Nonprofit · EIN 53-0216598
NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20001
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,297,065 | $4,106,980 | $190,085 | $3,013,990 | $1,566,671 | $1,447,319 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,319,863 | $4,010,124 | $309,739 | $2,813,180 | $1,605,519 | $1,207,661 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,843,647 | $3,722,125 | $121,522 | $2,483,085 | $1,639,712 | $843,373 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $4,167,245
- Investment income
- $65,380
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,185
- Other revenue
- $64,440
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $815,943
- Other salaries and wages
- $93,755
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $979,399
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $72,928
- Accounting fees
- $81,471
- Occupancy
- $119,562
- Travel
- $193,772
- Depreciation
- $9,167
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,813,180
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,013,990
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,566,671
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,447,319
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,935
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,369,103
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $78,216
- Gross unrelated business income
- $14,830
- Gross receipts
- $4,705,451
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1949
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Kam Quarles | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $248,604 | $59,260 |
| Michael R Wenkel | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $237,263 | $38,219 |
| Catherine Hollee Alexander | V.P. Industry Outreach & Meetings Key employee | 40 | $168,791 | $44,067 |
| Robert Mattive | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Tschirky | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dean Gibson | V.P. Legislative Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Olsen | V.P. Environmental Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ Hall | V.P. Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brett Jensen | V.P., Trade Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Sklarczyk | 1st V.P. Grower Outreach & Ind Rel. Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sid Staunton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miguel Diaz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Peterson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Strohauer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
47 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Troyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Blanksma | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Darrington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Randy Hardy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Jemmett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kamren Koompin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Moss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jaren Raybould | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Searle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Stoddard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Tiede | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ritchey Toevs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dillon VanOrden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bryan Wada | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Wilcox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leo Boeglin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Robbie Irving | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Darrell McCrum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Oliva Cotton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Don Kitchen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Storm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Justin Dagen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Peter Imle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Lake | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Hopkins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| David Fedje | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Vculek | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Hansen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kathy Sponheim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Harris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Macy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Ward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carl Long | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jared Balcom | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josh Bunger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ellie Charvet | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Damon Christensen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kraig Knutzen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Blaine Meek | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Grant Morris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jordan Reed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Weber | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Marvin Wollman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mark Finnessy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Schroeder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Keith Wolter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 50 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Kam Quarles | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $242,945 | $52,069 |
| Michael R Wenkel | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $236,981 | $34,502 |
| Catherine Hollee Alexander | V.P. Industry Outreach & Meetings Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,708 | $37,008 |
| RJ Andrus | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Mattive | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dean Gibson | V.P. Legislative Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Sklarczyk | V.P. Environmental Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ Hall | V.P. Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Tschirky | First V.P., Trade Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Olsen | V.P. Grower Outreach & Ind. Rel. Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Blanksma | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Nunger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Charvet | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ralph Child | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Chin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Darrington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Migue Diaz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Finnessy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heath Gimmestad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackson Hall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Hammer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Hardy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Harris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Hawley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Reter Imle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robbie Irving | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Jemmett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brett Jenson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Klaren Koompin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Lake | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Madsen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrell McCrum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grant Morris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Moss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Luke Parr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Peterson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaren Raybould | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Schroeder | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Stoddard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Storm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Stohauer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Tiede | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richey Toevs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dillon Van Orden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Ward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Weber | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Wilcox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marvin Wollman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith Wolter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 61 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William K Quarles | Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $231,910 | $41,579 |
| Michael R Wenkel | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $227,060 | $25,935 |
| Catherine Hollee Alexander | V.P. Industry Outreach & Meetings Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,441 | $29,637 |
| Jared Balcom | Immediate Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RJ Andrus | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Mattive | First V.P., Environmental Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Dean Gibson | V.P., Legislative Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Sklarczyk | V.P., Finance Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ Hall | V.P., Grower Outreach & Industry Research Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Tschirky | V.P., Trade Affairs Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Sid Staunton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Danny Johns | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miguel Diaz | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Mitchell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Peterson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry Strohauer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Blansma | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Darrington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Randy Hardy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Jemmett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brett Jensen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Klaren Koompin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Moss | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaren Raybould | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Searle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Stoddard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alex Tiede | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ritchey Toevs | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dillon VanOrden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Wilcox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Robbie Irving | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Darrell McCrum | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kluke Parr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Storm | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lance Hapka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Peter Imle | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Lake | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Hopkins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jackson Hall | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Vculek | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh McBride | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ralph Child | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Sponheim | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Chin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Harris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Ward | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Masser | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Backmeyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Bunger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ellie Charvet | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Heath Gimmestad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Hammer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Hawley | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Madsen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Grant Morris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Olsen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Weber | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marvin Wollman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Finnessy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeremie Pavelski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 50 F ST NW STE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20001-1530
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- William K Quarles, 50 F Street NW 900, Washington, DC 200011530
- Signed the 990
- William K Quarles, Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- (202) 682-9456
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
To promote the welfare of the potato industry in the United States, to promote increased use of potatoes and to work with various national and state potato related agencies to achieve these goals.
Program accomplishments
- National Potato Council's Annual Meeting and Convention brings potato growers from across the nation together to elect new officers and develop new policies.
- Member Services - Government relations advisors whose purpose is to keep the Council informed on legislation that affects the potato industry.
- Printing a weekly e-newsletter and yearly statistical book keeps potato growers informed about new developments concerning the potato industry.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 53-0216598
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1950
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,013,990
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,705,451
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,297,065 | $4,106,980 | $3,013,990 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,319,863 | $4,010,124 | $2,813,180 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,843,647 | $3,722,125 | $2,483,085 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,231,501 | $3,259,264 | $1,677,018 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 53-0216598).
Questions about NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL is 53-0216598.
- Is NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1950.
- Are donations to NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL 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 NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL 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 NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL 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 NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names William K Quarles.
- Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 62 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $248,604 (William Kam Quarles, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,297,065, expenses of $4,106,980 and total assets of $3,013,990 at year end.
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