Western Growers Foundation
Western Growers Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 1996, Western Growers Foundation is a movement of leaders working to ensure a sustainable future for the fresh produce industry by teaching children about food and farming, attracting the next generation of agriculture professionals, nurturing innovation and technology advancement to solve our toughest farming challenges, and by communicating the economic opportunity and respect that defines the relationship between farmers and the people who work in and on our farms.
About
During this fiscal year, the foundation awarded 8 scholarships to agricultural technology startup companies for residency at the Western Growers Center for Innovation and Technology. These startups focus on developing new technology for the agricultural farming industries.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Wgf focuses on three pillars: (1) nutrition and education; (2) specialty and science and research; and (3) food safety and food security. wgf's goal is to create and sustain an edible school garden in every willing ca and az school.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “Founded in 1996, western growers foundation is a movement of leaders working to ensure a sustainable future for the fresh produce industry by teaching children about food and farming, attracting the next generation of agriculture professionals, nurturing innovation and technology advancement to solve our toughest farming challenges, and by communicating the economic opportunity and respect that defines the relationship between farmers and the people who work in and on our farms.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CA.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 15525 SAND CANYON AVE, IRVINE, CA, 92618.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 0 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are less than $100,000.
- Revenue is less than $100,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$14,376.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.