Certified Naturally Grown Inc is located in Stone Ridge, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Certified Naturally Grown Inc employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Certified Naturally Grown Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2023, Certified Naturally Grown Inc generated $223.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $245.3k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.5%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN OFFERS CERTIFICATION MARKETING ASSETS AND LEARNING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FARMERS AND BEEKEEPERS WHO PRODUCE FOOD WITHOUT SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS FOR THEIR LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN FY 2022-23 CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN UNDERTOOK THE MAJOR PROJECT OF REBUILDING THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE REPLACING A SYSTEM THAT HAD BEEN IN USE FOR 20 YEARS USING UP-TO-DATE TECHNOLOGY NEW BRANDING AND DESIGN FEATURES TO IMPROVE THE USER EXPERIENCE. CNG ALSO COMPLETED PRODUCTION OF TWO EDUCATIONAL FILMS LAUNCHED A MONTHLY FARMER MEETUP SERIES CONSOLIDATED COMMUNICATIONS INTO ONE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND DEVELOPED TWO NEW EDUCATIONAL COURSES: FOUNDATIONS OF CROP PRODUCTION OFFERED FEBRUARY 2023 AND THE BUSINESS OF FARMING OFFERED NOVEMBER 2023 IN NEXT FY. CNG STAFF CARRIED OUT AN EXTENSIVE CONSULTATION WITH MEMBERS REGARDING A PROPOSED UPDATE TO FEED STANDARDS FINDING THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH SUPPORT TO MAKE THE CHANGE. IN ADDITION CNG REVIEWED APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION FROM MORE THAN 200 PRODUCERS AND SUPPORTED ABOUT 700 FARMERS PARTICIPATING IN OUR FIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Christopher Peterson Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Alice Varon Secretary | Officer | 40 | $71,249 |
Audrey Sekendur Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laurie Wayne Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $81,501 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,513 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $95,014 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $129,449 |
Investment income | $39 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$1,179 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $223,323 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,407 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,852 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $82,463 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,978 |
Payroll taxes | $12,326 |
Fees for services: Management | $13,628 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,241 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,958 |
Office expenses | $11,112 |
Information technology | $50,879 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $793 |
Travel | $5,358 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,230 |
Interest | $340 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,551 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $245,264 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,844 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $16,460 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,018 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $56,322 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,352 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,352 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $48,970 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $56,322 |