Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
309 W Washington
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Chicago, IL60606
D Employer identification number

36-2691663
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 12,891,235
F Name and address of principal officer:
TIMOTHY HAMILTON
309 W Washington Suite 600
Chicago,IL60606
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 5 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.FOODEXPORT.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1969
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO ASSIST SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES OF TWELVE MIDWESTERN STATES IN THE EXPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 22
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 25
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 11,155,089 11,010,821
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,562,829 1,697,570
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 9,557 4,128
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 187,057 178,716
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 12,914,532 12,891,235
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 7,675,504 7,095,856
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,115,396 1,324,131
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 4,023,314 4,412,246
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 12,814,214 12,832,233
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 100,318 59,002
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 2,585,206 2,559,387
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 769,343 684,520
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,815,863 1,874,867
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: FOOD EXPORT ASSOCIATION OF THE MIDWEST U.S.A. IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CHARTERED IN ILLINOIS BY THE DUES PAYING AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION AGENCIES OF TWELVE MIDWESTERN STATES. ITS MISSION IS TO ASSIST SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES, IN THOSE STATES, IN THE EXPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MARKET ACCESS PROGRAM (MAP), AN EXPORT PROGRAM OF THE FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE OF THE USA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA). THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTICIPATES IN TRADE SHOWS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$  
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
114
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
22
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
12
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
12
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
Robert Lowe
309 W Washington Suite 600
Chicago,IL60606
(312) 334-9200
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) BILL NORTHEY
BOARD PRESIDENT
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) JOE KELSAY
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) KEITH CREAGH
BOARD SECRETARY/TREASURER
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) THOMAS JENNINGS
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT - PARTIAL YEAR
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) BEN BRANCEL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) BOB FLIDER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) CHRISTIANE SCHMENK
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) DALE RODMAN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) DAVE FREDRICKSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) DOUG GOEHRING
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) GREG IBACH
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) JAMES ZEHRINGER
BOARD MEMBER - PARTIAL YEAR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) JON HAGLER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) WALT BONES
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) TIMOTHY HAMILTON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00     X       162,619 0 15,352




Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 162,619 0 15,352
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
SMH INTERNATIONAL LTD
 
  		TRADE SERVICING AND CONSULTING 413,432
MARKET MAKERS INC
 
  		TRADE SERVICING AND CONSULTING 401,317
LIEU MARKETING & ASSOC
48 TOH GUAN ROAD EAST
#02-129 ENTERPRISE,SINGAPORE 608856  
SN 		TRADE SERVICING AND CONSULTING 214,164
CONTACTS INTL
 
  		TRADE SERVICING AND CONSULTING 209,950
KOREA BUSINESS SERVICES
 
  		TRADE SERVICING AND CONSULTING 149,822
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 11,010,821
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 11,010,821
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a US FAS ADMIN FEES 813,910 813,788 813,788    
b BRANDED PROGRAM PARTICIPANT FEES 813,910 601,180 601,180    
c GENERIC PROGRAM PARTICIPANT FEES 813,910 162,602 162,602    
d STATE MEMBERSHIP DUES 813,910 120,000 120,000    
e
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 1,697,570
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 4,128     4,128
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss) 0 0
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MANAGEMENT COST SHARING REIMBURSEMENT 900,099 176,354 176,354    
b MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900,099 2,362 2,362    
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 178,716
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 12,891,235 1,876,286 0 4,128
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 7,095,856  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 177,971      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 990,753      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 39,339      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 33,477      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 82,591      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 502      
c Accounting ........... 47,965      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 2,102,247      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 169,116      
13 Office expenses ....... 17,606      
14 Information technology ...... 45,180      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 148,207      
17 Travel ............ 906,131      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 13,147      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 914,996      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 21,936      
23 Insurance .............. 5,846      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a BAD DEBT EXPENSES 1,510      
b MINOR EQUIPMENT REPAIRS 6,237      
c MEMBERSHIPS 11,620      
d
e
f All other expenses 0      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 12,832,233 0 0 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 16,559 1 677,613
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 979,962 2 983,912
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 644,446 3 235,870
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 684,315 4 338,124
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 8,593 9 19,640
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 397,044
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 306,033 22,257 10c 91,011
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 229,074 15 213,217
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 2,585,206 16 2,559,387
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 561,195 17 512,274
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 208,148 19 172,246
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 769,343 26 684,520
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 1,815,863 27 1,874,867
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 1,815,863 33 1,874,867
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 2,585,206 34 2,559,387
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
12,891,235
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
12,832,233
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
59,002
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,815,863
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
2
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
1,874,867
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
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Software ID: 11000230
Software Version: v2011.1.0
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
 
Employer identification number

36-2691663
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
  		Employer identification number

36-2691663
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
  		Employer identification number

36-2691663
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
  		Employer identification number

36-2691663
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Software ID: 11000230
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
 
Employer identification number

36-2691663
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
Yes
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
NONDEDUCTIBLE DUES SCHEDULE C, PART III-A, LINE 1 THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE OF 12 MIDWESTERN STATES. THESE AGENCIES ARE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. THEREFORE, UNDER THE EXCEPTION OF IRC 6033(E)(3), ALL DUES PAID BY THE AGENCIES ARE NONDEDUCTIBLE WITH REGARD TO SECTION 162(E).
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
 
Employer identification number

36-2691663
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................     0
b Buildings ................       0
c Leasehold improvements ............   21,114 7,038 14,076
d Equipment ................   375,930 298,995 76,935
e Other .................       0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 91,011
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) SECURITY DEPOSIT 6,507
(2) UATP CREDITS 165,816
(3) DIRECT BILL 40,894






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 213,217
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 12,891,235
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 12,832,233
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 59,002
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 0
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 0
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 59,002
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 12,714,881
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 12,714,881
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b 176,354
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 176,354
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 12,891,235
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 12,655,879
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 12,655,879
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b 176,354
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 176,354
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 12,832,233
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FOOD EXPORT- MIDWEST HAS RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE INDICATING THAT IT IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(5) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND APPLICABLE STATE LAW. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAXES IS INCLUDED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THERE WERE NO INCOME TAX RELATED INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECOGNIZED BY FOOD EXPORT- MIDWEST FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011. FOOD EXPORT- MIDWEST HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY ANY TAX JURISDICTION. FOOD EXPORT - MIDWEST HAS NO ON-GOING FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUDITS. HOWEVER, FOOD EXPORT - MIDWEST'S TAX RETURNS ENDING AFTER FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND SUBSEQUENT ARE OPEN TO EXAMINATION. FOOD EXPORT - MIDWEST DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS. A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED AS A BENEFIT ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TEST, NO TAX BENEFIT IS RECORDED.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
 
Employer identification number

36-2691663
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING U.S. AGRICULTURAL SALES. 111,788
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING U.S. AGRICULTURAL SALES. 1,715,526
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING U.S. AGRICULTURAL SALES. 131,305
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING U.S. AGRICULTURAL SALES. 283,840
NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING U.S. AGRICULTURAL SALES. 201,916
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING U.S. AGRICULTURAL SALES. 304,859
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING U.S. AGRICULTURAL SALES. 412,079
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 3,161,313
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Accounting Method For Regions Outside the United States Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN: ACCRUAL EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: ACCRUAL EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND): ACCRUAL MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA: ACCRUAL NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY): ACCRUAL SOUTH AMERICA: ACCRUAL SOUTH ASIA: ACCRUAL
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Additional Data


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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
 
Employer identification number
36-2691663
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AMERICAN POP CORN COMPANYP O BOX 178 ONE FUN PLACE
SIOUX CITY,IA51102 		42-0113600 NA 85,674 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(2) ASHBYS STERLING ICE CREAM LTDPO BOX 182395
SHELBY TWP,MI48318 		38-2089111 NA 7,334 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(3) ATRIUM RESTURANT GROUP5057 FRANCE AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55410 		41-1988269 NA 16,394 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(4) B & H GENERAL SUPPLY MKTG COG AND T SALES
11237 NALL AVE SUITE 130
LEAWOOD,KS66211 		48-1235260 NA 16,820 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(5) BECKERS YOGURTDBA FROSTY PRODUCTS
42056 MICHIGAN AVENUE
CANTON,MI48188 		35-2253423 NA 9,000 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(6) BELLBOY IMPORT CORPORATION2220 FLORIDA AVE SO
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 		41-1486622 NA 18,525 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(7) BETTAH BUTTAH LLC111 SOUTHWEST BLVD
KANSAS CITY,KS66103 		90-0613791 NA 12,258 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(8) BIO-NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL IN559 DONORIO DRIVE SUITE 15
MADISON,WI53719 		39-2008996 NA 9,170 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(9) BLADEN CORPORATIONPO BOX 118 LENOX HILL STATION
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-3173687 NA 90,168 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(10) BRANDVENTURE GROUP INC335 RENFREW DRIVE STE 202
MARKHAM,MI60609 		42-1767293 NA 40,446 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(11) BRIMHALL FOODS CO INCPO BOX 34185
3045 BARTLETT CORP DR STE 101
BARTLETT,IN38134 		62-1138067 NA 30,863 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(12) CARMI FLAVOR & FRAGRANCE CO910 INDUSTRIAL RD
WAVERLY,IA50677 		95-3523969 NA 69,277 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(13) CHERRY CENTRAL COOPERATIVE INCPO BOX 988
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49685 		38-2010272 NA 32,547 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(14) CITY FOODS INC4230 S RACINE AVE
CHICAGO,IL60609 		36-2327829 NA 9,906 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(15) CKB MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC402 GARY LANE
JEFFERSON CITY,MO65109 		20-4799255 NA 222,387 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(16) CLINICAL PRODUCTS LLC2200 WESTPORT PLAZA DRSTE 316
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		16-1765398 NA 428,821 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(17) COLBY INTERNATIONAL LLC1967 KAPLAN DR
WINDSOR,CO80550 		55-0911457 NA 5,098 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(18) COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR CO7211 E MICHIGAN AVEPO BOX 619
PIGEON,MI48755 		38-0430470 NA 200,925 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(19) COOPERATIVE REGIONS OF ORGANICDBA CROPP COOPERATIVE
ONE ORGANIC WAY
LA FARGE,WI54639 		39-1605145 NA 20,101 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(20) DAELIA FOOD COMPANY LTD313 HILTON PLACE
CINCINNATI,OH45219 		41-2232209 NA 26,882 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(21) DAHLGREN & COMPANY INC1220 SUNFLOWER STREET
CROOKSTON,MN56716 		41-1889210 NA 11,419 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(22) DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC10220 N AMBASSADOR DRIVE
KANSAS CITY,MO64153 		43-0905874 NA 6,900 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(23) DAIRYCHEM LABORATORIES INC9120 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE
FISHERS,IN46038 		35-1884094 NA 9,266 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(24) DAKOTA SPECIALTY MILLING INC4014 15TH AVE NO
FARGO,ND58102 		91-1410461 NA 6,436 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(25) DGB SALES COMPANY1208 14TH STREET
MONROE,WI53566 		20-3290628 NA 299,544 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(26) DIAMOND V MILLS INC838 1ST STREET NW
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52405 		42-0628408 NA 23,617 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(27) DISTINCTIVE FOODS LLC654 S WHEELING RD
WHEELING,IL60090 		36-4364670 NA 14,576 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(28) DIVERSIFIED MARKETING SOLUTIONLLC 9500 N 129TH EAST AVE SUITE 200
OWASSO,OK74055 		32-0207297 NA 390,324 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(29) DOUMAK INC2201 E TOUHY AVE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE,IL60007 		36-3255980 NA 166,078 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(30) DREAM PAK LLC2760 SOUTH 171ST STREET
NEW BERLIN,WI23151 		54-1985805 NA 20,745 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(31) EAST SHORE SPECIALTY FOODS INC643 CARDINAL LANE PO BOX 379
HARTLAND,WI53029 		39-1797796 NA 5,407 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(32) EAST-WEST INT''L GROUP INC4920 SOM CENTER RD
MORELAND HILLS,OH44022 		20-8872398 NA 21,156 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(33) ECO HEAVEN LLC1900 AVE OF THE STARS
LOS ANGELES,CA90065 		11-3820948 NA 9,222 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(34) ENJOY LIFE NATURAL BRANDS LLC3810 NORTH RIVER ROAD
SCHILLER PARK,IL60176 		36-4433809 NA 10,115 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(35) ENM FOODS INTERNATIONAL INC11860 COMMUNITY ROAD SUITE 100
POWAY,CA92064 		71-0997394 NA 299,993 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(36) EQUITRADE GROUP INC225 W WASHINGTON STE 2200
CHICAGO,IL60606 		36-3865305 NA 48,157 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(37) EVANGERS DOG & CAT FOOD CO INC221 S WHEELING ROAD
WHEELING,IL60712 		36-2416760 NA 79,157 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(38) EXCLUSIVELY PET INC7711 N 81ST STREET
MILWAUKEE,WI53223 		39-1761613 NA 7,750 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(39) EXPORT MARKETING CORPPO BOX 484
BENSENVILLE,IL60106 		26-2383957 NA 385,994 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(40) EXPORT TRADE OF AMERICADBA GROCERIES USA
44611 11TH STREET 2ND FL
LONG ISLAND CITY,NY11101 		13-3538402 NA 109,396 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(41) FARM TO MARKET BREAD CO216 W 73RD STREET
KANSAS CITY,MO64114 		43-1653326 NA 5,705 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(42) FARMER ORGANIC FOODSINTERNATIONAL PO BOX 23
BLAIR,WI54616 		20-1838316 NA 9,225 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(43) FIBERSTAR INC713 SAINT CROIX ST
RIVER FALLS,WI54022 		91-1886062 NA 129,558 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(44) FINISH LINE HORSE PRODUCTS INCP O BOX 1000 115 W GATEWAY RD
BENSENVILLE,IL60106 		36-2962016 NA 14,917 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(45) FIRST CLASS IMPORTS AND EXPORT1166 E ROCK SPRINGS RD NE
ATLANTA,GA30306 		20-1652731 NA 15,952 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(46) GIBBON MEAT PACKING FACILITY LLCDBA MIDWEST MEAT PACKING FACILITY
12 LAWN AVE
GIBBON,NE68840 		27-1892853 NA 14,650 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(47) GINSENG AND HERB COOPERATIVE3909 1/2 CTY RD B PO BOX 581
MARATHON,WI54448 		30-3740400 NA 151,120 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(48) GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ANDMANAGEMENT LLC 6058 MONTGOMERY ROAD
CINCINNATI,OH45213 		27-1306463 NA 27,510 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(49) GO PICNIC INC4011 N RAVENSWOOD AVE STE 11
CHICAGO,IL60613 		26-2095676 NA 11,228 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(50) GOLDEN LINK INC23 HORTON RD
WASHINGTONVILLE,NY10992 		61-4825410 NA 12,074 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(51) GOMACRO INC10608 SUMMIT RIDGE DRIVE
VIOLA,WI54664 		75-3149015 NA 7,022 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(52) GOOD LIFE FOODS INCPO BOX 22422
LINCOLN,NE68542 		91-1817034 NA 129,124 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(53) GRACELAND FRUIT INC1123 MAIN STREET
FRANKFORT,MI49635 		38-2016646 NA 78,887 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(54) GRAMINEX LLC95 MIDLAND RD
SAGINAW,MI48638 		38-3360436 NA 67,714 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(55) GRANDMA HOERNERS FOODS INC31862 THOMPSON RD
ALMA,KS66401 		48-1237310 NA 15,694 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(56) GRASSHOPPER PACKING LLC DBANATURAL LIFE PET PRODUCTS
112 N ELM STE A
PITTSBURG,KS66762 		48-1247246 NA 10,238 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(57) GREAT LAKES PACKAGING463 E US HIGWAY 30
VALPARAISO,IN46383 		35-2124467 NA 46,228 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(58) HAMMONS PRODUCTS COMPANY105 HAMMONS DRIVE PO BOX 140
STOCKTON,MO65785 		44-0581152 NA 28,296 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(59) HEARTLAND SWEETENERS LLC14300 CLAY TERRACE BLVD SUITE 249
CARMEL,IN46032 		20-1938376 NA 171,366 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(60) HSU'S GINSENG ENTERPRISES INCT6819 COUNTY RD WPO BOX 509
WAUSAU,WI54402 		39-1385498 NA 250,000 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(61) INTERNATIONAL FEEDCOMPO BOX 280 2075 DANIELS ST
LONG LAKE,MN55356 		41-1957783 NA 5,949 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(62) INTERNATIONAL MARKETING SERVICES INCC/O DAVID SCHMIT522 4TH ST STE 200
SIOUX CITY,IA51101 		26-4500593 NA 274,592 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(63) J AND J CORPORATION SOYKO INTLDBA CIRCLE C SEEDS
2493 380TH STREET
GARY,MN56545 		45-0457885 NA 10,223 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(64) J AND J GROUPDBA RUFUS TEAGUE 13410 W 73RD ST
SHAWNEE,KS66216 		20-1447517 NA 6,109 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(65) JM GRAIN INC12 NORTH RAILROAD STREET PO BOX 248
GARRISON,ND58540 		20-3098913 NA 11,829 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(66) JOHN VOLPI AND COMPANY INC5263 NORTHRUP AVE
STLOUIS,MO63110 		43-0741443 NA 6,188 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(67) KITCHEN BASICS INC6940 S EDGERTON RD
BRECKSVILLE,OH44141 		34-1832486 NA 46,963 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(68) KOEZE COMPANY2555 BURLINGAME AVE SW
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49509 		38-2185672 NA 16,769 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(69) LAFEBER COMPANY24981 N 1400 EAST RD
CORNELL,IL61319 		36-3754581 NA 23,768 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(70) LAND O'' LAKES INC4001 LEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH
ARDEN HILLS,MN55126 		41-0365145 NA 107,878 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(71) LEE INTERNATIONAL TRADINGSERVICES INC 3225 OLD BRAINARD RD
PEPPER PIKE,OH44124 		34-1640447 NA 6,805 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(72) M A S SALES LTD DBA PASTAFACTORY 11225 WEST GRAND AVE
NORTHLAKE,IL60164 		36-2809022 NA 23,430 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(73) MAMA ROSAS LLC1910 FAIR ROAD
SIDNEY,OH45365 		20-5408111 NA 5,757 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(74) MEMBRELL LLC2213 MISSOURI AVE
CARTHAGE,MO64836 		27-3847506 NA 9,851 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(75) MIDAMAR CORPORATION1105 60TH AVENUE SW
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52406 		42-1244351 NA 25,934 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(76) MIDWEST AG EXPORTS INC103 E MAIN STREET SUITE B
MARSHALL,MN56258 		20-1784561 NA 5,912 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(77) MIDWESTERN PET FOODS INC9634 HEDDEN ROAD
EVANSVILLE,IN47725 		35-1058442 NA 212,509 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(78) MORRISON FARMS85824 519TH AVENUE
CLEARWATER,NE68726 		47-0652655 NA 15,534 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(79) NATIONAL ENZYME COMPANY INC15366 US HIGHWAY 160
FORSYTH,MO65653 		36-1522557 NA 10,214 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(80) NATURAL PRODUCTS INC2211 6TH AVE
GRINNELL,IA50112 		42-1171344 NA 47,724 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(81) NATURESTAR FOODS INCDBA PLOCKYS FINE SNACKS
15 SPINNING WHEEL RD STE 314
HINSDALE,IL60521 		36-3587817 NA 17,789 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(82) NEW GRASS ENTERPRISES LLCDBA NEW GRASS BISON
POST OFFICE BOX 860033
SHAWNEE,KS66286 		42-1614846 NA 7,803 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(83) NIKKI''S COOKIES INC2018 S 1 ST
MILWAUKEE,WI53207 		39-1474554 NA 31,091 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(84) NORTHERN MINNESOTA WILD RICEPRODUCERS COOP 301 TOWER STREET NW
CLEARBROOK,MN56634 		58-1919599 NA 50,000 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(85) NORTHWOODS INTERNATIONAL LLCPO BOX 13513
GREEN BAY,WI54313 		20-5486041 NA 19,954 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(86) NUTORIOUS LLCPO BOX 28383
GREEN BAY,WI54324 		20-3016620 NA 25,444 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(87) OMEGA SEA LLC1000 BACON ROAD
PAINESVILLE,OH44077 		27-4722083 NA 13,468 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(88) OMNIPRO PET CARE LLCPO BOX 278
MADISON,MS39130 		37-1607540 NA 14,263 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(89) ORIGINAL JUAN SPECIALTY FOODSINC 111 SOUTHWEST BLVD
KANSAS CITY,KS66103 		48-1220553 NA 16,712 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(90) OSKRI ORGANICS INC528 E TYRARENA PARK RD
LAKE MILLS,WI53551 		39-1954705 NA 5,190 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(91) OXBOW AMINAL HEALTH29012 MILL ROAD
MURDOCK,NE68407 		47-0711465 NA 177,747 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(92) PACIFIC SOYBEAN AND GRAIN INC221 MAIN ST SUITE 888
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94105 		94-2878221 NA 7,513 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(93) PAMPERED PET TREATS INC1455 MISS ELLE WAY
ALPINE,CA91901 		41-1776434 NA 18,380 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(94) PAPA GEORGE324 NORTH FOURTH ST
STILLWATER,MN55082 		41-1979556 NA 5,240 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(95) PETERSON FARMS INC3104 W BASELINE RD PO BOX 115
SHELBY,MI49455 		38-2519910 NA 29,939 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(96) PHILLIPS PRODUCTS COMPANY LLC1607 S 12TH STREET S
PRINCETON,MN55371 		41-2017672 NA 9,039 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(97) PINATA FOODS INC DBA FESTAFOOD CO 3590 W 58TH ST
CLEVELAND,OH44102 		34-1652229 NA 12,642 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(98) PLOCHMAN INC1333 N BOUDREAU RD
MANTENO,IL60950 		36-2531092 NA 23,117 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(99) PREFERRED POPCORN LLC1132 9TH ROAD
CHAPMAN,NE68827 		47-0809328 NA 19,629 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(100) PREMIER PET PRODUCTS INC17480 STARLITE DRIVE
SOUTH BEND,IN46614 		27-0369803 NA 15,000 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(101) PREMIUM GOLD FLAX PRODUCTS1321 12TH AVENUE NE
DENHOFF,ND58430 		75-3023170 NA 10,383 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(102) PS INTERNATIONAL LLCDBA PS INTERNATIONAL LTD
1414 RALEIGH ROAD SUITE 205
CHAPEL HILL,NC27613 		27-1577733 NA 13,338 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(103) PURETEC INTERNATIONAL INCDBA HEARTLAND FLAX PO BOX 777
VALLEY CITY,ND58072 		45-0461320 NA 9,880 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(104) RED ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC633 S 20TH STREET PO BOX 755
MANITOWOC,WI54220 		39-1917822 NA 100,723 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(105) RENAISSANCE FARMS INC525 E MADISON
SPRING GREEN,WI53588 		91-2094024 NA 6,228 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(106) REX EXPORTS LLCPO BOX 266984
WESTON,FL33326 		26-4164402 NA 7,418 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(107) RIBUS INC8000 MARYLAND AVE SUITE 460
ST LOUIS,MO63105 		43-1626254 NA 9,567 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(108) S P MARKETING INC11100 86TH AVENUE NORTH
MAPLE GROVE,MN55369 		41-1701553 NA 7,761 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(109) SAFIE SPECIALTY FOOD CO INC25565 TERRA INDUSTRIAL DR
CHESTERFIELD,MI48051 		38-3344567 NA 7,500 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(110) SCHAFER FISHERIES INC2112 SANDRIDGE RD
THOMSON,IL61285 		36-3391519 NA 16,228 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(111) SCHELL AND KEMPETER INCDBA DIAMOND PET FOOD 103 N OLIVE
META,MO65058 		43-0951994 NA 103,553 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(112) SD OIL CO4320 CASANNA WAY APT 1807
OCEANSIDE,CA92057 		51-0669160 NA 166,735 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(113) SENCHA NATURALS INC104 N UNION AVE
LOS ANGELES,CA90026 		38-3778607 NA 15,379 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(114) SHARED VENTURES INCDBA US SOY LLC 2808 THOMASON DR
MATTOON,IL61938 		41-1906376 NA 27,439 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(115) SHORELINE FRUIT GROWERS INC10850 EAST TRAVERSE
HIGHWAYSUITE 4460
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684 		38-3120635 NA 39,383 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(116) SIOUX HONEY ASSOCIATION301 LEWIS BOULEVARD
SIOUX CITY,IA51101 		42-0527930 NA 138,200 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(117) SK FOOD INTERNATIONAL INC4666 AMBER VALLEY PARKWAY S
FARGO,ND58104 		47-0421017 NA 25,670 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(118) THE ELI'S CHEESECAKE COMPANY6701 WEST FOREST PRESERVE DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL60634 		36-3099563 NA 12,954 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(119) THE PETERSON COMPANY6312 WEST MAIN STREET
KALAMAZOO,MI49009 		38-1865035 NA 27,738 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(120) TOTAL HEALTH ADVANCEDNUTRITION INC 1027 MOORE LAKE DR E
FRIDLEY,MN55432 		61-1406697 NA 13,535 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(121) TRUSWEETS LLC648 WHEELING ROAD
WHEELING,IL60090 		26-2971546 NA 5,665 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(122) VARIED INDUSTRIES CORP905 S CAROLINA AVENUE
MASON CITY,IA50401 		42-0923693 NA 95,752 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(123) WEAVER POPCORN COMPANY INC14470 BERGEN BLVD STE 100
NOBLESVILLE,IN46060 		35-0953313 NA 149,518 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(124) WESTWOOD MARKET LLC31500 W 13 MILE ROAD 112
FARMINGTON HILLS,MI48334 		20-3535725 NA 28,216 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(125) WISCONSIN CRANBERRY COOPERATIVE2110 INDUSTRIAL STREET STE A
WISCONSIN RAPIDS,WI54495 		39-2041364 NA 14,263 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(126) WOEBER MUSTARD MFG CO1966 COMMERCE CIRCLE
SPRINGFIELD,OH45504 		31-0816660 NA 190,472 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
(127) ZETRA USAPO BOX 865
SOMERVILLE,TN38068 		63-1151817 NA 95,651 0 NA NA MAP PROGRAM
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
0
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
127
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

Schedule I (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS GRANT FUNDS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE USDA, AND ALL OTHER STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATORY BODIES. TO ENSURE THAT THE GRANTS ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES, THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS AN INTERNAL REVIEW OF THE GRANTS, AND PARTICIPATES IN AN ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REVIEW OF ITS PROCEDURES AND EXPENDITURES BY THE USDA.
Schedule I (Form 990) 2011


Additional Data


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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
 
Employer identification number

36-2691663
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) TIMOTHY HAMILTON (i)
(ii)		 162,619
0 		0
0 		0
0 		9,757
0 		5,595
0 		177,971
0 		0
0















Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FOOD EXPORT ASSOCATION OF THE MIDWEST USA
 
Employer identification number

36-2691663
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
NON-DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS FORM 990, PART V, LINE 6A THE ORGANIZATION'S SOLE CONTRIBUTOR IS A GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. THEREFORE, DEDUCTIBILITY OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED IS NOT RELEVANT.
Classes of members or stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE OF 12 MIDWESTERN STATES. EACH MEMBER HAS THE RIGHT TO DELEGATE A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY TO SIT ON THE BOARD ON ITS BEHALF. UPON DISSOLUTION, UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, ASSETS SHALL BE APPLIED FIRST TO THE PAYMENT OF DEBTS AND SECOND AS A PRO RATA RETURN TO REGULAR MEMBERS BASED ON PAST FEES AND ASSESSMENTS. ANY REMAINING ASSETS MAY BE RELEASED TO AN ORGANIZATION FULFILLING AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH FOOD EXPORT - MIDWEST WAS ORGANIZED.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a SEE NARRATIVE ON FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6.
Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS, A DRAFT OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNAL MANAGEMENT AND ITS INDEPENDENT PAID TAX PREPARERS. AFTER REVIEW, COPIES OF THE FINAL FORM 990 ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD SECRETARY/TREASURER FOR REVIEW, AND SUBSEQUENTLY FILED WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST / FRAUD DETECTION POLICY. AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, A QUESTIONNAIRE IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERESTED PERSONS (OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES), ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, TO IDENTIFY ANY ISSUES OF CONFLICT THAT MAY HAVE ARISEN. ADDITIONALLY, PROACTIVE QUESTIONS ARE ASKED DURING ANY FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING PROCESS TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE STEPS (RECUSAL, INELIGIBILITY TO BID, ETC) ARE TAKEN. THE ORGANIZATION'S DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INITIALLY REVIEW THE QUESTIONNAIRES TO DETERMINE IF ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EXIST WITH THE ORGANIZATION. IF IT IS DETERMINED A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THEY DEFER THE MATTER TO THE BOARD. BASED ON THE NATURE OF THE ACTIVITY THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION STEPS TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE TRANSACTION CONSTITUTES A CONFLICT AND THE RESTRICTIONS TO BE IMPOSED ON PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a A PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMPRISED OF THE BOARD PRESIDENT, PAST PRESIDENT, AND 3 OTHER MEMBERS, CONDUCTS A FORMAL REVIEW ANNUALLY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THAT INCLUDES A COMPENSATION REVIEW. AS PART OF THAT PROCESS THE BOARD PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REVIEWS ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS VS. RESULTS, INDIVIDUAL GOALS VS. RESULTS, AND SALARY SURVEYS/REPORTS WITH DATA ON COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROCESS LAST OCCURRED IN FEBRUARY 2012, AND WAS DOCUMENTED IN A TIMELY MANNER.
COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES PER THE IRS' DEFINITION. THEREFORE, THIS LINE HAS BEEN CHECKED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A PER THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE STATE LAW THE ORGANIZATION IS INCORPORATED IN, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS NOT AN OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION. HOWEVER, PURSUANT TO THE IRS' DEFINITION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS BEEN REPORTED IN PART VII OF THE FORM 990.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS - 2;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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