Sugar Association Inc
The Sugar Association is the scientific voice of the U.S. sugar industry. We make a difference by responsibly supporting scientific research and sharing our knowledge to enhance consumer understanding and confidence in the role that real sugar plays in a nutritious, balanced and enjoyable diet.
Sugar Association Inc at a glance
In short: Sugar Association Inc gave $29K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $9,500
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,274,003
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sugar Association Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Society for Nutrition ($13K). Together the top 3 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sugar Association Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−18%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2025) to $174K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Society for Nutrition Rockville, MD | Research Grant | $12,500 |
| Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Chicago, IL | Research Grant | $10,000 |
| American Sugar Alliance Arlington, VA | Research Grant | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,274,003 | $4,760,079 | $4,423,285 | $28,500 | 3 | $156,126 |
| 2024 | $5,338,093 | $4,982,638 | $4,595,797 | — | — | $143,154 |
| 2023 | $4,958,043 | $4,292,788 | $4,294,273 | $116,086 | 3 | $48,285 |
| 2022 | $3,829,408 | $3,666,355 | $3,894,144 | $34,800 | 4 | $2,080 |
| 2021 | $3,989,868 | $3,763,655 | $3,472,446 | $36,500 | 4 | $1,755 |
| 2020 | $3,794,979 | $3,887,644 | $3,902,186 | $174,245 | 8 | $47,016 |
About Sugar Association Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sugar Association Inc is a public charity focused on Academics, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $156K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sugar Association Inc is led by P. Courtney Gaine, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 21 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
P. Courtney Gaine
President & Chief Executive Officer
President & CEO → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$372K (2020) → $571K (2025)
Mike Gorrell
Chair
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Simon
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kurt Wickstrom
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lamar Isaak
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Greear
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Parks Shackelford
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Schlagel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter O'Malley
Director
Chairman → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rob Sproull
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Perry
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Herford
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Simon
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erik Benson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Juhnke
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Fry
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fran Malecha
Secretary & Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Pepe Fanjul Jr.
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken McDuffie
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Astrup
Vice Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Hoffman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: John McCreedy (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Pepe Fanjul Jr. (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Andrew Fiske (2021–2024) — Vice President, Finance & Ops
- Former: Campbell Shuford (2022–2024) — Director & Nutrition Policy
- Former: Jim Nelson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Flegenheimer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Randy Romero (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Rick Gerstenberger (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jenny Martin (2023) — Senior Director & Communications
- Former: Steve Domm (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Maria Scott (2021–2022) — Senior Director & Scientific Affairs
- Former: C. David Goodlett (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Clark Gerstacker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Greg Gravois (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Christopher Hogan (2020) — Vice President of Communications
- Former: Dennis Klosterman (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $571K, to P Courtney Gaine (President & Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Sugar Association Inc
How much does Sugar Association Inc give each year?
Sugar Association Inc gave $29K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Sugar Association Inc's typical grant size?
Sugar Association Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,500, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Sugar Association Inc give grants?
Sugar Association Inc's top state is Maryland, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (35%) and Virginia (21%).
Does Sugar Association Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Sugar Association Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (3 grants).
How large is Sugar Association Inc?
Sugar Association Inc reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.8M.
What is Sugar Association Inc?
Sugar Association Inc is a public charity focused on Academics, based in Washington, DC. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Sugar Association Inc's EIN?
Sugar Association Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2614920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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