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Transfair USA

990 • Fiscal year 2013 • EIN 41-1848081

Jan 01, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013 • Filed on Oct 06, 2014

Organization ProfileWWW.FAIRTRADEUSA.ORG

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1500 Broadway No 40094612

(510) 663-5260

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.95x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.51x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Net Margin

18th percentile

-11%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$274,453

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.8% of source-year revenue.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2013

Asset Growth

3rd percentile

-30%

Faster asset growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2013 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2012 to 2013

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2013

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$5,227,741

Down $2,207,217 (-30%) from 2012

Net Assets

Down

$286,852

Down $1,056,226 (-79%) from 2012

Liabilities

Down

$4,940,889

Down $1,150,991 (-19%) from 2012

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

$9,762,151

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

Up

$10,818,377

Up $1,726,209 (+19%) from 2012

Net Income

-$1,056,226

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth3rd percentile

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

$20M$10M$0-$10MAssets 2010: $5,513,420Liabilities 2010: $6,509,918Net Assets 2010: -$996,4982010Assets 2011: $7,149,402Liabilities 2011: $6,561,089Net Assets 2011: $588,3132011Assets 2012: $7,434,958Liabilities 2012: $6,091,880Net Assets 2012: $1,343,0782012Assets 2013: $5,227,741Liabilities 2013: $4,940,889Net Assets 2013: $286,8522013Assets 2014: $8,941,188Liabilities 2014: $6,951,865Net Assets 2014: $1,989,3232014Assets 2015: $15,216,705Liabilities 2015: $10,445,612Net Assets 2015: $4,771,0932015Assets 2016: $16,403,137Liabilities 2016: $7,551,420Net Assets 2016: $8,851,7172016Assets 2017: $14,409,426Liabilities 2017: $3,553,492Net Assets 2017: $10,855,9342017Assets 2018: $11,759,883Liabilities 2018: $3,319,010Net Assets 2018: $8,440,8732018Assets 2019: $11,759,916Liabilities 2019: $4,221,678Net Assets 2019: $7,538,2382019Assets 2020: $15,359,728Liabilities 2020: $7,038,312Net Assets 2020: $8,321,4162020Assets 2021: $19,057,567Liabilities 2021: $6,186,790Net Assets 2021: $12,870,7772021Assets 2022: $17,798,832Liabilities 2022: $3,650,286Net Assets 2022: $14,148,5462022Assets 2023: $14,293,733Liabilities 2023: $2,356,524Net Assets 2023: $11,937,2092023Assets 2024: $17,654,122Liabilities 2024: $3,529,090Net Assets 2024: $14,125,0322024

Highlighted filing

2013

Assets$5,227,741
Liabilities$4,940,889
Net Assets$286,852
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

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

$30M$20M$10M$0-$10MExpenses 2010: $9,675,3492010Expenses 2011: $8,949,7852011Expenses 2012: $9,092,1682012Revenue 2013: $9,762,151Expenses 2013: $10,818,377Net Income 2013: -$1,056,2262013Revenue 2014: $12,183,049Expenses 2014: $10,480,578Net Income 2014: $1,702,4712014Revenue 2015: $14,557,853Expenses 2015: $11,744,835Net Income 2015: $2,813,0182015Revenue 2016: $17,863,412Expenses 2016: $13,779,490Net Income 2016: $4,083,9222016Revenue 2017: $19,123,610Expenses 2017: $17,119,393Net Income 2017: $2,004,2172017Revenue 2018: $17,996,406Expenses 2018: $20,411,467Net Income 2018: -$2,415,0612018Revenue 2019: $21,632,559Expenses 2019: $22,535,194Net Income 2019: -$902,6352019Revenue 2020: $20,779,046Expenses 2020: $19,995,868Net Income 2020: $783,1782020Revenue 2021: $24,006,067Expenses 2021: $19,406,706Net Income 2021: $4,599,3612021Revenue 2022: $25,129,565Expenses 2022: $23,781,796Net Income 2022: $1,347,7692022Revenue 2023: $20,049,420Expenses 2023: $22,260,757Net Income 2023: -$2,211,3372023Revenue 2024: $22,184,153Expenses 2024: $19,996,330Net Income 2024: $2,187,8232024

Highlighted filing

2013

Revenue$9,762,151
Expenses$10,818,377
Net Income-$1,056,226
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2013 to Dec 31, 2013
Signed
Oct 6, 2014
Return Version
2013v3.0
Gross Receipts
$9,762,151
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Fair trade usa enables sustainable development and community empowerment by cultivating a more equitable global trade model that benefits farmers, workers, consumers, industry, and the earth. We achieve our mission by certifying and promoting fair trade products.

Fair trade usa enables sustainable development and community empowerment by cultivating a more equitable global trade model that benefits farmers, workers, consumers, industry, and earth.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable$2,559,295$2,382,634▼ $176,661
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,550,644$1,185,455▼ $1,365,189
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,101,327$1,103,632▲ $2,305
Pledges and Grants Receivable$815,318$206,033▼ $609,285
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$97,474$166,764▲ $69,290
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$235,166$133,508▼ $101,658
Investments Other Securities$17,619$0▼ $17,619
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$7,765$0▼ $7,765
Total Assets$7,434,958$5,227,741▼ $2,207,217
Other Assets Total$50,350$49,715▼ $635
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$4,325,000$2,825,000▼ $1,500,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,358,099$1,757,528▲ $399,429
Other Liabilities$255,641$358,361▲ $102,720
Deferred Revenue$153,140$0▼ $153,140
Total Liabilities$6,091,880$4,940,889▼ $1,150,991
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$1,475,739$352,010▼ $1,123,729
Unrestricted Net Assets$-132,661$-65,158▲ $67,503
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,343,078$286,852▼ $1,056,226
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,434,958$5,227,741▼ $2,207,217

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$84,766$261,914$346,680
Other Land Buildings$40,360$128,230$168,590
Leasehold Improvements$8,382$42,058$50,440
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Paul RicePresident/CEOFT$181,500$92,953$274,453
Todd StarkCOOFT$176,157$39,669$215,826
Mary Jo CookCIOFT$158,750$6,350$165,100
David KrierVice PresidentFT$111,240$40,036$151,276
Jill SouthardVice PresidentFT$127,490$23,716$151,206
Chisara EhiemereVice PresidentFT$110,700$12,591$123,291
Srinivas ArthamDirectorFT$104,359$8,824$113,183
Jennifer GallegosDirectorFT$102,072$9,849$111,921

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ron CordesChairman
Carlos GonzalezDirector
Carlos a Vargas Leiton Left 1113Director
Erik NicholsonDirector
Mary Ellen Iskenderian Joined 1113Director
Michael BesanconDirector
Pamela HartiganDirector
Rick LarsonDirector
Susan ClareDirector
Theresa Fay BustillosDirector
Todd Gentzel Left 1113Director
William Rosenweig Left 1113Director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Scientific Certification SystemsCertification Expansion Project-$232,540
Lutheran World ReliefFarmer Training & Education-$153,426
-Marketing Consultant-$118,656
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,027,272
Program Service Revenue
$8,733,505
Investment Income
$1,374
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,027,272
Change in Net Assets
$-1,056,226

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table2$249,236Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions2$249,236-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$5,744,338
Other Expenses$4,935,494
Total Fundraising Expense$559,438
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$108,545
Professional Fundraising Fees$30,000

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,348,717$272,677$265,182$3,886,576
Fees for Services Other$1,890,739$29,890$40,835$1,961,464
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$809,677$200,304$71,171$1,081,152
Travel$623,245$23,830$28,706$675,781
Occupancy$527,436$64,474$36,769$628,679
Payroll Taxes$321,237$27,284$19,005$367,526
Information Technology$257,655$54,988$13,218$325,861
Other Employee Benefits$275,535$26,552$14,795$316,882
Advertising$244,662-$5,875$250,537
Other Expenses$188,000$16,308$10,903$198,903
Conferences and Meetings$178,307-$1,598$179,905
Office Expenses$127,719$6,588$9,535$143,842
Depreciation Depletion$92,762$9,450$2,474$104,686
Pension Plan Contributions$84,423$3,500$4,279$92,202
Interest$77,743$6,757$5,093$89,593
Foreign Grants$61,645--$61,645
Grants to Domestic Orgs$46,900--$46,900
Fees for Services Accounting-$37,151-$37,151
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$30,000$30,000
Fees for Services Legal$2,575$23,351-$25,926
Total Functional Expenses$9,455,835$803,104$559,438$10,818,377
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
04-2282717-501(c)(3)Develop Fair Trade Towns$10,000
91-0565006-501(c)(3)Develop Fair Trade University$6,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$856,220

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
South AmericaProgram Service & GrantsCooperative Development00$266,502
AsiaProgram Service & GrantsCooperative Development00$218,182
Sub Sahara AfricaProgram Service & GrantsCooperative Development00$157,545
North AmericaProgram Service & GrantsCooperative Development00$130,053
CaribbeanProgram Service & GrantsCooperative Development00$77,306
Europe (including Iceland & Greenland)GrantPromote Fair Trade Towns00$6,632
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$30,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Lease Incentive$358,361
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 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
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11

“The draft form 990 is distributed to the full board then reviewed and formally approved by the audit committee before filing.”

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

“Once each year the organization distributes a list of vendors and business partners (fee for service) to the board, advisory council, and key employees. After reviewing the list, the board is required to sign a conflict of interest policy compliance statement. If any possible conflicts are noted, they are brought to the full board for review.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The board has a compensation committee with authority to set the ceo's compensation. The ceo sets compensation for other officers. A detailed compensation study was conducted and has been updated annually using several sources. This data and success in achieving annual performance goals are used to set compensation rates.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization posts annual reports, audited financial statements with the auditor's opinion, and form 990 on its website. These documents are also provided upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

EIN
41-1848081
Phone
5106635260

Signing Officer

Name
David Krier
Title
VP Finance & Administration
Phone
5108441667
Signed
2014-10-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paul Rice
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
88
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Preparer
Lynn Henley
Phone
9257902600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Producer support & training at origin: program service expenses 514,826. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 514,826. On-site certification audits: program service expenses 298,523. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 298,523. Marketing research, production & design: program service expenses 453,897. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 453,897. Other professional fees for services: program service expenses 623,493. Management and general expenses 29,890. Fundraising expenses 40,835. Total expenses 694,218.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“Audit committee role and process the role and process of the audit committee has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization recognizes the effects of its income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. The organization has evaluated its tax positions and has concluded as of december 31, 2013 and 2012, that the organization does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0FAIR TRADE USA ENABLES SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT BY CULTIVATING A MORE EQUITABLE GLOBAL TRADE MODEL THAT BENEFITS FARMERS, WORKERS, CONSUMERS, INDUSTRY, AND THE EARTH. WE ACHIEVE OUR MISSION BY CERTIFYING AND PROMOTING FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0MARKETING, COMMUNICATION, AND EDUCATIONFAIR TRADE USA WORKS TO INCREASE U.S. CONSUMER DEMAND FOR FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED PRODUCTS BY EDUCATING CONSUMERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BUYING FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS AND GROWING THE FAIR TRADE MOVEMENT.FAIR TRADE USA'S ANNUAL FAIR TRADE MONTH BRINGS TOGETHER BRANDS, RETAILERS, CONSUMERS, AND MEDIA FOR A MONTH-LONG CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE FAIR TRADE. GRASSROOTS EVENTS, PRODUCER TOURS, MEDIA RELATIONS, ONLINE MARKETING CAMPAIGNS, AND DISTRIBUTER PROMOTIONS COMBINE TO GALVANIZE SUPPORTERS AND BUILD AWARENESS. OCTOBER 2013 MARKED THE TENTH ANNUAL FAIR TRADE MONTH IN THE UNITED STATES, COMMEMORATED WITH A MAJOR AWARENESS CAMPAIGN THAT ACHIEVED OVER 215 MILLION IMPRESSIONS. ONLINE COMMUNITIES PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN FAIR TRADE USA'S EFFORTS TO RAISE DEMAND FOR FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED PRODUCTS. BY THE END OF 2013, FAIR TRADE USA'S SOCIAL NETWORKS HAD OVER 135,000 FANS ON FACEBOOK AND OVER 28,000 FOLLOWERS ON TWITTER.FINALLY, FAIR TRADE CAMPAIGNS GREW TO 163 TOWNS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, K-12 SCHOOLS, AND CIVIC/BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS EITHER HOLD OFFICIAL FAIR TRADE CAMPAIGN STATUS OR ARE ON THE PATH TO THIS DESIGNATION. IN 2013, FAIR TRADE CAMPAIGNS PROPELLED 5 PERCENT YEAR-TO-YEAR GROWTH IN FAIR TRADE TOWNS AND GREW FAIR TRADE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES BY 300 PERCENT FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THE RESULT OF THE ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS OF OUR THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS IS ULTIMATELY DELIVERING GREATER ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO FAIR TRADE FARMERS AND WORKERS ACROSS THE GLOBE.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0CERTIFICATION BOTH NEW AND EXISTING FAIR TRADE PRODUCT CATEGORIES EXPANDED IN 2013, REVEALING INCREASED DEMAND IN THE U.S. MARKET FOR FAIR TRADE ITEMS ACROSS THE BOARD. NEW PRODUCT CATEGORIES INCLUDED FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES SUCH AS BELL PEPPERS, GRAPES, MELONS, PEACHES, CUCUMBERS, TOMATOES, AND WATERMELONS AS WELL AS GUAYUSA TEA. IN ADDITION, FAIR TRADE USA CREATED AND PILOTED THE FIRST-EVER FAIR WILD CATCH FISHERIES STANDARDS IN INDONESIA AND EXPANDED APPAREL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT ASIA. FAIR TRADE USA DROVE STRONG GROWTH IN SEVERAL KEY PRODUCT CATEGORIES IN 2013. NOTABLY, FAIR TRADE USA CERTIFIED 155 MILLION POUNDS OF FAIR TRADE COFFEE, FOR A TOTAL OF MORE THAN 1 BILLION POUNDS CERTIFIED SINCE 1998. DEMAND FOR FAIR TRADE USA CERTIFIED PRODUCE GREW SIGNIFICANTLY AS WELL WITH IMPORTS UP 35 PERCENT VERSUS 2012, AT MORE THAN 160 MILLION POUNDS.FAIR TRADE HAS EXPANDED GREATLY WITH TIME, OFFERING CONSUMERS A WIDER RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND SUSTAINABLE CHOICES ACROSS DIVERSE INDUSTRIES FROM HOT BEVERAGES AND CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS TO FRESH PRODUCE AND TEXTILES. FORTY MILLION POUNDS OF CONSUMER PACKAGED GOODS, INCLUDING COCOA, TEA, SUGAR, QUINOA, COCONUT WATER, AND SPICES, WERE CERTIFIED IN 2013, OUR HIGHEST VOLUME EVER IN THIS CATEGORY.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0PRODUCER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND MARKET LINKAGEIN 2013, FAIR TRADE USA TOOK ITS CO-OP LINK PROGRAM TO NEW LEVELS. CO-OP LINK RECOGNIZES THE UNIQUE ROLE THAT FAIR TRADE USA CAN PLAY IN LINKING ORGANIZATIONS FROM ALL AREAS OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT FOR PRODUCERS. THE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SMALL-SCALE COOPERATIVE FARMERS BY INCREASING MARKET OPPORTUNITIES, IMPROVING ACCESS TO CAPITAL, CREATING NEW PROGRAMS FOR QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVITY IMPROVEMENTS, AND EXPANDING THE TRAINING AVAILABLE TO COOPERATIVES. FAIR TRADE USA CONTINUED MUCH NEEDED CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAMS IN INDONESIA, MEXICO, AND UGANDA IN 2013. FAIR TRADE USA'S TECHNOLOGY ARM, GOOD WORLD SOLUTIONS, CONTINUES TO DEPLOY AFFORDABLE AND SCALABLE TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS THAT CAN BE PRACTICALLY EMPLOYED IN COUNTRIES WHERE CONSUMER PRODUCTS ARE GROWN AND MANUFACTURED. THIS TECHNOLOGY IS MAKING WORKERS THE AGENTS OF THEIR OWN EMPLOYMENT AND DEVELOPMENT, TRACKING CHANGES IN THEIR LIVELIHOODS AND WELL-BEING, AND GIVING COMPANIES AND PROGRAM MANAGERS THE REAL-TIME, STRATEGIC INFORMATION THEY NEED TO SOURCE RESPONSIBLY AND/OR ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS.ADDITIONALLY, FAIR TRADE USA STAFF AND PARTNERS ASSIST FAIR TRADE PRODUCERS IN IMPROVING PRODUCT QUALITY, GAINING BETTER ACCESS TO PRE-HARVEST AND LONG-TERM CREDIT, MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH U.S. BUSINESSES, AND INSTITUTING BETTER FINANCIAL AND COOPERATIVE SELF-MANAGEMENT PRACTICES. WE HAVE WITNESSED THE SUSTAINABLE EFFECTS OF THIS SUPPORT IN COUNTRIES INCLUDING RWANDA AND HAITI, WHERE THERE ARE SERIOUS ISSUES OF POVERTY, ENVIRONMENTAL DEVASTATION, AND DISTRUST BETWEEN CITIZENS. MOST NOTABLY, FAIR TRADE USA TRAINING AND INTERVENTION FOR INDONESIAN (SUMATRAN) AND MEXICAN (CHIAPAS) FAIR TRADE COFFEE FARMERS OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS HAS PRODUCED NOTICEABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN COFFEE QUALITY, PRODUCER INCOME, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY.IN 2013, FAIR TRADE USA COORDINATED THE PARTICIPATION OF NEARLY 400 FAIR TRADE PRODUCERS AT THE SPECIALTY COFFEE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (SCAA) CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW IN SEATTLE, WA. THIS ANNUAL EVENT PROVIDES INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRODUCERS TO CONNECT WITH POTENTIAL BUYERS, LEARN MORE ABOUT THE U.S. COFFEE INDUSTRY, AND ATTEND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS. FAIR TRADE PRODUCERS CAME FROM 20 COUNTRIES ACROSS LATIN AMERICA, AFRICA, AND ASIA AND REPRESENTED MORE THAN 150 DIFFERENT COFFEE COOPERATIVES. IN CONJUNCTION WITH SCAA, FAIR TRADE USA HOSTED OUR HIGHLY POPULAR PRODUCER FORUM--A WHOLE DAYS WORTH OF DISCUSSIONS ON TOPICS CRITICAL TO FAIR TRADE PRODUCERS, SUCH AS CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC CRISIS.
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2013 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,227,741
Liabilities
$4,940,889
Net assets
$286,852
Revenue
$9,762,151
Expenses
$10,818,377
Net income
-$1,056,226
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$17.7$3.53$14.1$22.2$20.0$2.19
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$14.3$2.36$11.9$20.0$22.3$2.21
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$17.8$3.65$14.1$25.1$23.8$1.35
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$19.1$6.19$12.9$24.0$19.4$4.60
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$15.4$7.04$8.32$20.8$20.0$0.78
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$11.8$4.22$7.54$21.6$22.5$0.90
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$11.8$3.32$8.44$18.0$20.4$2.42
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$14.4$3.55$10.9$19.1$17.1$2.00
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.4$7.55$8.85$17.9$13.8$4.08
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$15.2$10.4$4.77$14.6$11.7$2.81
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.94$6.95$1.99$12.2$10.5$1.70
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.23$4.94$0.29$9.76$10.8$1.06
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.43$6.09$1.34$9.09
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.15$6.56$0.59$8.95
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.51$6.51$1.00$9.68