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SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 860707104 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · Micro (<$100K) · arizonaseedtrade.org
revenue
$56K
expenses
$49K
net assets
$97K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AND UNITY WITHIN THE SEED INDUSTRY OF THE STATE AND PROVIDE A FORUM FOR DISSEMINATION INFORMATION AND DISCUSSING ISSUES THAT ARE CONCERN TO THE INDUSTRY. THE SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA ALSO PROVIDES ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS STUDING SEED-RELATED CAREERS AT VARIOUS COLLEGES IN THE STATE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Seed Trade Association of Arizona (STAA), founded in 1992, is a membership organization representing over 50 companies and individuals in Arizona's seed industry. It advocates for seed producers, plant breeders, and related agricultural businesses, providing networking, education, and industry representation. STAA also awards annual scholarships to students pursuing plant sciences or agriculture degrees in Arizona and Imperial Valley.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Annual Convention
Networking and educational event featuring industry discussions, golf tournament, and reception for seed industry professionals
STAA Trade Magazine
Annual publication highlighting industry trends, the current president, and honorary members, funded by ad sponsorships
Scholarship Program
Provides annual scholarships to students majoring in Plant Sciences, Crop Production, or Ag-Tech Management at Arizona and Imperial Valley institutions
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Agriculture & Wildlife Scholarship Programs 4 activities
    • Award scholarships to agricultural students
      Awards annual scholarships to students pursuing degrees in plant sciences, crop production, or ag-tech management at universities in Arizona and Imperial Valley, having awarded over $75,000 since 2011.
    • Awarding Scholarships
      Awards annual scholarships to students pursuing plant sciences, crop production, or ag-tech management at the University of Arizona and other institutions in Arizona and Imperial Valley, having awarded over $75,000 since 2011.
    • Supports student education in agricultural fields
      Offers annual scholarships to students majoring in plant sciences, crop production, or ag-tech management at the University of Arizona and other institutions in Arizona and Imperial Valley. Has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships since 2011.
    • Supports student education in agricultural fields
      Offers annual scholarships to students majoring in plant sciences, crop production, or ag-tech management at the University of Arizona and other institutions in Arizona and Imperial Valley. Has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships since 2011.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 4 activities
    • Facilitates industry networking and professional development
      Hosts an annual convention featuring scheduled sessions, a reception, and dinner, along with optional pre-convention events such as a Bocce Ball Tournament and the 14th Annual Al Simons Scramble Golf Tournament.
    • Facilitates industry networking and professional development through events
      Hosts an annual convention featuring scheduled programming, including sessions, a reception, and dinner. Also organizes the 14th Annual Al Simons Scramble Golf Tournament and an optional pre-convention Bocce Ball Tournament and Welcome Reception.
    • Host an annual convention
      Organizes and hosts an annual convention with scheduled programming, including sessions, a reception, and dinner, along with optional pre-convention events like a golf tournament and bocce ball tournament.
    • Hosting an Annual Convention
      Organizes and hosts an annual convention with scheduled programming, including sessions, a reception, dinner, and optional pre-convention events like a golf tournament and a bocce ball tournament.
  • Board & Committee Governance 4 activities
    • Maintains governance structure for member association
      Elects one-third of its nine-member board of directors annually from active members, elects officers including second vice president, secretary, and treasurer with defined leadership succession, and uses an executive committee of officers to manage affairs between board meetings.
    • Manage association governance
      Manages the association through a nine-member board of directors, with one-third elected annually from active members, and an executive committee composed of annually elected officers (second vice president, secretary, treasurer) to handle affairs between board meetings.
    • Manages internal governance and leadership structure
      Elects one-third of its nine-member board of directors annually from active members and elects officers annually—including second vice president, secretary, and treasurer—with leadership roles following a defined succession plan. An executive committee composed of officers manages association affairs between full board meetings.
    • Membership Management and Governance
      Manages an association with over 50 member companies, governed by a nine-member board of directors with annual elections and an executive committee for ongoing affairs.
  • Industry-Specific Print and Digital Publications 4 activities
    • Produces and distributes a yearly trade magazine for the agricultural industry
      Publishes a yearly trade magazine that covers issues, trends, and news affecting the agricultural industry, highlights the current President and their company, and features an Honorary Member selected by STAA membership. Generates scholarship funding through ad sponsorship in the magazine.
    • Produces industry publication for agricultural trade communication
      Publishes a yearly trade magazine that discusses issues, trends, and news affecting the agricultural industry, highlights the current President and their company, recognizes an Honorary Member selected by STAA membership, and generates scholarship funds through ad sponsorship.
    • Publish a yearly trade magazine
      Publishes an annual trade magazine that covers issues, trends, and news relevant to the agricultural industry, featuring the current President, their company, and an Honorary Member chosen by the STAA membership.
    • Publishing a Trade Magazine
      Publishes a yearly trade magazine that covers issues, trends, and news relevant to the agricultural industry, featuring the current President, their company, and an Honorary Member.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$13K23%
Program service revenue$43K77%
Investment income$470%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$9K
balance sheet
Total assets$97K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$97K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +8.9%
relationships · 7

who they work with

  • Arizona Crop Improvement Association Partner — Provides ex officio representation through its executive vice president on the STAA Board of Directors.
  • Arizona Department of Agriculture Government — Represented on the STAA Board of Directors through an appointed ex officio member.
  • HM Clause Partner — Member company of the Seed Trade Association of Arizona, represented by Kyle Ramsay who serves as 2nd Vice President of STAA.
  • Tubac Golf Resort & Spa Partner — Host venue for the Seed Trade Association of Arizona's annual convention and associated events
  • University of Arizona Partner — Collaborates on scholarship program for students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Contact email for donation inquiries is hosted at the University of Arizona, indicating a partnership or administrative affiliation.
  • University of Arizona College of Agriculture Partner — Represented on the STAA Board of Directors through an appointed ex officio member.