Civic Intelligence

Center for Food Safety

EIN 52-2165893 • 501(c)3 • San Francisco, CA

Profile

The center for food safety (cfs) is a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization established for the purpose of challenging harmful food production technologies and promoting sustainable alternatives. Cfs combines multiple tools of strategies in pursuing its goals, including litigation and legal agriculture and food safety constituencies, as well as public education, grassroots organizing and media outreach.

600 California Street 12-013San Francisco, CA 94108

www.centerforfoodsafety.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

82nd percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.34x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 75% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

79th percentile

27%

Higher net margin than 79% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$201,099

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

94th percentile

98%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

81st percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets82nd percentile

Assets

Up

$3,172,058

Up $1,569,995 (+98%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$1,467,242

Up $390,005 (+36%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,704,816

Up $1,179,990 (+225%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin79th percentile

Revenue

Up

$4,330,556

Up $1,333,237 (+44%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$3,150,566

Down $850,605 (-21%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$1,179,990

Up $2,183,842 (+218%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $590,683Liabilities 2010: $166,937Net Assets 2010: $423,7462010Assets 2011: $868,860Liabilities 2011: $58,451Net Assets 2011: $810,4092011Assets 2012: $3,016,428Liabilities 2012: $221,342Net Assets 2012: $2,795,0862012Assets 2013: $2,486,317Liabilities 2013: $251,461Net Assets 2013: $2,234,8562013Assets 2014: $2,156,609Liabilities 2014: $207,687Net Assets 2014: $1,948,9222014Assets 2015: $1,740,445Liabilities 2015: $283,894Net Assets 2015: $1,456,5512015Assets 2016: $1,024,012Liabilities 2016: $175,069Net Assets 2016: $848,9432016Assets 2017: $1,141,243Liabilities 2017: $255,257Net Assets 2017: $885,9862017Assets 2018: $1,074,050Liabilities 2018: $311,618Net Assets 2018: $762,4322018Assets 2019: $3,318,531Liabilities 2019: $699,298Net Assets 2019: $2,619,2332019Assets 2020: $1,956,784Liabilities 2020: $676,601Net Assets 2020: $1,280,1832020Assets 2021: $3,028,407Liabilities 2021: $698,048Net Assets 2021: $2,330,3592021Assets 2022: $1,889,616Liabilities 2022: $343,525Net Assets 2022: $1,546,0912022Assets 2023: $1,602,063Liabilities 2023: $1,077,237Net Assets 2023: $524,8262023Assets 2024: $3,172,058Liabilities 2024: $1,467,242Net Assets 2024: $1,704,8162024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$3,172,058
Liabilities$1,467,242
Net Assets$1,704,816
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth81st percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2010: $2,077,555Expenses 2010: $2,057,779Net Income 2010: $19,7762010Expenses 2011: $2,521,7802011Expenses 2012: $5,256,8862012Revenue 2013: $3,936,286Expenses 2013: $4,496,516Net Income 2013: -$560,2302013Revenue 2014: $5,231,088Expenses 2014: $5,517,022Net Income 2014: -$285,9342014Revenue 2015: $5,720,841Expenses 2015: $6,213,212Net Income 2015: -$492,3712015Revenue 2016: $4,641,510Expenses 2016: $5,248,663Net Income 2016: -$607,1532016Revenue 2017: $4,418,315Expenses 2017: $4,380,584Net Income 2017: $37,7312017Revenue 2018: $3,416,236Expenses 2018: $3,539,790Net Income 2018: -$123,5542018Revenue 2019: $5,278,125Expenses 2019: $3,421,324Net Income 2019: $1,856,8012019Revenue 2020: $2,323,614Expenses 2020: $3,662,664Net Income 2020: -$1,339,0502020Revenue 2021: $4,782,800Expenses 2021: $3,732,624Net Income 2021: $1,050,1762021Revenue 2022: $3,194,588Expenses 2022: $3,977,790Net Income 2022: -$783,2022022Revenue 2023: $2,997,319Expenses 2023: $4,001,171Net Income 2023: -$1,003,8522023Revenue 2024: $4,330,556Expenses 2024: $3,150,566Net Income 2024: $1,179,9902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$4,330,556
Expenses$3,150,566
Net Income$1,179,990
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,172,058
Liabilities
$1,467,242
Net assets
$1,704,816
Revenue
$4,330,556
Expenses
$3,150,566
Net income
$1,179,990
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.17$1.47$1.70$4.33$3.15$1.18
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.60$1.08$0.52$3.00$4.00$1.00
2022Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.89$0.34$1.55$3.19$3.98$0.78
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.03$0.70$2.33$4.78$3.73$1.05
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.96$0.68$1.28$2.32$3.66$1.34
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.32$0.70$2.62$5.28$3.42$1.86
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.07$0.31$0.76$3.42$3.54$0.12
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.14$0.26$0.89$4.42$4.38$0.04
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$0.18$0.85$4.64$5.25$0.61
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.74$0.28$1.46$5.72$6.21$0.49
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.16$0.21$1.95$5.23$5.52$0.29
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.49$0.25$2.23$3.94$4.50$0.56
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.02$0.22$2.80$5.26
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.87$0.06$0.81$2.52
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.59$0.17$0.42$2.08$2.06$0.02
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$4,330,556
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The center for food safety (cfs) is a non-profit public interest and environmental advocacy membership organization established for the purpose of challenging harmful food production technologies and promoting sustainable alternatives. Cfs combines multiple tools of strategies in pursuing its goals, including litigation and legal agriculture and food safety constituencies, as well as public education, grassroots organizing and media outreach.

See Schedule O

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Accounts Receivable-$2,062,476-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,091,980$628,466▼ $463,514
Pledges and Grants Receivable$180,000$160,000▼ $20,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$25,097$52,311▲ $27,214
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,458$7,773▼ $3,685
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$5,651-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,602,063$3,172,058▲ $1,569,995
Other Assets Total$293,528$255,381▼ $38,147
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$629,231$844,250▲ $215,019
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$364,996$539,982▲ $174,986
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$83,010$83,010→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0--
Total Liabilities$1,077,237$1,467,242▲ $390,005
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$344,826$1,461,889▲ $1,117,063
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$180,000$242,927▲ $62,927
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$524,826$1,704,816▲ $1,179,990
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,602,063$3,172,058▲ $1,569,995

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$7,773$8,396$16,169
Land$0--
Other Assets Org$244,647--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
George KimbrellCo Executive Director/Legal DirectorFT$171,896$29,203$201,099
George Kimbrell--$171,896$29,203$201,099
Sylvia WuCo Executive DirectorFT$154,316$20,691$175,007
Sylvia Wu--$154,316$20,691$175,007
Ashley LukensDirector of Digital CommunicationFT$111,683$17,706$129,389
Amy Van SaunSenior AttorneyFT$100,248$7,118$107,366

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Amy BrickerPresident
Andrew KimbrellBoard Member
Deborah Koons GarciaBoard Member
Dr Vandana Shiva PhDBoard Member
George NaylorBoard Member
Randy HayesSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,293,060
Program Service Revenue
$15,318
Investment Income
$1,424
Other Revenue
$2,020,754
All Other Contributions
$2,293,060
Change in Net Assets
$1,179,990

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,330,556
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,330,556
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,330,556
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,643,062
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,507,504
Total Fundraising Expense$274,555
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Comp Disqual Persons$632,823$86,752$61,440$781,015
All Other Expenses$443,654$93,232$50,207$587,093
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$264,232$35,883$26,097$326,212
Occupancy$217,647$39,376$21,151$278,174
Other Employee Benefits$210,947$28,848$20,500$260,295
Fees for Services Other$157,858$6,000$45,708$209,566
Fees for Services Accounting$0$137,753$20,179$157,932
Payroll Taxes$113,444$15,514$11,024$139,982
Information Technology$82,918$400$0$83,318
Other Expenses$42,864$7,997$4,348$55,209
Interest$0$48,339$0$48,339
Fees for Services Legal$30,000$13,508$0$43,508
Travel$37,383$3,132$0$40,515
Insurance$15,188$2,077$1,476$18,741
Office Expenses$15,983$1,117$710$17,810
Depreciation Depletion$2,409$330$234$2,973
Advertising$0$191$0$191
Total Functional Expenses$2,348,349$527,662$274,555$3,150,566

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,150,566
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,150,566
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,150,566
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
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Line of Credit$360,000
Right of Use Lease Liability$249,683
Loans Payable$232,647
Security Deposit$1,920
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Center for Food Safety
EIN
52-2165893
Phone
4158262770
Address
600 California Street 12-013, San Francisco, CA 94108

Signing Officer

Name
Sylvia Wu
Title
Co Exec Director
Phone
4158262770
Signed
2025-10-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1997
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Accounting With Debits & Credits in
Address
2130 PRIEST BRIDGE DR STE 10, CROFTON, MD 21114
Preparer
Theresa Hutchinson
Phone
4107213946
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The draft 990 was prepared by the outside accountant and reviewed by the co-executive directors, and the director of operations and institutioal giving. Once approved and all edits are incorporated into the final, it is then signed and efiled with the IRS.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The organization requires board members and staff to report conflicts. To identify possible conflicts of interest, all directors, officers, and members of any committee excercising board-delegated powers must disclose to the board, or to the members of such committee, the existence of any financial interest in any entity with which he/she knows or has reason to know the corporation or any legally related organization has or is negotiating a transaction or agreement, and all material facts related to that interest. If an officer, director, or member of a committee with board-delegated powers violoates this conflict of interest policy, the board, in order to protect the corporations best interest, may take appropriate disciplinary action against the interested person. Such action may include formal reprimand, cancellation of the transaction or arrangement generating the conflict, suspension of employment, and/or removal from the board.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The board of directors research and review comparable salary data from other national nonprofits with similar size budgets to determine compensation for the co-executive directors. Its deliberation and decision is documented in the board minutes”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“Organic: CFS works to maintain and enhance strong organic standards 106684. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D

“and advancing regenerative and agro-ecological practices 0. 0. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Storage and Miscellaneous 18438. 4198. 13832. 408.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Postage and Delivery 3536. 2866. 392. 278.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Non Capitalized Equipment 1907. 1546. 211. 150.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Repairs and Maintenance 60545. 49067. 6710. 4768.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Severance Payments 445811. 361553. 49485. 34773.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Equip lease and rental 19260. 15609. 2134. 1517.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Utilities 1752. -364. 1978. 138.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Taxes and filing fees 14032. 5857. 0. 8175.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Bank Charges 18490. 0. 18490. 0.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Loss on Disposal 3322. 3322. 0. 0.”

Financial Statement Notes

Pt X, Line 2

“CFS has adopted the accounting of uncertainity in income taxes as required by the Income Taxes Topic (Topic 740) of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Topic 740 requires CFS to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examiniation by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefit to be recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is more than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement, which could result in CFS recording a tax liability that would reduce CFS net assets. Management has analyzed CFS tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years (2020- 2023), or expected to be taken in their 2024 tax return. CFS is not aware of any tax positions for which it believes that there is a reasonable possibility that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next twelve months.”

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