EIN 23-2885447

Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
40
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Pennsylvania Certified Organic upholds and advances organic principles and practices through certification, advocacy, and technical support. They envision a world where agriculture systems prioritize health, ecological balance, fairness, and care. Their values recognize the interdependent relationship between human, animal, plant, soil and global health. PCO conducts inspection and certification of growers, processors, and handlers of food products labeled "Organic" to protect the integrity of consumer products offered as such.
Total revenues
$6,128,345
2023
Total expenses
$6,408,526
2023
Total assets
$1,454,194
2023
Num. employees
40
2023

Program areas at PCO

Inspection and certification of growers, processors, and handlers of food products labeled "Organic" - so as to protect the integrity of consumer products offered as such.

Grants made by PCO

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Northeast Organic Farming Association of VermontOrganic Activity$110,765
Northeast Organic Farming Association Mass ChapterOrganic Activity$108,816
Northeast Organic Farming Association of New HampshireOrganic Activity$105,230
...and 13 more grants made

Who funds Pennsylvania Certified Organic (PCO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$13

Personnel at PCO

NameTitleCompensation
Diana KobusExecutive Director$143,062
Diana UnderwoodDirector of Operations$100,716
Matt LandiSales and Marketing Director
Edy PennHuman Resources Director
Kyla SmithCertification Policy Advisor$88,646
...and 22 more key personnel

Financials for PCO

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,794,239
Program services$4,300,876
Investment income and dividends$21,427
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$11,803
Total revenues$6,128,345

Form 990s for PCO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-11990View PDF
2022-122023-08-18990View PDF
2021-122022-08-02990View PDF
2020-122021-08-20990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
October 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 3, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
July 22, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsFood and nutrition programsCharities
Issues
Human servicesAgriculture
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
106 School St Suite 201
Spring Mills, PA 16875
Metro area
State College, PA
County
Centre County, PA
Website URL
paorganic.org/ 
Phone
(814) 422-0251
IRS details
EIN
23-2885447
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
K01: Food, Agriculture and Nutrition Alliances and Advocacy
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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