Liabilities / Assets
68th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.
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.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
68th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
60th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
13th percentile
Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
6th percentile
Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
35th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.
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
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The ACA strives to ensure consistent implementation of USDA Organic Regulations through collaboration and education of accredited certification agencies.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patricia Mitchell | Director | FT | $72,250 | $72,250 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Figueredo | Chairman |
| Ashley Madea | Vice President |
| Adam Maxwell | Director |
| Anna Schaab | Director |
| Brenda Book | Director |
| Eric Hanson | Director |
| John Welton | Director |
| Kris Olson | Secretary |
| Callie Cooper | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Payroll Liabilities | $6,217 |
| Credit Cards | $942 |
“The 990 is reviewed by the Treasurer and open for review by all Board officers.”
“The ACA's governing documents are available for review upon request.”
“The ACA recognizes two categories of members: certification agency members and supporting members.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“The Board makes its governing documents, conflict of interest statement, and financial statement available for public inspection upon request.”
“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.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | The 990 is reviewed by the Treasurer and open for review by all Board officers. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | The ACA's governing documents are available for review upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | = -$1265 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | The ACA recognizes two categories of members: certification agency members and supporting members. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 9 | The Board makes its governing documents, conflict of interest statement, and financial statement available for public inspection upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 10 | 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. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Part VI Section A Line 6 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | Part VI Section A Line 7a |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | Part VI Section B Line 11b |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | Part VI Section B Line 12c |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 9 | Part VI Section C Line 18 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 10 | Part VI Section C Line 19 |
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