Organic Consumers Association
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Finland, MN
- Founding
- 09/1998
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1908341
Organization Overview
Organic Consumers Association is located in Finland, MN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (W90) the organization is classified as: Consumer Protection, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Organic Consumers Association employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Organic Consumers Association 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, Organic Consumers Association generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Organic Consumers Association has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $1,601,555. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSUMER EDUCATION - TO INCREASE CONSUMERS' AWARENESS/KNOWLEDGE OF ORGANIC AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT/EXPANSION OF THE ORGANIC/SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL MODEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO INCREASE CONSUMERS' AWARENESS/KNOWLEDGE OF ORGANIC AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT/EXPANSION OF THE ORGANIC/SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL MODEL.THE MAIN GOALS OF THIS ORGANIZATION ARE:1) TO DEVELOP A NEWSLETTER CALLED THE ORGANIC CONSUMER, FOR U.S. CONSUMERS2) TO CREATE AN INTERACTIVE NETWORK OF U.S. CONSUMERS CONCERNED ABOUT FOOD SAFETY AND SUPPORTIVE OF SUSTATINABLE, ORGANIC AGRICULTURE3) TO INCREASE PEOPLE'S AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF ORGANIC FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION4) TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF THE ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE MODEL.WE REALIZE THAT CONSUMER AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND RESPONSIVENESS IS AN ISSUE OF BROADER SCOPE THAN JUST EDUCATION; IT ALSO INVOLVES FOCUSING ON DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF SOCIETAL GOALS AND CONSENSUS BUILDING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ronald Cummins CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $112,900 |
Rosemary Welch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $70,900 |
Patrick Kerrigan Secretary Until 11-01-21 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $47,660 |
Robin Seydel Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Roger Jones Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Andre Leu Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $165,400 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,107,620 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $11,370 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,273,020 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $202,281 |
| Investment income | $662 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,988 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,480,677 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $456,422 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,884 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $950,325 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $231,460 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,760 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $553,680 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,990 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $31,867 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $275 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,520 |
| Office expenses | $66,166 |
| Information technology | $61,195 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $73,365 |
| Travel | $43,537 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $235,825 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $32,722 |
| Insurance | $5,571 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,879,023 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $553,105 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $45,748 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $101,239 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $562,674 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,262,766 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,465 |
| 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 | $42,465 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,218,301 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,000 |
| 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 | $1,262,766 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Organic Consumers Association has awarded $436,914 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Portland, OR PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $324,914 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Organic Consumers Association has recieved totaling $300.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wilderness Community Education Foundation Inc Lawrence, KS PURPOSE: EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF ORGANIC CONSUMERS AND PROTECT CONSUMERS' RIGHT TO SAFE HEALTHFUL FOOD AND OTHER CONSUMER PRODUCTS. | $300 |
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|---|---|---|
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