Organic Farmers Association is located in Spirit Lake, IA. According to its NTEE Classification (K20) the organization is classified as: Agricultural Programs, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Organic Farmers Association is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Organic Farmers Association generated $924.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 52.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $742.5k 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
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIC FARMERS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE A STRONG AND UNIFIED NATIONAL VOICE FOR DOMESTIC CERTIFIED ORGANIC PRODUCERS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO BUILD AND SUPPORT A FARMER-LED NATIONAL ORGANIC FARMER MOVEMENT AND NATIONAL POLICY PLATFORM BY: DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING POLICIES THAT BENEFIT ORGANIC FARMERSSTRENGTHENING AND SUPPORTING THE CAPACITY OF ORGANIC FARMERS AND FARM ORGANIZATIONS; SUPPORTING COLLABORATION AND LEADERSHIP AMONG STATE, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIC FARMER ORGANIZATIONS; AND WELCOMING SUPPORT AND COOPERATION WITH LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF ORGANIC FARMERS AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL.
PROVIDE AND PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ORGANIC FARMERS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kate Mendenhall Executive Dir. | Officer | 20 | $54,912 |
Jennifer Taylor Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Colson President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Kimes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ed Maltby Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacquelyn Evers Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $49,221 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $761,960 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $113,117 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,016 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $924,298 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $65 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $924,363 |
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. | $54,912 |
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 | $153,871 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,710 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,864 |
Advertising and promotion | $54 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $25,585 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,225 |
All other expenses | $41,696 |
Total functional expenses | $742,511 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $433,735 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $61,150 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $494,885 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $69,932 |
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 | $69,932 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $424,953 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $494,885 |