Organic Seed Alliance
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 20
- Location
- Port Townsend, WA
- Founding
- 12/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 51-0175667
Organization Overview
Organic Seed Alliance is located in Port Townsend, WA. The organization was established in 1975. 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, Organic Seed Alliance employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Organic Seed Alliance 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 Seed Alliance generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.0% 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
ADVANCING ETHICAL SEED SOLUTIONS TO MEET FOOD AND FARMING NEEDS IN A CHANGING WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO MEET NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ORGANIC NEEDS:ORGANIC VARIETY TRIALS, PLANT BREEDING PROJECTS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INFORMED AND ENHANCED ORGANIC SEED PRODUCTION AND VARIETY ADAPTATION THROUGH 22 PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY THE USDA, STATE AGENCIES AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. THROUGH THESE PROJECTS, OSA ENGAGED OVER 70 FARMER COLLABORATORS TO TEST HUNDREDS OF VARIETIES WITHIN 17 MAJOR CROPS, IDENTIFYING RESILIENT AND FLAVORFUL CULTIVARS THAT THRIVE UNDER ORGANIC CONDITIONS. OSA CONDUCTED RESEARCH ON 330 VARIETIES OR POPULATIONS IN DEVELOPMENT AT OUR CHIMACUM RESEARCH FARM ALONE. PROGRAMS BENEFITTING THOUSANDS INCLUDED AN INTERACTIVE ONLINE SEED PRODUCTION AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM AND A NATIONAL SURVEY OF ORGANIC PRODUCERS THAT DELIVERED CRITICAL SEED AND RESEARCH DATA.
ADVOCACY PROGRAMS TO ENSURE ORGANIC INTEGRITY AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ORGANIC SEED:ADVOCACY IS A KEY PILLAR OF OSA'S HOLISTIC APPROACH TO BUILDING STRONG AND DECENTRALIZED SEED SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT ORGANIC SEED GROWERS. PRIORITIES IN 2021 INCLUDED DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORGANIC SEED SEARCH COURSE FOR THE NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM, PROGRAMS ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND A POLICY ROADMAP FOR THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
ORGANIC WORLD CONGRESS SEED AMBASSADORS CONSORTIUM:OVER 130 PARTICIPANTS FROM 30 COUNTRIES GATHERED FOR THIS TWO-DAY SYMPOSIUM FOCUSED ON SEED, PART OF THE ORGANIC WORLD CONGRESS HOSTED IN RENNES, FRANCE. THE AIM OF THE EVENT WAS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE WITHIN THE ORGANIC SEED AND PLANT BREEDING COMMUNITY TO ENSURE CROP DIVERSITY AND MAXIMUM BENEFIT TO ORGANIC AND ECOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE. OSA HOSTED ONLINE PROGRAMMING DURING THIS HYBRID EVENT AND SUPPORTED THE PARTICIPATION OF 15 SEED GROWERS FROM LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES.
DEVELOPMENT OF A CURRICULUM DELIVERY AND SOCIAL NETWORKING PLATFORM CALLED THE ORGANIC SEED COMMONS, FARMER AND PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SEED FACILITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sebastian Aguilar President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Grondin Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adam Wagner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adrienne Shelton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ira Wallace Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Heron Breen Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $794,296 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $216,780 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,752 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,011,076 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $73,240 |
| Investment income | $1,148 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,088,464 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $78,498 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,356 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $560,763 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,999 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $55,926 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,152 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,340 |
| Advertising and promotion | $907 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $20,168 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,300 |
| Travel | $28,483 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,150 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,762 |
| Insurance | $6,573 |
| All other expenses | $13,278 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,039,188 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $129,983 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $810,143 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $59,073 |
| 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 | $41,408 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $90,715 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $343 |
| Total assets | $1,131,665 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $529 |
| 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 | $11,302 |
| Total liabilities | $11,831 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,119,834 |
| 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 | $1,131,665 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Organic Seed Alliance has recieved totaling $43,653.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ida And Robert Gordon Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EXPANDED DRY FARMING RESEARCH IN CALIFORNIA ON CROP VARIETIES BEST SUITED FOR DRY FARMING PRACTICES | $16,000 |
The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Clif Bar Family Foundation Saint Helena, CA PURPOSE: SAFEGUARDING THE SEEDS WE DEPEND ON | $10,000 |
Fair Share Foundation Pelham, MA PURPOSE: FINANCIAL AID | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $153 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pear Bureau Northwest Milwaukie, OR | $2,202,999 | $9,582,470 |
United Food And Commercial Workers International Union Spokane, WA | $0 | $609,927 |
Farmers Conservation Alliance Hood River, OR | $3,544,797 | $8,335,346 |
Washington State Farm Bureau Federation Lacey, WA | $17,445,683 | $6,263,578 |
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Inc Pocatello, ID | $16,974,633 | $6,412,454 |
Northwest Cooperation Fund Seattle, WA | $3,264,175 | $3,049,985 |
Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute Prosser, WA | $3,977,612 | $4,369,575 |
Oregon Farm Bureau Federation Salem, OR | $12,315,558 | $4,280,303 |
A Greener World Terrebonne, OR | $1,206,900 | $2,548,722 |
International Brotherhood Of Teamsters Salem, OR | $2,869,401 | $1,780,894 |
Northwest Washington Fair Foundation Lynden, WA | $344,800 | $1,193,999 |
Sammamish Uniserv Council Bellevue, WA | $1,371,592 | $1,258,093 |