Cereals & Grains Association
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Cereals & Grains Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, registered in 1949, with $1,142,789 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
3285 Northwood Cir Ste 100, Saint Paul, MN, 55121 EIN 41-0777936 Since 1949
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1M
▼ 21.9% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.3M
Net assets
$1.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Cereals & Grains Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · -15% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cereals & Grains Association: 11 mo reserves · -15% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Cereals & Grains Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cereals & Grains Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 3285 Northwood Cir Ste 100, Saint Paul, MN, 55121
- City
- Saint Paul
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Food, Agriculture & Nutrition
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.4M (FY2013) to $1.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
-15.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.4M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,142,789▼21.9% | $1,318,195▼9.4% | $1,246,628▼8.4% | $2,400,596▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,464,080▼0.6% | $1,455,685▼14.6% | $1,361,553▲15.7% | $2,722,667▼0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,472,654▲17.5% | $1,703,585▲25.3% | $1,177,219▼25.8% | $2,729,371▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,253,736▼34.8% | $1,359,582▼4.1% | $1,585,814▼7.4% | $2,814,182▼29.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,923,534▲0.9% | $1,417,862▼29.8% | $1,713,316▲175% | $3,999,782▲43.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,906,110▼15.9% | $2,019,555▼1.7% | $622,365▼0.9% | $2,787,791▼17.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,267,174▲1.5% | $2,055,068▼9.9% | $628,082▲83.0% | $3,381,627▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,234,761▼8.8% | $2,280,514▼1.7% | $343,160▲503% | $3,317,464▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,449,851▼0.8% | $2,318,933▼7.6% | $56,926▲111% | $3,097,933▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,468,689▲1.3% | $2,508,860▼0.5% | -$524,873▼364% | $3,391,373▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,438,094 | $2,521,714▼5.6% | $199,123▲1185% | $3,499,768▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,672,569▲3.2% | $15,492▼95.1% | $3,380,607▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,589,632 | $313,320 | $3,483,734 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Cereals & Grains Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cereals & Grains Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-0777936, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cereals & Grains Association's EIN?
- Cereals & Grains Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0777936.
- How much revenue does Cereals & Grains Association report?
- Cereals & Grains Association reported $1,142,789 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Cereals & Grains Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Cereals & Grains Association C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Cereals & Grains Association (EIN 41-0777936) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.