The Non-Gmo Project

Organization Overview

The Non-Gmo Project is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (K05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Non-Gmo Project employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Non-Gmo Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Non-Gmo Project generated $5.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE NON-GMO PROJECT OFFERS RIGOROUS PRODUCT VERIFICATION AND TRUSTWORTHY EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES, THE PLANET, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PRODUCT VERIFICATION PROGRAM - THE NON-GMO PROJECT IS AMERICA'S ONLY THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION FOR NON-GMO FOOD AND PRODUCTS. WITH MORE THAN 60,000 NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED PRODUCTS, THE NON-GMO PROJECT SEAL IS THE MOST WIDELY RECOGNIZED AND TRUSTED NON-GMO LABEL IN THE MARKET. EVERY PRODUCT CARRYING THE BUTTERFLY HAS MET THE RIGOROUS REQUIREMENTS OF THE NON-GMO PROJECT STANDARD. THE STANDARD IS INFORMED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND REFLECTS A DYNAMIC RANGE OF PERSPECTIVES. AS NEW GMO TECHNOLOGIES ENTER THE MARKET, THE NON-GMO STANDARD REMAINS THE MOST MEANINGFUL AND ACHIEVABLE WAY FOR SUPPLIERS, BRANDS AND RETAILERS TO SHOW THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING CONSUMERS TRANSPARENT CHOICE IN THE MARKETPLACE.


OUTREACH & EDUCATION - OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ARE A KEY COMPONENT OF THE NON-GMO PROJECT'S MISSION. WE EDUCATE THE OVER 3,000 VERIFIED BRANDS WE WORK WITH SO THAT THEY CAN INFORM RETAILERS AND SHOPPERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING AND BUILDING THE NON-GMO FOOD SUPPLY. OUR RESEARCH TEAM ACTIVELY MONITORS THE BIOTECH LANDSCAPE AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE EDUCATION OF OUR STAKEHOLDERS. WE ALSO DIRECTLY ENGAGE THE PUBLIC WITH CURATED CONTENT THAT IS SHARED VIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS (1.1 MILLION FACEBOOK, 22K INSTAGRAM, 127K TWITTER, 4.7K LINKEDIN FOLLOWERS), NEWSLETTERS, NEW GMO ALERTS, ONLINE CHANNELS (WWW.NONGMOPROJECT.ORG AND WWW.LIVINGNONGMO.ORG), AND OUR NON-GMO PROJECT SHOPPING APP. THE NON-GMO PROJECT IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN EVENTS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA.


NON-GMO MONTH - NON-GMO MONTH IS AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER THAT BRINGS TOGETHER REAILERS,MANUFACTURERS, AND SHOPPERS TO CELEBRATE CONSUMERS' RIGHTS TO KNOW WHAT IS IN THE FOOD THEY EAT. GROCERY STORES ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA TAKE PART IN OUR ANNUAL NON-GMO MONTH, A 31 DAY CELEBRATION TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND SPOTLIGHT NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED CHOICES ON SHELVES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Megan Westgate
Executive Director/secreta
$178,047
Lucy Macloughlin
Director Of Standards & Ve
$120,360
Jeff Bos
Former Cfo/coo
$117,906
Cameron Miller
Interim Cfo/coo
$93,242
Alisa Gravitz
Board Treasurer
$0
Maureen Kirkpatrick
Board Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Port Of Bellingham
Rent
$183,485
Intact Us Inc
It Services For Ecert Platform
$149,285
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $416,277
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$52,895
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$469,172
Total Program Service Revenue$4,584,124
Investment income $4,633
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$1,585
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,061,798

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Non-Gmo Project has recieved totaling $2,583.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$2,583
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