Croplife America

Arlington, VA · Founded 1934

Promoting safe and sustainable crop protection technologies nationwide

Primary audience
General public
Work area
Healthcare
Topic
Health and wellness
Contact
Christopher Novak
Website Contact

About Organization

Based in Arlington, VA, CropLife America represents developers, manufacturers, formulators, and distributors of plant science solutions for agriculture and pest management in the United States. Founded in 1933, the association employs 55 staff and mobilizes 821 volunteers, generating $18.0 million in annual revenue while advocating for responsible use of innovative, environmentally sound crop protection technologies.

What They Focus On

Quality Care

Providing evidence-based medical services to improve patient outcomes.

Access

Ensuring healthcare availability for diverse populations and communities.

Research

Advancing medical knowledge through clinical studies and innovation.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$18.0M

+1.5% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$18.5M

+1.9% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$17.3M

-0.5% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

55

-17.9% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $17,994,917 $18,533,375 $17,319,405 55
2022 $17,733,259 $18,193,395 $17,402,784 67
2020 $15,752,661 $14,767,724 $10,511,114 51
2019 $16,795,708 $15,403,449 $8,085,707 52
2018 $16,702,334 $18,009,462 $7,847,343 52

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Patient Assessment

    Conduct evaluations to understand health needs and develop care plans.

  • 02

    Treatment Delivery

    Provide evidence-based medical care through qualified healthcare professionals.

  • 03

    Care Coordination

    Integrate services across specialties for comprehensive patient care.

  • 04

    Outcome Tracking

    Monitor health indicators and treatment effectiveness to optimize quality.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Croplife America

Patient Care

Comprehensive medical services addressing diverse health needs and conditions.

Preventive Health

Programs promoting wellness and disease prevention through education and screening.

Medical Research

Clinical studies advancing treatment options and medical knowledge.

Community Outreach

Health education and services reaching underserved populations.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Croplife America.

CN

Christopher Novak

President/CEO - Until 10/2023
Full-time
Compensation: $787,889
MP

Megan Provost

President/Rise
Full-time
Compensation: $338,925
KB

Kellie Bray

Chief Of Staff
Full-time
Compensation: $289,261
KR

Karen Reardon

Vice President/Rise
Full-time
Compensation: $244,633
MO

Molly O'Connor

Director, Government Relat
Full-time
Compensation: $199,208
RT

Riley Titus

Director, Government Relat
Full-time
Compensation: $181,740
SD

Scott Dahlman

Director, State Government Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $181,580
CB

Craig Brekkas

Director - Until 07/23
0 hrs/week
Compensation: $100
RP

Ronaldo Pereira

Director - Until 03/23
0 hrs/week
Compensation: $100
RC

Randy Canady

Director - Until 02/23
0 hrs/week
RL

Rachel Lattimore

Executive Vice President of Legal Affairs, General Counsel, Secretary
Full-time
Compensation: $431,385
MB

Manojit Basu

Vice President of Science Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $290,700
GO

Genevieve O'Sullivan

VP, Communications & Marke
Full-time
Compensation: $258,552
ET

Edward Thomas

Deputy General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $247,300
PB

Peggy Browne

VP, Govt Relations - Until 08/23
Full-time
Compensation: $189,177
AD

Alexandra Dunn

President and CEO
SS

Stacy Southard

Executive Assistant
JB

Jeff Blackwood

Vice President, Government Relations
AP

Annemarie Pender

Senior Director, Strategic Communications
TP

Tonya Parish

Senior Manager, Communications, Government Relations
MS

Meg Sandy

Communications Coordinator
AB

Ashley Boles

Legal Counsel
DV

Dr. Venus Welch-White

Director, Government Relations
SP

Stephanie Pizzoferrato

Director, State Government Affairs
JI

Jay Ivey

Manager, Government Relations
MK

Magdalena Kelly

Government Relations Coordinator
DG

Dillon Gabbert

CLA/RISE State Regulatory Affairs Director
SZ

Susana Zloczower

Science Policy and Regulatory Affairs Specialist
DB

Dr. Becca Haynie

Director of Science Policy and Regulatory Affairs
DV

Dr. Victoria Yell

Science Policy Fellow
KS

Katie Stump

Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability
SE

Sheila Erickson

Senior Director, Member Services and Administration
JL

Jessica Lamb

Senior Director, Accounting and Financial Analysis
MM

Mitzi Miller

Office Administrator
HS

Heather Stombres

Accounting Manager
AC

Anoucheka Cherisca

Office Services Specialist
JD

Jake Dumas

Executive Office Specialist

Milestones

1934

Organization Founded

1934

Croplife America was established to address community needs and advance its mission.

1942

Leadership Development

1942

Strengthened governance with expanded board and executive team.

2023

Community Impact

2023

Demonstrated effectiveness through measurable program outcomes.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AL
Andrew Lee Director/Chair 0.30 hrs/week · $100
BD
Brendan Deck Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
BM
Brent Marek Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
BB
Brett Bruggeman Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
CK
Chad Kern Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
CP
Chris Payne Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
DA
Daren Anderson Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
DD
Darren Dillenbeck Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
DS
David Schumacher Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
DC
Don Chew Director/Treasurer 0.30 hrs/week · $100
DK
Douglas Kayeiii Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
EC
Eric Cowling Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
EW
Eric Wintemute Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
GJ
Gregory Johnson Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
JA
Jacqueline Applegate Director/Vice Chair 0.30 hrs/week · $100
JB
Jake Brodsgaard Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
JR
Janelle Restum Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
JB
Jeff Bunting Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
JC
Jeff Cole Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
JA
Jeffrey Allison Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
JJ
Jeffrey Johnson Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
JA
Jon Akins Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
JO
Judd O'Connor Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
LS
Leigh Shockey Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
PR
Paul Rea Director/Immed. Past Chair 0.30 hrs/week · $100
PN
Peter Niboli Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
SP
Steve Petersen Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
TB
Troy Bolt Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
TK
Tyler Koschnick Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
VH
Vern Hawkins Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
WS
W Scott Addy Director 0.30 hrs/week · $100
DE
David Elser Director 0.30 hrs/week
JD
Jeremy Dirks Corteva Agriscience, Vice Chair
BN
Brian Naber Bayer Crop Science, Vice Chair
JA
Jeff Allison Tide International USA
DA
Darren Anderson Vive Crop Protection
LA
Leah Anderson Winfield United
BA
Brian Angeli FMC Corporation
KB
Ken Barham Nufarm Americas, Inc.
RC
Randy Canady Atticus, LLC
DE
Damian Eldred Fine Americas, Inc.
WN
Willie Negroni Albaugh, LLC (Incoming)
WF
Wade Firestone HELM Agro, Inc.
SH
Spencer Harris Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc
EK
Eric Kalasz ADAMA (Incoming)
DA
Douglas (Dak) A. Kaye, III American Vanguard Corporation
RK
Ryan Klaveano Wilbur-Ellis Company (Incoming)
MP
Matt Plitt Valent USA (Incoming)
DS
Dustin Simmons Nichino America, Inc.

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$4.2M

Highest Paid

$863K

Christopher Novak

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Christopher Novak President/CEO - Until 10/2023 $787,889 $75,337 $863,226 40
Rachel Lattimore EVP/General Counsel/Secret $431,385 $60,960 $492,345 40
Megan Provost President/Rise $338,925 $42,131 $381,056 40
Manojit Basu VP, Science Policy $290,700 $57,930 $348,630 40
Kellie Bray Chief Of Staff $289,261 $38,940 $328,201 40
Genevieve O'Sullivan VP, Communications & Marke $258,552 $47,505 $306,057 40
Edward Thomas Deputy General Counsel $247,300 $49,887 $297,187 40
Karen Reardon Vice President/Rise $244,633 $43,034 $287,667 40
Molly O'Connor Director, Government Relat $199,208 $44,250 $243,458 40
Scott Dahlman Director, Government Relat $181,580 $47,753 $229,333 40
Riley Titus Director, Government Relat $181,740 $44,937 $226,677 40
Peggy Browne VP, GOVT Relations - Until 08/23 $189,177 $11,084 $200,261 40
Andrew Lee Director/Chair $100 — $100 0.3
Brendan Deck Director $100 — $100 0.3
Brent Marek Director $100 — $100 0.3

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$31K Total Given
Other/PAC $15,105 (49%)
Democratic $13,600 (44%)
Republican $2,000 (7%)
45 Contributions
$682 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

10 Individual Donors
RL
Rachel Lattimore 26 contributions • $550 avg
$14,300
JB
Jeff Blackwood 3 contributions • $1,667 avg
$5,000
KB
Kellie Bray 4 contributions • $938 avg
$3,750
AD
Alexandra Dunn 1 contribution • $3,750 avg
$3,750
CN
Christopher Novak 3 contributions • $350 avg
$1,050

Other Individual Contributors $2,855 combined

#6
JV

Jay Vroom

Mclean, VA

$1,000 Total
1 Contribution
DAN NEWHOUSE FOR CONGRESS
#7
MO

Molly Oconnor

Hyattsville, MD

$580 Total
3 Contributions
CROPLIFE AMERICA PAC
#8
MO

Molly O'connor

Hyattsville, MD

$525 Total
2 Contributions
CROPLIFE AMERICA PAC
#9
RG

Rachel G. Lattimore

Washington, DC

$500 Total
1 Contribution
DCCC
#10
KB

Kellie Bray

Alexandria, VA

$250 Total
1 Contribution
ADRIAN SMITH FOR CONGRESS

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Rachel Lattimore with 26 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Jeff Blackwood at $1,667 each
🎯
Top Recipient CROPLIFE AMERICA PAC — $15,105

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

COVID-19 EIDL Loans

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

1 loan

Total Borrowed

$99K

Subsidy Cost

$14K

14% of loan

Loan Count

1

Loan Details

$99,400
Subsidy: $13,538
Date Jul 2, 2020
Location Washington, DC
Borrower CROPLIFE AMERICA

TO PROVIDE LOANS TO RESTORE AS NEARLY AS POSSIBLE THE VICTIMS OF ECONOMIC INJURY TYPE DISASTERS TO PRE-DISASTER CONDITIONS

Source: Small Business Administration • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$220K Grants Given
12 Organizations

Top Grantees

12 total
CB
California Bountiful Foundation SACRAMENTO, CA
$75K
NA
National Association Of State Departments Of Agriculture ARLINGTON, VA
$30K
RS
Republican State Leadership Committee Inc. WASHINGTON, DC
$25K
NS
Nuffer Smith Tucker Inc. SAN DIEGO, CA
$15K
TN
The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Inc. RALEIGH, NC
$15K
CS
Congressional Sportmen's Foundation WASHINGTON, DC
$10K
NF
Ncsl Foundation For State Legislatures DENVER, CO
$10K
SA
State Agriculture And Rural Leaders Inc. LEXINGTON, KY
$10K
UF
US Farming And Ranching Foundation CHESTERFIELD, MO
$10K
TF
The Farmers Educational And Cooperative Union Of America WASHINGTON, DC
$8K
+2 more grantees
California Bountiful Foundation National Association Of State Departments Of Agriculture Republican State Leadership Committee Inc. Nuffer Smith Tucker Inc. The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Inc. Congressional Sportmen's Foundation Ncsl Foundation For State Legislatures State Agriculture And Rural Leaders Inc. US Farming And Ranching Foundation The Farmers Educational And Cooperative Union Of America Ameripen Friends Of The National Arboretum
California Bountiful Foundation National Association Of State Departments Of Agriculture Republican State Leadership Committee Inc. Nuffer Smith Tucker Inc. The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Inc. Congressional Sportmen's Foundation Ncsl Foundation For State Legislatures State Agriculture And Rural Leaders Inc. US Farming And Ranching Foundation The Farmers Educational And Cooperative Union Of America Ameripen Friends Of The National Arboretum

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

2 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

2

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Croplife Political Action Committee
Arlington, VA
Political Activity
501(c) 527

Taxable Partnership

1
Growing Results LLC
Arlington, VA
Office Space Lease
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
5 Registrations
2 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 2 total

Croplife America
4 filings
Self
Cornerstone Government Affairs Obo Croplife America
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Croplife America

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(202) 296-1585

Social

Visit Website
4201 Wilson Boulevard 700 Arlington, VA 22203