Accredited Certifiers Association Inc is located in Port Richey, FL. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Accredited Certifiers Association Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Accredited Certifiers Association Inc 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 12/2021, Accredited Certifiers Association Inc generated $213.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $79.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ACA STRIVES TO ENSURE CONSISTENT IMPLEMENTATION OF USDA ORGANIC REGULATIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND EDUCATION OF ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION AGENCIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MENBER SERVICES - MANAGEMENT OF WEBSITE AND ON-LINE DISCUSSION GROUP, MANAGEMENT OF WORKING GROUPS TO DEVELOP GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS FOR MEMBERS. 17 SUPPORTING MEMBERS AND 65 CERTIFIER MEMBERS REPRESENTING AROUND 1000 STAFF
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING PROGRAM - HANDLE LOGISTICS, OBTAIN PRESENTERS, CONDUCTION REGISTRATION FOR ANNUAL ON-SITE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ORGANIC CERTIFICATION AGENCY STAFF. 175 ATTENDEES.
DEVELOPING A COURSE FOR THE USDA ORGANIC LEARNING CENTER SYSTEM. ORGANIC DAIRY COMPLIANCE COURSE CONVENING A TASK FORCE. TO DEVELOP BEST PRACTICES FOR CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR VERIFYING COMPLIANCE WHEN ON-SITE INSPECTIONS ARE NOT POSSIBLE FOR THE NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Connie Karr Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Jennifer Berkebile Vice Chair | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Amber Pool Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Elizabeth Figueredo Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Sam Welsch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Steams Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $60,690 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $34,600 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $95,290 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $118,575 |
Investment income | $42 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $213,907 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $41,087 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,442 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,381 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,787 |
Information technology | $790 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,758 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,254 |
All other expenses | $998 |
Total functional expenses | $79,497 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $325,757 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,379 |
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 | $334,136 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,535 |
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 | $1,899 |
Total liabilities | $16,434 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $317,702 |
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 | $334,136 |
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