Oregon Wheat Growers League
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What it says it does
The Oregon Wheat Commission (OWC) and the Oregon Wheat Growers League (OWGL) will cooperate to enhance the long-term viability of Oregons wheat industry and the profitability of Oregon wheat growers by expanding markets; supporting income-enhancing research; and engaging growers and the public on the importance and potential of Oregons wheat industry, and the efforts of the OWC and OWGL to increase producer income.
- Income
- $710,283
- Spending
- $648,677
- Employees
- 4
- Highest pay
- $66,221, chief executive officer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 June 30, 2026, 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 June 30, 2026, 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 (6)
- $223,721 spent. Public Information:Publish and distribute a bi-monthly magazine and a bi-weekly newsletter with information of use and interest to wheat growers. Maintain a website to serve as a central information resource on the Oregon wheat industry. Manage social media to reach growers and the public with information relevant to the industry. Maintain a public outreach. Educate and advocate on issues affecting the wheat industry.
- $60,145 spent. Ag Association Memberships - Participate in and pay dues in other state, regional and national associations furthering agricultural related issues.
- $49,493 spent. Grower and Other Activities:Organize and convene County meetings and other meetings on issues relating to environment and regulations, farm policy, and research and technology. Sponsor related events and activities.
- $39,065 spent. Convention:Organize and conduct an annual conference to provide an educational opportunity for the entire Oregon Wheat industry, from growers to exporters, and includes the marketing and supply chains.
- $38,453 spent. Travel- Trade Association: Travel to attend conferences and meetings in Oregon, Washington DC and other areas for staff, Directors and other agriculture leaders.
- $21,130 spent. Conservation Program Support: Conduct outreach to enhance grower participation in conservation programs and increase access to funding.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
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 November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization 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 June 2026.
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 July 1952.
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 November 4, 2026.
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