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Northern Plains Potato Growers Association

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Labor, agricultural and horticultural organizations that are educational or instructive, including unions, created for the purpose of improving conditions of work, and products of efficiency.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.12M (2023)

Expenses
$1.16M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.53M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$126k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,120,942
Expenses
$1,162,300
Net Income
-$41,358
Net Assets
$1,404,111
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $872,711
77.9%
Program Services $183,716
16.4%
Investment Income $19,114
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $75,603
6.7%
Net Fundraising -$1,199
Sales of Assets -$29,003
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $225,105
19.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,673
1.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,529,753
Total Liabilities $125,642
Net Assets $1,404,111
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donavon Johnson (President) $140,000 $0 $22,825
Jacey Kuersteiner (Office/Finance Manager) $45,935 $0 $1,050
Greg Campbell (Nd District 2 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Eric Halverson (Nd District 3 Rep) $0 $0 $0
David Fedje (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vanray (Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Peter Imle (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Casey Hoverson (Sec/Treasurer/Process Rep.) $0 $0 $0
Sander Dagen (Mn District 1 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Gary Shields (Potato Assoc Rep) $0 $0 $0
Nick Desautel (Nd Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Tj Hall (Nd District 1 Rep) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$889,462
Expenses
$885,537
Net Income
$3,925
Net Assets
$1,388,701
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $644,936
72.5%
Program Services $153,533
17.3%
Investment Income $37,388
4.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $69,474
7.8%
Net Fundraising -$333
Sales of Assets -$15,536
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $189,724
21.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $58,586
6.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,495,579
Total Liabilities $106,878
Net Assets $1,388,701
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donavon Johnson (Executive Director) $129,500 $0 $21,687
Diane Peycke (Finance Director) $59,261 $0 $10,076
Casey Hoverson (Process Representative) $0 $0 $0
Greg Campbell (Nd District 2 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Eric Halverson (Nd District 3 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vanray (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tj Hall (Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Fedje (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Peter Imle (Sec/Treasurer Mn Council R) $0 $0 $0
Sander Dagen (Mn District 1 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Gary Shields (Potato Assoc Rep) $0 $0 $0
Nick Desautel (Nd Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hoverson (Nd Council Rep) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,231,654
Expenses
$767,183
Net Income
$464,471
Net Assets
$1,480,813
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $612,800
49.8%
Program Services $157,754
12.8%
Investment Income $11,194
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $42,298
3.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $407,608
33.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $223,013
29.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,173
6.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,522,109
Total Liabilities $41,296
Net Assets $1,480,813
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donavon Johnson (Executive Director) $125,276 $0 $19,841
Diane Peycke (Finance Director) $55,978 $0 $15,191
Casey Hoverson (Process Representative) $0 $0 $0
Greg Campbell (Nd District 2 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Eric Halverson (Nd District 3 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vanray (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tj Hall (Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Fedje (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Peter Imle (Sec/Treasurer Mn Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Sander Dagen (Mn District 1 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Gary Shields (Potato Assoc Rep) $0 $0 $0
Michael Hoverson (Nd Council Rep) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$788,055
Expenses
$807,218
Net Income
-$19,163
Net Assets
$998,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $550,000
69.8%
Program Services $128,817
16.3%
Investment Income $12,080
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $62,575
7.9%
Net Fundraising $1,632
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $32,951
4.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $200,671
24.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $55,949
6.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,093,457
Total Liabilities $94,722
Net Assets $998,735

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$827,537
Expenses
$827,410
Net Income
$127
Net Assets
$1,017,521
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $550,000
66.5%
Program Services $214,934
26.0%
Investment Income $5,536
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $51,423
6.2%
Net Fundraising $1,138
0.1%
Sales of Assets -$4,361
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,867
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $181,337
21.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $61,166
7.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,041,799
Total Liabilities $24,278
Net Assets $1,017,521
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donavon Johnson (Executive Director) $58,333 $0 $10,113
Diane Peycke (Finance Director) $52,626 $0 $12,433
Casey Hoverson (Process Representative) $0 $0 $0
Greg Campbell (Nd District 2 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Eric Halverson (Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vanray (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Tj Hall (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Fedje (Nd Council Rep, Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Peter Imle (Mn Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Sander Dagen (Mn District 1 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Gary Shields (Potato Assoc Rep) $0 $0 $0
Don Suda (Nd Distreict 2 Rep Through 2/19) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$855,880
Expenses
$810,240
Net Income
$45,640
Net Assets
$1,013,425
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $550,000
64.3%
Program Services $179,723
21.0%
Investment Income $4,013
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $63,812
7.5%
Net Fundraising -$528
Sales of Assets $16,425
1.9%
Net Inventory Sales $160
0.0%
Other Revenue $42,275
4.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $210,016
25.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $46,971
5.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,038,434
Total Liabilities $25,009
Net Assets $1,013,425
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chuck Gunnerson (Executive Director Thru June 2018) $98,262 $0 $14,522
Diane Peycke (Finance Director) $51,676 $0 $12,590
Casey Hoverson (Process Representative) $0 $0 $0
Greg Campbell (Chairman Thru 02/2018 Then Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eric Halverson (Vice Chairman Thru 02/2018 Then Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vanray (Sec/Treasurer Starting 2/18) $0 $0 $0
Todd Phelps (Potato Associate Thru 2/18) $0 $0 $0
Tj Hall (Sec/Treasurer Thru 2/18 Then Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
David Fedje (Nd Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Peter Imle (Mn Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Don Suda (Nd District 2 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Sander Dagen (Mn District 1 Rep) $0 $0 $0
Donavon Johnson (Executive Director Starting July 2017) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Spokely (Past Chairman Thru 2/18) $0 $0 $0
Gary Shields (Potato Assoc Rep Starting 2/18) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$874,738
Expenses
$724,593
Net Income
$150,145
Net Assets
$969,781
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $590,000
67.4%
Program Services $213,058
24.4%
Investment Income $2,663
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $60,424
6.9%
Net Fundraising -$22
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,615
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $175,916
24.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $45,762
6.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $976,320
Total Liabilities $6,539
Net Assets $969,781
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chuck Gunnerson (Executive Director) $98,262 $0 $14,563
Diane Peycke (Finance Director) $50,349 $0 $12,589
Casey Hoverson (Process Representative) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Spokely (Chairman Thru 2/2017 Then Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eric Halverson (Secretary/Treasurer Thru 2/17 Then Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Greg Campbell (Vice Chairman Thru 02/2017 Then Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Lance Hapka (Director/Mn Council Rep Thru 2/2017) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vanray (Director/Nd Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Todd Phelps (Potato Associate) $0 $0 $0
Tj Hall (Director Thru 2/2017 Then Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Fedje (Nd Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Peter Imle (Mn Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Don Suda (Past Chairman Thru 2/2017 Then Director) $0 $0 $0
Sander Dagen (Director From 2/2017) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$873,264
Expenses
$793,132
Net Income
$80,132
Net Assets
$818,760
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $612,995
70.2%
Program Services $189,854
21.7%
Investment Income $3,502
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $65,176
7.5%
Net Fundraising -$1,123
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,860
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $173,559
21.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,429
5.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $827,787
Total Liabilities $9,027
Net Assets $818,760
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chuck Gunnerson (Executive Director) $95,481 $0 $13,856
Diane Peycke (Finance Director) $48,883 $0 $11,358
Carl Hoverson (Process Representative) $0 $0 $0
Don Suda (Chairman Thru 02/2016 Then Past Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Eric Halverson (Director Thru 02/2016 Then Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Campbell (Secretary/Treasurer Thru 02/16 Then Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Mn Council Representative) $0 $0 $0
Lance Hapka (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Spokely (Vice Chairman Thru 02/2016 Then Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vanray (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rick Vivatson (Past Chairman Thru 2/2016) $0 $0 $0
Todd Phelps (Potato Associate) $0 $0 $0
Tj Hall (Director From 2/2016) $0 $0 $0
David Fedje (Nd Council Rep From 2/2016) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$795,797
Expenses
$716,280
Net Income
$79,517
Net Assets
$743,082
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $580,000
72.9%
Program Services $134,588
16.9%
Investment Income $5,648
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $67,627
8.5%
Net Fundraising $94
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $7,840
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $163,437
22.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $752,998
Total Liabilities $9,916
Net Assets $743,082
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chuck Gunnerson (Executive Director) $92,700 $0 $13,502
Diane Peycke (Finance Director) $47,459 $0 $9,074
Carl Hoverson (Process Representative) $0 $0 $0
Damon Johnson (Potato Associate Rep Thru 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Don Suda (Vice Chairman Thru 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Don Suda (Chairman From 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Eric Halverson (Director From 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Greg Campbell (Secretary/Treasurer From 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Gregg Halverson (Director Thru 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Jeff Vanray (Director Thru 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Mn Council Representative) $0 $0 $0
Lance Hapka (Past Chairman Thru 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Lance Hapka (Director From 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Spokely (Secretary/Treasurer Thru 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Spokely (Vice Chairman From 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Matt Vanray (Director From 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Rick Vivatson (Chairman Thru 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Rick Vivatson (Past Chairman/Director From 02/2015) $0 $0 $0
Todd Phelps (Potato Associate Rep From 02/2015) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$837,394
Expenses
$781,345
Net Income
$56,049
Net Assets
$666,853
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $590,000
70.5%
Program Services $171,945
20.5%
Investment Income $748
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $73,340
8.8%
Net Fundraising -$1,392
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,753
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $139,458
17.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,009
6.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $675,597
Total Liabilities $8,744
Net Assets $666,853
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Chuck Gunnerson (Executive Director) $91,350 $0 $10,113
Diane Peycke (Finance Director) $46,077 $0 $8,960
Jeff Vanray (Nd Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Rick Vivatson (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Gregg Halverson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Justin Dagen (Mn Council Rep) $0 $0 $0
Damon Johnson (Potato Associate Rep) $0 $0 $0
Lance Hapka (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Carl Hoverson (Past Chairman/Process Rep) $0 $0 $0
Lonnie Spokely (Director) $0 $0 $0
Don Suda (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$836,342
Expenses
$725,751
Net Income
$110,591
Net Assets
$608,213
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $568,514
68.0%
Program Services $160,027
19.1%
Investment Income $397
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $71,534
8.6%
Net Fundraising -$433
Sales of Assets $20,000
2.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $16,303
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $135,396
18.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,965
5.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $630,941
Total Liabilities $22,728
Net Assets $608,213

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$794,861
Expenses
$740,518
Net Income
$54,343
Net Assets
$494,752
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $577,487
72.7%
Program Services $158,307
19.9%
Investment Income $905
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $50,300
6.3%
Net Fundraising -$1,102
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $8,964
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $134,074
18.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $41,682
5.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $519,768
Total Liabilities $25,016
Net Assets $494,752

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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