United Fresh Produce Association
United Fresh Produce Association is the industry's leading trade association committed to driving success of produce and fresh foods companies and their partners. United fresh represents the interests of member companies throughout the global, fresh produce supply chain, including family-owned, private and publicly traded businesses as well as regional, national and international companies.
United Fresh Produce Association at a glance
In short: United Fresh Produce Association gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $2.3M), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $2,312,964
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,312,964
- Median grant
- $2,312,964
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who United Fresh Produce Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was International Fresh Produce Association ($2.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Fresh Produce Association Newark, DE | Merger of Organzations | $2,312,964 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $4,531,089 | $7,522,672 | $2,312,964 | 1 | $1,631,494 |
| 2021 | $12,439,759 | $7,316,558 | $7,031,136 | — | — | $141,992 |
| 2020 | $9,694,724 | $7,795,565 | $7,924,102 | — | — | $91,974 |
About United Fresh Produce Association
Based on IRS filings
United Fresh Produce Association is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.3M. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Fresh Produce Association is led by Thomas Stenzel, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 48 officers listed in 2022 are compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Thomas Stenzel
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$951K (2020) → $618K (2022)
Danny Dumas
Chairman
Chairman Elect → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Wainer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Enlow
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Ciruli
Director
Chairman Elect → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cj Given
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Donat
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Murray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Halverson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hector Lujan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James R. Hay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Rogers
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Hollinger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Church
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Huckaby
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bair
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Schallman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Gates
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Newell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Antonio Gomez Bazan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa McNeece
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luca Ascari
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Girardin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Klompien
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Munger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mason Arnold
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mayda Sotomayor-Kirk
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Ackerman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McGee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lightfoot
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raina Nelson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramon Paz-Vega
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Gonzales
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Strube III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Harkrider
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Grady
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sparky Locke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Brugato
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zak Laffite
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Reid
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer McEntire
Vice President Food Safety & Technol
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$287K (2020) → $167K (2022)
Julian Gamez
Vice President Finance & Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$130K (2020) → $146K (2022)
Robert Guenther
Senior Vice President Public Policy
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$287K (2020) → $173K (2022)
Greg Corrigan
Past Chairman
Immediate Past Chairman → Past Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Castagnetto
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Muzyk
Immediate Past Chairman
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Andrew Marshall (2020–2021) — Director & Food Service Program
- Former: John Hollay (2020–2021) — Senior Director & Governmen
- Former: John Toner (2020–2021) — Vice President Convention
- Former: Mary Coppola (2020–2021) — Vice President Marketing Communications
- Former: Miriam Miller Wolk (2020–2021) — Vice President Member Services
- Former: Jeff Cady (2020) — Director
- Former: Natalie Shuman (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $618K, to Thomas Stenzel (President/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about United Fresh Produce Association
How much does United Fresh Produce Association give each year?
United Fresh Produce Association gave $2.3M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Fresh Produce Association operate?
United Fresh Produce Association has awarded grants in Delaware.
What is United Fresh Produce Association's EIN?
United Fresh Produce Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0159152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 27, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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