International Fresh Produce Association
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION IS TO ENSURE A MEETING PLACE FOR INDUSTRY MEMBERS, CUSTOMERS, SUPPLIERS AND GROUPS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND TO NETWORK; TO PROMOTE TO GOVERNMENT AND THE MEDIA THE INTERESTS OF SELLERS OF COMMERCIAL QUANTITIES OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES AND FLORAL PRODUCTS; TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC BY PROMOTING THE BENEFITS OF INCREASED CONSUMPTION OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, AS WELL AS THE AESTHETIC BENEFITS OF FLORAL PRODUCTS; AND TO ASSIST MEMBERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES TO ENHANCE THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
- Income
- $43.9 million
- Spending
- $39.1 million
- Employees
- 107
- Volunteers
- 1,500
- Highest pay
- $2.0 million, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- THE GLOBAL PRODUCE AND FLORAL SHOW - 20,000 ATTENDEES. THE SHOWS' MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO INCREASE GLOBAL PRODUCE AND FLORAL CONSUMPTION BY CREATING A COMMUNITY OF NEW IDEAS AND NEW CONNECTIONS. THE GLOBAL PRODUCE & FLORAL SHOW CONNECTS GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN PARTNERS, INFORMING THEM OF THE LATEST IN CONSUMER, BUSINESS, AND INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND PROVIDING A FORUM TO DEVELOP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS.
- MEMBER RELATIONS - 3000 COMPANY MEMBERS IFPA, AS A VERTICALLY INTEGRATED INTERNATIONAL TRADE ASSOCIATION THAT HAS A VERY DIVERSE MEMBERSHIP BASE WITH MEMBERS REPRESENTING 46 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD AND ALL SEGMENTS OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN.
- FOOD SERVICE CONFERENCE - 2,600+ ATTENDEES FOOD SERVICE CONFERENCE IS IFPA'S SECOND CONFERENCE, TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO IMPORTANT INDUSTRY INFORMATION AND OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT TO GROW MEMBERS' PROSPERITY. THE FOOD SERVICE CONFERENCE ASPIRES TO BE AN EVENT FOR THE BROADER FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY. IN 2024, MANY FOOD SERVICE OPERATORS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND GROWERS' BUSINESSES WERE LEFT IN A CRITICAL STATE, SO FOODSERVICE CONFERENCE IS OFFERED COMPLIMENTARY TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO BUSINESS CONNECTIONS AND ENGAGEMENT WITH IMPORTANT INDUSTRY TOPICS TO MOVE THE INDUSTRY FORWARD.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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