Ccof Foundation is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 2002. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ccof Foundation 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, Ccof Foundation generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.6% 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.
Since 2014, Ccof Foundation has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $392,988. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE CCOF FOUNDATION ADVANCES ORGANIC BY SUPPORTING PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES WHO CARE FOR THE LAND. GUIDED BY THE WISDOM OF OUR FARMING ROOTS, THE CCOF FOUNDATION UNITES THE ORGANIC COMMUNITY TO ADVANCE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE. WE OFFER INTENTIONAL EDUCATION, FINANCIAL SUPPORT, AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIC PROFESSIONALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2021, THE CCOF FOUNDATION HELPED 1,519 ORGANIC AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS LEARN NEW SKILLS THROUGH ITS ORGANIC TRAINING INSTITUTE AND PROVIDED $170,000 IN HARDSHIP ASSISTANCE GRANTS TO 45 ORGANIC PRODUCERS. THROUGH ITS FUTURE ORGANIC FARMERS PROGRAM, THE CCOF FOUNDATION DISTRIBUTED $104,250 IN GRANTS TO 12 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND 19 VOCATIONAL AND HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS WHO ARE PURSUING CAREERS IN ORGANIC AGRICULTURE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kelly Damewood Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Malcom Ricci Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phil Larocca Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Achipley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jessica Beckett Parr Cpo | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Jess Newman 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 | $215,333 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,200,848 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,416,181 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $319 |
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 | $1,416,500 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,750 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $265,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $113,224 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,312 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $337,597 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $22,101 |
Other employee benefits | $44,317 |
Payroll taxes | $35,413 |
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 | $12,232 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $6,866 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,962 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,170 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,612 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,076,885 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $567,248 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $255,383 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $174,169 |
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 | $8,383 |
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 | $1,005,183 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $173,042 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $100,000 |
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 | $273,042 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $385,659 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $346,482 |
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 | $1,005,183 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ccof Foundation has awarded $27,750 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | $14,000 |
Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS | $13,750 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Ccof Foundation has recieved totaling $608,600.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc Santa Cruz, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT | $252,423 |
California Certified Organic Farmers Inc Santa Cruz, CA PURPOSE: SUBGRANTS FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS | $151,177 |
Sustainable Futures Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County Aptos, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $40,000 |
The Margaret And Daniel Loeb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
Pinpoint Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: ORGANIC TRANSITION PROGRAM | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Agricultural Research Foundation Corvallis, OR | $33,193,912 | $13,573,525 |
Ccof Foundation Santa Cruz, CA | $1,005,183 | $1,416,500 |
Inc Nutrition Research And Education Foundation Winters, CA | $1,600,180 | $425,971 |
Sam Day Foundation Portland, OR | $488,786 | $530,357 |
Global Action Research Center San Diego, CA | $460,239 | $793,991 |
Oakland Institute Oakland, CA | $2,665,095 | $692,885 |
True Organic Inc Sacramento, CA | $89,196 | $538,330 |
Maui Food Technology Center Inc Kula, HI | $89,506 | $337,928 |
Paula And Cabot Sedgwick Family Foundation Nogales, AZ | $12,361,746 | $620,079 |
Northwest Berry Foundation Portland, OR | $11,759 | $235,220 |
Agriculture Fairness Alliance Playa Vista, CA | $59,611 | $0 |
Greenfield Project Las Vegas, NV | $52,023 | $78,220 |