Civic Intelligence

The Non-Gmo Project

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 02-0799621

Jul 01, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017 • Filed on Apr 24, 2018

Organization Profilenongmoproject.org
1155 N State StreetBellingham, WA 98225

(360) 255-7704

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

56th percentile

5.0%

Higher net margin than 56% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2017

Asset Growth

47th percentile

2.3%

Faster asset growth than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

29%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets53rd percentile

Assets

Up

$689,333

Up $15,199 (+2.3%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$609,124

Up $112,753 (+23%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$80,209

Down $97,554 (-55%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin56th percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,258,942

Up $503,875 (+29%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$2,146,189

Up $503,855 (+31%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$112,753

Up $20 (+0.0%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth47th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $27,634Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $27,6342011Assets 2012: $160,759Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $160,7592012Assets 2013: $271,250Liabilities 2013: $133,750Net Assets 2013: $137,5002013Assets 2014: $431,476Liabilities 2014: $128,532Net Assets 2014: $302,9442014Assets 2015: $660,242Liabilities 2015: $276,604Net Assets 2015: $383,6382015Assets 2016: $674,134Liabilities 2016: $177,763Net Assets 2016: $496,3712016Assets 2017: $689,333Liabilities 2017: $80,209Net Assets 2017: $609,1242017Assets 2018: $1,962,864Liabilities 2018: $234,327Net Assets 2018: $1,728,5372018Assets 2019: $3,050,531Liabilities 2019: $317,021Net Assets 2019: $2,733,5102019Assets 2020: $4,263,072Liabilities 2020: $863,323Net Assets 2020: $3,399,7492020Assets 2021: $5,084,650Liabilities 2021: $532,314Net Assets 2021: $4,552,3362021Assets 2022: $4,260,365Liabilities 2022: $659,970Net Assets 2022: $3,600,3952022Assets 2023: $4,906,843Liabilities 2023: $690,239Net Assets 2023: $4,216,6042023Assets 2024: $5,784,243Liabilities 2024: $760,454Net Assets 2024: $5,023,7892024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$689,333
Liabilities$80,209
Net Assets$609,124
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth79th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $217,144Expenses 2011: $202,316Net Income 2011: $14,8282011Expenses 2012: $322,5752012Revenue 2013: $407,105Expenses 2013: $425,546Net Income 2013: -$18,4412013Revenue 2014: $903,977Expenses 2014: $738,533Net Income 2014: $165,4442014Revenue 2015: $1,386,659Expenses 2015: $1,305,965Net Income 2015: $80,6942015Revenue 2016: $1,755,067Expenses 2016: $1,642,334Net Income 2016: $112,7332016Revenue 2017: $2,258,942Expenses 2017: $2,146,189Net Income 2017: $112,7532017Revenue 2018: $3,125,803Expenses 2018: $2,385,949Net Income 2018: $739,8542018Revenue 2019: $4,355,952Expenses 2019: $3,350,979Net Income 2019: $1,004,9732019Revenue 2020: $4,601,789Expenses 2020: $3,935,550Net Income 2020: $666,2392020Revenue 2021: $5,061,798Expenses 2021: $3,909,211Net Income 2021: $1,152,5872021Revenue 2022: $4,776,077Expenses 2022: $5,728,018Net Income 2022: -$951,9412022Revenue 2023: $6,847,088Expenses 2023: $6,230,879Net Income 2023: $616,2092023Revenue 2024: $6,939,892Expenses 2024: $6,132,707Net Income 2024: $807,1852024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$2,258,942
Expenses$2,146,189
Net Income$112,753
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
Signed
Apr 24, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,261,366
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization committed to preserving and building sources of non-GMO products, educating consumers, and providing verified non-GMO choices.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$496,371$609,124▲ $112,753
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$481,206$512,532▲ $31,326
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$150,589$150,962▲ $373
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$28,114$24,234▼ $3,880
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$14,225$0▼ $14,225
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$674,134$689,333▲ $15,199
Other Assets Total-$1,605-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$170,958$62,501▼ $108,457
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,805$17,708▲ $10,903
Total Liabilities$177,763$80,209▼ $97,554
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$496,371$609,124▲ $112,753
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$674,134$689,333▲ $15,199

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$20,310$26,640$46,950
Other Land Buildings$3,924$2,382$6,306
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Megan WestgateSecy/Exec DirectorFT$110,437$3,467$113,904

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Corinne ShindelarBoard Chair
Errol SchweizerBoard Member
George NaylorBoard Member
Mark SquireBoard Member
Maureen KirkpatrickBoard Member
Michael PotterBoard Member
Stacy DaviesBoard Member
Trudy BialicBoard Member
Alisa GravitzTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$126,830
Program Service Revenue
$2,134,163
Investment Income
$-2,051
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$126,830
Change in Net Assets
$112,753
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,366,337
Other Expenses$779,852
Total Fundraising Expense$46,374
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$851,392$221,140$33,171$1,105,703
All Other Expenses$127,461$39,881$2,453$169,795
Information Technology$148,137$2,091-$150,228
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$84,204$21,871$3,281$109,356
Payroll Taxes$76,897$10,231$2,996$90,124
Occupancy$67,708$17,586$2,638$87,932
Other Employee Benefits$47,089$12,230$1,835$61,154
Fees for Services Other$37,996$7,626-$45,622
Fees for Services Legal$26,194$11,226-$37,420
Other Expenses$32,787$31,955-$31,955
Conferences and Meetings$19,534--$19,534
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,506-$10,506
Insurance-$10,015-$10,015
Office Expenses$7,789$1,948-$9,737
Depreciation Depletion-$9,712-$9,712
Travel$5,224$1,305-$6,529
Total Functional Expenses$1,690,492$409,323$46,374$2,146,189
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et

“Mark Squire is a co-owner of a natural food store, Good Earth, that sells products made by Eden Foods. The President of Eden Foods (Michael Potter) is also on the Board. Maureen Kirkpatrick is a member-owner of a natural food co-op, The Big Carrot, that sells products made by Eden Foods. The President of Eden Foods (Michael Potter) is also on our Board.Corinne Shindelar is the CEO of the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA). Good Earth is a retailer member of INFRA, and a co-owner of Good Earth (Mark Squire) is on our Board. INFRA also works with Eden Foods as part of its product promotion program. The President of Eden Foods (Michael Potter) is also on the Board, but none of them are directly involved in promotions. Board members Megan Westgate and Alisa Gravitz (CEO of Green America and facilitator of the Non-GMO Working Group) are all in the Non-GMO Working Group.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The tax return is sent to the board members electronically for review before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Compliance with the Conflict of Interest Policy is reviewed on an annual basis.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Compensation is set during annual performance reviews with consideration for industry standards, based upon online data and other reports. The board sets compensation for the Executive Director. The Executive Directors sets staff wage amounts with board approval during the annual budget process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Non-GMO Project
EIN
02-0799621
Phone
3602557704
Address
1155 N State Street, Bellingham, WA 98225

Signing Officer

Name
Megan Westgate
Title
Secretary
Signed
2018-04-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Megan Westgate
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
37
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Laurie Parrish CPA PLLC
Address
3111 Vallette, Bellingham, WA 98225
Preparer
Laurie Parrish
Phone
3605271266
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$689,333
Liabilities
$80,209
Net assets
$609,124
Revenue
$2,258,942
Expenses
$2,146,189
Net income
$112,753
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.78$0.76$5.02$6.94$6.13$0.81
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.91$0.69$4.22$6.85$6.23$0.62
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.26$0.66$3.60$4.78$5.73$0.95
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.08$0.53$4.55$5.06$3.91$1.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.26$0.86$3.40$4.60$3.94$0.67
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.05$0.32$2.73$4.36$3.35$1.00
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.96$0.23$1.73$3.13$2.39$0.74
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.08$0.61$2.26$2.15$0.11
2016Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.67$0.18$0.50$1.76$1.64$0.11
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.66$0.28$0.38$1.39$1.31$0.08
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.13$0.30$0.90$0.74$0.17
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.27$0.13$0.14$0.41$0.43$0.02
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.16$0.00$0.16$0.32
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.22$0.20$0.01