Civic Intelligence

The Non-Gmo Project

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 02-0799621

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on May 05, 2021

PO Box 5606Bellingham, WA 98227

(360) 255-7704

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

66th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$172,557

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.7% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

83rd percentile

40%

Faster asset growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

5.6%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$4,263,072

Up $1,212,541 (+40%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$3,399,749

Up $666,239 (+24%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$863,323

Up $546,302 (+172%) from 2019

Revenue

Up

$4,601,789

Up $245,837 (+5.6%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$3,935,550

Up $584,571 (+17%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$666,239

Down $338,734 (-34%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2020

Assets$4,263,072
Liabilities$863,323
Net Assets$3,399,749

Operations Trend

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

2020

Revenue$4,601,789
Expenses$3,935,550
Net Income$666,239
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
May 5, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,601,789
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.

The non-gmo project offers rigorous product verification and trustworthy education that empowers people to care for themselves, the planet, and future generations.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,056,134$2,859,322▲ $803,188
Accounts Receivable$647,060$765,907▲ $118,847
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$151,871$451,470▲ $299,599
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$46,574$68,514▲ $21,940
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$39,878$32,215▼ $7,663
Intangible Assets$45,464$25,094▼ $20,370
Pledges and Grants Receivable$3,000$0▼ $3,000
Total Assets$3,050,531$4,263,072▲ $1,212,541
Other Assets Total$60,550$60,550→ $0
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$416,277-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$270,748$387,624▲ $116,876
Deferred Revenue$46,273$59,422▲ $13,149
Total Liabilities$317,021$863,323▲ $546,302
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$2,733,510$3,399,749▲ $666,239
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,733,510$3,399,749▲ $666,239
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,050,531$4,263,072▲ $1,212,541

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$32,215$43,776$75,991
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Megan WestgateExecutive Director/secretaryFT$168,719$3,838$172,557
Jeff BosCFO/COOFT$119,783$3,939$123,722
Lucy MacloughlinDirector of Standards & VerificationFT$118,098-$118,098

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Maureen KirkpatrickBoard Chair
Corinne SchindelarPast Board Chair
Alan LewisBoard Member
Errol SchweizerBoard Member
Michael PotterBoard Member
Nicole AtchisonBoard Member
Stacy DaviesBoard Member
Alisa GravitzBoard Treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Port Of BellinghamRentPO BOX 1677, Bellingham, WA 98227$183,485
Intact US INCIt Services For Ecert Platform250 NORTHWEST BLVD SUITE 208, Coeur Dalene, ID 83814$152,064
Food Chain Id TestingQa Lab Testing504 N 4TH STREET SUIT 204, Fairfield, IA 52556$133,547
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$50,548
Program Service Revenue
$4,541,765
Investment Income
$1,559
Other Revenue
$7,917
All Other Contributions
$50,548
Change in Net Assets
$666,239

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,601,789
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$31,450
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,633,239
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,601,789
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,636,451
Other Expenses$1,295,675
Total Fundraising Expense$43,535
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,424
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,690,755$428,039$21,403$2,140,197
Information Technology$212,770$30,442-$243,212
Payroll Taxes$162,995$41,265$2,063$206,323
Occupancy$144,953$53,635$1,835$200,423
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$148,478$38,096$1,879$188,453
Fees for Services Other$152,030--$152,030
All Other Expenses$69,790$54,318$180$124,288
Other Employee Benefits$69,594$31,003$881$101,478
Travel$49,992$5,555-$55,547
Fees for Services Legal$39,242$5,527$10,501$55,270
Office Expenses$35,228$10,856$638$46,722
Depreciation Depletion$35,909$2,114$106$38,129
Fees for Services Accounting-$30,621-$30,621
Other Expenses$28,319$12,523$625$28,319
Insurance-$22,097-$22,097
Conferences and Meetings$5,841$3,894-$9,735
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$3,424$3,424
Total Functional Expenses$3,122,030$769,985$43,535$3,935,550

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,967,000
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,935,550
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,935,550
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$31,450
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$3,424
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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, Section A, Line 2

Corinne shindelar is the non-gmo project past board chair and ceo of the independent natural food retailers association (infra). Infra members carry products associated with other board members. Michael potter is a board director and the president of eden foods, a verified brand. Nicole atchison is a board director and the cto of puris foods, a verified brand. Stacey davies is a board director and the marketing director at country natural beef, a verified brand. Maureen kirkpatrick is the board chair and standards coordinator and member-owner of a natural food co-op/retailer, the big carrot, which sells products associated with other board members. Alisa gravitz is ceo of green america and facilitator of the supply working group, of which the non-gmo project is a member. Alan lewis is a board member and the director of government affairs and food and agriculture policy at natural grocers by vitamin cottage. Natural grocers sells products that other board members are affiliated with.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

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

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Compliance with the conflict of interest policy is reviewed on an annual basis.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

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 director sets staff wage amounts with board approval during annual budget process.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Non-gmo Project
EIN
02-0799621
Phone
3602557704
Address
PO BOX 5606, BELLINGHAM, WA 98227

Signing Officer

Name
Megan Westgate
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3602557704
Signed
2021-05-05

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Megan Westgate
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
44
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Larson Gross Pllc
Address
2211 RIMLAND DR STE 422, BELLINGHAM, WA 98226
Preparer
Keaton Wersen CPA
Phone
3607344280
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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10DIRECTOR OF STANDARDS & VERIFICATION
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IRS990/MissionDesc0THE NON-GMO PROJECT IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OFFERING RIGOROUS PRODUCT VERIFICATION AND TRUSTWORTHY EDUCATION THAT EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES, THE PLANET, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0OUTREACH & 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 (1.2 MILLION FACEBOOK, 20K INSTAGRAM, 125K TWITTER, 4K 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.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0NON-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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Filings

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
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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