Pennsylvania Certified Organic
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Spring Mills, PA
- Founding
- 08/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 23-2885447
Organization Overview
Pennsylvania Certified Organic, operating under the name Pco, is located in Spring Mills, PA. The organization was established in 1998. 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 12/2023, Pco employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pco 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 12/2023, Pco generated $6.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2023, Pco has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $1,077,526. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO UPHOLD AND ADVANCE ORGANIC PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES THROUGH CERTIFICATION, ADVOCACY, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS PRIORITIZE HEALTH, ECOLOGICAL BALANCE, FAIRNESS AND CARE. OUR VALUES RECOGNIZE THE INTERDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP AMONG ALL OUR STAKEHOLDERS: CERTIFIED CLIENTS AND MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION OF GROWERS, PROCESSORS, AND HANDLERS OF FOOD PRODUCTS LABELED "ORGANIC" - SO AS TO PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS OFFERED AS SUCH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joe Miller President | OfficerTrustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Denele Hughson Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Katherine Dimatteo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Lisa DE Lima Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Joe Dickson Board Member | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
William Kitsch Board Member | Trustee | 0.8 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Soliant Consulting Inc Database Development | 12/30/16 | $188,160 |
Capital Blue Cross Health Insurance | 12/30/16 | $112,315 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,794,202 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $37 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,794,239 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,300,876 |
| Investment income | $21,427 |
| 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 | $6,128,345 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,094,777 |
| 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. | $154,381 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $41,683 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,356,471 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $51,271 |
| Other employee benefits | $438,275 |
| Payroll taxes | $190,459 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,339 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,440 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $279,023 |
| Advertising and promotion | $18,083 |
| Office expenses | $215,619 |
| Information technology | $291,660 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,677 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $93,479 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,167 |
| Insurance | $63,521 |
| All other expenses | $16,382 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,408,526 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,723 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $662,699 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $449,767 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $196,889 |
| 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 | $82,499 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $56,617 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,454,194 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $640,802 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $223 |
| 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 | $641,025 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $813,169 |
| 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 | $1,454,194 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Certified Organic has awarded $1,077,526 in support to 19 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MOFGA CERTIFICATION SERVICES LLC PURPOSE: ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $100,000 |
NOFA - MASS PURPOSE: ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $108,816 |
NOFA - CT PURPOSE: ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $87,500 |
NOFA - NEW YORK PURPOSE: ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $100,000 |
NOFA - NH PURPOSE: ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $105,230 |
NOFA - NJ PURPOSE: ORGANIC ACTIVITY | $100,000 |