Leading Harvest
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 84-3256336
Organization Overview
Leading Harvest is located in Seattle, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Leading Harvest employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leading Harvest 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, Leading Harvest generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $850.8k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC AT LARGE BY DEVELOPING, ADMINISTERING, AND IMPROVING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL STANDARDS FOR FARMLAND MANAGEMENT AND BY EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE, ETHICALLY SOURCED, AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE AGRICULTURE, LABOR, AND COMMUNITY PRACTICES IN COLLABORATION WITH ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION GROUPS, ACADEMICS, NATURAL RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CERTIFICATION IMPLEMENTATION, MAINTENANCE AND GROWTH: LEADING HARVEST WAS FOUNDED WITH THE GOAL OF LEADING THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN ALL-ENCOMPASSING SUSTAINABLE FARMING MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION PLATFORM TO ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND FARMING COMMUNITIES. AN INAUGURAL ALL-CROPLAND STANDARD WAS CREATED AND FINALIZED IN THE FORM OF THE LEADING HARVEST FARMLAND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. ESTABLISHED IN 2020, THE ORGANIZATION QUICKLY WENT TO WORK ENROLLING PARTICIPANTS AND ASSISTING THEM WITH ESTABLISHING A RELATIONSHIP WITH A THIRD PARTY WHO WOULD VERIFY CONFORMANCE TO THE STANDARD IN THEIR OWN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION. SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O. LEADING HARVEST ALSO ENGAGED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TO ENSURE THAT ITS PARTICIPANTS AND THE BROADER STAKEHOLDER COMMUNITY COULD ADVANCE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND ACCESS THE TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE EMBEDDED IN THE LEADING HARVEST CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. THERE ARE CURRENTLY 23 ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS THAT REPRESENT OVER ONE THOUSAND INDIVIDUAL FARMS THAT COLLECTIVELY EXCEED 1.6 MILLION ACRES IN THE UNITED STATES ACROSS 31 STATES OVER 100 DIFFERENT ROW AND PERMANENT CROP TYPES. TO MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION, PARTICIPANTS ARE SUBJECT TO REGULAR SURVEILLANCE AUDITS AND RECERTIFICATION AUDITS. ENROLLMENT AND ACREAGE HAVE STEADILY INCREASED SINCE 2020. LEADING HARVEST CREATED A GROUP CERTIFICATION MODULE IN 2022 TO ALLOW LANDOWNERS TO CERTIFY AS A GROUP AND TO GIVE SMALLER LANDOWNERS ACCESS TO THIRD-PARTY CERTIFICATION AT COMPETITIVE COSTS. LEADING HARVEST ALSO BEGAN WORK WITH A MAJOR FOOD BRAND TO CERTIFY WITHIN ITS SUPPLY CHAINS. LEADING HARVEST HAS RELEASED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GROUP CERTIFICATION, AS WELL AS CROSS-WALKED ITS STANDARD TO OTHER REPORTING STANDARDS TO HARMONIZE SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING ACROSS SUPPLY CHAINS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Oliver S Williams IV Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Lawrence A Selzer Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Kenny Traynom Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Harrison Pittman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Suzy Friedman Nominations Committee Chai | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Rupal Patel Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $865,099 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $865,099 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,220,212 |
| Investment income | $314 |
| 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 | $2,085,625 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $626,236 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $48,719 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,949 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $101,466 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,418 |
| Information technology | $5,509 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,400 |
| Travel | $25,092 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,110 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,389 |
| All other expenses | $3,545 |
| Total functional expenses | $850,833 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,757,985 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $365,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $138,005 |
| 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 | $425 |
| 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 | $2,261,415 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $107,218 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,000 |
| 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 | $108,218 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,491,699 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $661,498 |
| 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 | $2,261,415 |