Northwest Grocery Association
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What it says it does
THE NORTHWEST GROCERY ASSOCIATION SERVES AS THE LEADING ADVOCATE FOR THE GROCERY, RETAIL AND FOOD SUPPLIERS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, REPRESENTING WASHINGTON, OREGON AND IDAHO. THE NORTHWEST GROCERY RETAIL ASSOCIATION PROMOTES THE COMMON INTERESTS OF THE GROCERY INDUSTRY BY PROVIDING ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP AND A VOICE ON THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT OUR COMMUNITIES AND FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN ACROSS THE NORTHWEST.
- Income
- $965,431
- Spending
- $935,793
- Employees
- 3
- Highest pay
- $287,500, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 2024, 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 (2)
- THE NORTHWEST GROCERY RETAIL ASSOCIATION ENGAGES IN LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF THE RETAIL FOOD INDUSTRY ACROSS OREGON, WASHINGTON, AND IDAHO. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MONITORING LEGISLATION, PROVIDING TESTIMONY, ENGAGING WITH STATE AND LOCAL POLICYMAKERS, AND EDUCATING LEGISLATORS ON ISSUES AFFECTING GROCERY RETAILERS, SUPPLIERS, AND PARTNERS.
- REPRESENTATION BEFORE STATE LEGISLATURES AND CITY OFFICIALS RELATED TO LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AFFECTING THE INDUSRY IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. ISSUES COMMONLY ENGAGED: TAXES, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL/PRODUCT TAKEBACK, BOTTLE BILL/REDEMPTION MODERNIZATION, RETAIL THEFT, ALCOHOL REGULATION, PHARMACY SCOPE & PBM REFORMS, DELIVERY REGULATIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS, AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATION. INTERACTION POINTS: LEGISLATIVE HEARINGS, RULEMAKING, AGENCY MEETINGS, COALITION PARTICIPATION, AND STAKEHOLDER WORKGROUPS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.
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 November 1981.
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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