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Accredited Certifiers Association Inc

EIN 20-1327556 • 501(c)3 • Port Richey, FL

Profile

The ACA strives to ensure consistent implementation of USDA Organic Regulations through collaboration and education of accredited certification agencies.

PO Box 332Port Richey, FL 34673

www.accreditedcertifiers.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

13th percentile

-26%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

6th percentile

-41%

Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-1.5%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$260,670

Down $182,470 (-41%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$29,062

Down $15,740 (-35%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$231,608

Down $166,730 (-42%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$625,868

Down $9,486 (-1.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$791,333

Up $249,563 (+46%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$165,465

Down $259,049 (-277%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $41,809Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $75,686Liabilities 2012: $20,8492012Assets 2013: $70,652Liabilities 2013: $9,7652013Assets 2014: $82,733Liabilities 2014: $3,6952014Assets 2015: $118,678Liabilities 2015: $27,0152015Assets 2016: $131,040Liabilities 2016: $39,5202016Assets 2017: $85,658Liabilities 2017: $13,2302017Assets 2018: $131,718Liabilities 2018: $24,7752018Assets 2019: $140,658Liabilities 2019: $24,7402019Assets 2020: $194,464Liabilities 2020: $6,269Net Assets 2020: $188,1952020Assets 2021: $334,136Liabilities 2021: $16,434Net Assets 2021: $317,7022021Assets 2022: $359,793Liabilities 2022: $5,190Net Assets 2022: $354,6032022Assets 2023: $443,140Liabilities 2023: $44,802Net Assets 2023: $398,3382023Assets 2024: $260,670Liabilities 2024: $29,062Net Assets 2024: $231,6082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$260,670
Liabilities$29,062
Net Assets$231,608

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $57,331Expenses 2011: $47,075Net Income 2011: $10,2562011Revenue 2012: $55,369Expenses 2012: $42,341Net Income 2012: $13,0282012Revenue 2013: $61,954Expenses 2013: $54,603Net Income 2013: $7,3512013Revenue 2014: $78,379Expenses 2014: $60,229Net Income 2014: $18,1502014Revenue 2015: $70,823Expenses 2015: $58,198Net Income 2015: $12,6252015Revenue 2016: $76,338Expenses 2016: $76,481Net Income 2016: -$1432016Revenue 2017: $105,786Expenses 2017: $124,878Net Income 2017: -$19,0922017Revenue 2018: $116,317Expenses 2018: $81,817Net Income 2018: $34,5002018Revenue 2019: $104,880Expenses 2019: $95,940Net Income 2019: $8,9402019Revenue 2020: $216,185Expenses 2020: $143,719Net Income 2020: $72,4662020Revenue 2021: $213,907Expenses 2021: $79,497Net Income 2021: $134,4102021Revenue 2022: $270,761Expenses 2022: $233,860Net Income 2022: $36,9012022Revenue 2023: $635,354Expenses 2023: $541,770Net Income 2023: $93,5842023Revenue 2024: $625,868Expenses 2024: $791,333Net Income 2024: -$165,4652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$625,868
Expenses$791,333
Net Income-$165,465

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.29$2.32$6.26$7.91$1.65
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.43$0.45$3.98$6.35$5.42$0.94
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.60$0.05$3.55$2.71$2.34$0.37
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.34$0.16$3.18$2.14$0.79$1.34
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.94$0.06$1.88$2.16$1.44$0.72
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.41$0.25$1.05$0.96$0.09
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.32$0.25$1.16$0.82$0.35
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.86$0.13$1.06$1.25$0.19
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.31$0.40$0.76$0.76$0.00
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.19$0.27$0.71$0.58$0.13
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.83$0.04$0.78$0.60$0.18
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.10$0.62$0.55$0.07
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.76$0.21$0.55$0.42$0.13
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.57$0.47$0.10
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 30, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$625,868
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The ACA strives to ensure consistent implementation of USDA Organic Regulations through collaboration and education of accredited certification agencies.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$236,189-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$23,339$23,922▲ $583
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$419,801$559▼ $419,242
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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$443,140$260,670▼ $182,470
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$36,491$21,903▼ $14,588
Other Liabilities$8,311$7,159▼ $1,152
Total Liabilities$44,802$29,062▼ $15,740
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$398,338$231,608▼ $166,730
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$398,338$231,608▼ $166,730
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$443,140$260,670▼ $182,470
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Patricia MitchellDirectorFT$72,250$72,250

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Elizabeth FigueredoChairman
Ashley MadeaVice President
Adam MaxwellDirector
Anna SchaabDirector
Brenda BookDirector
Eric HansonDirector
John WeltonDirector
Kris OlsonSecretary
Callie CooperTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$112,659
Program Service Revenue
$505,869
Investment Income
$7,340
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-165,465
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$582,254
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$209,079
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages-$117,834-$117,834
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$72,250-$72,250
Travel$49,366--$49,366
Office Expenses-$20,233-$20,233
Information Technology-$18,736-$18,736
Payroll Taxes-$15,786-$15,786
Advertising-$10,748-$10,748
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,450-$9,450
Other Expenses$5,001--$5,001
All Other Expenses$4,795--$4,795
Pension Plan Contributions-$3,209-$3,209
Insurance-$1,266-$1,266
Fees for Services Legal-$480-$480
Total Functional Expenses$521,341$269,992$0$791,333
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Liabilities$6,217
Credit Cards$942
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 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 B, Line 11B

The 990 is reviewed by the Treasurer and open for review by all Board officers.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The ACA's governing documents are available for review upon request.

Part VI Section A Line 6

The ACA recognizes two categories of members: certification agency members and supporting members.

Part VI Section A Line 7A

Officers shall be elected annually by majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Board may vote to elect Officers at any time and each Officer shall hold office for one year or until he or she resigns or is removed or otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected adn qualified, whichever occurs first.

Part VI Section A Line 9

Kris Olson - 405 Mian St, Genoa, WI, 54632 Elizabeth Figueredo - 619 E Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068 Adam Maxwell - 1424 NW 12th Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32605 Callie Cooper - PO Box 881938, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80488 Brenda Book - PO Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504 Ashley Madea - 106 Murphy Road, Moretown, VT, 05660 Eric Hanson - PO Box 385, Peru, VT, 05152 Anna Schaab - Olper Strase 44, 51491 Overath, Untereschbach, GE John Welton, PO Box 624, Orono, ME, 04473.

Part VI Section B Line 11B

The Treasurer shall be responsible for undertaking such financial, accounting, and control duties as are assigned by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall also: a Keep and maintain or cause to keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of the corporation's transactions, which shall be exhibited at reasonable times to any Director or Officer b Oversee the financial statements to be included in any required reports c In conjunction with staff and members of the Finance Committee, prepare an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors d Serve as chair of the Finance Committee e In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be required by law, by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to the Treasurer from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Part VI Section B Line 12C

The Board of Directors must sign the Board Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy and disclose any conflicts of interest on an annual basis.

Part VI Section B Line 15

The Officers of the corporation shall be a Chair, a Vice Chair, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Board may designate other Officers. Officers shall be elected annually by majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Board may vote to elect Officers at any time and each Officer shall hold office for one year or until he or she resigns or is removed or otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified, whichever occurs first. It shall be the duty of the chair, or in his or her absence or inability to act, the Vice Chair, to provide leadership, guide the corporation regularly with offices, committees, and staff. This oversight shall include all of the activities of the staff, implementation of budget, policy, and programs as established by the board, travel, and presenting annual written evaluations of the Executive Director or other primary staff person to the Board of Directors.

Part VI Section C Line 18

The Board makes its governing documents, conflict of interest statement, and financial statement available for public inspection upon request.

Part VI Section C Line 19

The ACA shall keep the original or a copy of these Bylaws, as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the public at all reasonable times during office hours.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Accredited Certifiers Association Inc
EIN
20-1327556
Phone
5402262990
Address
PO Box 332, Port Richey, FL 34673

Signing Officer

Name
Patricia Mitchell
Title
Director
Signed
2025-04-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Connie Karr
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
Vt
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Wood Accounting & Advisory Services LLC
Address
1005 Jons Place, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Preparer
Lewis Wood
Phone
5408252055
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The 990 is reviewed by the Treasurer and open for review by all Board officers.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The ACA's governing documents are available for review upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2= -$1265
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The ACA recognizes two categories of members: certification agency members and supporting members.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Officers shall be elected annually by majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Board may vote to elect Officers at any time and each Officer shall hold office for one year or until he or she resigns or is removed or otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected adn qualified, whichever occurs first.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Kris Olson - 405 Mian St, Genoa, WI, 54632 Elizabeth Figueredo - 619 E Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068 Adam Maxwell - 1424 NW 12th Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32605 Callie Cooper - PO Box 881938, Steamboat Springs, CO, 80488 Brenda Book - PO Box 42560, Olympia, WA 98504 Ashley Madea - 106 Murphy Road, Moretown, VT, 05660 Eric Hanson - PO Box 385, Peru, VT, 05152 Anna Schaab - Olper Strase 44, 51491 Overath, Untereschbach, GE John Welton, PO Box 624, Orono, ME, 04473.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The Treasurer shall be responsible for undertaking such financial, accounting, and control duties as are assigned by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall also: a Keep and maintain or cause to keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of the corporation's transactions, which shall be exhibited at reasonable times to any Director or Officer b Oversee the financial statements to be included in any required reports c In conjunction with staff and members of the Finance Committee, prepare an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors d Serve as chair of the Finance Committee e In general, perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be required by law, by these Bylaws, or which may be assigned to the Treasurer from time to time by the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7The Board of Directors must sign the Board Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy and disclose any conflicts of interest on an annual basis.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8The Officers of the corporation shall be a Chair, a Vice Chair, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Board may designate other Officers. Officers shall be elected annually by majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Board may vote to elect Officers at any time and each Officer shall hold office for one year or until he or she resigns or is removed or otherwise disqualified to serve, or until his or her successor shall be elected and qualified, whichever occurs first. It shall be the duty of the chair, or in his or her absence or inability to act, the Vice Chair, to provide leadership, guide the corporation regularly with offices, committees, and staff. This oversight shall include all of the activities of the staff, implementation of budget, policy, and programs as established by the board, travel, and presenting annual written evaluations of the Executive Director or other primary staff person to the Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9The Board makes its governing documents, conflict of interest statement, and financial statement available for public inspection upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10The ACA shall keep the original or a copy of these Bylaws, as amended to date, which shall be open to inspection by the public at all reasonable times during office hours.
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