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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |