National Milk Producers Federation
501(c)(6)
National Milk Producers Federation is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Rosemont, Illinois, registered in 1941, with $58,099,827 in FY2024 revenue.
6133 North River Road, Rosemont, IL, 60018 EIN 53-0115160 Since 1941
Revenue (FY2024)
$58.1M
▼ 2.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$34.9M
Net assets
$13.3M
Employees
33
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
★★★★
Rated on 3 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Capped at A — the top grade requires the fuller disclosure of a complete Form 990.
How the rating works →—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 National Milk Producers Federation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +40% 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 National Milk Producers Federation: 5 mo reserves · +40% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For National Milk Producers Federation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 National Milk Producers Federation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Improve milk production conditions & mktg methods; improve safety and quality of dairy products; and promote and protect the welfare of dairy farmers & the cooperatives they own.
What they do
Program services - provide consulting services covering the areas of economic research, trade policy and government relations, international standards, animal health and welfare and environmental stewardship.
Legislative and regulatory initiatives - develop and promote legislative and regulatory initiatives on behalf of the dairy industry.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $34.1M (FY2013) to $58.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $24.2MNet assets $13.3M
Operating margin
39.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$37.5M
Total liabilities
$24.2M
Net assets
$13.3M
Salaries & benefits
$6.3M
18% of expenses
Board members
55
55 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,099,827▼2.3% | $34,916,124▲28.9% | $13,267,448▲234% | $37,516,470▼31.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $59,467,708▲4.8% | $27,092,556▼6.7% | -$9,916,255▲76.5% | $55,121,211▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,728,261▲5.1% | $29,041,033▲19.9% | -$42,151,417▲39.6% | $50,273,830▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,985,808▼2.9% | $24,214,701▲9.2% | -$69,838,645▲29.9% | $39,144,677▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $55,606,601▼55.3% | $22,167,945▼91.6% | -$99,609,752▲25.2% | $33,206,245▼67.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $124,263,981▲238% | $264,097,464▲645% | -$133,211,085▼2112% | $102,124,131▲18.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $36,734,689▲103% | $35,462,875▲104% | $6,622,398▲23.8% | $86,413,869▲50.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $18,124,625▼75.1% | $17,409,363▼76.6% | $5,350,584▲15.4% | $57,627,864▲97.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $72,832,441▲67.5% | $74,382,849▲72.0% | $4,635,322▼25.1% | $29,140,413▼53.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $43,477,985▲30.5% | $43,237,420▲31.0% | $6,185,730▲4.0% | $62,158,410▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $33,323,039▼2.3% | $33,009,771▼4.3% | $5,945,165▲5.6% | $53,393,609▲62.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $34,110,590 | $34,482,132▼14.9% | $5,631,897▼6.2% | $32,886,055▼25.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $40,516,677▲92.9% | $6,003,439▲0.3% | $44,261,503▲0.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $20,999,769▼56.4% | $5,986,699▲0.6% | $43,980,682▼26.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $48,214,139 | $5,949,199 | $59,793,616 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Gregg Doud — $622,659 (1.78% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Doud | President/ceo | 40 | $622,659 |
| James Mulhern | Former President/ceo Through 12/23 | 0 | $490,179 |
| Jaime Castaneda | Executive Vice President | 40 | $361,500 |
| Clay Detlefsen | Senior Vice President | 40 | $328,256 |
| Paul Bleiberg | Executive Vice President | 40 | $276,760 |
| Alan Bjerga | Executive Vice President | 40 | $254,747 |
| Christopher Galen | Senior Vice President | 40 | $253,900 |
| Shawna Morris | Executive Vice President | 40 | $240,644 |
| David West | Chief Administrative Officer | 40 | $228,656 |
| Randy Mooney | Chair | 1 | $21,700 |
| Allan Huttema | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Andy Mason | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brad Anderson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brad Bateman | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Rexing | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Kraft | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Christine Sukalski | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Cory Vanderham | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Craig Caballero | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Craig Edler | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Stoel Rives LLP | Consulting | $1,354,755 |
| Vyla Inc | Consulting | $681,340 |
| Fsns Cerification & Audit LLC | Consulting | $456,816 |
| Acer Consulting | Consulting | $432,223 |
| Newinsights LLC | Consulting | $270,713 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is National Milk Producers Federation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Milk Producers Federation is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0115160, based in Rosemont, Illinois.
- What is National Milk Producers Federation's EIN?
- National Milk Producers Federation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0115160.
- How much revenue does National Milk Producers Federation report?
- National Milk Producers Federation reported $58,099,827 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much does National Milk Producers Federation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on National Milk Producers Federation's latest Form 990 is $622,659, paid to Gregg Doud (President/ceo).
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Data for National Milk Producers Federation (EIN 53-0115160) 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.