EIN 41-1908341

Organic Consumers Association

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
Year formed
1998
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Organic Consumers Association aims to educate consumers about organic and agricultural production, and promote the development of a sustainable agricultural model. Their mission emphasizes the importance of education in protecting and preserving the environment, and ensuring a safe system of food and agriculture in the United States. One of their main goals is to create a newsletter called the Organic Cons.
Total revenues
$1,845,866
2022
Total expenses
$2,122,921
2022
Total assets
$981,782
2022
Num. employees
18
2022

Program areas at Organic Consumers Association

To increase Consumers' awareness/knowledge of Organic and agricultural production. To promote the development/expansion of the organic/sustainable agricultural model.the main goals of this organization are:1) to develop a newsletter called the Organic consumer, for u.s. consumers2) to create an interactive network of u.s. Consumers concerned about food safety and supportive of sustatinable, Organic agriculture3) to increase people's awareness and knowledge of Organic food and agricultural production4) to promote the development and expansion of the Organic and sustainable agriculture model.we realize that consumer and community awareness and responsiveness is an issue of broader scope than just education; it also involves focusing on development and integration of societal goals and consensus building.

Grants made by Organic Consumers Association

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Us Right To KnowGeneral Support$54,430
Regeneration InternationalGeneral Support$25,000
NATIONAL HEALTH FREEDOm COALITIONGeneral Support$12,000

Who funds Organic Consumers Association

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Natural Health Research FoundationDonation$724,430
Westreich FoundationHealth$100,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$80,174
...and 20 more grants received totalling $1,063,497

Personnel at Organic Consumers Association

NameTitleCompensation
Rosemary WelchChief Executive Officer$70,800
Kaare MelbyField Organizer Director
Liz WelchNewsletter Editor and Social Media Director
Alexis Baden-MayerPolitical Director
Azucena CabreraFarm School Director
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for Organic Consumers Association

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,814,511
Program services$37,500
Investment income and dividends$853
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-8,146
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,148
Total revenues$1,845,866

Form 990s for Organic Consumers Association

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-21990View PDF
2021-122022-11-07990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122020-01-28990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Gildea Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from TR Edna Wardlaw Chrtble Trust
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $724,430 from Natural Health Research Foundation
November 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironmentPublic policy
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6771 S Silver Hill Dr
Finland, MN 55603
Metro area
Duluth, MN-WI
County
Lake County, MN
Website URL
organicconsumers.org/ 
Phone
(218) 226-4164
IRS details
EIN
41-1908341
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1998
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
115285
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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