Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 - Description of Organization Mission: | We represent the nation's 5,000 apple growers, nearly 40 state and regional apple associations, and hundreds of apple-related companies. Our mission is to advocate for American apple growers and their industry partners to promote the profitable production and marketing of apples and apple products. We serve the entire industry by representing apple businesses on national issues, increasing the demand for apples and apple products, and providing information on matters pertaining to the apple industry. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a | The Executive Committee consists of nine members, including the Immediate Past Chairman, the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the Association. The remaining members are chosen by the Board of Directors from among its members and serve a term of one year. The Executive Committee shall have and exercise the power of the Board of Directors between meetings of the Board of Directors, subject to any prior limitations established by the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 | US Apple is a trade association that has individual persons, individual companies and state commissions/societies as members. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a | Members elect the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b | A copy of the Form 990 is provided to the Officers (who function as the Association's Personnel Committee) prior to filing the form. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The Officers of the Board meet annually with the President/CEO and the Director of Finance to review and set compensation levels for all personnel. New compensation amounts are determined by the current compensation levels, and any increases are approved by the entire Board during the annual budget approval process. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The Association makes its governing documents and financial statements available upon request. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 11g | Consultant fees 352,186. |
| Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: | The Executive Committee, serving as a Finance and Audit Committee, assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from prior years. |
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