Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
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. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2023 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2023 , and ending 12-31-2023
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Food Export Association 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 St 600
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Chicago, IL60606
D Employer identification number

36-2691663
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 16,581,008
F Name and address of principal officer:
Brendan Wilson
309 W Washington St 600
Chicago,IL60606
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 5 ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
www.foodexport.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
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 thirteen Midwestern states in the exportation of agricultural products.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 13
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 13
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2023 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 30
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 20
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 11,997,330 13,486,937
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,667,753 2,630,938
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -21,157 43,133
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 381,449 420,000
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 15,025,375 16,581,008
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 8,465,043 9,758,145
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) 2,308,546 2,401,639
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 4,185,975 4,322,724
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 14,959,564 16,482,508
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 65,811 98,500
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 3,688,301 3,712,070
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,096,509 1,021,778
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 2,591,792 2,690,292
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 thirteen Midwestern states. Its mission is to assist small and medium-sized companies, in those states, in the exportation of agricultural product
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 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) and Agricultural Trade Program (ATP) are export programs 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 expenses0
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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............
11d
 
No
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 XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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 and XII 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, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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. See instructions. ....
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 hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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21
Yes
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals 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, line 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
List of Attached Documents:
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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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) 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 the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? 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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part 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
 
 
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 on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
112
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
30
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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 as charitable contributions? ...
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. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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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 or note to any line 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
1a
13
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
13
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 on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this 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 on 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 on 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 filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
Robert Lowe309 W Washington Suite 600   Chicago,IL60606 (312) 334-9200
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. 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 the 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, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Blayne Arthur
 
President
 1.0
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Thom Petersen
 
Vice President
 1.0
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Bruce Kettler
 
Board Member (Thru 01/2023)
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) Chris Chinn
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) Don Lamb
 
Board Member (Beg 03/2023)
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) Doug Goehring
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) Hunter Roberts
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) Jerry Costello II
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) Lydia Mihalik
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) Mike Beam
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) Mike Naig
 
Board Member
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) Randy Romanski
 
Secretary Treasurer
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) Sherry Vinton
 
Board Member (Beg 01/2023)
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) Timothy Boring
 
Board Member (Beg 03/2023)
 1.0
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) Brendan Wilson
 
Executive Director / CEO (Beg 01/2023)
 40.0
.................
  		    X       186,017 0 33,283
(16) Michelle Rogowski
 
Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Director
 40.0
.................
  		    X       146,274 0 20,739
(17) Robert Lowe
 
Chief Financial Officer
 40.0
.................
  		    X       141,213 0 28,663
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Teresa Miller
 
Chief Programs & Partnerships Officer
 40.0
.......................   		    X       117,788 0 8,389
























1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 591,292 0 91,074
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 4
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
Yes
 
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
Altai Systems

752 Oak Grove Circle
Severna Park,PA21146 		Technology Services 383,009
SMH International Ltd

SUITE 1107 1108 11/F
Pudong Shanghai    
CH 		Trade Servicing and Consulting 236,966
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

PO BOX 650615
DALLAS,TX75265 		Health Insurance Staff 212,950
Korea Business Services Inc

8th floor Yulchon Bldg
20 Gukgegeumyung-ro
KS 		Trade Servicing and Consulting 202,024
Mercalimentos

Calzada de Chabacanos 4
Residential Calacoaya
Atizapan de Zaragoza,Estado de Mexico52996
MX 		Trade Servicing and Consulting 174,938
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 7
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 13,486,937
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 13,486,937
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a US FAS Admin Fees 813910 1,500,000 1,500,000    
b Branded Program Participant Fees 813910 786,412 786,412    
c International Marketing Program Participant Fees 813910 217,526 217,526    
d State Membership Dues 813910 127,000 127,000    
e
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 2,630,938
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 43,133     43,133
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c 0 0
d Net gain or (loss).........        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a Management Cost Sharing Reimbursements 900099 420,000 420,000    
b            
c            
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 420,000
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 16,581,008 3,050,938 0 43,133
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 9,758,145  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 682,367      
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........ 1,368,007      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 74,164      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 126,705      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 150,396      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 3,864      
c Accounting ........... 60,344      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,713,168      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 187,483      
13 Office expenses ....... 52,030      
14 Information technology ...... 590,658      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 211,531      
17 Travel ............ 847,823      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 27,350      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 346,833      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 47,451      
23 Insurance ... 34,410      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a Other Expenses 184,446      
b Memberships 13,833      
c Minor Equipment Repairs 1,500      
d
e All other expenses 0      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 16,482,508      
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 344,757 1 385,552
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,042,387 2 1,085,497
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 1,448,742 3 1,361,021
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 3,897 4 265,883
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 835,227
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 669,087 192,731 10c 166,140
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 426,521 14 287,945
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 229,266 15 160,032
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 3,688,301 16 3,712,070
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 918,059 17 841,081
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 178,450 19 180,697
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
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.. 1,096,509 26 1,021,778
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 2,591,792 28 2,690,292
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 2,591,792 32 2,690,292
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 3,688,301 33 3,712,070
Form 990 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
16,581,008
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
16,482,508
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
98,500
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
2,591,792
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
2,690,292
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
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 (2023)
Form 990 (2023)
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Software ID: 23017437
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Name of the organization
Food Export Association 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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't 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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023) Page 2
Name of organization
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA
  		Employer identification number
36-2691663
Part I
Contributors
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


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 3
Name of organization
Food Export Association 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) (2023)
Schedule B (Form 990) (2023)
Page 4
Name of organization
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA
  		Employer identification number

36-2691663
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

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

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Food Export Association 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. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

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 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
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 ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

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

$  
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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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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 right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2019 (b) 2020 (c) 2021 (d) 2022 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable 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          
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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 on 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
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part III-A, Line 1 Nondeductible Dues THE ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP CONSISTS OF THE DEPARTMENTS OF AGRICULTURE OF 13 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
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Food Export Association 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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" on 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 July 25, 2006, 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 right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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" on 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 XIII 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, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on 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" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   138,433 59,976 78,457
d Equipment ....   696,794 609,111 87,683
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 166,140
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 0
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 16,161,008
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 16,161,008
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 XIII.) ........... 4b 420,000
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 420,000
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 16,581,008
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 16,062,508
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 XIII.) ........... 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 16,062,508
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 XIII.) ........... 4b 420,000
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 420,000
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 16,482,508
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote 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 during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Food Export - Midwest has not been examined by any tax jurisdiction. Food Export - Midwest has no ongoing federal, state or local tax audits. 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
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements SHARED MANAGEMENT EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT - 420000
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements SHARED MANAGEMENT EXPENSE - 420000
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Food Export Association 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" on 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. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the 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 US AGRICULTURAL SALES 403,323
East Asia and the Pacific 0 0 Program Services ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING US AGRICULTURAL SALES 4,516,896
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING US AGRICULTURAL SALES 1,437,438
Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING US AGRICULTURAL SALES 1,438,181
North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING US AGRICULTURAL SALES 1,029,599
South America 0 0 Program Services ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING US AGRICULTURAL SALES 238,699
South Asia 0 0 Program Services ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION AT TRADE SHOWS, FOCUSED TRADE MISSIONS, AND BUYER MISSIONS RELATED TO INCREASING US AGRICULTURAL SALES 1,376,986
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 10,441,122
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 10,441,122
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated 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 noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
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
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated 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
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (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 separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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, Information 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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2023
Schedule F (Form 990) 2023
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Part V
Supplemental Information
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.
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements 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
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Food Export Association 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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC 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
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ACG PRODUCTS LTD
15850 W BLUEMOUND ROAD SUITE 305
BROOKFIELD,WI53005 		82-5221174   16,741       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(2) ADVANCED SUNFLOWER ACH PAYEE
PO BOX 902 740 2ND ST SW
HURON,SD573500902 		45-1357940   18,495       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(3) AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL INNOVA
1180 CRYSTAL AVE
DOWNERS GROVE,IL60516 		42-1746779   25,500       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(4) AMERICAN POP CORN ACH PAYEE
ONE FUN PLACE PO BOX 178
SIOUX CITY,IA51102 		42-0113600   214,522       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(5) AMERICAN TRADING INT ACH PAYEE
3415 S SEPULVEDA BLVD SUITE 610
LOS ANGELES,CA900346032 		95-4837845   219,476       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(6) AMLAT LLC ACH PAYEE
112 W MAIN ST
BELLEVILLE,WI53508 		80-0879179   5,000       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(7) BAREBONES BROTH ACH PAYEE
5065 GREEN SPRUCE DRIVE
SYLVANIA,OH435601895 		46-4176505   5,633       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(8) BEST BREED INC ACH PAYEE
2000 C FOSTORIA AVE
FINDLAY,OH45840 		56-2283982   90,849       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(9) BIADGI LLC ACH PAYEE
401 N MICHIGAN AVE STE 1200
CHICAGO,IL60611 		46-5273104   6,244       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(10) BIOVA LLC ACH PAYEE
PO BOX 394
JOHNSTON,IA50131 		20-3293768   33,095       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(11) BIOZYME INCORPORATED
6010 STOCKYARDS EXPRESSWAY
ST JOSEPH,MO64504 		44-0557576   51,459       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(12) BLACKWOOD PET FOOD ACH PAYEE
38281 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD
LISBON,OH44432 		27-4649672   158,426       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(13) DANIEL T SCHMITT ACH PAYEE
DBA BLUE RIVER TRADING COMPANY LLC
WEST ALLIS,WI53219 		80-0432645   13,977       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(14) BNUTTY GOURMET ACH PAYEE
6370 AMERIPLEX DRIVE STE 102
PORTAGE,IN463681798 		46-5239741   10,846       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(15) BRIESS MALT & INGREDIENTS
625 S IRISH RD
CHILTON,WI530141702 		39-1308315   76,295       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(16) BRUSHVALE SEED INC
1656 280TH STREET
BRECKENRIDGE,MN56520 		06-1240307   121,241       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(17) BUTTER BUDS INC
2330 CHICORY ROAD
RACINE,WI53403 		80-0871111   9,468       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(18) CARNIVORE MEAT LLC ACH PAYEE
PO BOX 9227
GREEN BAY,WI54308 		46-1105717   239,480       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(19) CH AGRICULTURAL TECHNICAL LLC
330 S WHITNEY WAY SUITE 201
MADISON,WI53705 		32-0476424   5,025       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(20) CHEESES OF WISCONSIN ACH PAYEE
2001 DAMASCUS TRL
COTTAGE GROVE,WI535270233 		83-3229318   9,427       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(21) CHERRY CENTRAL COOPERATIVE INC
PO BOX 772446
DETROIT,MI482772446 		38-2010272   45,997       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(22) CKB MGMNT SVCS LLC ACH PAYEE
402 GARY LANE
JEFFERSON CITY,MO65109 		20-4799255   310,698       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(23) CLEMENTS FOODS ACH PAYEE
6601 N HARVEY PL
OKLAHOMA CITY,OK731167911 		73-0613986   136,100       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(24) COLOR BRANDS ACH PAYEE
168 N CLINTON ST SUITE 200
CHICAGO,IL60661 		46-5189905   410,453       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(25) COOL BEANS ACH PAYEE
230 NORTHGATE STREET
LAKE FOREST,IL60045 		83-0786105   11,000       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(26) COOPERATIVE ELEVATOR ACH PAYEE
7211 E MICHIGAN AVE PO BOX 619
PIGEON,MI487550619 		38-0430470   38,311       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(27) CROIX VALLEY FOODS ACH PAYEE
2323 JACK BREAULT DR
HUDSON,WI54016 		48-1304729   6,550       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(28) DAIRY FARMERS OF AMER ACH PAYE
1405 N 98TH STREET
KANSAS CITY,KS66111 		43-0905874   66,125       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(29) DAIRYCHEM ACH PAYEE
9120 TECHNOLOGY LANE
FISHERS,IN46038 		35-1884094   9,095       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(30) DAKOTA SPEC MILLING ACH PAYEE
4014 15TH AVE NO
FARGO,ND58102 		81-0953937   5,991       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(31) DANCING GOAT DIST ACH PAYEE
DBA DEATHS DOOR DISTILLERY LLC 909
CAMBRIDGE,WI53523 		47-4202639   14,279       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(32) SCHELL AND KEMPETER INC
DBA DIAMOND PET FOODS 103 NORTH OLI
META,MO65058 		43-0951994   406,101       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(33) DOUMAK INC
2201 E TOUHY AVE
ELK GROVE VILLAGE,IL600075327 		36-3255980   221,445       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(34) E FORMELLA AND SONS ACH PAYEE
16425 KILBOURN AVE
OAK FOREST,IL60452 		36-3179474   11,553       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(35) EAST-WEST INTL GROUP ACH PAYEE
4920 SOM CENTER RD
MORELAND HILLS,OH44022 		20-8872398   8,513       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(36) EDLONG CORPORATION ACH PAYEE
DBA EDLONG DAIRY FLAVORS 225 SCOTT
ELK GROVE VILLAGE,IL60007 		36-2245071   123,427       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(37) ENIVA USA INC
2700 CAMPUS DRIVE
PLYMOUTH,MN554412601 		20-4592929   19,765       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(38) EQUITRADE GROUP INC ACH PAYEE
225 W WASHINGTON STE 2200
CHICAGO,IL606063561 		36-3865305   110,303       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(39) ETHELS BAKERY LLC ACH PAYEE
15000 COMMERCIAL DR
SHELBY TOWNSHIP,MI48315 		84-3515918   28,063       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(40) FOODSOURCE INC ACH PAYEE
314 SUNRISE AVE
WILLOWBROOK,IL60527 		02-0732528   6,224       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(41) FULLFILL FOOD & BEV ACH PAYEE
2600 CLARK AVENUE
SAINT LOUIS,MO63103 		81-3285305   15,390       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(42) CARAMELCRISP GARRETT ACH PAYEE
POPCORN SHOPS 401 N MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO,IL60611 		45-4561610   905,768       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(43) GIANT SNACKS INC ACH PAYEE
17950 HIGHWAY 13
WAHPETON,ND58075 		90-0392871   32,171       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(44) GINSENG HERB COOP ACH PAYEE
224930 COUNTY ROAD B
MARATHON,WI54448 		03-0374040   230,000       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(45) GIOVANNIS FOOD PROD ACH PAYEE
37775 32 MILE PO BOX 26
RICHMOND,MI48062 		16-1144461   5,718       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(46) GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT ACH PAYEE
MANAGEMENT LLC 2037 MADISON ROAD SU
CINCINNATI,OH45208 		27-1306463   124,156       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(47) GLOBAL GROCERIES SALES INC
622 E SAINT ANDREWS CIR
DAKOTA DUNES,SD57049 		81-1337014   223,588       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(48) GLOBAL RES DIRECT ACH PAYEE
2640 W DIVISION STREET SUITE 3
CHICAGO,IL60622 		81-3507201   5,762       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(49) W THOMAS PTR DBA GLUTEN ACH PA
THE GFB THE GLUTEN FREE BAR 4053 BR
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49512 		27-2835473   33,782       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(50) GP CONCEPT LABS ACH PAYEE
1519 W ESTES AVE
CHICAGO,IL606262617 		26-2095676   7,587       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(51) GRACELAND FRUIT ACH PAYEE
INC 1123 MAIN STREET
FRANKFORT,MI49635 		38-2016646   120,374       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(52) GRAMINEX LLC ACH PAYEE
95 MIDLAND RD
SAGINAW,MI48638 		38-3360436   53,543       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(53) GREAT LAKES BIOSYSTEMS INC
13916 LEETSBIR ROAD
STURTEVANT,WI53177 		39-1758558   9,578       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(54) GREAT LAKES EXPORTING COMPANY
1776 HILLTOP RD
SAINT JOSEPH,MI49085 		45-3956362   10,000       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(55) EXPORT TRADE OF AMER
DBA GROCERIES USA 217 EAST 70TH STR
NEW YORK,NY10021 		13-3538402   134,433       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(56) GURLEYS FOODS ACH PAYEE
PO BOX 88
WILMAR,MN56201 		85-1781254   18,951       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(57) HAMMONS PRODUCTS CO ACH PAYEE
105 HAMMONS DRIVE PO BOX 140
STOCKTON,MO65785 		44-0581152   11,531       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(58) HEALTHY FOOD INGRED ACH PAYEE
4666 AMBER VALLEY PARKWAY S
FARGO,ND58104 		46-3595128   117,651       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(59) HOLLANDER CHOCALATE ACH PAYEE
7600 NORTH BEACH DRIVE
FOX POINT,WI53217 		47-3400453   20,005       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(60) INSTINCT PET FOODS MI ACH PAYE
55 WEST PORT PLAZA DRIVE SUITE 200
ST LOUIS,MO63146 		47-0650799   493,570       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(61) IYA FOODS LLC ACH PAYEE
31W290 SCHOGER DRIVE
NAPERVILLE,IL60584 		47-5005401   7,609       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(62) JOHN ZIDIAN COMPANY ACH PAYEE
574 MCCLURG ROAD
BOARDMAN,OH44512 		34-1638717   55,584       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(63) JONNYPOPS LLC ACH PAYEE
13512 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE
ELK RIVER,MN55330 		45-3008274   16,298       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(64) KING ORCHARDS ACH PAYEE
4620 N M-88
CENTRAL LAKE,MI49622 		38-2400361   45,250       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(65) KOVAL INC ACH PAYEE
4241 N RAVENSWOOD
CHICAGO,IL60613 		26-2900464   11,665       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(66) LAKEVIEW FARMS LLC
1600 GRESSEL DRIVE
DELPHOS,OH45833 		90-0751535   47,960       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(67) LAND O' LAKES INC ACH PAYEE
4001 LEXINGTON AVENUE NORTH
ARDEN HILLS,MN55126 		41-0365145   43,574       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(68) LILLIES Q SAUCES ACH PAYEE
1644 N HONORE STREET SUITE 200
CHICAGO,IL60622 		46-4274514   248,259       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(69) LODAAT LLC ACH PAYEE
1455 WEST 22ND STREET TOWER FLOOR
OAK BROOK,IL60523 		26-0139629   70,204       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(70) LOLAS FINE SAUCES
2041 GRAND AVE STE C
WEST DES MOINES,IA502654220 		38-1249728   13,286       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(71) LORANN OILS INC ACH PAYEE
4518 AURELIUS ROAD
LANSING,MI48910 		38-1981129   7,861       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(72) TSTMKRS LLC DBA MAAZAH ACH PA
3200 HAMLINE AVE
ARDEN HILLS,MN551123729 		46-5191527   9,369       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(73) MACDONALD & OWEN VENEER
1500 W CITY HIGHWAY 16 STE C
SALEM,WI546691961 		41-0964059   5,708       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(74) MARKET SQUARE FOOD
444 OLD SKOKIE ROAD
PARK CITY,IL600854787 		82-3430236   8,367       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(75) MCCLURES PICKLES LLC ACH PAYEE
8201 ST AUBIN ST
DETROIT,MI48211 		20-5696299   81,250       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(76) MIDWEST AG ENTERPRISES INC
505 W MAIIN STREET
MARSHALL,MN56258 		05-0542980   10,563       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(77) MIDWESTERN PET FOODS INC
9634 HEDDEN ROAD
EVANSVILLE,IN47725 		35-1058442   182,303       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(78) MILK SPECIALTIES
7500 FLYING CLOUD DRIVE SUITE 500
EDEN PRARIE,MN553443703 		36-3452006   15,831       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(79) MOSUL KUBBA INC
1400 AXTELL DRIVE
TROY,MI480847003 		47-3175489   44,250       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(80) NATURES ONE ACH PAYEE
8754 COTER STREET
LEWIS CENTER,OH43035 		31-1609501   538,060       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(81) NORTH BAY PRODUCE INC ACH PAYE
1868 MCRAE HILL RD PO BOX 549
TRAVERSE CITY,MI496850549 		38-3002393   12,603       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(82) NORTHERN MINNESOTA WILD RICE
PRODUCERS INC 12350 516TH STREET
GONVICK,MN56644 		58-1919599   37,000       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(83) NU LIFE MARKET LLC
1202 E 5TH STREET
SCOTT CITY,KS67871 		26-1557456   9,893       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(84) NUTCASE VEGAN ACH PAYEE
436 44TH ST SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49548 		47-1363557   7,921       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(85) NUTRA FOOD INGREDIENTS LLC
4683 50TH ST SE
KENTWOOD,MI49512 		61-1608366   25,000       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(86) NUTRA SOURCE TRADING
DBA NUTRA SOURCE TRADING CO LLC 87
POWELL,OH43065 		26-2745932   5,000       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(87) NUTRIPACK LLC ACH PAYEE
2210 W 162ND ST
MARKHAM,IL604285604 		61-1670935   63,177       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(88) ORGANIC VALLEY FAMILY OF FARMS
509 ORGANIC DRIVE
CASHTON,WI54619 		39-1605145   347,808       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(89) OXBOW DBA ACH PAYEE
OXBOW ANIMAL HEALTH 11902 S 150TH S
OMAHA,NE68138 		47-0711465   6,618       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(90) POP DADDY POPCORN ACH PAYEE
5775 BRIGHTON PINES CT
HOWELL,MI48843 		45-4266532   104,436       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(91) PREFER PRODUCTS VAULE INC ACH
21535 HOOVER ROAD
WARREN,MI48089 		20-5767212   6,500       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(92) PREVAIL JERKY ACH PAYEE
2041 W CARROLL AVE STE C233
CHICAGO,IL60612 		83-2510293   6,005       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(93) PRIMAL PET GROUP INC ACH PAYEE
500 DAVIS STREET SUITE 702
EVANSTON,IL60201 		84-2234000   87,927       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(94) PURELUXE INC ACH PAYEE
2601 E 8TH STREET
PITTSBURG,KS66762 		46-1281523   59,162       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(95) QUATREFOIL SKINCARE LLC
6417 ODANA ROAD STE 24
MADISON,WI53719 		46-4604199   35,298       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(96) R2H FLAVOR TECH ACH PAYE
6260 VITS DRIVE
MANITOWOC,WI54220 		81-0999452   16,421       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(97) THE REDWOOD GROUP ACH PAYEE
5920 NAIL AVE STE 400
MISSION,KS662023429 		82-2233046   7,749       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(98) REGAL PET FOOD ACH PAYEE
2000C FOSTORIA AVE
FINDLAY,OH45840 		83-1599487   10,615       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(99) RENARDS CHEESE STORE LLC
ROSEWOOD DAIRY INC 2189 COUNTY ROAD
STURGEON BAY,WI542353871 		39-1148983   10,150       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(100) RIBUS INC ACH PAYEE
1355 GREG STREET SUITE 101
SPARKS,NV894316087 		43-1626254   75,681       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(101) RUFUS TEAGUE ACH PAYEE
DBA J AND J LLC DBA RUFUS TEAGUE 13
SHAWNEE,KS66216 		20-1447517   39,977       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(102) SAFFLOWER TECHNOLOGIES ACH PAY
PO BOX 1331
WILLISTON,ND58801 		41-2032043   7,591       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(103) SB AND B FOODS ACH PAYEE
15681 35th ST SE PO BOX 549
CASSELTON,ND58012 		85-1717639   224,595       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(104) SHAMELESS PETS ACH PAYEE
474 N LAKESHORE DRIVE 6003
CHICAGO,IL60611 		82-2915432   6,374       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(105) SHINESTONE TRADE LLC
2715 ELDERBERRY
OKEMOS,MI48864 		38-0297434   27,486       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(106) SHORELINE FRUIT LLC
10850 EAST TRAVERSE HIGHWAY SUITE 4
TRAVERSE CITY,MI49684 		38-3120635   24,338       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(107) SIMPLE TIMES MIXERS
750 CROSS POINTE RD STE M
COLUMBUS,OH432306692 		83-1424682   11,428       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(108) SIOUX HONEY ASSOCIATION
301 LEWIS BOULEVARD
SIOUX CITY,IA51101 		42-0527930   194,945       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(109) SNAPPY POPCORN INC ACH PAYEE
610 MAIN STREET
BREDA,IA514368719 		42-1040956   49,277       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(110) SPINNING WHEEL IP LLC
5960 N BROADWAY
CHICAGO,IL60660 		81-2919790   19,398       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(111) STELLA AND CHEWYS ACH PAYEE
111 W OAKVIEW PKWY
OAK CREEK,WI531547204 		35-2199593   181,666       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(112) STONE ARCH LLC ACH PAYEE
708 N 1ST STREET SUITE 340
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55401 		81-3498446   12,849       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(113) SUCKERPUNCH GOUR ACH PAYEE
7525 W 99TH PL
BRIDGEVIEW,IL604552404 		61-1849642   62,983       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(114) SUNDAY NIGHT FOODS ACH PAYEE
2923 SW 30TH STREET
DES MOINES,IA50321 		83-1842873   7,083       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(115) TEMPESTA ARTISAN SALUMI
2817 N HARLEM AVE
CHICAGO,IL60707 		46-5162861   19,487       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(116) THE DELONG COMPANY INC ACH PAY
214 ALLEN ST
CLINTON,WI53525 		39-1101457   23,141       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(117) GREAT SPIRITS BAKING ACH PAYEE
103 W LOCKWOOD AVE SUITE 202
WEBSTER GRVES,MO63119 		82-1622439   7,347       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(118) THINK JERKY ACH PAYEE
205 N MICHIGAN AVENUE SUITE 810
CHICAGO,IL60601 		46-5607266   24,952       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(119) TRANSAGRA INTL ACH PAYEE
101 GILBERT STREET PO BOX 68
STORM LAKE,IA50588 		36-3288662   22,128       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(120) U FISHERIES ACH PAYEE
PO BOX 6161
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554060161 		83-4371758   20,410       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(121) US DAIRY TRADE INC ACH PAYEE
829 WEXFORD CT
HARTLAND,WI530292624 		20-5281641   5,487       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(122) US INTERNATL FOODS ACH PAYEE
2607 N 14TH STREET
ST LOUIS,MO63106 		45-2453025   5,162       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(123) US WINE EXPORT LTD ACH PAYEE
4699 LOOMIS PARKWAY
RAVENNA,OH44266 		45-4161107   13,612       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(124) VALLEY POPCORN CO ACH PAYEE
6172 DIXIE RD
NEENAH,WI549569787 		99-9999999   12,638       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(125) VAN HOLTEN INC ACH PAYEE
703 W MADISON
WATERLOO,WI535941365 		39-0675270   28,238       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(126) VESTA INGRED INC ACH PAYEE
5767 THURDERBIRD RD
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46236 		05-0628386   25,213       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(127) WABASH VALLEY FARMS ACH PAYEE
6323 N 150 E
MONON,IN479598010 		35-2074963   13,761       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(128) WENZELS FARM LLC ACH PAYEE
500 E 29TH STREET
MARSHFIELD,WI54449 		46-4882981   5,798       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(129) WOEBER MUSTARD MFG ACH PAYEE
1966 COMMERCE CIRCLE
SPRINGFIELD,OH45504 		31-0816660   221,667       MAP ATP PROGRAM
(130) WORLD FOOD PROCESSING
811 GLENWOOD AVE STE 230
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554051799 		90-0890174   11,645       MAP ATP PROGRAM
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Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
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Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
130
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2023

Schedule I (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part III Purpose - Purpose of the Grants MAP/ATP Program Purpose - MAP / ATP Program
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds. 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.
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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
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Food Export Association 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 on 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 on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used 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 on 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on 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" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
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 on 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 (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Brendan Wilson
 
Executive Director / CEO (Beg 01/2023) 		(i)

(ii)		 186,017
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		11,161
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0 		22,122
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0 		219,300
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0 		0
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0
2Michelle Rogowski
 
Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Director 		(i)

(ii)		 146,274
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		8,776
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0 		11,963
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0 		167,013
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0 		0
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0
3Robert Lowe
 
Chief Financial Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 141,213
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		7,288
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0 		21,375
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0 		169,876
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0 		0
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0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2023

Schedule J (Form 990) 2023
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2023
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Food Export Association of the Midwest USA
 
Employer identification number

36-2691663
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part V, Line 6a Non-Deductible Contributions The Organization's sole contributor is a governmental entity. Therefore, deductibility of contributions received is not relevant.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Compensation of Other Officers and Key Employees 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.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and two additional members to be selected by the Board of Directors, one of whom shall be the Immediate Past President or, if none hold office, a designee of the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee may exercise the powers of the Board of Directors when the Board of Directors is not in session, reporting to the Board of Directors at its succeeding meeting any action taken.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders The Organization's membership consists of the Departments of Agriculture of 13 Midwestern States. Each member has the right to delegate a member of the governing body to sit on the Board on its behalf.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body See narrative on Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body 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.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy 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.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official 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 occurred in June 2023, and was documented in a timely manner.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public 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.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees Market Analysis and consulting - Total Expense: 1028119, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; Other professional fees - Total Expense: 685049, Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ;
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