42-6075850).
Questions about IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION is 42-6075850.
- Is IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1952.
- Are donations to IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION 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 IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Luke Funk.
- Who are the officers and directors of IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does IOWA SPECIALTY CROP GROWERS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,671, expenses of $22,210 and total assets of $55,835 at year end.
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