The Non-Gmo Project
- Assets
- $5.1m
- Revenue
- $5.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- Bellingham, WA
- Founding
- 05/2008
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 02-0799621
Organization Overview
The Non-Gmo Project is located in Bellingham, WA. The organization was established in 2008. 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 06/2021, Non-Gmo Project employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Non-Gmo Project 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 06/2021, Non-Gmo Project generated $5.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.6% per year over the past 6 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
THE NON-GMO PROJECT OFFERS RIGOROUS PRODUCT VERIFICATION AND TRUSTWORTHY EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES, THE PLANET, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRODUCT VERIFICATION PROGRAM - THE NON-GMO PROJECT IS AMERICA'S ONLY THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION FOR NON-GMO FOOD AND PRODUCTS. WITH MORE THAN 60,000 NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED PRODUCTS, THE NON-GMO PROJECT SEAL IS THE MOST WIDELY RECOGNIZED AND TRUSTED NON-GMO LABEL IN THE MARKET. EVERY PRODUCT CARRYING THE BUTTERFLY HAS MET THE RIGOROUS REQUIREMENTS OF THE NON-GMO PROJECT STANDARD. THE STANDARD IS INFORMED BY INDUSTRY EXPERTS AND REFLECTS A DYNAMIC RANGE OF PERSPECTIVES. AS NEW GMO TECHNOLOGIES ENTER THE MARKET, THE NON-GMO STANDARD REMAINS THE MOST MEANINGFUL AND ACHIEVABLE WAY FOR SUPPLIERS, BRANDS AND RETAILERS TO SHOW THEIR COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING CONSUMERS TRANSPARENT CHOICE IN THE MARKETPLACE.
OUTREACH & EDUCATION - OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ARE A KEY COMPONENT OF THE NON-GMO PROJECT'S MISSION. WE EDUCATE THE OVER 3,000 VERIFIED BRANDS WE WORK WITH SO THAT THEY CAN INFORM RETAILERS AND SHOPPERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING AND BUILDING THE NON-GMO FOOD SUPPLY. OUR RESEARCH TEAM ACTIVELY MONITORS THE BIOTECH LANDSCAPE AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE EDUCATION OF OUR STAKEHOLDERS. WE ALSO DIRECTLY ENGAGE THE PUBLIC WITH CURATED CONTENT THAT IS SHARED VIA OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS (1.1 MILLION FACEBOOK, 22K INSTAGRAM, 127K TWITTER, 4.7K LINKEDIN FOLLOWERS), NEWSLETTERS, NEW GMO ALERTS, ONLINE CHANNELS (WWW.NONGMOPROJECT.ORG AND WWW.LIVINGNONGMO.ORG), AND OUR NON-GMO PROJECT SHOPPING APP. THE NON-GMO PROJECT IS AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT IN EVENTS ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA.
NON-GMO MONTH - NON-GMO MONTH IS AN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN IN OCTOBER THAT BRINGS TOGETHER REAILERS,MANUFACTURERS, AND SHOPPERS TO CELEBRATE CONSUMERS' RIGHTS TO KNOW WHAT IS IN THE FOOD THEY EAT. GROCERY STORES ACROSS THE U.S. AND CANADA TAKE PART IN OUR ANNUAL NON-GMO MONTH, A 31 DAY CELEBRATION TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND SPOTLIGHT NON-GMO PROJECT VERIFIED CHOICES ON SHELVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Megan Westgate Executive Director/secreta | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $178,047 |
Lucy Macloughlin Director Of Standards & Ve | 40 | $120,360 | |
Jeff Bos Former Cfo/coo | Officer | 40 | $117,906 |
Cameron Miller Interim Cfo/coo | Officer | 40 | $93,242 |
Alisa Gravitz Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maureen Kirkpatrick Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Port Of Bellingham Rent | 6/29/21 | $183,485 |
Intact Us Inc It Services For Ecert Platform | 6/29/21 | $149,285 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $416,277 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,895 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $469,172 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,584,124 |
| Investment income | $4,633 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,585 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,061,798 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,970 |
| 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. | $362,947 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,666 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,120,102 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $119,130 |
| Payroll taxes | $226,119 |
| Fees for services: Management | $45,173 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30,506 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $56,319 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $21,579 |
| Advertising and promotion | $62,996 |
| Office expenses | $19,242 |
| Information technology | $246,600 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $192,654 |
| Travel | $342 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,891 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,620 |
| Insurance | $24,310 |
| All other expenses | $65,506 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,909,211 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,948,579 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $253,324 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $676,525 |
| 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 | $116,027 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,092 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $8,553 |
| Other assets | $60,550 |
| Total assets | $5,084,650 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $466,132 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $66,182 |
| 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 | $532,314 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,552,336 |
| 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 | $5,084,650 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Non-Gmo Project has recieved totaling $2,583.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,583 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Agricultural Research Foundation Corvallis, OR | $33,193,912 | $13,573,525 |
The Non-Gmo Project Bellingham, WA | $5,084,650 | $5,061,798 |
Washington Food Industry Olympia, WA | $6,160,025 | $821,387 |
Grow Food Mount Vernon, WA | $785,268 | $1,237,841 |
Sam Day Foundation Portland, OR | $488,786 | $530,357 |
The Beechers Foundation Seattle, WA | $912,927 | $1,072,050 |
Northwest Berry Foundation Portland, OR | $11,759 | $235,220 |
Seeds For All Portland, OR | $6,375 | $0 |
Oregon Cattlemens Stewardship Fund Salem, OR | $48,983 | $0 |
Oregon Seed Research Institute Salem, OR | $129,960 | $0 |
Pollock Conservation Cooperative Seattle, WA | $85,075 | $0 |
Project Fare Inc Boise, ID | $1,040 | $0 |