TY 2020 Form 990EZ

Form990EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-1150

2020

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C Name of organization
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIRECT SEED
ASSOCIATION

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)6601 W DESCHUTES AVE C-2
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code KENNEWICK, WA99336

D Employer identification number

91-2035476

E Telephone number

(509) 585-5460

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? This Organization provides information exchange and advocacy on conservation policy issues, research coordination, and access to value added benefits that support the adoption of environmentally sustainable and economically viable direct seed cropping systems.This Organization unites growers under a cropping system, rather than one specific crop. They are passionate about bringing together diverse groups with common interests to advance the future of sustainable farming.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 Grower education and development - programs,resources and conferences designed to stimulate interest in the Organization and to educate members on innovative seed application techniques. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
DOUGLAS POOLE Director	0	0
CLINT ZENNER Director	0	0
CHRIS RAUCH Director	0	0
TIM SPRATLING Director	0	0
DAN HARWOOD Director	0	0
BRENT UHLORN President	0	0
JOHN MCNABB Director	0	0
TOM CONKLIN Treasurer	0	0
KEITH MORTER Past President	0	0
CHUCK SCHMIDT Director	0	0
DR JILL CLAPPERTON Director	0	0
DR DON WYSOCKI Director	0	0
DR DAVE HUGGINS Director	0	0
TY MEYER Director	0	0
DR KURTIS SCHROEDER Director	0	0
AARON ESSER Director	0	0
ROB DEWALD Director	0	0
JESSE BRUNNER Director	0	0
DEVIN MOON Secretary	0	0
PAT PURDY Director	0	0
NOAH WILLIAMS Vice President	0	0
CURT LIVESAY Director	0	0
MARK GREEN Director	0	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Expenses.1001	Advertising and Promotion $450
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $1344
Other Expenses.1005	Travel $2729
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $10168
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $396
Other Expenses.1	CONTRACTED SERVICES $32400
Other Expenses.2	SPEAKER FEES $5551
Other Expenses.3	WEB HOSTING $3853
Other Expenses.4	Grant Expenses $3495
Other Expenses.5	Neon Merchant Services $1509
Other Expenses.6	MEETING EXPENSES $729
Other Expenses.9	BANK CHARGES $78

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Expenses.1001

Advertising and Promotion $450

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1344

Other Expenses.1005

Travel $2729

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $10168

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $396

Other Expenses.1

CONTRACTED SERVICES $32400

Other Expenses.2

SPEAKER FEES $5551

Other Expenses.3

WEB HOSTING $3853

Other Expenses.4

Grant Expenses $3495

Other Expenses.5

Neon Merchant Services $1509

Other Expenses.6

MEETING EXPENSES $729

Other Expenses.9

BANK CHARGES $78

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	6,843
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	35,000
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3
4	Investment income ....................................	4	18
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	61,234
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	18,791
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	42,443
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	84,304

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-36,886
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	146,570
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	109,684

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Software Version:	2020v4.0

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	58,013
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15	475
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	62,702
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	121,190

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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