Committee On Sustainability Assessment is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2012. 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. As of 12/2023, Committee On Sustainability Assessment employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Committee On Sustainability Assessment 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, Committee On Sustainability Assessment generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 12/2023. 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
COMMITTED TO ACCELERATING AGRICULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY AS A VITAL PUBLIC SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE COMMITTEE ON SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT (COSA) HAS BEEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF REVOLUTIONIZING SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD AND AGRICULTURE.COSA UNLOCKS THE DATA NEEDED TO GENERATE AND ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY IN FOOD AND AGRICULTURE AROUND THE GLOBE. THIS TRANSFORMS THE PRACTICES AND POLICIES REQUIRED TO ACHIEVE BOLD SUSTAINABILITYAND CLIMATE GOALS, MEET STRICT NEW REGULATIONS, AND IMPROVE RURAL LIVELIHOODS, -ALL WHILE REGENERATING NATURAL CAPITAL. COSA IS PROUD TO BE A TRUSTED PARTNER AND ADVISER TO FARMERS, GOVERNMENTS, GLOBAL BRANDS, AND CIVIL SOCIETY WORKING TO IMPROVE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS. WE DELIVER IMPACT THROUGH THREE PATHWAYS: 1. STRATEGIC ADVISORY: ADVISING CORPORATIONS, GOVERNMENTS, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND OTHERS ON WHAT AND HOW TO MEASURE (E.G., LIVELIHOODS, INCOME, RESILIENCE, GENDER, ETC.) AND HOW TO STAY COMPLIANT WITH RAPIDLY CHANGING REGULATIONS. EMBEDDING THE COSA IP ON INDICATORS WITHIN BROADER FRAMEWORKS, AGREEMENTS, AND REGULATIONS. 2. SUSTAINABILITY INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS (SIS): THE SIS IS A ROBUST DATA SYSTEM FOR VALUE CHAINS FROM FARMERS TO RETAILERS TO COLLECT, STORE, ANALYZE, AND VISUALIZE SUSTAINABILITY DATA. THE SIS OFFERS USERS THREE MODULES:FARMER TRACEABILITY, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE, AND IMPACT PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING. 3. COSA IMPACT LAB: THE IMPACT LAB CONDUCTS PUBLISHABLE RESEARCH ON THE MOST INNOVATIVE TOOLS, TECHNOLOGIES, AND METHODS OR COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND VISUALIZING IMPACT DATA. DATA DEMOCRACY, OR FARMERS OWNING AND USING THEIROWNDATA TO BETTER MANAGE THEIROWNDESTINIES, IS A CROSS-CUTTING FOCUS OF THE LAB. BY 2034, COSA AIMS TO IMPACT100 MILLION FARMERSSTEWARDING ABILLION HECTARES OF LAND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Daniele Giovannucci President (til 05/31/23) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $273,728 |
Jessica Mullan Senior Dr Measurement Systems | 40 | $153,288 | |
Liam J Brody Itm Ceo-Til 12/23;ceo-Ef 12/23 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $127,500 |
Matthew Himmel Senior Dr Sustnblty Intel Sys | 40 | $116,152 | |
Richard Rogers Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carli Rosencranz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $342,071 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $342,071 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $931,008 |
Investment income | $22,915 |
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 | $1,295,994 |
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. | $437,255 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $206,280 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $435,917 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $43,614 |
Payroll taxes | $70,572 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $76,127 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,898 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,949 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $17,501 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $115,331 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,663 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,324,534 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $142,584 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $446,174 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,706,761 |
Accounts receivable, net | $472,486 |
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 | $13,834 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $229,307 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,011,146 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $196,165 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $333,988 |
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 | $530,153 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $382,165 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,098,828 |
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 | $4,011,146 |