Civic Intelligence

Organic Seed Alliance

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 51-0175667

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Mar 19, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.SEEDALLIANCE.ORG
P O Box 772Port Townsend, WA 98368

(360) 385-7192

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 55% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

38th percentile

-0.5%

Higher net margin than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$4,868

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.5% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

48th percentile

0.8%

Faster asset growth than 48% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

68th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Up

$230,770

Up $1,923 (+0.8%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$185,584

Down $4,637 (-2.4%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$45,186

Up $6,560 (+17%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue55th percentileNet Margin38th percentile

Revenue

Up

$999,907

Up $139,021 (+16%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$1,004,544

Up $212,087 (+27%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$4,637

Down $73,066 (-107%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth48th percentile

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $154,237Liabilities 2010: $38,614Net Assets 2010: $115,6232010Assets 2011: $274,884Liabilities 2011: $18,552Net Assets 2011: $256,3322011Assets 2012: $302,769Liabilities 2012: $16,376Net Assets 2012: $286,3932012Assets 2013: $374,977Liabilities 2013: $22,012Net Assets 2013: $352,9652013Assets 2014: $155,908Liabilities 2014: $41,312Net Assets 2014: $114,5962014Assets 2015: $208,063Liabilities 2015: $44,520Net Assets 2015: $163,5432015Assets 2016: $157,877Liabilities 2016: $36,085Net Assets 2016: $121,7922016Assets 2017: $228,847Liabilities 2017: $38,626Net Assets 2017: $190,2212017Assets 2018: $230,770Liabilities 2018: $45,186Net Assets 2018: $185,5842018Assets 2019: $997,055Liabilities 2019: $37,004Net Assets 2019: $960,0512019Assets 2020: $1,039,466Liabilities 2020: $23,047Net Assets 2020: $1,016,4192020Assets 2021: $1,131,665Liabilities 2021: $11,831Net Assets 2021: $1,119,8342021Assets 2022: $1,027,568Liabilities 2022: $22,720Net Assets 2022: $1,004,8482022Assets 2023: $999,981Liabilities 2023: $139,964Net Assets 2023: $860,0172023Assets 2024: $719,296Liabilities 2024: $83,338Net Assets 2024: $635,9582024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$230,770
Liabilities$45,186
Net Assets$185,584
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth68th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $443,7272010Expenses 2011: $539,1242011Expenses 2012: $582,0052012Revenue 2013: $710,896Expenses 2013: $644,324Net Income 2013: $66,5722013Revenue 2014: $502,806Expenses 2014: $741,175Net Income 2014: -$238,3692014Revenue 2015: $789,818Expenses 2015: $740,871Net Income 2015: $48,9472015Revenue 2016: $825,946Expenses 2016: $867,697Net Income 2016: -$41,7512016Revenue 2017: $860,886Expenses 2017: $792,457Net Income 2017: $68,4292017Revenue 2018: $999,907Expenses 2018: $1,004,544Net Income 2018: -$4,6372018Revenue 2019: $1,599,864Expenses 2019: $825,397Net Income 2019: $774,4672019Revenue 2020: $1,097,576Expenses 2020: $1,041,208Net Income 2020: $56,3682020Revenue 2021: $1,088,464Expenses 2021: $1,039,188Net Income 2021: $49,2762021Revenue 2022: $1,329,855Expenses 2022: $1,444,841Net Income 2022: -$114,9862022Revenue 2023: $1,058,864Expenses 2023: $1,175,206Net Income 2023: -$116,3422023Revenue 2024: $955,121Expenses 2024: $1,179,180Net Income 2024: -$224,0592024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$999,907
Expenses$1,004,544
Net Income-$4,637
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Mar 19, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$999,907
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Organic seed alliance (osa) convenes the organic seed community and meets growers' needs through on-farm research, farmer education, and policy advocacy. Our work fosters food and farming systems that are diverse, resilient and socially just.

Advancing ethical seed solutions to meet food and farming needs in a changing world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$139,470$124,085▼ $15,385
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$36,242$52,292▲ $16,050
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$0$35,088▲ $35,088
Accounts Receivable$51,959$19,051▼ $32,908
Total Assets$228,847$230,770▲ $1,923
Other Assets Total$1,176$254▼ $922
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$27,703$44,944▲ $17,241
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,923$242▼ $10,681
Total Liabilities$38,626$45,186▲ $6,560
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$190,221$185,584▼ $4,637
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$190,221$185,584▼ $4,637
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$228,847$230,770▲ $1,923

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$52,292$152,358$204,650
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Amy GrondinDirector$4,868$4,868

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sebastian AguilarBoard President
Adam WagnerVice President
Heron BreenDirector
Ira WallaceDirector
Ken GreeneDirector
Adrienne SheltonSecretary
Zea SonnabendTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$852,975
Program Service Revenue
$142,124
Investment Income
$17
Other Revenue
$4,791
All Other Contributions
$228,239
Change in Net Assets
$-4,637
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$561,423
Other Expenses$443,121
Total Fundraising Expense$16,920
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$287,786$79,789$3,998$371,573
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$80,448$34,837$5,862$121,147
Conferences and Meetings$103,688--$103,688
Payroll Taxes$36,106$11,072$963$48,141
Travel$42,703$946-$43,649
Occupancy$7,000$20,483-$27,483
All Other Expenses$6,613$5,412$5,686$17,711
Pension Plan Contributions$9,000$2,760$240$12,000
Other Expenses$11,632--$11,632
Information Technology-$10,056-$10,056
Depreciation Depletion$7,428$1,639-$9,067
Other Employee Benefits$6,422$1,969$171$8,562
Insurance-$6,465-$6,465
Office Expenses-$2,905-$2,905
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,760-$2,760
Fees for Services Other$543--$543
Interest-$373-$373
Fees for Services Management-$100-$100
Total Functional Expenses$806,058$181,566$16,920$1,004,544
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Line of Credit$24,921
Direct Deposit Liabilities$8,650
Payroll Liabilities Payable$5,960
Health Reimbursement Payable$5,128
Ira Payable$285
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
No
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 8B

“No committees have authority to act on behalf of the board.”

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

“A draft version of form 990 is provided for the board members review prior to filing.”

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

“The subject of conflicts of interest is discussed and reviewed at regular board meetings.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“A compensation review committee reviews compensation studies by independent organizations as well as documented compensation for positions in similar organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Organic Seed Alliance
EIN
51-0175667
Phone
3603857192
Address
P O BOX 772, PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368

Signing Officer

Name
Cara Loriz
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3603857192
Signed
2019-03-19
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cara Loriz
Formed
2007
Legal Domicile
Wa
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
11
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Glessing & Associates CPA Inc Ps
Address
P O BOX 65307, PORT LUDLOW, WA 98365
Preparer
Kathleen Glessing
Phone
3604379443
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc09TH ORGANIC SEED GROWERS CONFERENCE. SEED GROWERS, ADVOCATES AND INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES GATHERED TO ADVANCE A SUSTAINABLE SEED SYSTEM AT THE 2018 ORGANIC SEED GROWERS CONFERENCE, THREE DAYS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING ATTENDED BY OVER 400 PARTICIPANTS PLUS 200 VIA WEBINAR. THE CONFERENCE IS THE LARGEST EVENT FOCUSED SOLELY ON ORGANIC SEED IN NORTH AMERICA. MORE THAN 70 EXPERTS PRESENTED ON SPECIFIC TOPICS IN ORGANIC PLANT BREEDING, ORGANIC SEED PRODUCTION, ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT, BIOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY, AND POLICY. THROUGH THIS CONFERENCE, SPECIAL WORKSHOPS AND NEW ON-LINE PUBLICATIONS, WEBINARS AND TOOL KITS, THOUSANDS OF FARMERS AND AGRICULTURAL PROFESSIONALS WERE EDUCATED ON ORGANIC SEED AND PLANT BREEDING.
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt3285
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IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT PAYABLE
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1PAYROLL LIABILITIES PAYABLE
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc2LINE OF CREDIT
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc3IRA PAYABLE
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc4DIRECT DEPOSIT LIABILITIES
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0NO COMMITTEES HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1A DRAFT VERSION OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED FOR THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE SUBJECT OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED AT REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3A COMPENSATION REVIEW COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION STUDIES BY INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS DOCUMENTED COMPENSATION FOR POSITIONS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$230,770
Liabilities
$45,186
Net assets
$185,584
Revenue
$999,907
Expenses
$1,004,544
Net income
-$4,637
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.08$0.64$0.96$1.18$0.22
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.14$0.86$1.06$1.18$0.12
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.02$1.00$1.33$1.44$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.01$1.12$1.09$1.04$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.02$1.02$1.10$1.04$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.00$0.04$0.96$1.60$0.83$0.77
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.05$0.19$1.00$1.00$0.00
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.04$0.19$0.86$0.79$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.04$0.12$0.83$0.87$0.04
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.04$0.16$0.79$0.74$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.04$0.11$0.50$0.74$0.24
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.02$0.35$0.71$0.64$0.07
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.30$0.02$0.29$0.58
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.27$0.02$0.26$0.54
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.15$0.04$0.12$0.44