Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers Inc
- Assets
- $217.2k
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 59
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Founding
- 11/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 59-3006664
Organization Overview
Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers Inc, operating under the name Quality Certification Services, is located in Gainesville, FL. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (K01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Quality Certification Services employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Quality Certification Services 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 12/2022, Quality Certification Services generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.0% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FLORIDA CERTIFIED ORGANIC GROWERS AND CONSUMERS, INC. (FOG) SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES ORGANIC, REGENERATIVE, AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
QUALITY CERTIFICATION SERVICES (QCS) OFFERS USDA ISO GUIDE 17065 AND USDA NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM ACCREDITED CERTIFICATION OPTIONS FOR FARMING, WILDCRAFTING, LIVESTOCK, PROCESSING, PACKING AND HANDLING OPERATIONS. QCS CERTIFIES OVER 850 FARMS AND PROCESSORS IN 39 US STATES AND 14 COUNTRIES, MEETING THE NEEDS OF OPERATIONS REGARDLESS OF TYPE, LOCATION OR SIZE. QCS OFFERS THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATION OPTIONS: CERTIFIED ORGANIC, CERTIFIED TRANSITIONAL, CERTIFIED HORMONE, ANTIBIOTIC FREE, ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, GLOBAL G.A.P, PRODUCE HARMONIZED GAP, QCS AQUAPONICS GAP, REGENERATIVE ORGANIC CERTIFIED (TRADEMARKED), GAP CONNECTIONS, AND SPECIFIC TRADE PRACTICES.
THE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM PROMOTES ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE CERTIFIED ORGANIC, CERTIFIED TRANSITIONAL, CERTIFIED HORMONE, ANTIBIOTIC FREE, ORGANIC AGRICULTURE, GLOBAL G.A.P, PRODUCE HARMONIZED GAP, QCS AQUAPONICS GAP, REGENERATIVE ORGANIC CERTIFIED (TRADEMARKED), GAP CONNECTIONS, AND SPECIFIC TRADE PRACTICES. AGRICULTURE AND HEALTHY AND JUST FOOD SYSTEMS, WORKING DILIGENTLY TO EDUCATE PRODUCERS, CONSUMERS, MEDIA, INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENTS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE VIA IN-PERSON AND ONLINE TRAINING AND OUTREACH VIA PODCASTS, SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, ETC. STAFF FACILITATE TOURS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, CLASSES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO A WIDE AUDIENCE RANGING FROM SCHOOL CHILDREN TO FARMERS AND AGRONOMISTS IN THE UNITED STATES ON SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES MARKETING, FARM BILL PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES, CERTIFICATION OPTIONS, FOOD SYSTEMS, ISSUES RELATED TO SOCIAL JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF THE ORGANIC MARKET PLACE. OTHER PROJECTS HELP PRODUCERS INCREASE FARM REVENUE BY PROVIDING DIVERSIFIED AND INCREASED MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES TO FARMERS. IT ALSO OPERATES DIRECT PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE FOOD ACCESS TO SOME OF THOSE MOST IN NEED WHILE SERVING AS A MODEL FOR OTHERS.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jesse Haskins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $3,380 |
Logan Petrey President And Chair Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Teresa Pemberton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Broccoli President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ramkrishnan Balasubramanian Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $190,655 |
Brian Rakita Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $100,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $50 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $614,156 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,912 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $683,118 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,572,165 |
| Investment income | $305 |
| 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 | $4,255,588 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $21,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $184,941 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $334,023 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,186 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,100,177 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,598 |
| Other employee benefits | $187,556 |
| Payroll taxes | $190,510 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $13,466 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,241 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $291,716 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,541 |
| Office expenses | $16,403 |
| Information technology | $162,818 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,686 |
| Travel | $131,840 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,737 |
| Interest | $4,685 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,502 |
| Insurance | $23,701 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,362,460 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,181 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,993 |
| Total assets | $217,174 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $187,740 |
| Total liabilities | $187,740 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,434 |
| 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 | $217,174 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers Inc has awarded $104,859 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NORTH FLORIDA SCHOOL OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONBERRY GOOD FRAMS ON THE GO PURPOSE: FARMERS MARKET INCENTIVES | $5,140 |
BIG CHEESE GOURMET SHOP LLC PURPOSE: FARMERS MARKET INCENTIVES | $6,245 |
BREVARD EXTENSION SERVICEBREVARD CTY FARMER'S MARKET PURPOSE: FARMERS MARKET INCENTIVES | $7,640 |
DIG LOCAL INC PURPOSE: FARMERS MARKET INCENTIVES | $8,845 |
FERRELL FARMS PURPOSE: FARMERS MARKET INCENTIVES | $8,100 |
FRIENDS OF SARASAOTA COUNTY PARKS INC PURPOSE: FARMERS MARKET INCENTIVES | $10,280 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers Inc Gainesville, FL | $217,174 | $4,255,588 |
Homeless & Hunger Coalition Of Nwfl Dba Doorways Of Nwfl Panama City, FL | $337,194 | $2,844,082 |
Florida Citrus Mutual Inc Bartow, FL | $3,186,033 | $1,414,147 |
Fair Food Standards Council Inc Miami, FL | $1,563,490 | $1,708,657 |
Thought For Food Foundation Birmingham, AL | $236,698 | $1,160,250 |
Beyond Carnism Inc Orlando, FL | $447,609 | $825,007 |
Oyster South Company Decatur, GA | $78,172 | $239,467 |
North Florida Veg Events Inc Saint Augustine, FL | $0 | $0 |
Georgia Mountains Farmers Network Clarkesville, GA | $33,855 | $23,702 |
Forward Dupage Incorporated Fort Lauderdale, FL | $0 | $0 |
Wines Of Israel Network Inc Aventura, FL | $578 | $0 |
United Nations Global Peace Development Foundation Palm Harbor, FL | $0 | $0 |
4 New Vegans Inc Union City, GA | $0 | $0 |